Handling Cautions - Panasonic FZ-A3 Series Operating Instructions - Reference Manual

Handling cautions

General use
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Operating environment
Temperature:
Operation: -20 °C to 50 °C {-4 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2)
Storage: -30 °C to 70 °C {-22 °F to 158 °F}
Humidity:
Operation: 30 % to 80 % RH (No condensation)
Storage: 30 % to 90 % RH (No condensation)
Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, operation for a long time in extreme environments,
smoking nearby, or operation in places where oil is used or where there is a lot of dust will result in
product deterioration and will shorten the product life.
Also, when using the product in cold environments, the product may take longer to start up and battery
operation time may be reduced.
If the product is wet in temperatures of 0 °C {32 °F} or below, freeze damage may occur. Make sure to
dry off the product in such temperatures.
*1 Do not directly touch this product with your bare hands when using it in a hot or cold environment.
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Do not place the product in the following areas, as doing so may damage the product.
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Near electric appliances. The image may be distorted or noise may occur.
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This product is designed to reduce physical shock applied to the LCD and internal electrical components
(camera, etc.). However, protection against malfunction due to such shock is not guaranteed. As with
any portable device, precautions should be taken to avoid any damage.
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When operating the screen using the dedicated stylus (included/optional), do not firmly press it down.
Doing so may damage the dedicated stylus or result in scratches or dents on the display.
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Do not place objects on the surface of the product or press down hard on the product with sharp objects.
The display surface may get scratched.
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Do not damage the panels of the battery status indicator, rear camera, and photo light.
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Do not use the dedicated stylus when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on the display or on the tip of the dedicated
stylus. Otherwise foreign particles on the screen/stylus tip may scratch the display surface or obstruct
operation of the dedicated stylus. Clean the display and stylus tip before use.
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Use the dedicated stylus only for touching the display. Using it for any other purpose may damage the
dedicated stylus and result in scratches on the display.
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Confirm the safety and security of software before downloading or installing it on the product. Installing
malware or viruses can cause malfunction and the disclosure of any private information stored in the
product, or may cause excessive sound volume.
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Turn off the product before removing the SIM card or SD card. Failure to do so can result in data loss
or damage to the SIM card, SD card, or product.
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Do not place the product near a television or radio receiver. This may cause television or radio
interference.
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Keep the product away from magnets. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.
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When using the product in a vehicle, it may affect electronic devices in the vehicle depending on the
vehicle type. Confirm the effects from radio waves with the vehicle manufacturer or sales dealer before
use.
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It is illegal in many areas to record a call without permission. Always ask the other party for permission
before recording a call.
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Follow these instructions and this manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the
instruction manuals of the peripheral devices.
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Use peripheral devices that conform to the product's specifications.
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Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.
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If a connector is hard to insert, do not try forcibly. Check its shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.
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