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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Canon Network Camera VB-C500VD/VB-C500D (hereafter referred to
as VB-C500VD/VB-C500D).
This Start Guide describes how to set up and install the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D. The detailed
procedures for using the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D are explained in the Operation Guide provided
on the Setup CD-ROM. Read these guides carefully before using the VB-C500VD/VB-C500D to
ensure that you make the best possible use of this product. Also, be sure to read "Safety
Precautions" in this guide.
For the latest information on this product (firmware, bundled software, operation manuals, operating
environment, etc.), visit our website.
Disclaimer
To the full extent permitted by laws and regulations, neither Canon Inc. nor any of its
subsidiaries or affiliates shall be responsible for any financial losses that may be incurred
as a result of the loss of recorded information or images, regardless of the internal or
external cause of the loss.
EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE LIMITED WARRANTY ACCOMPANYING THE CAMERA
AND WITHOUT DETRACTING FROM ANY RIGHTS A CONSUMER MAY BE ENTITLED
TO, AND TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS: (1)
NEITHER CANON INC. NOR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR AFFILIATES MAKE ANY
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH REGARD TO THE MATERIAL
IN THIS MANUAL OR WITH REGARD TO THE USE OF THE CAMERA INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO MARKETABILITY,
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, OR NON-
INFRINGEMENT AND (2) NEITHER CANON INC. NOR ANY OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES OR
AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS MATERIAL OR THE
CAMERA.
Notes on Network Security
The user is responsible for the network security of this product and its use.
Take appropriate network security measures to avoid security breaches.
To the full extent permitted by laws and regulations, neither Canon Inc. nor any of its
subsidiaries or affiliates shall be liable for any losses, direct, incidental or consequential
damages, or liabilities that may be incurred as a result of network security incidents such
as unauthorized accesses.
<Network Security Recommendations>
Change the password of the camera periodically.
Change the HTTP or HTTPS port number of the camera.
Limit access to the camera by network devices.
