6Notes on UsageSafety Precautions (Observe Strictly)■ Before using this product, read the precautions below toensure safe use and handling.■ These precautions are intended to protect you and othersaround you. Read and follow them carefully to avoid injury,damage to the product or damage to property.■ The signs below differentiate between the levels ofdanger that can occur if the product is not used withinthe specified guidelines.This sign denotes that death or seriousinjury(*1) may directly result from improper use.This sign denotes that death or seriousinjury(*1) may result from improper use.This sign denotes that minor injury(*2) orproperty damage(*3) to property may result fromimproper use.*1 Serious injury: Loss of sight, injuries, burns (high/low temperature),electric shocks, bone fracture, poisoning, etc. with subsequentcomplications and/or those that require hospitalization orprolonged hospital visits.*2 Minor injury: Injuries, burns (high/low temperature), electric shocks,etc. that do not require hospitalization or prolonged hospital visits.*3 Property damage: Severe damage to property or live stock/pets.■ Explanation of Prohibition and Mandatory graphicalsymbols used in this manualIndicates an action that is not allowed.Indicates that disassembly is not allowed.Indicates that use in a place where the product is likely toget wet or allowing the product to get wet is not allowed.Indicates that handling with wet hands is not allowed.Indicates an action that must be obeyed at all times.Indicates that the power plug must be disconnected fromthe power outlet.■ Precautions common to the product main unit,internal battery, charging equipment, au IC card, SPen, peripheral devicesDo not use, store, or leave the equipment in a placesubject to high temperature or in places where heatbuilds up (such as close to fires or heating devices,inside kotatsu or inside of bedding, under directsunlight, or in a car on an extremely hot day).May cause fire, burns, injuries or electric shocks, etc.