Handling and Maintenance
Operation environment
Place the computer on a flat stable surface not subject to shock, vibration, and danger of dropping. Do not place the computer upright or turn it
over. If the computer is exposed to an extremely strong impact, it may become damaged.
Operating environment
Temperature:
Operation : -10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F} (IEC60068-2-1, 2)
*1
Storage : -20 °C to 60 °C {- 4 °F to 140 °F}
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 willresult in the product deterioration and will shorten the product life.
If the computer iswet in temperatures of 0 °C {32 °F} or below, freeze damage mayoccur. Make sure to dry off the computer in such tem-
peratures.
*1 : Do not expose the skin to this product when using the product in a hot or cold environment. (
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“Safety Precautions”)
Do not place the computer in the following areas, otherwise the computer may be damaged.
Near electronic equipment. Image distortion or noise may occur.
In extremely high or low temperature.
As the computer can become hot during operation, keep it away from items that are sensitive to heat.
<Only for modelwith Built-in Bridge Battery>
Do not put sources of strong magnetism such asmagnet close to the computer. Malfunction may occur.
Handling cautions
This computer is designed to minimize shock to parts such as the LCD and the flash memory drive and equipped with a drip-proof keyboard, but no war-
ranty isprovided against any trouble caused by shock. Be extremelycareful when handling the computer.
When carrying the computer:
Turn off the computer.
Remove allexternal devices, cables, Smart Cards and other protruding objects.
Do not drop or hit the computer against solid objects.
Do not grip the displaypart.
When you board an airplane, take the computer with you and never put it in your checked luggage.
When using the computer on airplane, follow the airline’sinstructions.
When carrying a spare battery, put it in a plasticbag to protect its terminals.
Be careful not to get injured by dropping or getting hit when carrying the computer.
Avoid any harmful substances such asoil from getting into the touchscreen. The pointer may not work correctly.
Use onlythe dedicated pen (optional) to touch the screen. Do not place any object on itssurface and do not press down strongly with sharp-poin-
ted or hard objects that may leave marks(e.g., nails, pencils and ball point pens).
Touch the screen with your fingers or the dedicated pen (optional).
When touching the screen, use only your fingersor the dedicated pen (optional) on the surface.
Touching the screen with an object other than your fingers or the dedicated pen (optional) (a fingernail or metal object, or other hard or sharp
objects that may leave a mark) may scar or stain the surface, causing the malfunction.
Do not use the screen when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on the screen.
Otherwise foreign particles on the screen/dedicated pen (optional) can scratch the screen surface or obstruct the dedicated pen (optional) oper-
ation.
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