Panasonic FZ-A2 series User manual

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CAUTION : Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.
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Contents
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Tablet Computer
Model No. FZ-A2series
Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.
Getting Started Read Me First
Getting Started
First-time Operation.....................................16
Read Me First
Safety Precautions .........................................2
Regulatory Information ...................................8

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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.
DANGER
Denotes a potential hazard that will result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING
Denotes a potential hazard that could result
in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Denotes a hazard that could result in minor
injury.
NOTICE
Denotes a hazard that could result in prop-
erty damage.
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.
DANGER
Precautions on the Battery Pack
Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat,
ignition or rupture of the Battery Pack
may result.
Do Not Throw the Battery Pack
into a Fire or Expose It to Exces-
sive Heat
Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or
Modify the Battery Pack
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and
Negative (-) Contacts
Do not place the battery pack
together with articles such as
necklaces or hairpins when carry-
ing or storing.
Do Not Apply Shocks to the
Product by Dropping It, Applying
Strong Pressure to It, etc.
If this product is subjected to
a strong impact, damaged or
deformed, stop using it immedi-
ately.
Do Not Charge the Battery Us-
ing Methods Other Than Those
Specified
Do Not Use the Battery Pack with
Any Other Product
• The battery pack is rechargeable
and was intended for the specified
product.
Do Not Use This Product with a
Battery Pack Other Than the One
Specified
Use only the specified battery
pack with your product.
Do Not Use Battery Pack If Wet
When the Battery Pack Has Dete-
riorated or If Abnormal Swelling
Occur, Replace It with New One
Do not continue to use a dam-
aged battery pack.
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the
Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for Ex-
ample)

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DANGER
Precautions on the Built-in Bridge
Battery (for disposal)
<Only for model with Built-in Bridge Bat-
tery>
When disposing the battery, generation
of heat, ignition or rupture of the Built-in
Bridge Battery may result. (Operating
Instructions - Basic Guide)
Handling This Computer
Do Not Disassemble the Com-
puter Except When Disposing
Handling the Built-in Bridge Bat-
tery
Do Not Short the Positive (+) and
Negative (-) Contacts
Do Not Throw the Battery into
a Fire or Expose It to Excessive
Heat
Do Not Apply Shocks to the Built-
in Bridge Battery by Dropping It,
Applying Strong Pressure to It,
etc.
Do Not Charge
Do Not Use
Do Not Deform, Disassemble, or
Modify the Built-in Bridge Battery
Pack
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the
Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for Ex-
ample)
WARNING
<Only for model with Built-in Bridge Bat-
tery>
Generation of heat, ignition or rupture of
the Built-in Bridge Battery may result.
Do Not Throw This Product Into
a Fire or Expose It to Excessive
Heat
Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into
This Product, Disassemble, or
Modify It
Do Not Apply Shocks to the
Product by Dropping It, Applying
Strong Pressure to It, etc.
Do Not Charge the Built-in Bridge
Battery Pack Using Methods
Other Than Those Specified
Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the
Fire, In Direct Sunlight, for Ex-
ample)
When the Built-in Bridge Battery
Pack Has Deteriorated or If Ab-
normal Swelling Occur, Contact
Your Technical Support Office to
Replace the Battery

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
Fire or electric shock may result.
Do Not Do Anything That May
Damage the AC Cord, the AC
Plug, or the AC Adaptor
Do 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.
Do not continue to use a dam-
aged AC cord, AC plug and AC
adaptor.
• Contact your technical support
office for repair.
Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor
to a Power Source Other Than a
Standard Household AC Outlet
Connecting to a DC/AC con-
verter (inverter) may damage the
AC adaptor. On an airplane, only
connect the AC adaptor/charger
to an AC outlet specifically ap-
proved for such use.
Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug
If Your Hands Are Wet
Do Not Disassemble This Prod-
uct
Do Not Touch This Product In
a Thunderstorm If Connected
with the AC Cable or Any Other
Cables
If a Malfunction or Trouble Oc-
curs, Immediately Stop Use
If the Following Malfunction Oc-
curs, Immediately Unplug the
AC Plug and the Battery Pack
• This product is damaged
• Foreign object inside this prod-
uct
• Smoke emitted
• Unusual smell emitted
• Unusually hot
After the above procedure, con-
tact your technical support office
for repair.
Clean Dust and Other Debris of the
AC Plug Regularly
• If dust or other debris accumu-
lates on the plug, humidity, etc.
may cause a defect in the insula-
tion.
Insert the AC Plug Completely
Do not use a damaged plug or
loose AC outlet.
Close the Connector Cover
Tightly When Using This Prod-
uct Wherever There is a Lot of
Water, Moisture, Steam, Dust,
Oily Vapors, etc.
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.

