Precautions

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THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*2, MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES*3, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PROD- UCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

*2 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2 Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systems when used during 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.

*3 As deﬁned by the European Medical Device Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC.

Panasonic cannot guarantee any speciﬁcations, technolo- gies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/ Radio Frequency Emission, etc) requirements related to aviation standards and medical equipment standards that differ from the speciﬁcations of our COTS (Commercial- Off-The-Shelf) products.

Panasonic cannot guarantee any speciﬁcations, technolo- gies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/Toxic- ity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc) requirements related to aviation standards that exceed the speciﬁcations of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products.

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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 re- sponsible in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this unit in these types of equipment, devices or systems, etc.

The CF-19 was developed based on thorough research into the real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innovations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibra- tion damped hard disk drive and ﬂoppy disk drive, ﬂexible internal connections. The CF-19’s outstanding engineering has been tested using the strict MIL-STD- 810F (for vibration and shock) and IP (for dust and water) based procedures. As with any portable computer device precautions should be taken to avoid any damage. The following usage and han- dling procedures are recommended.

Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any moisture.

If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop Use

If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC Plug and the Battery Pack

This product is damaged Foreign object inside this product Smoke emitted

Unusual smell emitted Unusually hot

Continuing to use this product while any of the above condi- tions are present may result in ﬁre or electric shock.

If a malfunction or trouble occurs, immediately unplug the AC plug and remove the unit from this product. Then, con- tact your technical support ofﬁce for repair.

Do Not Touch This Product and Cable When It Starts Thundering

Electric shock may result.

Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source Other Than a Standard Household AC Outlet Otherwise, a ﬁre due to overheating may result. Connecting to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may damage the AC adap- tor. On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/charger to an AC outlet speciﬁcally approved for such use.

Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord, the AC Plug, or the AC Adaptor

Do not damage or modify the cord, place it near hot tools, bend, twist, or pull it forcefully, place heavy objects on it, or bundle it tightly.

Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in ﬁre, short circuit, or electric shock.

Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet Electric shock may result.

Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug Regularly If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity, etc. may cause a defect in the insulation, which may result in a ﬁre.

Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Pull the plug if the computer is not being used for a long period of time.

Insert the AC Plug Completely

If the plug is not inserted completely, ﬁre due to overheating or electric shock may result.

Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.

Close the Connector Cover Tightly When Using This Product Where Is a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.

The entry of foreign matter may cause a ﬁre or electric shocks. If foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn the power off and unplug the AC cord, and then remove the battery pack. Then contact your technical support ofﬁce.

Do Not Disassemble This Product

The high-voltage areas inside may give you an electric shock, or foreign matter may enter and result in a ﬁre.

Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small Children Accidental swallowing will result in bodily injury.

In the event of accidental swallowing, see a doctor immediately.

Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surface

If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, resulting in an injury.

Avoid Stacking

If balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, resulting in an injury.

Do Not Leave This Product in High Temperature Envi- ronment for a Long Period of Time

Leaving this product where it will be exposed to extremely high temperatures such as near ﬁre or in direct sunlight may deform the cabinet and/or cause trouble in the internal parts. Continued use in such a resulting condition may lead to short-circuiting or insulation defects, etc. which may in turn lead to a ﬁre or electric shocks.

Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Plug

Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Connected The AC cord may be damaged, resulting in ﬁre or electric shock.

If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immediately.

Use Only the Speciﬁed AC Adaptor With This Product Using an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (supplied with the unit or one sold seperately as an accessory) may result in a ﬁre.

Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong Impact Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as being dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or ﬁre.