Precautions for useENGLISH - 15 ImportantInformationSecurityWhen using this product, implement appropriate security measures to prevent the following:■z Personal information being leaked via this product■z Unauthorized operation of this product by a malicious third party■z Interference or stopping of this product by a malicious third partyTake sufficient security measures. ( page 69)■z Make your PIN code as difficult to guess as possible.■z Change your PIN code periodically.■z Panasonic Corporation and its affiliate companies will never ask you directly for your PIN code. If you areasked directly, do not give your PIN code.■z Be sure to use a secure network with a firewall etc.■z Set a PIN code and set restrictions on the users who can log in.DisposalWhen disposing of the product, ask your local authority or dealer about the correct methods of disposal.The lamp contains mercury. When disposing of the used lamp unit, ask your nearest local authorities or dealerabout proper disposal of the unit.Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions or your local disposal rule or guidelines.Cautions on use■■ To achieve a high picture quality■z You achieve a high picture quality by drawing curtains or blinds over windows and turning off any lightsnear the screen to prevent outside light or light from indoor lamps from shining onto the screen.■z Depending on the conditions, the picture may wobble due to the heated air from the air exhaust port orheated or cooled air from the air conditioner.Take care to ensure that neither the exhaust from the projector or other equipment, nor air from any airconditioner blows on the front of the projector.■z The projection lens is heated by the light from the luminous source, making the focus unstable in the periodjust after switching on. The focus will stabilize after 30 minutes elapsed with the image being projected.■■ Do not touch the surface of the projection lens with your bare hands.If the surface of the lens is contaminated by fingerprints or dirt, this will be magnified and projected onto thescreen, degrading the picture.■■ LCD panelThe LCD panel is precision-made. Note that in rare cases, pixels of high precision could be missing or alwayslit. This is not a malfunction.When a still image is projected for a long period, the image may burn in to the LCD panel. In this case, projectthe white screen from the test patterns ( page 74) for at least one hour. Note, however, that it may not alwaysbe possible to fully eradicate the burned-in image.