Sony Xperia 5 III User Manual page 277

Do not get any liquid other than room temperature tap water on handset, or soak it in such liquid.
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Firmly close SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover. Even a fine particle (one hair, one grain of sand, tiny
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fiber, etc.) put between the port contact surfaces may allow water or dust to ingress.
Do not push Earpiece/Speaker, Mic, Speaker, Second Mic, USB Type-C Port, or Headset Jack
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with a sharp-pointed object.
Do not let handset fall. Scratch on handset may degrade water resistance/dustproof performance.
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Rubber gaskets on inner side of SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover play important roles for water
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resistance/dustproofing. Do not remove or damage them. Also, prevent dust from adhering onto
them.
Precautions
Do not perform the following actions.
-Washing with Soap/Detergent/Bath powder
-Washing using brush/sponge
-Machine-washing
-Applying strong water flow
-Soaking in ocean water
-Using in hot spring
-Exposing to sand/mud
Observe the following precautions to use handset properly.
Do not apply water flow stronger than allowed directly from a tap or shower. Handset provides
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IPX5 water resistance, but doing so may cause malfunction.
If handset gets wet with salt water, sea water, beverage, or mud or sand adheres, wash it
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immediately. If they dry, they become hard to remove and may cause damage or malfunction.
Do not put in hot water, use in a sauna or apply hot airflow (from a hair dryer etc.).
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Do not move handset in water or slam handset against surface of water.
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Soaking handset in tap water should be no more than 30 minutes.
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For using handset at a swimming pool, obey rules of the facility.
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Handset does not float on water.
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Do not let water remain on handset. In cold region, water freezes up and may cause malfunction.
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Do not allow water to remain in the Earpiece/Speaker, Mic, Speaker, Second Mic, USB Type-C
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Port, or Headset Jack. Such water may interfere with calls or get clothes or bag wet.
If handset gets splashed with water or other liquid while SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover is opened,
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seepage may occur resulting in electric shock or malfunction. In that case, stop using and power
off handset, then contact a SoftBank Shop or Customer Service.
If rubber gasket on back of SIM Card/SD Card Slot Cover becomes scratched or deformed,
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contact a SoftBank Shop or Customer Service for part replacement.
Do not connect earphones, etc. to handset that is wet with water. May cause malfunction.
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