7 PreparationDo not do anything that might damage the power cord or the powercord plug.B Do not damage the power cord, make any modifications to it, place it nearany hot objects, bend it excessively, twist it, pull it, place heavy objects ontop of it or wrap it into a bundle.B If the power cord is used while damaged, electric shocks, short-circuits orfire may result.B Ask an Authorised Service Center to carry out any repairs to the powercord that might be necessary.Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.B Failure to observe this may result in electric shocks.Insert the power cord plug securely into the wall outlet.B If the plug is not inserted correctly, electric shocks or overheating couldresult.B Do not use plugs which are damaged or wall outlets which are comingloose from the wall.Do not place the projector on top of surfaces which are unstable.B If the projector is placed on top of a surface which is sloped or unstable, itmay fall down or tip over, and injury or damage could result.Do not place the projector into water or let it become wet.B Failure to observe this may result in fire or electric shocks.Do not place liquid containers on top of the projector.B If water spills onto the projector or gets inside it, fire or electric shockscould result.B If any water gets inside the projector, contact an Authorised ServiceCenter.Do not insert any foreign objects into the projector.B Do not insert any metal objects or flammable objects into the projector ordrop them onto the projector, as doing so can result in fire or electricshocks.Keep the remote control unit out of the reach of children, and do notlook into the laser beam or point it towards other people.B If the laser beam which is emitted by the remote control unit transmitter ispointed directly into the eyes, it may cause visual ability to be impaired.Do not allow the + and - terminals of the batteries to come into contactwith metallic objects such as necklaces or hairpins.B Failure to observe this may cause the batteries to leak, overheat, explodeor catch fire.B Store the batteries in a plastic bag and keep them away from metallic objects.During a thunderstorm, do not touch the projector or the cable.B Electric shocks can result.Do not use the projector in a bath or shower.B Fire or electric shocks can result.