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Notes on Water, Dust, and Shock
Resistance
The product has protection class (JIS C 0920) ratings of
IPX5
*1
and IPX8
*2
equivalent water resistance, as well as
IP6X
*3
equivalent dust resistance on the condition that the au
IC card/microSD memory card tray is completely attached
(by Company test methods).
The product also achieves shock resistance compliant with
MIL standards
*4
(by Company test methods).
Before using the product, thoroughly read "Important
precautions before use" to ensure correct use. Failure
to follow the contents described in these sections may
cause the intrusion of water, sand or other foreign material,
resulting in overheating, ignition, electric shock, injury or a
fault.
*1 IPX5 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as a
phone even if it is sprayed with water from a 6.3 mm diameter nozzle at
a distance of about 3 meters for more than 3 minutes at a rate of about
12.5 liters per minute from any direction.
*2 IPX8 equivalent means that the product will maintain its operability as
a phone with no water getting inside the main unit even if it is gently
submerged in a tank of still tap water at room temperature to a depth of
1.5 meter for about 30 minutes.
*3 IP6X equivalent means that the product has ability to resist penetration
by particles (75
μ
m or less in diameter) in a test device for 8 hours.
*4 MIL standards compliance
Drop test (product dropped from 1.22 m in 26 directions) complying
with MIL-STD-810G Method 516.7-Shock as established by the US
Department of Defense.
* Designed with shock resistance for normal daily use; note that product
may break if subjected to excessive force such as being thrown or
dropped unreasonably. Even if the product continues to function,
impact from being dropped can cause scratches.
Operation of the product in every possible condition during
actual use is not guaranteed. Malfunctions determined to
be caused by mishandling by the customer are not covered
by the warranty.
Important Items to Remember
before Use
●
Close the au IC card/microSD memory card tray securely.
Product is water resistant when tray is closed completely.
●
Never open/close the au IC card/microSD memory card tray
when your hands or the product is/are wet.
◦
Do not let the product submerged into or get wet with the
liquids (seawater, water from a swimming pool, hot water of
hot spring, water containing soap, detergent, bath powder,
alcohol, soft drink, seasoning, etc.) other than tap water. Also,
do not use it in a place where it gets wet with pet urine.
If the product gets splashed, immediately rinse it off with tap
water.
◦
Do not place the product directly on sand at a beach, etc.
Sand or other small particles might get inside the mouthpiece
(microphone) or receiver/speaker, causing the volume to drop.
If sand gets inside the product, it might cause overheating or
a malfunction.
◦
Do not use the product underwater.
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