Precautions
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Network Security
As you will use this product connected to a network, your attention is called to the following security risks.
1. Leakage or theft of information through this product
2. Use of this product for illegal operations by persons with malicious intent
3. Interference with or stoppage of this product by persons with malicious intent
It is your responsibility to take precautions such as those described below to protect yourself against the above network
security risks.
• Use this product in a network secured by a firewall, etc.
• If this product is connected to a network that includes PCs, make sure that the system is not infected by computer
viruses or other malicious entities (using a regularly updated anti-virus program, anti-spyware program, etc.).
• Protect your network against unauthorized access by restricting users to those who log in with an authorized user
name and password.
• Apply measures such as user authentication to protect your network against leakage or theft of information, including
image data, authentication information (user names and passwords), alarm mail information, FTP server information
and DDNS server information.
Refer to all work related to the installation of this prod-
uct to qualified service personnel or system installer.
Do not attempt to disassemble the product.
There are no serviceable parts inside. Contact the qualified
service personnel for maintenance.
Use this appliance for indoor use only.
Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight for hours
and do not install the product near a heater or an air condi-
tioner. Otherwise, it may cause deformation, discoloration
and malfunction. Keep the appliance away from water and
moisture.
To keep on using with stable performance
• Parts of this product may deteriorate and it may shorten
lifetime of this product when using in locations subject
to high temperatures and high humidity. Do not expose
the product to direct heat such from a heater.
• Use the appliance at temperature 5 °C - +35 °C
(41 °F - 95 °F) and humidity below 90 %. (when using
the appliance without turning the power off)
Handle the appliance with care.
Do not strike or shake, as this may damage the appliance.
It may cause a malfunction.
About the PC monitor
When displaying the same image on the PC monitor at
length, the PC monitor may be damaged. It is recommend-
ed to use a screen-saver.
When an error is detected, the camera will restart auto-
matically.
This camera will restart when detecting an error caused by
any reason. The camera will be inoperable for around 1
minute after the restart just as when the power is turned on.
Cleaning the camera body
Turn the power off when cleaning of the camera. Use a dry
cloth to clean the camera. When the dirt is hard to remove,
use a mild detergent and wipe gently. Then, wipe with a dry
cloth.
Do not use strong abrasive detergent when cleaning the
camera body. Otherwise, it may cause discoloration.
When using a chemical cloth for cleaning, read the caution
provided with the chemical cloth product.
Cleaning the lens
Use a lens cleaning paper (used to clean camera lenses or
lenses of spectacles). When using solvent, use an alcohols
solvent. Do not use a thinner or a glass cleaner.
SD memory card
• When insert an SD memory card into the SD memory
card slot, turn the power of the camera off. Otherwise, it
may cause malfunction or damage data recorded on
the SD memory card.
Refer to page 16 for descriptions of how to insert/
remove an SD memory card.