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WARNING
Burns or low-temperature burns may
result.
Do Not Use This Product in Close
Contact With Your Body For a
Long Period of Time
Do not use this product with
its heat-emitting parts in close
contact with your body for long
periods of time.
• Low-temperature burns may re-
sult.
Do Not Touch The Surface of The
AC Adaptor Continuously While
Using/Charging
• Burns may result.
Do Not Place the Product in a
Bag or Case While It is Turned
On
• Doing so may cause the product
to overheat and result in burns.
Detrimental health effects on your body
may result.
Do Not Turn the Volume Up To
Loud When Using Headphones
• Listening at high volumes that
overstimulate the ear for long
periods of time may result in loss
of hearing.
CAUTION
Fire or electric shock may result.
Do Not Move This Product While
the AC Plug Is Connected
If the AC cord is damaged, un-
plug the AC plug immediately.
Do Not Subject the AC Adaptor
To Any Strong Impact
Do not continue to use the AC
adaptor after a strong impact
such as being dropped.
Contact your technical support
office for repair.
Do 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.
Hold the Plug When Unplugging
the AC Plug
Use Only the Specified AC Adap-
tor With This Product
Do not use an AC adaptor other
than the one supplied (supplied
with the unit or one sold sepa-
rately as an accessory).
This product may fall over or drop, result-
ing in an injury.
Do Not Place This Product on
Unstable Surfaces
Avoid Stacking
Detrimental health effects on your body
may result.
Take a Break Of 10-15 Minutes
Every Hour
• Using this product for long peri-
ods of time may have detrimen-
tal health effects on the eyes or
hands.

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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Burns, low-temperature burns, or frost-
bite may result.
Do Not Expose the Skin To This
Product When Using the Product
In A Hot Or Cold Environment
When it is necessary to expose
the skin to this product such as
to scan a fingerprint, perform the
operation in the shortest time
possible.
NOTICE
Do not place the computer near a televi-
sion or radio receiver.
Keep the computer away from magnets.
Data stored on the flash memory may be
lost.
This computer is not intended for the dis-
play of images for use in medical diagno-
sis.
This computer is not intended for a use
with connection of medical equipment for
the purpose of medical diagnosis.
Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of
data or other incidental or consequential
damages resulting from the use of this
product.
Do not touch the terminals on the battery
pack. The battery pack may no longer
function properly if the contacts are dirty or
damaged.
Do not expose the battery pack to water,
or allow it to become wet.
If the battery pack will not be used for a
long period of time (a month or more),
charge or discharge (use) the battery pack
until the remaining battery level becomes
30% to 40% and store it in a cool, dry
place.
This computer prevents overcharging of
the battery by recharging only when the
remaining power is less than approx. 95%
of capacity.
The battery pack is not charged when the
computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it for the first time.
When the AC adaptor is connected to the
computer, charging begins automatically.
Should the battery leak and the fluid get
into your eyes, do not rub your eyes. Im-
mediately flush your eyes with clear water
and see a doctor for medical treatment as
soon as possible.

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NOTE
The battery pack may become warm dur-
ing recharging or normal use. This is com-
pletely normal.
Recharging will not commence if internal
temperature of the battery pack is outside
of the allowable temperature range (0 °C
to 50 °C). (Operating Instructions -
Reference Manual “Battery Power”) Once
the allowable range requirement is satis-
fied, charging begins automatically. Note
that the recharging time varies based on
the usage conditions. (Recharging takes
longer than usual when the temperature is
10 °C or below.)
If the temperature is low, the operating
time is shortened. Only use the computer
within the allowable temperature range.
This computer has a high temperature
mode function that prevents the degrada-
tion of the battery in high temperature envi-
ronments. (Operating Instructions -
Reference Manual “Battery Power”) A level
corresponding to a 100% charge for high
temperature mode is approximately equiv-
alent to an 80% charge level for normal
temperature mode.
The battery pack is a consumable item.
If the amount of time the computer can
be run by using a particular battery pack
becomes dramatically shorter and re-
peated recharging does not restore its
performance, the battery pack should be
replaced with a new one.
When transporting a spare battery inside a
package, briefcase, etc., it is recommend-
ed that it be placed in a plastic bag so that
its contacts are protected.
Always power off the computer when it is
not in use. Leaving the computer on when
the AC adaptor is not connected will ex-
haust the remaining battery capacity.
<Only for model with Built-in Bridge Bat-
tery>
To minimize deterioration of the built-in
bridge battery, connect the computer to the
AC adaptor and recharge it for approxi-
mately 2 hours about once every year.
THIS PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE AS, OR AS PART OF, NUCLEAR
EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR TRAFFIC
CONTROL EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS, AIR-
CRAFT COCKPIT EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS,
MEDICAL DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES*1,
LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER
EQUIPMENTS/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 As defined by the European Medical Device
Directive (MDD) 93/42/EEC.
Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifica-
tions, technologies, reliability, safety (e.g.
Flammability/Smoke/Toxicity/Radio Fre-
quency Emission, etc) requirements related
to aviation standards that exceed the speci-
fications of our COTS (Commercial-Off-The-
Shelf) products.
This computer is not intended for use in medi-
cal equipment including life-support systems,
air traffic control systems, or other equip-
ment, 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.
This computer has been designed so as to
minimize shock to the LCD and flash memory
drive, etc., but no warranty is provided against
such trouble. Therefore, as a precision instru-
ment, be extremely careful in the handling.

