2Thank you for purchasing a Canon Network Camera VB-S30D/VB-S31D/VB-S800D/VB-S900F (hereafter referred to as thecamera).For indoor use only.This Operation Guide explains the camera settings and operations. Read this guide carefully before using the camera toensure correct use. Also, be sure to read the files in the LICENSE folder on the Setup CD-ROM.For the latest information on this product (firmware and included software, user manuals, operating environment, etc.),please refer to the Canon Web Site.DisclaimerTo the full extent permitted by laws and regulations, neitherCanon Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliates shall beresponsible for any financial losses that may be incurred asa result of the loss of recorded information or images,regardless of the internal or external cause of the loss.EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE LIMITED WARRANTYACCOMPANYING THE CAMERA AND WITHOUTDETRACTING FROM ANY RIGHTS A CONSUMER MAY BEENTITLED TO, AND TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS: (1) NEITHER CANON INC. NORANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES MAKE ANYWARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITHREGARD TO THE MATERIAL IN THIS MANUAL OR WITHREGARD TO THE USE OF THE CAMERA INCLUDING,WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TOMARKETABILITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENTAND (2) NEITHER CANON INC. NOR ANY OF ITSSUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANYDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGESOF ANY NATURE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THISMATERIAL OR THE CAMERA. Notes1 All rights reserved.2 The contents of this guide are subject to changewithout any prior notice.3 This document has been prepared with the utmostattention to accuracy. If you have any comments,however, please contact a Canon sales representative.4 Canon shall assume no liability for any outcome ofusing this product, regardless of Items 2 and 3 above.Notes on Network SecurityThe user is responsible for the network security of thisproduct and its use.Take appropriate network security measures to avoidsecurity breaches.To the full extent permitted by laws and regulations,neither Canon Inc. nor any of its subsidiaries or affiliatesshall be liable for any losses, direct, incidental orconsequential damages, or liabilities that may be incurredas a result of network security incidents such asunauthorized accesses. Security Recommendations>– Change the password of the camera periodically.– Change the HTTP or HTTPS port number of thecamera.– Limit access to the camera by network devices.CopyrightVideos, images or sounds recorded with your cameramay not be utilized or published without consent ofcopyright holders, if any, except in such a way aspermitted for personal use under the relevant copyrightlaw.Notes on Privacy and Publicity RightsRegarding the Use of Video/AudioWhen using the camera (for video or audio recording), it isthe full responsibility of the user to protect privacy andavoid any violation of publicity rights. For example, obtainconsent to install the camera in advance if specificbuildings or rooms are to be monitored. Canon shall haveno liability whatsoever in this regard.Legal NoticeIn some cases, camera monitoring may be prohibited bylaw or regulation, the details of which differ by country.Before using the camera, check the laws or regulations ofthe country or region where the camera is used.Introduction