Panasonic CF-29 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 6

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Precautions
The CF-29 was developed based on thorough research into the
real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit
of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innova-
tions such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration damped
hard disk drive and floppy disk drive, flexible internal connec-
tions. The CF-29's outstanding engineering has been tested us-
ing 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 handling
procedures are recommended.
Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any moisture.
Avoid Radio Frequency Interference
Do not place the computer near a television or
radio receiver.
Avoid Magnetic Fields
Keep the computer away from magnets.
Data stored on the hard disk may be lost.
Keep Small Objects Away
Do not insert paper clips or other small objects
into the computer.
Do Not Disassemble the Computer
Do not attempt to disassemble your computer.
Avoid Excessive Force on the Display
Do not apply excessive downward force on the
display when it is completely opened, especially
when plugs and/or cables are connected to the rear
of the computer.
Avoiding low-temperature burns
Avoid more than casual contact with any heat pro-
ducing area of the notebook computer, AC adap-
tor, and any option or accessory you use with it.
Even low heat, if warmer than body temperature,
can cause a burn, if the skin is exposed to the heat
source for a long enough period of time.
Do not touch the computer and cable when it
starts thundering
Do not connect a telephone line, or a network cable
other than the one specified, into the LAN port
If the LAN port is connected to a network such
as the ones listed below, a fire or electric shock
may result.
• Networks other than 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T
• Telephone lines
• Internal phone lines (on-premise switches)
• Digital public phones
• Phone lines other than those listed above
Cables
Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m (9.84 feet) is not recom-
mended.
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Precautions (Battery Pack)
Care should be exercised with regard to the following in order
to avoid the possibility of overheating, fire or damage.
Avoid Heat
Do not throw the battery pack into a fire or expose
it to excessive heat.
Keep Articles Away
Do not place the battery pack together with articles
such as necklaces or hairpins when carrying or stor-
ing.
Do Not Disassemble
Do not insert sharp objects into the battery pack,
expose it to bumps or shocks, deform, disassemble,
or modify it.
Do Not Short
Do not short the positive (+) and negative (-) con-
tacts.
Avoid Extreme Heat, Cold and Direct Sunlight
Do not charge, use or leave the battery pack for
extended periods where it will be exposed to direct
sunlight, in a hot place (in an automobile on a sunny
day, for example), or in a cold place.
Do Not Put into a Microwave
Do not put the battery pack into a microwave oven
or a pressurized chamber.
Stop Using
Should the battery emit an abnormal odor, become
hot to the touch, become discolored, change shape,
or become in any way different from normal, remove
it from the computer or charger and stop using it.
Do Not Use With Any Other Computer
The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended
for the specified computer or charger. Do not use it
with a computer other than the one for which it was
designed.
Always use the specified battery pack
Do not use this computer with a battery pack other
than the one specified (the one included with the
computer or the specified battery pack sold sepa-
rately).
Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. The battery
pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty
or damaged.
Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it to become
wet.