8Read Me FirstGetting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendixDo 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.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.Do not expose yourself to the hot wind from the venti-lation hole (exhaust) for a long period of time.Low-temperature burns may result.Covering the ventilation hole (exhaust) with your hand orother object can cause heat to build up inside, possiblyresulting in burns.z Do not place the computer near a television or radio receiver.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.Do Not Use With Any Other ProductThe battery pack is rechargeable and was intended forthe specified product. If it is used with a product otherthan the one for which it was designed, electrolyte leak-age, generation of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Charge the Battery Using Methods Other ThanThose SpecifiedIf the battery is not charged using one of the specifiedmethods, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignitionor rupture may result.Do Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire or Expose Itto Excessive HeatGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight,for Example)Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupturemay result.Do Not Insert Sharp Objects into the Battery Pack,Expose It to Bumps or Shocks, Disassemble, or Modify ItElectrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignition or rupturemay result.• If this product is subjected to a strong impact, stop usingit immediately.Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-) ContactsGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.• Do not place the battery pack together with articles suchas necklaces or hairpins when carrying or storing.Do Not Use This Product With a Battery Pack OtherThan the One SpecifiedUse only the specified battery pack (Î page 12) with yourproduct. Use of battery packs other than those manufac-tured and supplied by Panasonic may present a safetyhazard (generation of heat, ignition or rupture).When The Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Replace ItWith a New OneContinued use of a damaged battery pack may result inheat generation, ignition or battery rupture.z Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack. Thebattery pack may no longer function properly if thecontacts are dirty or damaged.z Do not expose the battery pack to water, or allow it tobecome wet.z If the battery pack will not be used for a long period oftime (a month or more), charge or discharge (use) thebattery pack until the remaining battery level becomes30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry place.z This computer prevents overcharging of the battery byrecharging only when the remaining power is less thanapprox. 95% of capacity.Precautions (Battery Pack)CAUTION:Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type.Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.58-E-1ATTENTION:Il y a risque d’explosion si la batterie est remplacée parune batterie de type incorrect.Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformémentaux instructions. 58-F-1