Panasonic FZ-40 Series Personal Computer Instruction Manual

Panasonic FZ-40 Series Personal Computer

Safety Precautions

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.

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 Excessive Heat
• 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 carrying 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, remove the battery pack from the computer immediately.
• Do Not Charge the Battery Using 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.
• Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in Direct Sunlight, for Example)
• When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated or If Abnormal Swelling Occur, Replace It With a New One
• Do not continue to use a damaged battery pack.
• If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop Use
• If the battery pack appears to be damaged or deformed, or if it emits smoke, abnormal odor, excessive heat, or other abnormality, remove it from the computer immediately.

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 damaged 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 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 Pull or Insert the AC Plug If Your Hands Are Wet
• Do Not Disassemble This Product
• No user-serviceable parts inside this unit. Refer servicing to a qualified technician.
• Do Not Touch This Product In a Thunderstorm If Connected with the AC Cable or Any Other Cables
• Do Not Place Containers of Liquid or Metal Objects on Top of This Product
• If foreign matter has found its way inside, immediately turn the power off and unplug the AC plug (and remove the battery pack). Then contact your technical support office.
• If a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs, Immediately Stop Use If the Following Malfunction Occurs, Immediately Unplug the AC Plug and the Battery Pack
• This product is damaged
• Foreign object inside this product
• Smoke emitted
• Unusual smell emitted
• Unusually hot
• After the above procedure, contact your technical support office for repair.
• Clean Dust and Other Debris of the AC Plug Regularly
• If dust or other debris accumulates on the plug, humidity, etc. may cause a defect in the insulation.
• Insert the AC Plug Completely
• Do not use a damaged plug or loose AC outlet.
• Close the Connector Cover Tightly When Using This Product Where 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.
• Turn the Power off Beforehand when Entering Locations, Such as a Gas Station Where Inflammable Gases Are Generated
• Such gases may be ignited

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 a long period of time.
• Low-temperature burns may result.
• Do Not Expose Yourself or Other Persons to the Hot Wind from the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust) For a Long Period of Time
• Covering the ventilation hole (exhaust) with your hand or other objects can cause heat to build up inside, possibly resulting in burns.
• 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 Too Loud When Using Headphones
• Listening at high volumes that overstimulate the ear for long periods of time may result in loss of hearing.
• Do Not Leave a nanoSIM Card within Reach of Infants
• In case of swallowing, consult a doctor immediately.

Radio waves transmitted from this product may affect the surrounding area.

• Do Not Use This Product near Automatic Control Devices, Such As Automatic Doors And Fire Alarms
• Automatic control devices may malfunction, resulting in accidents.
• Turn the Power Off on an Airplane*1
• For use on a plane, follow the airline’s instructions.
• The safety of navigation may be compromised.
• Turn the Power Off in Hospitals or at Locations Where Medical Equipment is Present *1
• Do not bring this product into operating rooms, intensive care units, CCU, etc. *2
• Medical electrical equipment may be affected, and malfunction may occur, resulting in accidents.
• Turn the Power Off in Crowded Locations, Such As a Crowded Train, Where There May Be a Person with a Cardiac Pacemaker
• The operation of a pacemaker may be affected.
• Keep This Product at Least 15 cm Away from the Position of an Implantable Pacemaker
• The operation of a pacemaker may be affected.

1. If there is no choice but to use this product in such an environment, turn the wireless capability off. However, bear in mind that use of a computer may be prohibited during takeoff and landing of an aircraft, etc. even if the wireless capability is turned off.
2. CCU is an abbreviated term of Coronary Care Unit.

CAUTION Fire or electric shock may result.

• Do Not Move This Product While the AC Plug Is Connected
• If the AC cord is damaged, unplug the AC plug immediately.
• Do Not Connect a Telephone Line, or a Network Cable Other Than the One Specified, Into the LAN Port
• Do not connect to a network such as the ones listed below.
• Networks other than 1000BASE-T, 100BASE-TX or 10BASE-T
• Phone lines (IP phone (Internet Protocol Telephone), Telephone lines, internal phone lines (on-premise switches), digital public phones, etc.)
• 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.
• Do Not Block the Ventilation Hole (Exhaust/Intake)
• Do not use this product wrapped in cloth or on top of bedding or a blanket.
• Hold the Plug When Unplugging the AC Plug
• Use Only the Specified AC Adaptor With This Product
• Do not use an AC adaptor other than the one supplied (supplied with the unit or one sold separately as an accessory).

