Panasonic Toughbook CF-H2 Operating Instruction Download

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Getting Started

Precautions

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*

, MEDICAL DEVICES OR

ACCESSORIES*

, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS THAT ARE INVOLVED

WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class 1 EFB

Systems when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft.
Class 1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary
Guidance Leaflets) No.36.

As defined by the European Medical Device Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC.

Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, technologies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio
Frequency Emission, etc) requirements related to aviation standards and medical equipment standards that differ from the
specifications of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products.

The CF-H2 was developed based on extensive research
into the real-world portable computing environments. Pursuit
of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to
innovations such as the use of magnesium alloy, vibration
damped hard disk drive, flexible internal connections. The
CF-H2’s outstanding engineering has been tested using the
strict MIL-STD- 810F (for vibration and shock) and IP (for
dust and water) based procedures.
As with any portable computer device precautions should
be taken to avoid any damage. The following usage and
handling procedures are recommended.

Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any
moisture.

If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop Use

If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC
Plug and the Battery Pack

This product is damaged

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Foreign object inside this product

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Smoke emitted

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Unusual smell emitted

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Unusually hot

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Continuing to use this product while any of the above
conditions are present may result in fire or electric shock.

If a malfunction or trouble occurs, immediately turn the

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power off and unplug the AC plug, and then remove the
battery pack. Then contact your technical support office for
repair.

Do Not Touch This Product and Cable When It Starts
Thundering

Electric shock may result.

Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source
Other Than a Standard Household AC Outlet

Otherwise, a fire due to overheating may result. Connecting
to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may damage the AC
adaptor. On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/
charger to an AC outlet specifically approved for such use.

Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord, the
AC Plug, or the AC Adaptor

Do not damage or modify the cord, place it near hot tools,
bend, twist, or pull it forcefully, place heavy objects on it, or
bundle it tightly.
Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in fire, short
circuit, or electric shock.

Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet

Electric shock may result.

Clean Dust and Other Debris from the AC Plug Regularly

If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity,
etc. may cause a defect in the insulation, which may result
in a fire.

Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.

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Pull the plug if the computer is not being used for a long
period of time.

Insert the AC Plug Completely

If the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheating
or electric shock may result.

Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.

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Close the Connector Cover Tightly When Using This
Product Where Is a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust,
Oily Vapors, etc.