Panasonic FZ-N1 Series User manual

Operating I nstructions
Smart Handheld
EB-3901
Operating Instructions
Basic Guide
Tablet Computer
Model No. FZ-N1 series
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read these
instructions carefully.
For detailed information about this product, refer to the Reference
Manual, which is available by tapping [Online Manual] in the
product’s app list. (Download required.)

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Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................. 3
Handling cautions .......................................................... 3
Trademarks.................................................................... 8
Terms and illustrations in this document ....................... 9
Disclaimers .................................................................. 10
Getting Started ....................................................... 11
Confirming the included items ..................................... 11
Description of parts...................................................... 12
Opening and closing the interface cover ..................... 16
Removing and attaching the battery cover .................. 17
Installing SIM cards (certain models only) ................... 20
Installing an SD card.................................................... 21
Installing and removing the battery.............................. 23
Replacing the battery (Battery warm swap)................. 25
Charging the battery .................................................... 26
Turning the unit on and off........................................... 29
Home screen, status bar, and notifications.................. 29
Navigation and function buttons .................................. 30
Factory data reset........................................................ 31
Troubleshooting .................................................... 32
Appendix ................................................................ 36
Specifications............................................................... 36
Accessories ................................................................. 43
Standard Limited Warranty .......................................... 44

3Introduction
Introduction
Handling cautions
General use
• Operating environment
Temperature: Operation: -10 °C to 50 °C (IEC60068-2-1, 2)
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Storage: -30 °C to 70 °C
Humidity: Operation: 30 % to 80 % RH (No condensation)
Storage: 30 % to 90 % RH (No condensation)
Even within the above temperature/humidity ranges, operation for
a long time in extreme environments, smoking nearby, or operation
in places where oil is used or where there is a lot of dust will result
in product deterioration and will shorten the product life.
Also, when using the product in cold environments, the product
may take longer to start up and battery operation time may be
reduced.
If the product is wet in temperatures of 0 °C or below, freeze
damage may occur. Make sure to dry off the computer in such
temperatures.
*1 Do not directly touch this product with your bare hands when
using it in a hot or cold environment.
• Do not place the product in the following areas, as doing so may
damage the product.
– Near electric appliances. The image may be distorted or noise
may occur.
• This product is designed to reduce physical shock applied to the
LCD and internal electrical components. However, protection
against malfunction due to such shock is not guaranteed. As with
any portable device, precautions should be taken to avoid any
damage.
• When operating the screen using the dedicated stylus (included
with certain models and also available as an option), do not firmly
press it down. Doing so may damage the dedicated stylus or result
in scratches or dents on the screen.
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• Do not place objects on the surface of the product or press down
hard on the product with sharp objects. The screen surface may
get scratched.
• Do not scratch the rear camera, barcode reader, or flash panel.
• Do not use the dedicated stylus when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on
the screen. Otherwise foreign particles on the screen/dedicated
stylus may scratch the screen surface or obstruct operation of the
dedicated stylus.
• Use the dedicated stylus only for touching the screen. Using it for
any other purpose may damage the dedicated stylus and result in
scratches on the screen.
• Confirm the safety and security of software before downloading or
installing it on the product. Installing malware or viruses can cause
malfunction and the disclosure of any private information stored in
the product, or may cause excessive sound volume.
• Turn off the product before removing the SIM card or SD card.
Failure to do so can result in data loss or damage to the SIM card,
SD card, or product.
• Do not place the product near a television or radio receiver. This
may cause television or radio interference.
• Keep the product away from magnets. Failure to do so may cause
malfunction.
• It is illegal in many areas to record a call without permission.
Always ask the other party for permission before recording a call.
• Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any
damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction manuals of
the peripheral devices.
– Use peripheral devices that conform to the product's
specifications.
– Connect to the connectors in the correct direction.
– If a connector is hard to insert, do not try forcibly. Check its
shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.

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Protecting your data
• To prevent accidental loss of data, we recommend that you back
up any important data that you store in the product, SIM card, and
SD card.
• To prevent the unintended disclosure of private information,
always confirm the destination before sending messages, file
attachments, or any other communications, such as email.
• To prevent the unintended disclosure of sensitive information
stored in the SD card, we recommend using the product's SD card
encryption feature to encrypt the SD card (see the Reference
Manual for more information).
• Before disposing of the product or handing the product over to a
third party, remove the SIM card, SD card, and any other
accessories.
• Before disposing of the product or handing the product over to a
third party, perform a factory data reset (page 31) to erase any
data stored in the product.
• Before using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth features, take appropriate action to
secure your data.
Waterproof/dustproof
• The product is waterproof/dustproof when the interface cover and
headset jack cover are closed, and the battery and battery cover
are attached. Therefore, keep water and dust away from product's
internal components, accessories, and optional products.
• To prevent liquids, sand, dust, or any foreign objects from entering
the product, always keep the battery cover and battery clean and
make sure to firmly close the cover after opening. Take care not to
get anything caught between the cover or battery and the product.
• If the product is exposed to water droplets, wipe them off with a
dry, soft cloth and shake the product to remove the water droplets.
Next, remove the battery cover, and shake the product while
holding down the battery so that it does not detach to remove the
water. Then, with the battery still attached, wipe off the water
droplets on the battery and back side of the battery cover, and dry
thoroughly.

