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Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT (for owners in the U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fi tted is not suitable for the power points
in your home or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety
approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fi tted,
and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off be sure
to remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fi tted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT
make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N
(Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live)
or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the terminal
identifi cations of your plug, connect as follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or coloured
black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or coloured
Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTIONS:
•
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet. No
user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualifi ed personnel.
•
When you are not using the AC adapter for a
long period of time, it is recommended that you
disconnect the power cord from AC outlet.
NOTES:
•
The rating plate and safety caution are on the
bottom and/or the back of the main unit.
•
The serial number plate is on the battery pack
mount.
•
The rating information and safety caution of the
AC adapter are on its upper and lower sides.
WARNING:
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunshine, fi re or the like.
CAUTION:
The mains plug shall remain readily operable.
Caution on Replaceable lithium battery
The battery used in this device may present a fi re
or chemical burn hazard if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100°C
or incinerate.
Replace battery with Panasonic (Matsushita
Electric), Sanyo, Sony or Maxell CR2025.
Danger of explosion or Risk of fi re if the battery is
incorrectly replaced.
•
Dispose of used battery promptly.
•
Keep away from children.
•
Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fi re.
When the equipment is installed in a cabinet or on
a shelf, make sure that it has suffi cient space on
all sides to allow for ventilation (10 cm or more on
both sides, on top and at the rear).
Do not block the ventilation holes.
(If the ventilation holes are blocked by a
newspaper, or cloth etc. the heat may not be able
to get out.)
No naked fl ame sources, such as lighted candles,
should be placed on the apparatus.
When discarding batteries, environmental
problems must be considered and the local rules
or laws governing the disposal of these batteries
must be followed strictly.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing.
Do not use this equipment in a bathroom or
places with water.
Also do not place any containers fi lled with water
or liquids (such as cosmetics or medicines, fl ower
vases, potted plants, cups etc.) on top of this unit.
(If water or liquid is allowed to enter this
equipment, fi re or electric shock may be caused.)
Do not point the lens directly into the sun. This
can cause eye injuries, as well as lead to the
malfunctioning of internal circuitry. There is also a
risk of fi re or electric shock.
CAUTION!
The following notes concern possible physical
damage to the camera and to the user.
Carrying or holding the camera by the LCD
monitor can result in dropping the unit, or in a
malfunction.
Do not use a tripod on unsteady or unlevel
surfaces. It could tip over, causing serious damage
to the camera.
CAUTION!
Connecting cables (Audio/Video, S-Video, etc.)
to the camera and leaving it on top of the TV is
not recommended, as tripping on the cables will
cause the camera to fall, resulting in damage.
CAUTION:
To avoid electric shock
or damage to the
unit, fi rst fi rmly insert
the small end of the
power cord into the
AC Adapter until it is
no longer wobbly, and
then plug the larger end of the power cord into an
AC outlet.
