Panasonic FZ-F1BF User manual

Operating I nstructions
Smart Handh eld
EB-3901
Model No. FZ-F1 series
Operating Instructions
Read Me First
Tablet Computer
Safety Precautions (English) ...................................................2
Regulatory Information (English) .......................................... 12
Licenses .............................................................................. 23
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Before operating this product, please read these instructions and
precautions, and save them for future use.

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Safety Precautions (English)
To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric 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.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type
of instructions to be observed.
Explanation of symbol word panels
Denotes potential hazards that will result
in serious injury or death.
Denotes potential hazards that could
result in serious injury or death.
Denotes potential hazards that could
result in minor injury.
This symbol is used to alert users to specific operating
procedures that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to specific operating
procedures that must be followed in order to operate the
product safely.
This symbol is used to alert users to specific operating
procedures for which special attention is required.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

3Safety Precautions (English)
Battery
The battery is for use solely with this product. Do
not use it with any other products.
Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or fire
may result.
Charge the battery using the specified method.
Failure to do so may result in electrolyte leakage,
overheating, smoke, rupture, or a fire.
Do not throw the battery into a fire or expose it to
excessive heat.
Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or fire
may result.
Do not disassemble, modify, or insert sharp foreign
objects into the battery.
Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or fire
may result.
Do not short the positive (+) and negative (–)
contacts. Do not carry the battery around or store it
together with necklaces, hairpins, etc.
Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or fire
may result.
Keep the battery away from extreme heat, such as
fire and direct sunlight.
Failure to do so may result in electrolyte leakage,
overheating, smoke, rupture, or a fire.
Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids.
Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or fire
may result.
DANGER

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Do not throw the battery or subject it to strong
impact such as dropping or applying high pressure.
Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or fire
may result.
• Stop using the product if the battery is subjected to
strong impact or if the battery is noticeably damaged
or deformed.
If the battery deteriorates, replace it with a new one.
Failure to do so may result in electrolyte leakage,
overheating, smoke, rupture, or a fire.
Do not directly touch electrolyte that has leaked
from the battery.
Electrolyte may enter the eyes and cause blindness, or
may come into contact with skin or clothing and cause
rashes.
• Flush with clean water without rubbing and seek
medical advice.
Do not place the battery in microwave ovens or
pressurized containers.
Sudden application of heat or pressure may damage the
battery, resulting in electrolyte leakage, overheating,
smoke, rupture, or a fire.
If the battery smells or leaks electrolyte, keep the
battery away from fire.
Failure to do so may result in electrolyte leakage,
overheating, smoke, rupture, or a fire.
WARNING

5Safety Precautions (English)
This product, AC adaptor, and USB
connection cable
When using the product for extended periods, do
not expose your skin to the product or AC adaptor
for a prolonged period.
Generated heat can cause low-temperature burns.
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the product.
This may cause the battery to short circuit or overheat,
which may result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not insert foreign objects into the product.
This may cause the battery to short circuit or overheat,
which may result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not allow conductive materials such as metal
objects to touch the expansion bus connector.
This may cause a short circuit and overheating, which
may result in battery electrolyte leakage, overheating,
smoke, rupture, or a fire.
Do not place the product in microwave ovens or
electromagnetic cookers.
Doing so may cause overheating, smoke, or rupture,
which may result in a fire.
WARNING

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Do not expose the AC adaptor or USB connection
cable to water or other liquids.
Doing so may cause a short circuit, generation of heat,
overheating, or rupture, which may result in a fire,
electric shocks, or injury.
• If the product gets wet, immediately unplug the AC
plug, and then contact your technical support
representative.
Do not leave metal objects around or insert them
into the AC adaptor, USB connection cable plug, or
USB port.
Doing so may cause a fire, burn, injury, or electric shock.
Do not touch the product, AC adaptor, or USB
connection cable during lightning storms if the
product is connected to an AC adaptor.
There is a remote chance of electric shock.
Do not turn the volume up too loud when using
headphones, etc.
Listening at high volumes for extended periods may
result in loss of hearing. Also, turn down the volume
before connecting headphones, etc. to prevent sudden
loud sounds.
Keep SD cards and SIM cards out of the reach of
infants and small children.
Small objects are suffocation and choking hazards. In
the event of accidental swallowing, seek medical help
immediately.
Do not operate the product while walking, driving,
riding a bicycle, etc.
Being distracted while engaging in these kinds of
activities can cause accidents or falls.

