13 Getting StartedPrecautionsTHIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAREQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR-CRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS *1, MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCESSO-RIES *2 , LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER EQUIPMENTS/DEVICES/SYS-TEMS THAT ARE INVOLVED WITH ENSURING HUMAN LIFE OR SAFETY.PANASONIC WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LIABILITY RESULTINGFROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ARISING OUT OF THE FOREGOING USES.*1 AIRCRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS include Class 2 Electronic Flight Bag(EFB) Systems and Class 1 EFB Systems when used during critical phases of flight(e.g., during take-off and landing) and/or mounted on to the aircraft. Class 1 EFBSystems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advisory Circular) 120-76A orJAA: JAA TGL (Temporary Guidance Leaflets) No.36.*2 As defined by the European Medical Device Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC.Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, technologies, reliability, safety (e.g.Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio Frequency Emission, etc) requirements relatedto aviation standards and medical equipment standards that differ from the specifi-cations of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf) products.The CF-U1 was developed based onthorough research into the real-worldportable computing environments. Ex-haustive pursuit of usability and reliabilityunder harsh conditions led to innovationssuch has the magnesium alloy exterior,vibration damped flash memory diskdrive, flexible internal connections. TheCF-U1’s outstanding engineering hasbeen tested using the strict MIL-STD-810F (for vibration and shock) and IP (fordust and water) based procedures.As with any portable computer deviceprecautions should be taken to avoid anydamage. The following usage and han-dling procedures are recommended.Before putting the computer away, besure to wipe off any moisture.If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs,Immediately Stop UseIf a Malfunction Occurs, ImmediatelyUnplug the AC Plug and the BatteryPack This product is damaged Foreign object inside this product Smoke emitted Unusual smell emitted Unusually hotContinuing to use this product while anyof the above conditions are present mayresult in fire or electric shock. If a malfunction or trouble occurs,immediately turn the power off andunplug the AC plug, and then removethe battery pack. Then contact yourtechnical support office for repair.Do Not Touch This Product and CableWhen It Starts ThunderingElectric shock may result.Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to aPower Source Other Than a StandardHousehold AC OutletOtherwise, a fire due to overheating mayresult. Connecting to a DC/AC converter(inverter) may damage the AC adaptor.On an airplane, only connect the ACadaptor/charger to an AC outlet specifi-cally approved for such use.Do Not Do Anything That May Dam-age the AC Cord, the AC Plug, or theAC AdaptorDo not damage or modify the cord, placeit near hot tools, bend, twist, or pull itforcefully, place heavy objects on it, orbundle it tightly.Continuing to use a damaged cord mayresult in fire, short circuit, or electric shock.