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Safety Precautions
NOTICE
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Do not place the computer near a television or
radio receiver.
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Keep the computer away from magnets. Data
stored on the hard disk may be lost.
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This computer is not intended for the display of
images for use in medical diagnosis.
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This computer is not intended for a use with
connection of medical equipment for the pur-
pose of medical diagnosis.
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Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data
or other incidental or consequential damages
resulting from the use of this product.
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Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack.
The battery pack may no longer function prop-
erly if the contacts are dirty or damaged.
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Do not expose the battery pack to water, or al-
low it to become wet.
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If the battery pack will not be used for a long
period of time (a month or more), charge or
discharge (use) the battery pack until the re-
maining battery level becomes 30% to 40% and
store it in a cool, dry place.
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This computer prevents overcharging of the
battery by recharging only when the remaining
power is less than approx. 95% of capacity.
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The battery pack is not charged when the
computer is first purchased. Be sure to charge
it before using it for the first time. When the AC
adaptor is connected to the computer, charging
begins automatically.
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Should the battery leak and the fluid get into
your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Immediately
flush your eyes with clear water and see a doc-
tor for medical treatment as soon as possible.
NOTE
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The battery pack may become warm during
recharging or normal use. This is completely
normal.
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Recharging will not commence if internal tem-
perature of the battery pack is outside of the al-
lowable temperature range (0
°C
to 50
°C
{32
°F
to 122
°F
}). (
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Operating Instructions -
Reference Manual
“Basic Operation” “Battery
Power”) Once the allowable range requirement
is satisfied, charging begins automatically. Note
that the recharging time varies based on the us-
age conditions. (Recharging takes longer than
usual when the temperature is 10
°C
{50
°F
} or
below.)
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If the temperature is low, the operating time is
shortened. Only use the computer within the
allowable temperature range.
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The battery pack is a consumable item. If the
amount of time the computer can be run by us-
ing a particular battery pack becomes dramati-
cally shorter and repeated recharging does not
restore its performance, the battery pack should
be replaced with a new one.
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When transporting a spare battery inside a
package, briefcase, etc., it is recommended that
it be placed in a plastic bag so that its contacts
are protected.
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Always power off the computer when it is not
in use. Leaving the computer on when the
AC adaptor is not connected will exhaust the
remaining battery capacity.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE
AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/
SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIP-
MENT/SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIP-
MENT/SYSTEMS
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, MEDICAL DEVICES OR
ACCESSORIES
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, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS
THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HU-
MAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RE-
SULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.
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AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS
include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Sys-
tems and Class1 EFB Systems when used dur-
ing critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off
and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft.
Class1 EFB Systems and 2 EFB Systems are
defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A
or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets)
No.36.
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As defined by the European Medical Device
Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC.
Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications,
technologies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/
Smoke/Toxicity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc.)
requirements related to aviation standards that
exceed the specifications of our COTS (Commer-
cial-Off-The-Shelf) products.
This computer is not intended for use in medical
equipment including life-support systems, air traffic
control systems, or other equipment, devices or
systems that are involved with ensuring human life
or safety. Panasonic cannot be held responsible
in any way for any damages or loss resulting from
the use of this unit in these types of equipment,
devices or systems, etc.
This computer has been designed so as to mini-
mize shock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the
leakage of liquid (e.g., water) on to the keyboard,
etc., but no warranty is provided against such
trouble. Therefore, as a precision instrument, be
extremely careful in the handling.
