4In these safety instructions the word “product” refers to the Canon HD CamcorderVIXIA HF21 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 such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherapparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.8 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plughas two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and athird grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If theprovided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of theobsolete outlet.9 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.10 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.11 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.12 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatushas been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid hasbeen spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed torain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.13 Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before theproduct is operated.14 Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for futurereference.15 Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should beadhered to.16 Follow Instructions — All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.17 Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid oraerosol cleaners. The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.18 Accessories — Do not use accessories not recommended in this manual as they may behazardous.19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields — Do not use the camera close to TV transmitters, portablecommunication devices or other sources of electric or magnetic radiation. They may causepicture interference, or permanently damage the camera.20 Water and Moisture — Hazard of electric shock — Do not use this product near water or inrainy/moist situations.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSCOPY