Panasonic HC-X2 Operating Instructions Manual page 13

Overview – Before using the unit
Cautions regarding network
Since this unit is used connected to a network, following mischief may occur.
1 Leaking or divulging of information through the unit
2 Fraudulent operation of the unit by a malicious third party
3 Obstruction and/or stopping of the unit by a malicious third party
It is customer's responsibility to take sufficient network security measures including the following to prevent damage caused by
such mischief. Please note that Panasonic is not liable in any way for damage caused by such mischief.
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Use the unit on a network where safety is secured by using a firewall, etc.
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When using the unit on a system where a computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device is connected, make sure that
checking and cleaning of infection by computer virus and malicious program is performed periodically.
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In order to prevent malicious attacks, use text strings that have 8 characters or more including 3 or more character types for
the authentication information (such as user name and password) so that a third party cannot guess your authentication
information.
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Set and store the authentication information (user name, password, etc.) appropriately so it is not visible to the third party.
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Periodically change the authentication information (user name, password, etc.) and do not use the same authentication
information as other accounts.
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To prevent the setting information in the unit to leak to the network, execute measure such as restricting the access with user
authentication, etc.
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Do not install in a location where the unit, cable, etc., can be easily damaged.
Security
Take caution in handling the unit or memory card so it is not stolen, lost or neglected, and handle with care when discarding or
providing. Note that Panasonic is not liable to leakage, falsification, or loss of information caused by them.
When requesting repairs, or when transferring ownership/disposing of the product
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After first taking note of personal information, make sure you delete information in this unit that includes personal information,
including the wireless LAN connection settings, etc., that you have registered or set in this unit, using the following menu
settings:
– [NETWORK] menu [UTILITY]
– [OTHERS] menu [MENU INITIALIZE]
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Remove the Memory Card from this unit when requesting a repair.
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Settings may return to factory default when this unit is repaired.
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Please contact the dealer where you purchased this unit or Panasonic if above operations are not possible due to malfunction.
Cautions for use
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment (such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games
etc.).
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If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave
radiation.
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Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
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Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
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Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or
sound.
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If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the
battery or disconnect AC adaptor. Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.
When this unit is turned on, do not use it in direct contact with the skin for a long period of time.
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When using this unit for a long period of time, use a support such as a tripod. Low temperature burns may result if any high
temperature part of this unit or hot air from the ventilation openings on the front side of the hand strap of this unit is in direct
contact with the skin for a long period of time.
Caution regarding the lens and the viewfinder
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Do not aim the lens or the viewfinder at the sun or strong light. Doing so may cause the unit to malfunction.
[NETWORK INITIALIZE]
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