Safety Precautions - Panasonic FZ-G2 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire, malfunction,
and damage to equipment or property, always observe the following safety
precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used to classify and describe the
level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the denotation is
disregarded and improper use is performed.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in property damage.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type of instruc-
tions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating proce-
dure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific operating proce-
dure that must be followed in order to operate the unit safety.
DANGER
Precautions on the Battery Pack
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture of the Bat-
tery Pack may result.
n Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose It to
Excessive Heat
n Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modify the Battery Pack
n Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) Contacts
Ö Do not place the battery pack together with articles such as
necklaces or hairpins when carrying or storing.
n Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by Dropping It, Ap-
plying Strong Pressure to It, etc.
Ö If this product is subjected to a strong impact, remove the
battery pack from the computer immediately.
n Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods Other Than
Those Specified
n Do Not Use the Battery Pack with Any Other Product
• The battery pack is rechargeable and was intended for the
specified product.
n Do Not Use This Product with a Battery Pack Other Than
the One Specified
Ö Use only the specified battery pack with your product.
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Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupture of the Bat-
tery Pack may result.
n Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for
Example)
n When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated or If Abnormal
Swelling Occur, Replace It with a New One
Ö Do not continue to use a damaged battery pack.
n If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop Use
Ö If the battery pack appears to be damaged or deformed, or
if it emits smoke, abnormal odor, excessive heat, or other
abnormality, remove it from the computer immediately.
DANGER
Precautions on the Built-in Bridge
Battery (for disposal)
<Only for model with Built-in Bridge Battery>
When disposing the battery, generation of heat, ignition or rupture of
the Built-in Bridge Battery may result.
Handling This Computer
n Do Not Disassemble the Computer Except When Dispos-
ing of It
Handling the Built-in Bridge Battery
n Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) Contacts
n Do Not Throw the Battery into a Fire or Expose It to
Excessive Heat
n Do Not Apply Shocks to the Built-in Bridge Battery by
Dropping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It, etc.
n Do Not Charge
n Do Not Use
n Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modify the Built-in
Bridge Battery
n Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for
Example)
WARNING
<Only for model with Built-in Bridge Battery>
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture of the Built-in Bridge Battery
may result.
n Do Not Throw This Product Into a Fire or Expose It to
Excessive Heat
n Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or Modify This Product
n Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by Dropping It, Ap-
plying Strong Pressure to It, etc.
n Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods Other Than
Those Specified
n Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, In Direct Sunlight, for
Example)
n When the Built-in Bridge Battery Has Deteriorated or If
Abnormal Swelling Occur, Contact Your Technical Sup-
port Office to Replace the Battery