5Before use (continued)IMPORTANT● Failure to provide the required personal computerenvironment may slow down the delineation ofthe images on the screen, make it impossible forthe web browser to work and cause other kinds ofproblems.● Use the desktop version of Internet Explorer. (InternetExplorer for Windows UI is not supported.)● For the most recent information on compatible operatingsystems and web browsers, visit the support desk at thefollowing web site.http://pro-av.panasonic.net/■Disclaimer of warrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL Panasonic Corporation BE LIABLETO ANY PARTY OR ANY PERSON, EXCEPT FORREPLACEMENT OR REASONABLE MAINTENANCE OFTHE PRODUCT, FOR THE CASES, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO BELOW:A ANY DAMAGE AND LOSS, INCLUDING WITHOUTLIMITATION, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL,CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY, ARISING OUTOF OR RELATING TO THE PRODUCT;B PERSONAL INJURY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BYINAPPROPRIATE USE OR NEGLIGENT OPERATIONOF THE USER;C UNAUTHORIZED DISASSEMBLE, REPAIR ORMODIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT BY THE USER;D INCONVENIENCE OR ANY LOSS ARISING WHENIMAGES ARE NOT DISPLAYED, DUE TO ANYREASON OR CAUSE INCLUDING ANY FAILURE ORPROBLEM OF THE PRODUCT;E ANY PROBLEM, CONSEQUENTIALINCONVENIENCE, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE, ARISINGOUT OF THE SYSTEM COMBINED BY THE DEVICESOF THIRD PARTY;F ANY DEMANDS FOR COMPENSATION, CLAIMS,ETC. OCCASIONED BY THE INFRINGEMENT OFPRIVACY BY INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONSWHOSE IMAGES WERE SHOT BY THE USERBECAUSE THESE IMAGES (INCLUDING THERECORDINGS MADE) WERE MADE AVAILABLEBY THE USER BECAUSE IN THE PUBLIC DOMAINFOR SOME REASON OR OTHER OR BECAUSE THEIMAGES ENDED UP BEING USED FOR PURPOSESOTHER THAN THE ONE DESCRIBED ABOVE;G LOSS OF REGISTERED DATA CAUSED BY ANYFAILURE.H Indemnity about recorded contentPanasonic does not accept any responsibility fordamages directly or indirectly due to any type ofproblems that result in loss of recording or editedcontent, and does not guarantee any content ifrecording or editing does not work properly. Likewise,the above also applies in a case where any type ofrepair is made to this unit.■Network securityAs you will use the unit connected to a network, yourattention is called to the following security risks.A Leakage or theft of information through the unitB Use of the unit for illegal operations by persons withmalicious intentC Interference with or stoppage of the unit by personswith malicious intentIt is your responsibility to take precautions such as thosedescribed below to protect yourself against the abovenetwork security risks.● Use the unit in a network secured by a firewall, etc.● If the unit is connected to a network that includes personalcomputers, make sure that the system is not infectedby computer viruses or other malicious entities (usinga regularly updated antivirus program, anti-spywareprogram, etc.).● Protect your network against unauthorized access byrestricting users to those who log in with an authorizeduser name and password.● After accessing the unit as an administrator, be sure toclose all web browsers.● Change the administrator password periodically.● Restrict access to the unit by authenticating the users, forexample, to prevent setting information stored on the unitfrom leaking over the network.● Do not install the camera in locations where the camera orthe cables can be destroyed or damaged by persons withmalicious intent.● Avoid connections that use public lines.Concerning user authorizationUser authentication on the unit can be performed via digestauthentication or basic authentication. If basic authenticationis used without using a dedicated line equipped with anauthentication function, password leaks may occur.Usage restrictionsUse of the same segment is recommended for the networkin which the unit and the controller or personal computer areconnected.If the equipment uses connections with different segments,events based on the settings inherent to the networkequipment, for instance, may occur so check this thoroughlyprior to operation.