Appendix
LIMITED WARRANTY
For Australia
Personal / Notebook Computers - 36 Month Warranty from Date of Purchase
1.Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour, if in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.
2.This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it’s territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.
3.This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect,
4.This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase: Software
5.Warranty on Toughbook accessories (stylus, pens, AC charger, combo drive, etc) is 12 Months from the date of purchase & 3 months for batteries.
6.To claim warranty service, when required, you should:
Check the Panasonic web site for latest warranty contact http://www.panasonic.com.au/toughbook, use the Service Centre Locator and call the National Service Centre number indicated.
Prepare purchase receipt as proof of purchase date and system serial number which will be required by the Authorised Service Centre.
7.The Warranty excludes 3 or less faulty pixels on screen.
8.The Warranty includes the repair or exchange of faulty parts within the product with items that are functionally equivalent to that as originally supplied or better – including new or refurbished parts or units
– solely at Panasonic’s discretion.
9.It is the customer’s responsibility to backup all data from the hard disk drive before sending equipment for repair. If a problem is related to the hard disk drive, or the hard disk drive has to be replaced, Panasonic will only reload the factory
10.Panasonic will arrange free pick up and return for approved warranty repairs within 50 km of capital city locations. Please ensure your unit is properly packed for return to the service location.
11.The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation,
In addition to your rights under this warranty, Panasonic products come with consumer guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. If there is a major failure with the product, you can reject the product and elect to have a refund or to have the product replaced or if you wish you may elect to keep the goods and be compensated for the drop in value of the goods. You are also entitled to have the
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