10Network securityAs you will use this unit connected to a network, your attention is called to the following securityrisks.q Leakage or theft of information through this unitw Use of this unit for illegal operations by persons with malicious intente Interference with or stoppage of this unit by persons with malicious intentIt is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourselfagainst the above network security risks.• Use this unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.• If this unit is connected to a network that includes PCs, make sure that the system is notinfected by computer viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated anti-virusprogram, anti-spyware program, etc.).• Protect your network against unauthorized access by restricting users to those who log in withan authorized user name and password.• Apply measures such as user authentication to protect your network against leakage or theft ofinformation, including image data, authentication information (user names and passwords),alarm mail information, FTP server information and DDNS server information.• After the unit is accessed by the administrator, make sure to close the browser.• Change the administrator password periodically.• Do not install the camera in locations where the camera or the cables can be destroyed ordamaged by persons with malicious intent.PrecautionsRefer installation work to the dealer.Installation work requires technique and experi-ence. Failure to observe this may cause fire,electric shock, injury, or damage to the product.Be sure to consult the dealer.Stop the operation immediately whensomething is wrong with this product.When smoke goes up from the product, thesmell of smoke comes from the product, or theexterior of the product has deteriorated, con-tinued use will cause a fire or fall of the productresulting in injury, or damage to the product.In this case, turn the power off immediately andcontact qualified service personnel for service.Do not attempt to disassemble or modifythis product.Failure to observe this may cause fire or electricshock.Consult the dealer for the repair or inspections.Do not insert any foreign objects.Fire or electrical shock may be caused if wateror any foreign objects, such as metal objects,enter inside the unit.Turn the power off immediately and contactqualified service personnel for service.Select an installation area that can sup-port the total weight.Selecting an inappropriate installation surfacemay cause this product to fall down or toppleover, resulting in injury or accidents.Installation work shall be started after sufficientreinforcement.Periodic inspections shall be conducted.Rust on the metal parts or screws may cause afall of the product resulting in injury or acci-dents.Consult the dealer for the inspections.