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recautions
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Do not immerse the product in a bathtub or swimming pool. Also, do
not use it under water. (including key operations.)
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The product is not designed to withstand high water pressure. Do
not expose the product to a strong water flow with tap water, shower,
etc. (6 liters/min or more) or submerge it under water.
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To prevent condensation, wait until the product reaches room
temperature before you bring it from a cold place into a warm place.
If condensation occurs, leave it in room temperature until the
condensation is removed.
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Do not get the product wet with hot water, use it in saunas or expose
it to hot air from hair dryer etc.
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Do not place the product where it gets extremely hot or cold such as
near a stove or in a refrigerator.
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Volumes may temporarily become lower due to water entering in the
earpiece, mouthpiece and speaker. Drain water and dry the product
well before use.
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The product does not float on water.
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Do not use the product in heavy rain.
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Do not leave the product wet. Doing so may let the liquids freeze on
the product in cold places or otherwise cause fault.
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Do not drop or otherwise subject the product to strong impact or jab
the earpiece, mouthpiece, speaker, etc. with a sharp object. Doing
so may cause scratching, deformation, etc. on/of the product,
resulting in impairment of waterproof property.
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Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach, sandbox, etc.
or on mud. Grains of sand may get into the earpiece, speaker, etc.,
causing the volume to drop.
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The battery pack, desktop holder (sold separately), and optional
accessories are not waterproof. Do not use in a bathroom, shower
room, kitchen, sink, or other location where water is regularly used.
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If the back cover degrades or is damaged, the waterproof property
cannot be maintained. In such case, contact an au shop near you.
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Maintaining the Waterproof Property
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Rubber seal
The rubber seal on the back cover is important in maintaining the
waterproof property. Be sure to observe the following items.
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Do not remove or scratch it.
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When closing the back cover, do not let the rubber seal caught.
Also, do not insert sharp objects into gaps around the back cover or
the external connection jack section. Doing so may damage the
rubber seal and allow intrusion of water.
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It is recommended to replace the parts for maintaining the
waterproof property (pay service) once every two years regardless
of whether any abnormality is present. For information on part
replacement, contact an au shop near you.
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Precautions on Charging
The battery pack, desktop holder (sold separately), specified charger
(sold separately), and optional accessories are not waterproof. Be
sure to check the following items before and after charging.
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Check that the product is not wet. If it is wet or after it gets wet, drain
water well and wipe remaining water off with a clean dry cloth etc.
before mounting in the desktop holder (sold separately) or inserting
the microUSB plug into the external connection jack.
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Never connect the microUSB plug when the product, desktop holder
(sold separately), or specified charger (sold separately) is wet.
Although the product is water resistant, any water or foreign matter
on the product or microUSB plug when inserting the microUSB plug
while the product/specified charger is wet might cause electric
shock or short circuit/corrosion causing abnormal overheating,
burnout, fire, burns, or malfunction.
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Do not touch the desktop holder (sold separately) or specified
charger (sold separately) with wet hands. Doing so may cause
electric shock.
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