6Read Me FirstGetting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendixBecause this product operates within the guidelines found inradio frequency safety standards and recommendations, webelieve this product is safe for use by consumers. Thesestandards and recommendations reflect the consensus ofthe scientific community and result from deliberations of pan-els and committees of scientists who continually review andinterpret the extensive research literature.In some situations or environments, the use of this prod-uct may be restricted by the proprietor of the building orresponsible representatives of the organization. These sit-uations may for example include:z Using this product on board of airplanes, orz In any other environment where the risk of interferenceto other devices or services is perceived or identifiedas harmful.If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use ofwireless devices in a specific organization or environment(e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authoriza-tion to use this product prior to turning on the product.Regulatory InformationWe are not responsible for any radio or television interfer-ence caused by unauthorized modification of this product.The correction of interference caused by such unautho-rized modification will be the responsibility of the user. Weand its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable fordamage or violation of government regulations that mayarise from failing to comply with these guidelines.CAUTION!THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER.USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSESPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUSRADIATION EXPOSURE.DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOUR-SELF.REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.AVERTISSEMENT!CET APPAREIL UTILISE UN LASER.L’UTILISATION DE COMMANDES OU DE RÉGLAGESOU L’EXÉCUTION DE PROCÉDURES AUTRES QUECELLES SPÉCIFIÉES ICI PEUVENT PROVOQUERUNE EXPOSITION À DES RADIATIONSDANGEREUSES.NE PAS OUVRIR LES COUVERCLES NI ESSAYER DERÉPARER SOIMÊME.CONFIER TOUT TRAVAIL D’ENTRETIEN À UNPERSONNEL QUALIFIÉ.This computer is not intended for use in medical equip-ment including life-support systems, air traffic control sys-tems, or other equipment, devices or systems that areinvolved with ensuring human life or safety. Panasoniccannot be held responsible in any way for any damagesor loss resulting from the use of this computer in thesetypes of equipment, devices or systems, etc.This computer has been designed so as to minimizeshock to the LCD and hard disk drive, the leakage of liq-uid (e.g., water) on to the keyboard, etc., but no warrantyis provided against such trouble. Therefore, as a precisioninstrument, be extremely careful in the handling.If a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the ACCord and the Battery Pack• Computer is damaged• Foreign object inside computer• Smoke emitted• Unusual smell emitted• Unusually hotContinuing to use the computer while any of the aboveconditions are present may result in fire or electric shock.• If a malfunction occurs, immediately turn the power offand unplug the AC cord, and then remove the batterypack.Do Not Touch the Computer and Cable When It StartsThunderingElectric shock may result.CD/DVD Drive CautionLaser safety information is appropriate only when drivewith laser is installed.Les mesures de sécurité relatives au laser ne s’appli-quent que lors de l’installation d’une unité avec laser.PrecautionsTHIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR ASPART OF, NUCLEAR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAF-FIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, OR AIRCRAFTCOCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1 . PANASONIC WILLNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTINGFROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OFTHE FOREGOING USES.*1 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class2Electrical Flight Bag (EFB) Systems and Class1 EFB Systemswhen used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-offand landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class1 EFB Sys-tems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Cir-cular) 120-76A or JAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets)No.36.Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, tech-nologies, reliability, safety (e.g. Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc) requirementsrelated to aviation standards that exceed the specifica-tions of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) prod-ucts.Bottom