Panasonic FZ-X1 User manual

Operating I nstructions
Smart Handheld
EB-3901
Operating Instructions
Tablet Computer
Model No. FZ-X1 series
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Please read this document carefully before using the product
and keep this document in a safe place for future reference.
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
Safety precautions......................................................... 3
Regulatory information................................................. 12
Handling cautions ........................................................ 22
Trademark and license information ............................. 25
Terms and illustrations in this document ..................... 27
Disclaimers .................................................................. 28
Getting Started ....................................................... 29
Confirming the included items ..................................... 29
Description of parts...................................................... 30
Opening and closing the interface cover ..................... 34
Removing the battery cover......................................... 35
Attaching the battery cover .......................................... 36
Installing SIM cards (certain models only)................... 38
Installing an SD card.................................................... 39
Installing the battery..................................................... 40
Charging the battery .................................................... 41
Turning the unit on and off........................................... 42
Home screen, status bar, notifications......................... 43
Navigation and function buttons .................................. 44
Troubleshooting .................................................... 45
Appendix ................................................................ 50
Replacing the battery................................................... 50
Enabling the internal heater......................................... 50
Factory data reset........................................................ 51
Specifications............................................................... 51
Accessories ................................................................. 57
Limited warranty .......................................................... 58

3Introduction
Introduction
Safety precauti ons
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.
Safety precautions
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.
Denotes potential hazards that could
result in property damage.
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
NOTICE

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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.
These may cause electric shock or fire.
Do not insert foreign objects into the product.
This may cause the battery to short circuit or overheat,
which may result in fire or electric shock.
Do not allow conductive metallic materials to touch the
expansion bus connector.
This may cause a short circuit and overheating, which may
result in rupture or fire.
Use only specified batteries.
Use of unspecified batteries may result in electrolyte
leakage, overheating, rupture, or fire.
Use only specified AC adaptors.
Use of unspecified AC adaptors may result in overheating,
fire, or rupture.
Stop using the product if any of the following occurs.
– Product emits smoke, unusual sound, or unusual smell
– Water or foreign object enters the product
– Product is damaged
– Product becomes unusually hot
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock. Turn the
product off, disconnect it from the power supply, and then
remove the battery. Contact your technical support
representative for support or repair.
WARNING

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Do not touch the product or cables during lightning
storms if the product is connected to an AC adaptor.
There is a remote chance of electric shock.
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.
Keep SD 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.
Keep 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.
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 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.

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Do not leave any water droplets on the product.
Water droplets may cause the DC input jack, micro USB
port, or headset jack to short circuit.
Do not puncture the product with a sharp object.
This may cause overheating or fire.
Do not turn the volume up too loud when using
headphones.
Listening at high volumes for extended periods may result
in loss of hearing.
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.
Do not use headphones 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.
For models with an optional barcode reader:
Do not look directly at the red beam for an extended
period or point the barcode reader at another person's
eyes.
This may damage the eyes.
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 computer is not being used for a long
period of time.

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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.
Continuing to use a damaged cord may result in fire, short
circuit, or electric shock.
Do not expose the AC cord, AC adaptor, or the battery
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, and/or injury.
Do not pull or insert the AC plug if your hands are wet.
Electric shock may result.
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.
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.
If glass components are damaged, be careful of broken
glass or internal components that may become
exposed.
Failure to do so can cause injury.
CAUTION

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Do not place the product on an unstable surface.
The product may drop, resulting in injury.
Take a 10 – 15 minute break every hour when using the
product.
Using the product continuously for extended periods may
cause strain injuries and may have detrimental health
effects on your eyes, hands, or other parts of your body.
Do not look directly at the flash or point it at another
person's eyes.
This may damage the eyes or cause temporary loss of
eyesight which could result in an accident.
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 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.
Turn down the volume before connecting headphones. After
connecting the headphones, increase the volume gradually.
If you connect headphones when the volume is set too high,
your ears may be exposed to excessively high volume
which may damage your hearing.
Do not stack the product.
If balance is lost, the product may fall over or drop, resulting
in an injury.

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For models with an optional barcode reader:
Do not look directly at the white beam for an extended
period or point the barcode reader at another person's eyes.
This may damage the eyes.
Hold the plug when unplugging the AC plug.
Pulling on the cord may damage the cord, resulting in a fire
or electric shock.
Do not move this product while the AC plug is
connected.
The AC cord may be damaged, resulting in fire or electric shock.
• If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immediately.
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 electric shock, short circuit, or fire.
• Contact your technical support representative for support
or repair.
Do not place objects on the surface of the product or press
down hard on the product with sharp objects.
The screen surface could be scratched.
When in low-temperature environments, dry off the product if it
becomes wet.
If the product becomes wet in temperatures of 0 ° C (32 ° F) or
below, freeze damage may occur.
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.
NOTICE

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Battery
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,
the SD card, or the product.
Do not place the product near a television or radio receiver.
This may cause television or radio interference.
The battery is for use solely with the specified product.
Do not use it with any other products.
Overheating, fire, or rupture may result.
Do not disassemble, modify, or insert sharp foreign
objects into the battery.
Electrolyte leakage, overheating, fire, or rupture may result.
Do not crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, throw, or
apply high pressure to the battery.
These may cause a short circuit, electric shock, electrolyte
leakage, overheating, rupture, or fire.
Do not use the battery if it becomes noticeably
damaged or deformed.
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.
Overheating, fire, or rupture may result.
Do not throw the battery into a fire or expose it to
excessive heat.
Overheating, fire, or rupture may result.
DANGER