Panasonic CF-U1 appendix Precautions

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Precautions

THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR- CRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1, MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCESSO- RIES*2, LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYS- TEMS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY. PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.

*1 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.

*2 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 and medical equipment standards that differ from the specifi- cations of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products.

The CF-U1 was developed based on thorough research into the real-world portable computing environments. Ex- haustive pursuit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innovations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration damped flash memory disk drive, flexible internal connections. The CF-U1’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 conditions are present may result in fire or electric shock.

If a malfunction or trouble occurs, immediately turn the power off and unplug the AC plug, and then remove the battery pack. Then contact 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 adaptor.

On an airplane, only connect the AC adaptor/charger to an AC outlet specifi- cally approved for such use.

Do Not Do Anything That May Dam- age 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.

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