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Safety Precautions
Forcibly closing the cover with the rubber
seals caught may damage them resulting
in loss of waterproof and dustproof
properties. Just a small particle (a hair,
etc.) on the seals can cause water or
dust to penetrate. If any liquid other than
plain water (e.g. alcohol) gets on the
rubber seals, it may cause deterioration
in durability. Do not insert sharp objects
into gaps around the external connector
cover, earphone jack cover and battery
cover. Doing so might damage or deform
the product or damage the rubber seals,
causing water or dust to penetrate. It is
recommended to replace the parts for
maintaining waterproof and dustproof
properties once every 2 years (for a fee)
regardless of whether any abnormality
is present. For information on part
replacement, contact an au shop near
you.
• Charging
Never charge the battery if the main unit is
wet. The supplied and optional accessories
are not waterproof nor dustproof.
• Waterproof property
Do not use the product in places where it
may be sprayed with high-pressure water
(e.g. near a faucet or showerhead) or
submerge it in water for extended periods
of time, as the product is not designed
to withstand high water pressure. Also,
do not expose the product to a water
flow stronger than the specified flow rate
(i.e. 6 liters per minute from a faucet or
showerhead, at which you might even
feel pain in the skin). Doing so might
cause a fault, even though the product
has a waterproof property equivalent
to IPX5. Do not wash the product in a
washing machine or ultrasound bath. This
product does not float on water.