Safety Precautions7EnLocation — To avoid damage to the product and prevent personal injury, neverplace this product on an unstable stand, tripod, bracket, table or cart. Mountonly on a stable tripod, stand, or bracket. Follow the instructions that describehow to safely mount the product, and use only the mounting devicesrecommended by the manufacturer.Power Sources — Connect this product only to the power source described onthe product label. If you are not sure about the type of power supply in yourhome, consult your local power company. Refer to your operating instructionsfor information on using the product with a battery.Grounding, Polarization — If this product can be used with a specified ACadapter, the adapter may be equipped with a polarized alternating current lineplug (a plug with one blade wider than the other). This safety feature allows theplug to fit into the power outlet only one way. If you cannot insert the plug intothe wall outlet, pull it out, reverse it, and then reinsert it. If the plug still fails tofit, contact an electrician and have the receptacle replaced.Protecting the Power Cord — The power supply cord should be placed so it willnot be walked on. Never put a heavy object on the power cord or wrap it aroundthe leg of a table or chair. Keep the area around the power cord connectionpoints, at the power outlet, and at the product connection, free of all AC adapteror accessory power cords.Lightning — If a lightning storm occurs while using a specified AC adapter,remove it from the wall outlet immediately. To avoid damage from unexpectedpower surges, always unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet anddisconnect it from the camera when the camera is not in use.Overloading — Never overload wall outlets, extension cords, power strips, orother power connection points with too many plugs.Foreign Objects, Liquid Spillage — To avoid personal injury caused by fire orelectrical shock from contact with internal high voltage points, never insert ametal object into the product. Avoid using the product where there is a dangerof spillage.Heat — Never use or store this product near any heat source such as a radiator,heat register, stove, or any type of equipment or appliance that generates heat,including stereo amplifiers.Servicing — Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Attempting to remove thecovers or disassemble the product, could expose you to dangerous highvoltage points.d4228_basic_e_00_bookfile_7.book Page 7 Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:42 PM