This product may fall over or drop, resulting in an injury.

• Do Not Place This Product on Unstable Surfaces
• Avoid Stacking

Detrimental health effects on your body may result.

• Do Not Look Into the Optical Disc Drive
• Looking directly at the internal laser light source may result in damage to eyesight.
• Contact your technical support office for check, maintenance and repair.
• Do Not Use Discs That Are Cracked or Deformed
• Because the discs rotate at high speeds, damaged discs may break apart causing injury.
• Discs that are not round and discs that have been repaired using adhesives are similarly dangerous, and so should not be used.
• Take a Break Of 10-15 Minutes Every Hour
• Using this product for long periods of time may have detrimental health effects on the eyes or hands.

Burns, low-temperature burns, or frostbite 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 television or radio receiver.
• Keep the computer away from magnets. Data stored on the hard disk may be lost.
• This computer is not intended for the display of images for use in medical diagnosis.
• 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. Immediately flush your eyes with clear water and see a doctor for medical treatment as soon as possible.

NOTE

• The battery pack may become warm during recharging or normal use. This is completely normal.

• Recharging will not commence if internal temperature of the battery pack is outside of the allowable temperature range (0 °C to 50 °C {32 °F to 122 °F}). (è Operating Instructions – Reference Manual “Basic Operation”
  “Battery Power”) Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, 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 {50 °F} or below.)

• If the temperature is low, the operating time is shortened. Only use the computer within the allowable temperature range.

• 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 repeated 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 recommended 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 exhaust the remaining battery capacity.

While we anticipate use of our products in certain environments such as nuclear equipment/systems, air traffic control equipment/systems, aircraft equipment/systems (as defined in3), medical devices or accessories (as defined in4), medical treatment diagnosis image display, life-support system, or other equipment/devices/systems that are involved with ensuring human life or safety, we do not allow users to integrate our product such that it becomes an integral part of the systems found in these environments. Panasonic will not be responsible for any liability resulting, and in any way for any damages or loss resulting from the use of this product arising out of the foregoing uses.

• Aircraft equipment/systems include Electric
  Flight Bag (EFB) systems are defined by FAA AC120-76D or EASA Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012.

• As defined by the Regulation (EU) 2017/745 Medical Device Regulation.
  Panasonic cannot guarantee any specifications, technologies, reliability, safety (e.g. flammability/smoke/toxicity/radio frequency emission, etc.) requirement related to aviation standards that exceed the specifications of our COTS products.

The FZ-40 was developed based on thorough research into real-world portable computing environments. Exhaustive pursuit of usability and reliability under harsh conditions led to innovations such has the magnesium alloy exterior, vibration-damped hard disk drive and floppy disk drive, and flexible internal connections. The FZ-40’s outstanding engineering has been tested using the strict MIL-STD- 810F (for vibration and shock) and IP (for dust and water) based procedures. As with any portable computer, device precautions should be taken to avoid any damage. The following usage and handling procedures are recommended. Before putting the computer away, be sure to wipe off any moisture.

Regulatory Information

Information to the User

<Only for model with wireless LAN/Bluetooth>

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 deliberations 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 perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (e.g. airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this product prior to turning on product.

Regulatory Information

We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification 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.

Optical Disc Drive Caution

  * Make sure the latch is securely locked. Otherwise the battery pack may fall when you carry the computer.
  * Do not touch the terminals of the battery pack and the computer. Doing so can make the terminals dirty or damaged, and may cause malfunction of the battery pack and the computer.  ![Panasonic-FZ-40-Series-Personal-Computer-FIG-5](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Panasonic-FZ-40-Series-Personal-Computer-FIG-5.png)

  * Do not disconnect the AC adaptor until the first-time operation procedure is completed.
  * When using the computer for the first time, do not connect any peripheral device (including wired LAN cable) except the battery pack and AC adaptor.
  *  **Handling the AC adaptor**  

  * When the DC plug is not connected to the computer, disconnect the AC cord from your electrical outlet. Power is consumed simply by having the AC adaptor plugged into an electrical outlet.