3Read Me FirstDANGERPrecautions on the Battery PackDo Not Use with Any Other ProductThe battery pack is rechargeable andwas intended for the specified product.If it is used with a product other thanthe one for which it was designed,electrolyte leakage, generation of heat,ignition or rupture may result.Do Not Use This Product with a Bat-tery Pack Other Than the One Speci-fiedUse only the specified battery pack( page 17) with your product.Use of battery packs other than thosemanufactured and supplied by Pana-sonic may present a safety hazard(generation of heat, ignition or rupture).WARNINGIf a Malfunction or Trouble Occurs,Immediately Stop UseIf a Malfunction Occurs, ImmediatelyUnplug the AC Plug and the BatteryPack• This product is damaged• Foreign object inside this product• Smoke emitted• Unusual smell emitted• Unusually hotContinuing to use this product whileany of the above conditions are pres-ent may result in fire or electric shock• If a malfunction or trouble occurs,immediately turn the power off andunplug the AC plug, and then re-move the battery pack. Then con-tact your technical support office forrepair.Do Not Touch This Product in aThunderstorm If Connected with theAC Cable or Any Other CablesElectric shock may result.Do Not Connect the AC Adaptor toa Power Source Other Than a Stan-dard Household AC OutletOtherwise, a fire due to overheatingmay result. Connecting to a DC/ACconverter (inverter) may damage theAC adaptor. On an airplane, only con-nect the AC adaptor/charger to an ACoutlet specifically approved for suchuse.Do Not Pull or Insert the AC Plug IfYour Hands Are WetElectric shock may result.Clean Dust and Other Debris of theAC Plug RegularlyIf dust or other debris accumulateson the plug, humidity, etc. may causea defect in the insulation, which mayresult in a fire.• Pull the plug, and wipe it with a drycloth.Pull the plug if the computer is notbeing used for a long period of time.Insert the AC Plug CompletelyIf the plug is not inserted completely,fire due to overheating or electric shockmay result.• Do not use a damaged plug or looseAC outlet.Close the Connector Cover TightlyWhen Using This Product WhereIs a Lot of Water, Moisture, Steam,Dust, Oily Vapors, etc.The entry of foreign matter may causea fire or electric shocks.• If foreign matter has found its wayinside, immediately turn the poweroff and unplug the AC cord, andthen remove the battery pack. Thencontact your technical support of-fice.Do Not Disassemble This ProductYou may receive an electric shock, orforeign matter may enter and result ina fire.