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• Do not leave any water droplets on the product. Water droplets
may cause the micro USB port or headset jack to short circuit, or
create smears on the screen.
• If the product is wet, wipe off the moisture before connecting with
peripheral devices.
• Do not dry the product with an appliance or heat source such as a
microwave oven or dryer.
• Accessories
Do not use in the rain or in very humid places such as bathrooms
because the accessories are not waterproof/dustproof. Stop use if
they are worn on the body, because the inside may corrode due to
humidity from sweat and cause malfunction.
Maintenance
• When cleaning the product, make sure to turn it off.
• When cleaning the product, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. An
alcohol-based disinfectant may be used if necessary.
– If the product is particularly dirty, thoroughly wring a cloth
soaked in water, wipe off the dirt, and then wipe with a dry cloth.
– Do not clean the product with solvents such as benzene, thinner,
or strong alkaline detergent because they may affect the surface
of the product.
Battery
• The battery is a consumable item. Depending on the usage
conditions, it may swell as it reaches the end of its life. When the
typical battery life of approximately one year or about 500 charge
cycles is exceeded, the battery deteriorates. If the battery begins
to swell, or the amount of time it can be used after a full charge
becomes dramatically shorter, the battery should be replaced with
a new one. Contact your technical support representative.
• Do not touch the terminals of the battery. Failure to observe this
may cause poor contact.
• When the battery is left installed in the product, it discharges
electricity gradually in small amounts even if the product's power is
off. If left for a long period (several months or more), the battery will
over discharge and its performance may deteriorate.

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• Store the battery in environments with an ambient temperature
of -20 °C to 35 °C. If the battery is stored in other environments,
battery performance and battery life may be reduced.
• When storing or transporting the battery, make sure that the
battery's terminals do not become dirty and that no foreign objects
or debris become attached to the battery's terminals.
• If battery charging is not completed after the specified charging
time has passed, remove the battery from the product. The battery
protection device may be damaged.
• You cannot charge an installed battery if it is not recognized by the
product. Make sure that you use the specified battery.
• Dispose properly in compliance with local waste regulations.

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Trademarks
• The Bluetooth
®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by
Panasonic Corporation is under license.
• microSDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum,
Inc. in the United States and in other countries.
• Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi logo, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo and Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED are trademarks or registered trademarks of Wi-Fi
Alliance.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their
respective owners.
Trademarks

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Terms and illustrations in this document
• Panasonic Corporation and/or its affiliates are referred to
collectively as “we” or “Panasonic”.
• This product supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC
memory cards. In this document, the term “SD card” is used as a
generic term for any supported memory card.
• This product supports Micro SIM cards (certain models only). In
this document, the term “SIM card” is used as a generic term for
any supported SIM card.
• Some illustrations in this document may look different from the
actual product. Also, the details of the descriptions may vary due to
differences between the software versions or automatic updates of
some software.
• Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
• For the latest information about optional products, refer to the
product catalogs, etc.
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Disclaimers
Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or
consequential damages resulting from the use of this product. This
product can download, store, forward, and receive additional content,
such as applications, ringtones, contact information, and media files.
The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by the rights
of third parties, including but not limited to restriction under applicable
copyright laws. You are entirely responsible for additional content that
you download to or forward from this product; Panasonic is not
responsible for such content or its use. Before using such content, it is
your responsibility to verify that your intended use is properly licensed
or is otherwise authorized. Panasonic does not warrant or guarantee
the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other
third-party content. Under no circumstances will Panasonic be liable
in any way for the improper use of additional content or other third-
party content by this product or its operator. This document and any
related product documentation may refer to services and applications
that are provided by third parties. The use of such services or
programs may require separate registration with the third party
provider and may be subject to additional terms of use. For
applications accessed on or through a third-party web site, please
review the web sites’ terms of use and applicable privacy policy in
advance. Panasonic does not warrant or guarantee the availability or
performance of any third-party web sites, services, or applications.
Disclaimers

