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Safety Precautions
Notes on Waterproof/Dustproof Properties
The product has a waterproof property equivalent to
IPX5
*1
and IPX8
*2
, as well as a dustproof property
equivalent to IP5X
*3
on the condition that the card
slot cover is completely attached (by Company test
methods).
Before using the product, thoroughly read
"Important precautions before use" to ensure
correct use. Failure to follow the contents
described in these sections may cause the
intrusion of water, sand or other foreign material,
resulting in overheating, ignition, electric shock,
injury or a fault.
*1 IPX5 equivalent means that the product will maintain its
operability as a communication terminal even if it is sprayed
with water from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle at a distance of
about 3 meters for more than 3 minutes at a rate of about
12.5 liters per minute from any direction.
*2 IPX8 equivalent means that the product will maintain its
operability as a communication terminal with no water getting
inside the main unit even if it is gently submerged in a tank of
still tap water at room temperature to a depth of 1.5 meter for
about 30 minutes.
*3 IP5X means that the product will have and safely maintain
functionality as a communication terminal after being removed
from a test device filled with particles up to 75 um in diameter
and agitated for 8 hours. (This does not mean that the product
completely prevents the intrusion of particles.)
Operation of the product in every possible condition
during actual use is not guaranteed. Malfunctions
determined to be caused by mishandling by the
customer are not covered by the warranty.
Important Items to Remember before Use
● Close firmly the card slot cover of the product. Water
resistance is effective when completely sealed.
● Never open or close the card slot cover if your hand
or the product is wet.
● Do not let the product submerged into or get wet
with the liquids (seawater, water from a swimming
pool, hot water of hot spring, water containing
soap, detergent, bath powder, alcohol, soft drink,
seasoning, etc.) other than tap water. Also, do not
use it in a place where it gets wet with pet urine.
If the product gets splashed, immediately rinse it off
with tap water.
● Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach,
etc. Sand or other small particles might get inside
the speaker or microphone, causing the volume to
drop. If sand gets inside the product, it might cause
overheating or a fault.
● Do not use the product underwater.
● Do not use or leave the product in a humid place
such as a bathroom or kitchen for an extended period
of time.
● Moisture may still remain after draining. While this
will not affect use, you should not leave the product
next to items you do not want to get wet. Product
may wet clothing, inside of carry bag, etc.
