Renesas SH7727 General Information Manual page 3

R0P7727TH003TRKE General Information 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:
CAUTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC SHOCK
means PROHIBITION.
Example:
DISASSEMBLY PROHIBITED
means A FORCIBLE ACTION.
Example:
UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE FROM THE RECEPTACLE.
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 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.
Precautions for Safety