11When an error is detected, this productwill restart automatically.This product will be inoperable for around 2minutes after the restart just as when thepower is turned on.About the automatic status detectionfunctionWhen this product malfunctions due to exoge-nous noise, etc. for 30 seconds or more, theproduct will automatically reset and will return tonormal state. When the product is reset, initializa-tion will be carried out as when the power of theproduct is turned on. When the product repeat-edly resets, exogenous noise level around theproduct may be high and that may cause mal-function. Contact your dealer for instructions.Periodically images on the screen appearto be distortedWhen the camera is installed in a location whereit is subject to small vibrations (for example,when it is installed near devices that vibrate),images may appear distorted and stretchedlengthways. This phenomenon is a characteris-tic of image pickup devices that use CMOS sen-sors and is caused by the relationship betweenthe periodic movements of the camera and thetiming that the image sensor reads images. Thisis not a problem with the camera. To reduce thepossibility of this phenomenon occurring, installthe camera in a secure location.What to do if “WARMING UP-PLEASEWAIT” appears on the display.This message indicates that the temperatureinside the camera has become extremely low.The camera will be automatically restartedwhen the inside the camera is warmed up bythe built-in heater. Please wait for a while.We shall not be liable for contentcompensation, losses of recorded oredited content and any direct or indirectconsequent damages caused by failure torecord or edit due to faults with this unit orthe SD memory card. In addition, the sameprovisions apply after unit is reparied.[Precautions for use]When the product is accessible from theInternetTo prevent unauthorized access, note the fol-lowing.• Leave user authentication turned on.• Periodically change passwords that areused to access the product.Refer to the Operating Instructions on thePanasonic support website for informationabout how to change passwords.To keep on using with stable performanceDo not use this product in hot and humid con-ditions for a long time. Failure to observe thiscauses component degradation resulting in lifeshortening of this product. Do not expose thisproduct to direct heat sources such as a heater.This product has no power switch.When turning off the power, disconnect thepower supply from the 24 V AC power supply,the tested PoE injector or the PoE+ device.Turning the power supply ON and OFFfrequently can lead to malfunctions.Handle this product with care.Do not drop this product, nor apply shock orvibration to the product. Failure to observe thismay cause trouble.About the batteryA battery is installed inside the camera. Do notleave the battery exposed in environments ofexcessive heat as a result of sunlight or fire.Do not subject the front panel to strongimpact.Doing so may cause damage or immersion.Do not touch the front panel directly withyour bare hands.A dirty front panel causes deterioration of pic-ture quality.