Sharp SHV44 Notes On Usage page 37

Waterproof and Dustproof Properties of the
Product
The product has a protection rating (JIS C 0920) for waterproof property
equivalent to IPX5
*3
IP6X on the condition that the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray is
securely closed (Based on the experiments by the Company).
*1 IPX5 means that the cell phone continues to function as a phone after being
subjected to a water jet (approximately 12.5 liters/min) discharged from a water
pouring nozzle (inner diameter: 6.3 mm), from all directions and approximately 3
meters away from the cell phone for at least 3 minutes.
*2 IPX8 means that the cell phone continues to function as a phone after being gently
lowered into a tank filled with still tap water (at room temperature) to the depth of
1.5 meter, immersed at the bottom for approximately 30 minutes and then taken
out of the tank.
*3 IP6X means that the cell phone securely continues to its function of no grit and
dust getting inside the main unit even after it has been placed in an apparatus
with grit and dust (diameter: 75 μ m or less) and shaken for 8 hours.
■ Waterproof and dustproof properties of the product enables you
• To use the product at the poolside. However, do not get it wet with water
other than tap water such as water in the swimming pool or submerge it in
water in the swimming pool.
• To wash the product with the low-pressure water flow of a tap water (6 liters/
min or lower) at the room temperature (5°C to 35°C).
■ Handling the product
• Close the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray securely. The waterproof
property is shown its ability by completely closing the cover. Even a fine
obstacle (hair, sand, tiny fiber, etc.) put between contact surface may cause
liquid or dust to get inside.
• If liquid such as water is splashed onto the product with the au IC Card/
microSD memory card tray opened, the liquid may seep inside and cause
electric shock or fault. Stop using it, turn off the power and then contact an
au shop near you or Repair and Delivery Support Center.
• When the product is wet, wipe it with a dry and clean cloth.
• When your hand or the product is wet or foreign objects are attached to it,
never open/close the au IC Card/microSD memory card tray.
*1 *2
and IPX8 , as well as dustproof property equivalent to
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