Precautions For Safety - Renesas Single-Chip Microcomputer M306NKT3 User Manual

M306NKT3-RPD-E User's Manual

Precautions for Safety

Definitions of Signal Words
In both the user's manual and on the product itself, several icons are used to insure proper handling of this product and also to
prevent injuries to you or other persons, or damage to your properties.
This chapter describes the precautions which should be taken in order to use this product safely and properly. Be sure to read
this chapter before using this product.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
In addition to the five above, the following are also used as appropriate.
means WARNING or CAUTION.
Example:
means PROHIBITION.
Example:
means A FORCIBLE ACTION.
Example:
REJ10J0326-0400 Rev.4.00 Sep. 01, 2006
This symbol represents a warning about safety. It is used to arouse caution about a
potential danger that will possibly inflict an injury on persons. To avoid a possible
injury or death, please be sure to observe the safety message that follows this symbol.
DANGER indicates an imminently dangerous situation that will cause death or heavy
wound unless it is avoided. However, there are no instances of such danger for the
product presented in this user's manual.
WARNING indicates a potentially dangerous situation that will cause death or heavy
wound unless it is avoided.
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation that will cause a slight injury
or a medium-degree injury unless it is avoided.
CAUTION with no safety warning symbols attached indicates a potentially
dangerous situation that will cause property damage unless it is avoided.
This is used in operation procedures or explanatory descriptions to convey
exceptional conditions or cautions to the user.
CAUTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC SHOCK
DISASSEMBLY PROHIBITED
UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE FROM THE RECEPTACLE.
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