2Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.Before operating this product, please read these instructions andprecautions, and save them for future use.Safety Precautions (English)To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,malfunction, and damage to equipment or property, always observethe following safety precautions.Explanation of symbol word panelsThe following symbol word panels are used to classify and describethe level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when thedenotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.The following symbols are used to classify and describe the type ofinstructions to be observed.Explanation of symbol word panelsDenotes potential hazards that will resultin serious injury or death.Denotes potential hazards that couldresult in serious injury or death.Denotes potential hazards that couldresult in minor injury.This symbol is used to alert users to specific operatingprocedures that must not be performed.This symbol is used to alert users to specific operatingprocedures that must be followed in order to operate theproduct safely.This symbol is used to alert users to specific operatingprocedures for which special attention is required.DANGERWARNINGCAUTIONBatteryThe battery is for use solely with this product. Do notuse it with any other products.Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or firemay result.Charge the battery using the specified method.Failure to do so may result in electrolyte leakage,overheating, smoke, rupture, or a fire.Do not throw the battery into a fire or expose it toexcessive heat.Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or firemay result.Do not disassemble, modify, insert sharp foreignobjects into the battery, or subject it to impact.Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or firemay result.Do not short the positive (+) and negative (–) contacts.Do not carry the battery around or store it together withnecklaces, hairpins, etc.Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or firemay result.Keep the battery away from extreme heat, such as fireand direct sunlight.Failure to do so may result in electrolyte leakage,overheating, smoke, rupture, or a fire.Do not expose the battery to water or other liquids.Electrolyte leakage, overheating, smoke, rupture, or firemay result.DANGER