12Precautions for InstallationInstallation placeDo not place the unit in the following places:• Locations where a chemical agent is usedsuch as a swimming pool• Locations subject to humidity, dust, steamand oil smoke• Locations in a specific environment wherea solvent or a flammable atmosphereexists• Locations where a radiation, an X-ray, astrong radio wave or a strong magneticfield is generated• Locations where corrosive gas is pro-duced, Locations where it may be dam-aged by briny air such as seashores• Locations where the temperature is notwithin –10 °C to +50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F}.• Locations subject to vibrations (This prod-uct is not designed for on-vehicle use.)IMPORTANT:• When attaching the camera to your body,use it environments with ambient tempera-tures of -10 °C to +45 °C {14 °F to 113 °F}.Note:• Locations subject to condensation as theresult of severe changes in temperatureShielded (STP) LAN cables must be usedwith this unit to ensure compliance withEMC standards. ** E models onlyRadio disturbanceWhen this product is used near TV/radio anten-na, strong electric field or magnetic field (near amotor, a transformer or a power line), imagesmay be distorted and noise sound may be pro-duced.PoE (Power over Ethernet)Use a PoE hub/device that is compliant withIEEE802.3af standard.Time & date settingIt is necessary to set the time & date beforeputting this product into operation. Becausethe time & date of this product is set to the timeand date of the connected computer, makesure that the time and date settings of thecomputer are correct before connecting thecamera.Panasonic assumes no responsibility for injuries or property damage resulting from fail-ures arising out of improper installation or operation inconsistent with this documenta-tion.