3In these safety instructions the word“apparatus” or “product” refers to the CanonDigital Video Camcorder FS11 A/FS10 A/FS100 A and all its accessories.1 Read these instructions.2 Keep these instructions.3 Heed all warnings.4 Follow all instructions.5 Do not use this apparatus near water.6 Clean only with dry cloth.7 Do not install near any heat sources suchas radiators, heat registers, stoves, orother apparatus (including amplifiers)that produce heat.8 Protect the power cord from beingwalked on or pinched particularly atplugs, convenience receptacles, and thepoint where they exit from the apparatus.9 Unplug this apparatus during lightningstorms or when unused for long periodsof time.10 Read instructions — All the safety andoperating instructions should be readbefore the product is operated.11 Retain instructions — The safety andoperating instructions should be retainedfor future reference.12 Heed Warnings — All warnings on theproduct and in the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.13 Follow instructions — All operating andmaintenance instructions should befollowed.14 Cleaning — Unplug this product from thewall outlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid or aerosol cleaners. The productshould be cleaned only asrecommended in this manual.15 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Donot use the camera close to TVtransmitters, portable communicationdevices or other sources of electric ormagnetic radiation. They may causepicture interference, or permanentlydamage the camera.16 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electricshock — Do not use this product nearwater or in rainy/moist situations.17 Placing or Moving — Do not place on anunstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket ortable. The product may fall, causingserious injury to a child or adult, andserious damage to the product. Aproduct and cart combination should bemoved with care. Quick stops, excessiveforce, and uneven surfaces may causethe product and cart combination tooverturn.18 Power Sources — The product shouldbe operated only from the type of powersource indicated on the marking label. Ifyou are not sure of the type of powersupply to your home, consult yourproduct dealer or local power company.Regarding other power sources such asbattery power, refer to instructions in thismanual.19 Overloading — Do not overload walloutlets and extension cords as this canresult in a risk of fire or electric shock.20 Objects and Liquid Entry — Never pushobjects of any kind into this productthrough openings as they may touchdangerous voltage points or short outparts that could result in a fire or electricshock. Be careful not to spill liquid of anykind onto the product.21 Servicing — Do not attempt to servicethis product yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose you todangerous voltage or other hazards.Refer all servicing to qualified servicepersonnel.22 Power Sources — The CA-590 CompactPower Adapter should be operated onlyfrom the type of power source indicatedon the marking label. If you are not sureIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOPY