Safety Precautions
Notes on Waterproof/
Dustproof/Shockproof
Properties
The product has the protection rating (JIS C
0920) for water resistance equivalent to
IPX5
*1
and IPX8
*2
as well as dust resistance
equivalent to IP5X
*3
on the condition that the
back cover is completely attached (by Company
test methods).
And the product has shock resistance that
meet the MIL-SPEC
*4
(based on in-house
testing).
Before using the product, thoroughly read
"Important Items to Remember 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 IP5X equivalent means protection level that the
product will securely maintain its operability as a
communication device even after it has been placed
in an apparatus with grit and dust of diameters of
75 μm or less and shaken for 8 hours. (Invasion of
grit and dust cannot be prevented completely.)
*4 MIL-SPEC
Drop testing (in which the product is dropped in 26
directions from a height of 1.22 m) was conducted
in accordance with MIL-STD-810G Method
516.7:Shock-Procedure IV formulated by the U.S.
Department of Defense.
The product shock resistance assumes usage in
daily situations; subjecting the product to excessive
shock such as by throwing or causing/letting the
product fall forcefully may break the product. Note
also that the product gets scratches, etc. by falling
impact even though its functionality of the product
remains intact.
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.
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