Panasonic Toughbook CF-31AAA7J1M Operating Instructions Manual

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Contents

9 Getting StartedTHIS.PRODUCT.IS.NOT.INTENDED.FOR.USE.AS,.OR.AS.PART.OF,.NUCLEAR.EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS,.AIR.TRAFFIC.CONTROL.EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS,.AIRCRAFT.COCKPIT.EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS*1 ,.MEDICAL.DEVICES.OR.ACCES-SORIES*2 ,.LIFE.SUPPORT.SYSTEMS.OR.OTHER.EQUIP-MENTS/DEVICES/SYSTEMS.THAT.ARE.INVOLVED.WITH.ENSURING.HUMAN.LIFE.OR.SAFETY..PANASONIC.WILL.NOT.BE.RESPONSIBLE.FOR.ANY.LIABILITY.RESULTING.FROM.THE.USE.OF.THIS.PRODUCT.ARISING.OUT.OF.THE.FOREGOING.USES.*1. AIRCRAFT.COCKPIT.EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS.include.Class2.Electrical.Flight.Bag.(EFB).Systems.and.Class1.EFB.Systems.when used during critical phases of flight (e.g., during take-off.and.landing).and/or.mounted.on.to.the.aircraft..Class1.EFB.Systems and 2 EFB Systems are defined by FAA: AC (Advi-sory.Circular).120-76A.or.JAA:.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, technolo-gies,.reliability,.safety.(e.g..Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio.Frequency.Emission,.etc).requirements.related.to.aviation.standards.and.medical.equipment.standards.that.differ.from.the specifications of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf)products.Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, technolo-gies,.reliability,.safety.(e.g..Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio.Frequency.Emission,.etc).requirements.related.to.aviation.standards that exceed the specifications of our COTS (Com-mercial-Off-The-Shelf).products.This.computer.is.not.inten ded.for.use.in.medical.equipment.in-cluding life-support systems, air traffic control systems, or otherequipment,.devices.or.systems.that.are.involved.with.ensuring.human.life.or.safety..Panasonic.cannot.be.held.responsible.in.any.way.for.any.damages.or.loss.resulting.from.the.use.of.this.unit.in.these.types.of.equipment,.devices.or.systems,.etc.The.CF-31.was.developed.based.on.thorough.research.into.the.real-world.portable.computing.environments..Exhaustive.pursuit.of.usability.and.reliability.under.harsh.conditions.led.to.innova-tions.such.has.the.magnesium.alloy.exterior,.vibration.damped.hard disk drive and floppy disk drive, flexible internal connec-tions..The.CF-31’s.outstanding.engineering.has.been.tested.using.the.strict.MIL-STD-.810F.(for.vibration.and.shock).and.IP.(for.dust.and.water).based.procedures.As.with.any.portable.computer.device.precautions.should.be.taken.to.avoid.any.damage..The.following.usage.and.handling.procedures.are.recommended..Before.putting.the.computer.away,.be.sure.to.wipe.off.any.moisture.If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop UseIf a Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC Plugand the Battery Pack. This.product.is.damaged. Foreign.object.inside.this.product. Smoke.emitted. Unusual.smell.emitted. Unusually.hotContinuing.to.use.this.product.while.any.of.the.above.conditions.are present may result in fire or electric shock.. If.a.malfunction.or.trouble.occurs,.immediately.unplug.the.AC.plug.and.remove.the.unit.from.this.product..Then,.contact.your technical support office for repair.Do Not Touch This Product and Cable When It Starts Thun-deringElectric.shock.may.result.Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor to a Power Source OtherThan a Standard Household AC OutletOtherwise, a fire due to overheating may result. Connecting to aDC/AC.converter.(inverter).may.damage.the.AC.adaptor..On.an.airplane,.only.connect.the.AC.adaptor/charger.to.an.AC.outlet.specifically approved for such use.Do Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord, the ACPlug, or the AC AdaptorDo.not.damage.or.modify.the.cord,.place.it.near.hot.tools,.bend,.twist,.or.pull.it.forcefully,.place.heavy.objects.on.it,.or.bundle.it.tightly.Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in fire, short cir-cuit,.or.electric.shock.Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are WetElectric.shock.may.result.Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug RegularlyIf.dust.or.other.debris.accumulates.on.the.plug,.humidity,.etc..may cause a defect in the insulation, which may result in a fire.. Pull.the.plug,.and.wipe.it.with.a.dry.cloth..Pull.the.plug.if.the.computer.is.not.being.used.for.a.long.pe-riod.of.time.Insert the AC Plug CompletelyIf the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheating orelectric.shock.may.result.. Do.not.use.a.damaged.plug.or.loose.AC.outlet.Close the Connector Cover Tightly When Using This Prod-uct Where Is a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust, OilyVapors, etc.The entry of foreign matter may cause a fire or electric shocks.. If.foreign.matter.has.found.its.way.inside,.immediately.turn.the.power.off.and.unplug.the.AC.cord,.and.then.remove.the.battery pack. Then contact your technical support office.Do Not Disassemble This ProductThe.high-voltage.areas.inside.may.give.you.an.electric.shock,.or foreign matter may enter and result in a fire.Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and Small Chil-drenAccidental.swallowing.will.result.in.bodily.injury.. In.the.event.of.accidental.swallowing,.see.a.doctor.imme-diately.Do Not Place This Product on Unstable SurfaceIf.balance.is.lost,.this.product.may.fall.over.or.drop,.resulting.in.an.injury.Avoid StackingIf.balance.is.lost,.this.product.may.fall.over.or.drop,.resulting.in.an.injury.Do Not Leave This Product in High Temperature Environ-ment for a Long Period of TimeLeaving.this.product.where.it.will.be.exposed.to.extremely.high.temperatures such as near fire or in direct sunlight may deformthe.cabinet.and/or.cause.trouble.in.the.internal.parts..Continued.use.in.such.a.resulting.condition.may.lead.to.short-circuiting.or.insulation defects, etc. which may in turn lead to a fire or electricshocks.Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust)Using.this.product.wrapped.in.cloth.or.on.top.of.bedding.or.a.blanket.can.block.the.ventilation.hole.and.cause.heat.to.build.up.inside. Possibly resulting in a fire.Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC PlugPulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a fire orelectric.shock.Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is ConnectedThe AC cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric shock.. If.the.AC.cord.is.damaged,.unplug.the.AC.plug.immediately.Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This ProductUsing.an.AC.adaptor.other.than.the.one.supplied.(supplied.with.the.unit or one sold separately as an accessory) may result in a fire.Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor to Any Strong ImpactUsing.the.AC.adaptor.after.a.strong.impact.such.as.being.dropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.Precautions