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Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof
Properties
Before using the product, thoroughly read the contents of “Notes on
Waterproof and Dustproof Properties” to ensure correct use. Failure to follow
the contents described in these sections may cause liquid or dust to get
inside, resulting in overheating, ignition, electric shock, injury or fault.
Proper operations of the product are not guaranteed in every possible
condition. Faults determined, after an inspection, to be caused by mishandling
by the customer such as by using the product without following the contents
written on “Notes on Waterproof and Dustproof Properties” are not covered by
the warranty.
Waterproof and Dustproof Properties of the
Product
The product has a protection rating (JIS C 0920) for waterproof property
equivalent to IPX5
*1
and IPX8
*2
, as well as dustproof property equivalent to
IP6X
*3
on the condition that the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray is
securely closed (Based on the experiments by the Company).
*1 IPX5 means that the cell phone continues to function as a phone after being
subjected to a water jet (approximately 12.5 liters/min) discharged from a water
pouring nozzle (inner diameter: 6.3 mm), from all directions and approximately 3
meters away from the cell phone for at least 3 minutes.
*2 IPX8 means that the cell phone continues to function as a phone after being gently
lowered into a tank filled with still tap water (at room temperature) to the depth of
1.5 meter, immersed at the bottom for approximately 30 minutes and then taken
out of the tank.
*3 IP6X means that the cell phone securely continues to its function of no grit and
dust getting inside the main unit even after it has been placed in an apparatus
with grit and dust (diameter: 75
μ
m or less) and shaken for 8 hours.
•
Since performance of the product was confirmed based on the test
environment, proper operation of all the product in every possible situation
during actual use is not guaranteed.
