Panasonic CF-19 Series Operating Instructions Manual page 6

Read Me First Read Me First
For Used in Motor Vehicle For Used in Motor Vehicle
Warning: Check the following Commission Recommendation to determine proper installation and usage of this product Warning: Check the following Commission Recommendation to determine proper installation and usage of this product
while operating within a motor vehicle. while operating within a motor vehicle.
"Commission Recommendation on safe and ef "Commission Recommendation on safe and ef
statement of principles on human machine interface." statement of principles on human machine interface."
Commission Recommendation is available from Of Commission Recommendation is available from Of
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions
<Only for model with wireless WAN> <Only for model with wireless WAN>
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of the operation, usage, service or repair of any
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem. Manufacturers of the cellular termi- Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem. Manufacturers of the cellular termi-
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nal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these nal are advised to convey the following safety information to users and operating personnel and to incorporate these
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guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety stan- guidelines into all manuals supplied with the product. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety stan-
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dards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to dards of design, manufacture and intended use of the product. Panasonic assumes no liability for customer failure to
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When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles. Switch Personal When in a hospital or other health care facility, observe the restrictions on the use of mobiles. Switch Personal
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Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem off, if instructed to do so by the guide- Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem off, if instructed to do so by the guide-
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lines posted in sensitive areas. Medical equipment may be sensitive to RF energy. lines 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 The operation of cardiac pacemakers, other implanted medical equipment and hearing aids can be affected
by interference from Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem placed by interference from Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem placed
close to the device. If in doubt about potential danger, contact the physician or the manufacturer of the device close to the device. If in doubt about potential danger, 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 Com- to verify that the equipment is properly shielded. Pacemaker patients are advised to keep their Personal Com-
puter or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem away from the pacemaker, while it is on. puter or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem away from the pacemaker, while it is on.
Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem before boarding an Switch off Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem before boarding an
aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft aircraft. Make sure it cannot be switched on inadvertently. The operation of wireless appliances in an aircraft
is forbidden to is forbidden to
lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both. lead to the suspension or denial of cellular services to the offender, legal action, or both.
For details on usage of this For details on usage of this
Do not operate Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem in the pres- Do not operate Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem in the pres-
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depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in
potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard. potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a safety hazard.
Your Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem receives and transmits Your Personal Computer or Handheld 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, 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 radios, computers or inadequately shielded equipment. Follow any special regulations and always switch off
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem wherever forbidden, or when Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem wherever forbidden, or when
you suspect that it may cause interference or danger. you suspect that it may cause interference or danger.
Road safety comes Road safety comes
WAN modem while driving a vehicle. Do not place the computer with wireless WAN modem in an area where 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 it could cause personal injury to the
secure stowage area while driving. 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 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. bag may deploy.
Air bags in Air bags in
ment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle. ment area may be propelled with great force and cause serious injury to occupants of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT!
Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem operate using radio signals Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless WAN modem operate using radio signals
and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely and cellular networks cannot be guaranteed to connect in all conditions. Therefore, you should never rely
solely upon any wireless device for essential communications, for example emergency calls. solely upon any wireless device for essential communications, for example emergency calls.
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wire- Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wire-
less WAN modem must be switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength. less WAN modem must be switched on and in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength.
Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if Some networks do not allow for emergency calls if
lock functions, lock functions,
gency call. gency call.
Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal Computer or Handheld Com- Some networks require that a valid SIM card be properly inserted in Personal Computer or Handheld Com-
puter incorporating wireless WAN modem. puter incorporating wireless WAN modem.
prevent interference with prevent interference with communication
unit in aircrafts please consult and follow instruction provided by the airline. unit in aircrafts please consult and follow instruction provided by the airline.
ammable gases or fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel ammable gases or fumes. Switch off the cellular terminal when you are near petrol stations, fuel
fi fi rst! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless rst! Do not use a Personal Computer or Handheld Computer incorporating wireless
ate with great force and if the computer with wireless WAN modem is placed in the air bag deploy- ate with great force and if the computer with wireless WAN modem is placed in the air bag deploy-
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xed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate those features before you can m ake an emer- xed dialing etc.). You may need to deactivate those features before you can m ake an emer-
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communications systems. Failure s systems. Failure
driver or passengers. It is driver or passengers. It is
certain network services or phone features are in use certain network services or phone features are in use
to observe these instructions may to observe these instructions may
recommended to stow the recommen ded to stow the
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unit in the boot or unit in the boot or
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27-1-2 27-1-2