Canon VIXIA HFM300 Instruction Manual page 4

In these safety instructions the word "product" refers to the CanonHDCamcorder
VlXlAHFM30 A / VlXIAHF M31A / VlXlAHF M300 A and all its accessories.
1 Read these instructions,
2 Keepthese instructions.
3 Heed all warnings.
4 Follow all instructions.
5 Do not usethis apparatusnear water.
6 Cleanonly with dry cloth.
7 Do not install near any heat sourcessuch as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (includingamplifiers) that produce heat.
8 Do not defeatthe safety purposeof the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug
has two blades with onewider than the other.A groundingtype plug has two blades and a
third groundingprong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety.If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
9 Protect the power cord from beingwalked onor pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10 Only use attachments/accessoriesspecified by the manufacturer.
11 Unplug this apparatusduring lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12 Referall servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supplycord or plug is damaged,liquid has
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatushas been exposedto
rain or moisture,does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13 Read Instructions-- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
product is operated.
14 Retain Instructions -- The safety and operating instructions should be retainedfor future
reference.
15 Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
16 Follow Instructions-- All operating and maintenance instructions should be followed.
17 Cleaning-- Unplugthis product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Donot use liquid or
aerosol cleaners.The product should be cleaned only as recommended in this manual.
18 Accessories-- Donot use accessoriesnot recommended in this manual as they may be
hazardous.
19 Avoid magnetic or electric fields -- Donot usethe camera close to TVtransmitters, portable
communication devices or other sourcesof electric or magnetic radiation. They may cause
picture interference, or permanently damagethe camera.
20 Water and Moisture -- Hazard of electric shock -- Donot use this product near water or in
rainy/moist situations.