2Read Me FirstSafety PrecautionsTo reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, al-ways observe the following safety precautions.Explanation of symbol word panelsThe following symbol word panels are used to classifyand describe the level of hazard, injury, and propertydamage caused when the denotation is disregarded andimproper use is performed.DANGERDenotes a potential hazard that will result in seriousinjury or death.WARNINGDenotes a potential hazard that could result in seriousinjury or death.CAUTIONDenotes a hazard that could result in minor injury.NOTICEDenotes a hazard that could result in property damage.The following symbols are used to classify and describethe type of instructions to be observed.These symbols are used to alert users to a spe-cific operating procedure that must not be per-formed.This symbol is used to alert users to a specificoperating procedure that must be followed inorder to operate the unit safety.DANGERPrecautions on the Battery PackDo Not Throw the Battery Pack into a Fire orExpose It to Excessive HeatGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Insert Sharp Objects Into the BatteryPack, Disassemble, or Modify ItElectrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignitionor rupture may result.Do Not Short the Positive (+) and Negative (-)ContactsGeneration of heat, ignition or rupture may result.• Do not place the battery pack together witharticles such as necklaces or hairpins whencarrying or storing.Avoid Extreme Heat (Near the Fire, in DirectSunlight, for Example)Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignitionor rupture may result.Do Not Apply Shocks to the Product by Drop-ping It, Applying Strong Pressure to It, etc.Electrolyte leakage, generation of heat, ignitionor rupture of the battery may result.• If this product is subjected to a strong impact,stop using it immediately.Do Not Charge the Battery Using MethodsOther Than Those SpecifiedIf the battery is not charged using one of thespecified methods, electrolyte leakage, genera-tion of heat, ignition or rupture may result.When the Battery Pack Has Deteriorated, Re-place It With a New OneContinued use of a damaged battery pack mayresult in heat generation, ignition or battery rup-ture.Do Not Use with Any Other ProductThe battery pack is rechargeable and was in-tended for the specified product. If it is used witha product other than the one for which it wasdesigned, electrolyte leakage, generation of heat,ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Use This Product with a Battery PackOther Than the One Specifi edUse only the specified battery pack ( page 17)with your product. Use of battery packs otherthan those manufactured and supplied by Pana-sonic may present a safety hazard (generation ofheat, ignition or rupture).