Panasonic FZ-VEB55 Series User manual

Operating Instructions
Port Replicator
Model No. FZ-VEB55 series
Printed in Taiwan
HS1219-1010
DHQX1676YA/T1
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Before operating this unit, please read these instructions and precau-
tions, and save them for future use.
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Thank you for purchasing the port replicator for the Panasonic FZ-55 notebook computer series*1.
By connecting your peripheral devices to the port replicator, you can save yourself the trouble
of having to connect and disconnect several cables every time you transport the computer.
*1 This port replicator cannot be used for other models.
zParts Included
Operating Instructions (This book)......................................................................1
zThis manual explains the procedure for default settings. The procedure may differ
according to the settings.
z: Reference to the on-screen manuals of the computer.
NOTE
The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective own companies.
Introduction
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Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, elec-
tric shock, fire, malfunction, and damage to
equipment or property, always observe the
following safety precautions.
Explanation of symbol word panels
The following symbol word panels are used
to classify and describe the level of hazard,
injury, and property damage caused when
the denotation is disregarded and improper
use is performed.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in
minor injury.
The following symbols are used to classify
and describe the type of instructions to be
observed.
This symbol is used to alert users
to a specific operating procedure
that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users
to a specific operating procedure
that must be followed in order to
operate the unit safety.
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WARNING
zDo Not Touch This Product In a
Thunderstorm If Connected with
the AC Cable or Any Other Cables
Electric shock may result.
zDo Not Place Containers of Liquid
or Metal Objects on Top of This
Product
If water or other liquid spills, or if
paper clips,coins, or foreign
matter get inside this product,fire
or electric shock may result.
•If foreign matter has found its way
inside, immediately unplug the AC plug
and remove the unit from this product.
Then contact your technical support
office.
zIf a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs,
Immediately Stop Use
If a Malfunction Occurs,
Immediately Unplug the AC Plug
Remove the Unit (This Product)
From This Product (the Unit)
•This product is damaged
•Foreign object inside this prod-
uct
•Smoke emitted
•Unusual smell emitted
•Unusually hot
Continuing 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. Then
contact your technical support office for
repair.
Safety Precautions
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CAUTION
zDo Not Place This Product on
Unstable Surfaces
If balance is lost, this product
may fall over or drop, resulting in
an injury.
zDo Not Keep This Product
Wherever There is a Lot of Water,
Moisture, Steam, Dust, Oily
Vapors, etc.
Otherwise, possibly resulting in
fire or electric shock.
zDo Not Leave This Product in High
Temperature Environment for a
Long Period of Time
Leaving this product where it will
be exposed to extremely high
temperatures such as near fire or
in direct sunlight may deform the cabinet
and/or cause trouble in the internal parts.
Continued use in such a resulting condi-
tion may lead to short-circuiting or insula-
tion defects, etc. which may in turn lead
to a fire or electric shocks.
zUse Only the Specied AC Adaptor
With This Product
Using an AC adaptor other than
the one supplied (supplied with
the Panasonic computer or one
sold separately as an accessory) may
result in a fire.
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CAUTION
zDo Not Connect a Telephone Line,
or a Network Cable Other Than the
One Speci ed, Into the LAN Port
If the LAN port is connected to a
network such as the ones listed
below, a fire or electric shock
may result.
•Networks other than 1000BASE-T,
100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T
•Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Protocol
Telephone), Telephone lines, internal
phone lines (on-premise switches),
digital public phones, etc.)
zUsing this product continuously in
a hot environment will shorten the
product life. Avoid use in these types
of environments.
zWhen using in hot or cold environ-
ment, some peripherals may fail to
work properly. Check the operation
environment of the peripherals.
Safety Precautions
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Regulatory Information
For U.S.A.
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio com-
munications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recep-
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
zConsult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a
computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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Regulatory Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This device is Class B verified to comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules when used with Pana-
sonic Notebook Computer.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Two Riverfront Plaza
Newark, NJ 07102
Support Contact: https://na.panasonic.com/us/support
6-M-1
For Canada
Canadian ICES-003
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)
7-M-2
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For EU
Disposal of Old Equipment
Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems
This symbol on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents means that
used electrical and electronic products must not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products, please take them to
applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For
more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
36-E-2
Interface Cable
Use of an interface cable longer than 3 m {9.84 feet} is not recommended.
11-E-1
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
“Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Port Replicator is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of EU Council Directives.”
Authorised Representative:
Panasonic Testing Centre
Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH
Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany 18-E-0
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Regulatory Information
For Turkey
Accordance with the WEEE Regulation.
Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries Only for European Union and
countries with recycling systems
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents
mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed
with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and batteries, please
take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For
more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local munici-
pality.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance
with national legislation.
53-E_Tr-1
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