7Safety Precautions (English)
Do not use headphones, etc. while driving or in
potentially dangerous areas or situations.
Your inability to hear the sounds around you can cause
accidents. Take special care at rail crossings, station
platforms, roads, construction sites, etc.
Use only specified batteries.
Use of unspecified batteries may result in electrolyte
leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or a fire.
Immediately stop using the product if any of the
following occurs.
–Product is damaged
–Water or foreign objects enter the product
–Product emits smoke
–Product emits unusual smell or sound
–Product becomes unusually hot
Continuing use may result in a fire or electric shock.
Immediately turn the product off, disconnect it from the
power supply, remove the battery, and then contact your
technical support representative.
Close the headset jack cover and interface cover
when using the product near water or other liquids,
and in areas with a high concentration of moisture,
steam, dust, oily vapors, etc.
Foreign material that enters the product may cause fire
or electric shock. If foreign material enters the product,
turn the product off, disconnect it from the power supply,
and then remove the battery. Contact your technical
support representative for support or repair.

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Stop using the product immediately and consult
your doctor if you feel any discomfort when staring
at flashing lights on the screen.
A very small percentage of individuals may experience
seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light
patterns or flashing lights for extended periods.
Do not look directly at the laser beam or point the
barcode reader at another person's eyes.
This may damage the eyes.
Do not do anything that may damage the AC adaptor
or the USB connection cable.
Do not damage or modify the cable, 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 AC adaptor or USB
connection cable may result in a fire or electric shock.
• Contact your technical support representative if any
malfunction occurs.
Clean dust and other debris on the AC plug
regularly.
If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity,
etc. may cause a defect in the insulation, which may
result in a fire.
• Pull the plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.
• Pull the plug if the product is not being used for a long
period of time.
Insert the AC plug completely.
If the plug is not inserted completely, fire due to
overheating or electric shock may result.
• Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.
Do not pull or insert the AC plug if your hands are
wet.
Electric shock may result.

9Safety Precautions (English)
Do not connect the AC adaptor to a power source
other than a standard household AC outlet.
Otherwise, a fire due to overheating may result.
Connecting to a DC/AC converter (inverter) may
damage the AC adaptor. On an airplane, only connect
the AC adaptor/charger to an AC outlet specifically
approved for such use.
Do not use the product near automatic control
equipment such as automatic doors, fire alarms, etc.
RF signals generated by the product may interfere with
the proper operation of such equipment.
Do not leave the product in areas with a high
concentration of moisture, steam, dust, oily vapors,
etc. for extended periods.
Foreign material that enters the product may cause a fire
or electric shock.
Do not move the product while the USB connection
cable is connected.
This may result in a fire or electric shock.
Do not subject the AC adaptor to any strong impact.
Using the AC adaptor after a strong impact such as
being dropped may result in a fire or electric shock.
• Contact your technical support representative if any
malfunction occurs.
Make sure not to charge the product when it is wet.
This may result in a fire or electric shock.
CAUTION

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Do not leave the product in extremely high
temperature environments for an extended period.
Leaving the product where it will be exposed to
extremely high temperatures, such as near fire or in
direct sunlight, may deform the product or cause
damage or malfunction to its internal components. Using
the product in these conditions may cause short circuit,
insulation defects, etc., which may in turn cause a fire or
electric shock.
Do not expose the skin to the product when using
the product in hot or cold environments.
Burns, low-temperature burns, or frostbite may result. If
direct contact with the skin is necessary, perform the
operation as quickly as possible.
Do not place the product on an unstable surface.
The product may drop, resulting in an injury.
Do not stack the product.
If balance is lost, the product may fall over or drop,
resulting in an injury.
Do not look directly at the light emitter, or point the
flash or barcode reader at another person's eyes.
This may damage the eyes or cause temporary loss of
eyesight which could result in an accident.
Keep away from magnetic sources such as watches
and magnetic cards.
Failure to do so may cause data corruption or device
malfunction.
Use the supplied AC adapter and USB connection
cable.
Failure to do so may result in a fire or electric shock.