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Limitation of liability
THIS PUBLICATION IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT OF
THE THIRD PARTY'S RIGHT.
THIS PUBLICATION COULD INCLUDE TECHNICAL INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL
ERRORS. CHANGES ARE ADDED TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN, AT ANY TIME, FOR THE
IMPROVEMENTS OF THIS PUBLICATION AND/OR THE CORRESPONDING PRODUCT (S).
Battery Replacement
WARNING
The battery should be replaced only by personnel from Panasonic Service Center.
(1) Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries accord-
ing to the instructions.
(2) Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. (Refer to the instructions below for safe
disposal of lithium ion polymer battery.)
When Discharging the Battery
DANGER
Do not discharge the battery using any device except for specified devices. When the battery is
used in devices aside from the specified device, it may harm the performance of the battery or
reduce the battery’s life expectancy. Also, if the device causes an abnormal current to flow, it may
cause the battery to become hot, explode, or ignite resulting in serious injury.
CAUTION
The temperature range over which the battery can be discharged is –20 °C to 50 °C {–4 °F to
122 °F}. Using the battery outside of this temperature range may also harm the performance of the
battery or reduce the battery’s life expectancy.
Safe Disposal of Lithium Ion Polymer Battery
(1) Be sure to discharge battery cells before disposal.
(2) If the battery is physically damaged, it is not recommended to discharge battery cells before
disposal.
(3) Battery must also be cooled off before proceeding disposal.
(4) Submerge the battery into a bucket or tub of salt water. This container should have a lid but it
does not need to be air-tight.
Allow the battery to remain in the tub of slat water for at least 2 weeks.
(5) Remove the battery from the salt water and dispose of as hazardous waste.
