9 Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendixDo Not Do Anything That May Damage the AC Cord,the AC Plug, 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, shortcircuit, or electric shock.• For details on handling the cord of the AC adaptor, see“Handling Cautions” (Î page 18 ).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 resultin a fire.• Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.Pull the plug if the computer is not being used for a longperiod of time.Insert the AC Plug CompletelyIf the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to overheat-ing or electric shock may result.• Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.Do Not Place Containers of Liquid or Metal Objects onTop of This ProductIf water or other liquid spills, or if paper clips, coins, or for-eign matter get inside this product, fire or electric shockmay result.• If water spills in the keyboard, refer to page 20. If otherforeign matter has found its way inside, immediately turnthe power off and unplug the AC plug and remove thebattery pack. Then contact your technical support office.Do Not Disassemble This ProductThe high-voltage areas inside may give you an electricshock, or foreign matter may enter and result in a fire.Keep SD Memory Cards Away from Infants and SmallChildrenAccidental swallowing will result in bodily injury.• In the event of accidental swallowing, see a doctorimmediately.Do Not Place This Product on Unstable SurfacesIf balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, result-ing in an injury.Avoid StackingIf balance is lost, this product may fall over or drop, result-ing in an injury.Do Not Keep This Product Wherever There is a Lot ofWater, Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.Otherwise, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock.Do Not Leave This Product in High Temperature Envi-ronment for a Long Period of TimeLeaving this product where it will be exposed to extremelyhigh temperatures such as near fire or in direct sunlightmay deform the cabinet and/or cause trouble in the inter-nal parts. Continued use in such a resulting condition maylead to short-circuiting or insulation defects, etc. whichmay in turn lead to a fire or electric shocks.Do Not Block the Ventilation HoleOtherwise, heat will 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 afire or electric shock.Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Con-nectedThe AC cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electricshock.• If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immedi-ately.Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This ProductUsing an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (sup-plied 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 beingdropped may result in electric shock, short circuit, or fire.Take a Break of 10-15 Minutes Every HourUsing this product for long periods of time may have detri-mental health effects on the eyes or hands.Do Not Look into the CD/DVD DriveLooking directly at the internal laser light source mayresult in damage to eyesight.Do Not Use Discs That Are Cracked or DeformedBecause the discs rotate at high speeds, damaged discsmay break apart causing injury.• Discs that are not round and discs that have beenrepaired using adhesives are similarly dangerous, andso should not be used.Do Not Turn the Volume Up to Loud When UsingHeadphonesListening at high volumes that overstimulate the ear forlong periods of time may result in loss of hearing.Use the Modem with a Regular Telephone LineConnection to an internal phone line (on-premiseswitches) of a company or business office, etc. or to a dig-ital public phone or use in a country or area not supportedby the computer may result in a fire or electric shocks.Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network CableOther Than the One Specified, into the LAN PortIf the LAN port is connected to a network such as theones listed below, a fire or electric shock may result.• Networks other than 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or10BASE-T• Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Protocol Telephone),Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-premiseswitches), digital public phones, etc.)Do Not Use with Exposing the Skin to This Productfor a Long Period of TimeUsing this product with exposing the skin to the heatsource of this product or AC adaptor for a long period oftime can cause a low-temperature burn.z Do not place the computer near a television or radioreceiver.z Keep the computer away from magnets. Data storedon the hard disk may be lost.z This computer is not intended for the display of imagesfor use in medical diagnosis.z This computer is not intended for a use with connection ofmedical equipment for the purpose of medical diagnosis.z Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or otherincidental or consequential damages resulting from theuse of this product.