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Getting Started
Confir ming the incl uded items
If any items are missing, please contact your technical support
representative.
– Main unit × 1
– Battery (Model number FZ-VZSUN110U or FZ-VZSUN120U) × 1
• In general, FZ-VZSUN110U is used in the illustrations, but FZ-
VZSUN120U is used in some illustrations.
– Operating Instructions - Read Me First × 1
– AC adaptor (Model number VSK0815 or FZ-AAE184E) × 1
(certain models only)
• Connect only the supplied USB connection cable.
• The shape of the power plug varies depending on your country.
– USB connection cable × 1
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Descri ption of pa rts
Front view
A Indicator
Orange, lit: Battery is charging
Green, lit: Battery charging is complete
Red, lit: Battery level is less than 15 % of a full charge
B Front camera
C Earpiece
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D Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor
The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the screen
brightness. The proximity sensor prevents accidental operations
on the touch panel during phone calls.
E NFC antenna (internal)
When using an NFC card or other NFC device, touch the card/
device to this area of the unit.
F Display (touch panel)
Can also be operated while using gloves (glove touch mode).
G Speaker
H Application button [A1] (page 30)
I Application button [ A2 ] (page 30)
J Application button [ A3 ] (page 30)
K Headset jack cover (page 15)
L Headset jack
M Power button (page 29)
N Microphone
O Interface cover (page 16)
P micro USB port
Q Strap attachment hole
R Side button (page 30)
S Camera button (page 30)
T Cradle rail
Used when connecting the unit to an optional cradle, etc.

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Rear view
A Microphone
B Rear camera
C Barcode reader
D Battery cover
E Battery lock lever
F Cellular antenna (internal)
G GPS antenna (internal)
H Flash
Can be used when taking pictures.
I Strap attachment hole
J Wi-Fi, Bluetooth antenna (internal)
K Side button (page 30)
L Volume buttons

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M Cradle rail
Used when connecting the unit to an optional cradle, etc.
N Expansion bus connector
Used when connecting an optional cradle, etc. or for other future
expansion options.
Opening and closing the headset jack cover
Pull back at the protrusion of the headset jack cover with your
fingertip. When closing, make sure the cover is closed firmly.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following to ensure the waterproof and dustproof
performance of the unit.
– Make sure the headset jack cover is securely closed when the
headset jack is not being used.
– When closing the headset jack cover, make sure there is no
debris lodged in and around the cover.

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Opening and closing the interface cover
Opening the interface cover
Closing the interface cover
Opening and closing the interface cover
1. Slide in the direction of the
arrow at the protrusion
(circled in the illustration
above) with your fingertip.
2. Pull back the cover and
rotate it downward.
1. Rotate the cover upward
and insert it to its original
position.
2. Firmly slide in the direction
of the arrow until the red
area (circled in the
illustration above) of the
cover is no longer visible.

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IMPORTANT
• Observe the following to ensure the waterproof and dustproof
performance of the unit.
– Make sure the interface cover is securely closed and locked
when the micro USB port is not being used.
– When closing the interface cover, make sure there is no debris
lodged in the gasket that seals the cover.
Removing and attaching the battery cover
For FZ-VZSUN110U and FZ-VZSUN120U
Removing the battery cover
1. Slide the battery lock lever (circled in the illustration) in the
direction of .
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2. Slide the battery cover by firmly placing your hands as shown in
the illustration.
• When removing the battery cover, be careful so that you do not
drop the battery.
Attaching the battery cover
1. Place the battery cover on the unit as shown in the illustration.
• If the battery is protruding out of the unit, gently push the
battery in using the battery cover.
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2. Slide the battery cover by firmly placing your hands as shown in
the illustration until you hear a click.
3. Lock the cover by sliding the battery lock lever (circled in the
illustration) toward .
• Firmly slide until the red area is no longer visible.
IMPORTANT
• Observe the following to ensure the waterproof and dustproof
performance of the unit.
– Always make sure the battery cover is securely closed and
locked.
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InstallingSIM cards (certain models only)
You can install up to two SIM cards.
1. Remove the battery cover (page 17).
• If a battery is installed, remove it (page 24).
2. Slide the Micro SIM card slot in the direction of the arrow (A),
and then open it (B).
3. Insert the SIM card into the desired Micro SIM card slot.
• Install only Micro SIM cards.
• If only one SIM card is installed, insert it into Micro SIM Slot1.
• Hold the SIM card so that the metal terminals are facing you,
and insert with the notch facing in the same direction of the
circled area in the illustration below.
Installing SIM cards (certain models only)
Micro SIM Slot1
Micro SIM Slot2