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Information to the User
This product and your Health
This product, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of
energy emitted by this product however is far much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted
by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Because this product operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards
and recommendations, we believe this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards
and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from delibera-
tions of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive
research literature.
In some situations or environments, the use of this product may be restricted by the proprietor of
the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example
include:
Using this product on board of airplanes, or
In any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is per-
ceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organiza-
tion or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product
prior to turning on the product.
Regulatory Information
We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modifica-
tion of this product. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification will
be the responsibility of the user. We and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for
damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these
guidelines.
26-M-1
Lithium Battery
Lithium Battery!
This computer contains a lithium battery to enable the date, time, and other data to be stored.
The battery should only be exchanged by authorized service personnel.
Warning!
A risk of explosion from incorrect installation or misapplication may possibly occur.
15-E-1
About Battery Pack
Battery pack model number CF-VZSU0Q Series
Recommended charging condition 13.05 V/ 1820 mA (Constant voltage/current)
Notice - Dispose of used battery pack according to local ordi-
nances and/or regulations.
- Do not expose this computer to temperatures greater
than 60 °C.
Regulatory Information

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Safety Precautions
<Only for model with wireless WAN>
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, ser-
vice or repair of any Personal Computer or Tablet Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem.
Manufacturers of the cellular terminal are advised to convey the following safety information to
users and operating personnel and to incorporate these guidelines into all manuals supplied with
the product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design, manu-
facture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to
comply with these precautions.
When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mo-
biles. Switch Personal Computer or Tablet Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem
off, if instructed to do so by the guidelines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment
may be sensitive to RF energy.
The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and hearing
aids can be affected by interference from Personal Computer or Tablet Computer incorpo-
rating wireless WAN modem placed close to the device. If in doubt about potential dan-
ger, contact the physician or the manufacturer of the device to verify that the equipment
is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised to keep their Personal Computer or
Tablet Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem away from the pacemaker, while it is
on.
Switch off Personal Computer or Tablet Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem
before boarding an aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The opera-
tion of wireless appliances in an aircraft is forbidden to prevent interference with com-
munications systems. Failure to observe these instructions may lead to the suspension or
denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
For details on usage of this unit in aircrafts please consult and follow instruction provided
by the airline.
Do not operate Personal Computer or Tablet Computer incorporating wireless WAN mo-
dem in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when
you are near petrol stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are
in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres
can constitute a safety hazard.
Your Personal Computer or Tablet Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem receives
and transmits radio frequency energy while switched on. Remember that interference can
occur if it is used close to TV sets, radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment.
Follow any special regulations and always switch off Personal Computer or Tablet Com-
puter incorporating wireless WAN modem wherever forbidden, or when you suspect that it
may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes first! Do not use a Personal Computer or Tablet Computer incorporat-
ing wireless WAN modem while driving a vehicle. Do not place the computer with wireless
WAN modem in an area where it could cause personal injury to the driver or passengers.
It is recommended to stow the unit in the boot or secure stowage area while driving.
Do not place the computer with wireless WAN modem in an area over an air bag or in the
vicinity where an air bag may deploy.
Air bags inflate with great force and if the computer with wireless WAN modem is placed
in the air bag deployment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury
to occupants of the vehicle.

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Regulatory Information
IMPORTANT!
Personal Computer or Tablet Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem operate us-
ing radio signals and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions.
Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless device for essential communi-
cations, for example emergency calls.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Personal Computer or Tablet Computer
incorporating wireless WAN modem must be switched on and in a service area with ad-
equate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if certain network services or phone fea-
tures are in use (e.g. lock functions, fixed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate those
features before you can make an emergency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal Computer
or Tablet Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem.
CAUTION:
Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type.
Dispose of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.
58-E-1
Camera Light
<For model with rear camera>
CAUTION
- The light from the LED is strong and can injure human eyes. Do not look directly at the LEDs
with naked eyes.
- User must maintain minimum 248 mm spacing between the LED and all person’s eyes.
57-E-1
Regulations for Wireless LAN / Bluetooth
<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>
Country / Region 802.11a 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
Austria, Belgium, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Den-
mark, Estonia, Finland, France,
Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithu-
ania, Luxembourg, Macedonia,
Malta, Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
United Kingdom
Restricted to indoor use.
Italy Restricted to indoor use.
General authorization re-
quired if used outside.
General authorization re-
quired if used outside of own
premises.
Norway Restricted to indoor use. Prohibited within a 20 km
radius from the centre of Ny-
Ålesund.