Precautions For Waterproofness/Dustproofness - Samsung Galaxy Note9 Basic Manual

Precautions for Waterproofness/
Dustproofness
• This product (including S Pen SC01P) is waterproof to IPX5
*1 (protection of JIS C 0920) and IPX8
as dustproof equivalent to the IP6X
house testing) when au IC card/microSD memory card tray is
fully seated.
• Before using the product, thoroughly read the "Important
precautions" for proper use. Failure to observe the safety
precautions may allow water, sand or other foreign objects
to enter the product interior and cause overheating, ignition,
electric shocks, injuries, malfunction, etc.
*1 IPX5 equivalent means that a phone keeps functioning after
applying a jet flow of 12.5 liters per minute from every direction
from a distance of approximately 3 m for at least 3 minutes
using water nozzle in 6.3 mm inner diameter.
*2 IPX8 equivalent means that a phone keeps functioning after
being slowly submerged to depth of 1.5 m in static tap water at
room temperature, left there for 30 minutes and then taken out.
*3 IP6X equivalent means that dust does not enter the interior
of a phone after it is placed in a device containing dust with
diameter of 75 μm or less for 8 hours, agitated and then taken
out.
• au does not guarantee actual operations under all states.
Malfunctions deemed to be caused by inappropriate operation
by the customer are not covered by the warranty.
Important precautions
• To ensure waterproof property of the product, make sure that the au
IC card /microSD memory card tray is securely attached.
• Never open or close the au IC card/microSD memory card tray
when your hand and/or the product is wet.
• Do not immerse the product in or splash the product with
liquid other than tap water (seawater, pool, hot spring, soap
water, detergent water, water with bath salts in it, alcohol,
beverages, seasonings, etc.). Also, do not use the product in
places subject to splashing with pet urine.
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*2 standards, as well
*3 standard (based on in-
• In the event that the product is splashed with such liquids,
rinse off immediately with tap water.
• Do not place the product directly on beach sand, etc. Sand or
other small particles might get inside the receiver/speaker,
the mouthpiece or the speaker, causing the volume to drop.
If sand gets into the interior of the product, it might cause
overheating or a fault.
• Do not use the product underwater.
• Do not use or store the product in a bathroom, kitchen or
other highly humid areas for a prolonged period.
• There may be some water remaining on the product even after
draining it. The product can be used normally, but remember
to keep it away from objects you do not wish to get wet. Also
be careful as your clothes, bag, etc. may get wet from the
water remaining on the product.
• You need to perform draining if water accumulates in the
mouthpiece or receiver/speaker temporarily making it harder
to hear the sound.
• The product is not resistant to water pressure. Do not directly
apply high water pressure to or immerse the product for a
prolonged period.
• Do not wash the product using a washing machine or
ultrasound cleaner.
• Do not immerse the product in a bathtub. The product is not
heat resistant.
• Abrupt temperature changes may cause condensation to form
and may result in malfunctions. Wait for the product to reach
normal temperature when taking it into a warm bathroom, etc.
from cold areas.
• This product does not float in water.
● au IC card/microSD memory card tray
• Make sure to attach the au IC card/microSD memory card
tray without any gaps. Even a fine debris (a piece of hair,
etc.) between contact surfaces may allow water to enter the
interior of the product.