Panasonic 9TGWL11D, 9TGWL11A User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Personal Computer

Model No.

CF-31

series

Contents

Getting Started

Introduction .................................................................

Read Me First ............................................................

(Precautions)

Description of Parts ..................................................

First-time Operation ..................................................

Useful Information

On-screen Manual ....................................................

Handling and Maintenance .......................................

Reinstalling Software ................................................

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Getting StartedUseful InformationTroubleshootingAppendix

For further information about the computer, you can refer to the on-screen manual. To access the on-screen manual

page 18 “On-screen Manual”

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (Basic) ............................................

Appendix

LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT ...................

Speciﬁcations ...........................................................

LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................

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Please read these instructions carefully before using this product, and save this manual for future use.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully.

Terms and illustrations in these instructions

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CAUTION

NOTE

Enter Fn+F5

(Start) - [All Programs] : Click (Start), and then click [All Programs]. You may need to double-click in some

[start] - [Run] : Click [start], and then click [Run]. You may need to double-click in some cases.

: Page in these Operating Instructions or in the Reference Manual.

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Some illustrations are simpliﬁed to help your understanding and may look different from the actual unit.

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If you do not log on as an administrator, you cannot use some functions or cannot display some screens.

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Refer for the latest information about optional products to the catalogs, etc.

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In these instructions, the names and terms are referred as follows.

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“Genuine Windows

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Pack 1” as “Windows” or “Windows 7” “Genuine Microsoft

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Professional” DVD MULTI drive as “CD/DVD drive”

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Circular media including DVD-ROM and CD-ROM as “discs”

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: Conditions that may result in minor or moderate injury.

: Useful and helpful information.

: Press [Enter] key.

: Press and hold [Fn] key, and then press [F5] key.

cases.

: Reference to the on-screen manuals.

indicates Genuine Windows®7 Professional Operating System.

indicates Genuine Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional Operating System.

7 Professional 32-bit Service Pack 1” and “Genuine Windows®7 Professional 64-bit Service

Windows®XP Professional Service Pack 3” as “Windows”, “Windows XP” or “Windows XP

Disclaimer

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Computer speciﬁcations and manuals are subject to change without notice. Panasonic Corporation assumes no liability for damage incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions or discrepancies between the computer and the manuals.

Trademarks

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Microsoft United States and/or other countries. Intel, Core, Centrino and PROSet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corporation.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

Adobe, the Adobe logo and Adobe Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth™is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A. and licensed to Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Names of products, brands, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own companies.

, Windows®, the Windows logo, and IntelliMouse are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the

Read Me First

Models for U.S.A.

Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer ence will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

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from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced

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radio/TV technician for help.

Warning

To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to a computer or peripheral. Also, any changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

FCC RF Exposure Warning:

This equipment is provided with PC Card slot that could be

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used with wireless transmitters, which will be speciﬁcally recommended when they become available. Other third-party wireless transmitters have not been RF exposure evaluated for use with this computer and may not comply with FCC RF exposure requirements.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits

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set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment has been approved for portable operation,

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and does not require any minimum spacing be provided between antennas and all person’s body. This equipment may not be co-located or operated with any

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other antenna or transmitter.

This PC with WWAN transmitter installed, has been ap-

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proved for mobile operation and to assure compliance with RF exposure requirements, a minimum of 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the WWAN antenna located in top of LCD and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

This equipment is provided with external antenna

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connector(s) for connection to optional Car Mounter or Port Replicator for mobile external mounted antenna(s). External antenna(s) must be professionally installed and cannot exceed recommended maximum antenna gain as described in individual provided supplement instructions for wireless transmitters. For WLAN, the Car Mounter should be used with Radi all/Larsen WLAN whip antenna, type NMO5E2400BKTNC with 5dBi antenna gain or less. Also, user must maintain minimum 20 cm spacing between external antenna(s) and all person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

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<Only for model with wireless LAN> This product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage this product.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

FCC Regulation Notice for modem This equipment contains a FCC approved modem.

1. This equipment complies with CFR47 Part 68 rules. On the computer is a label that contains, among other infor mation, the FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number (REN) for this equipment. If required, this informa tion must be provided to the telephone company.

2. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is Part 68 compliant. See Installation Instructions for details.

The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices which may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in re sponse to an incoming call. In most, but not all area, the sum of RENs should not exceed ﬁve (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.

If your telephone equipment cause harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advice that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advice notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to ﬁle a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

The telephone company may take changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary modi ﬁcations to maintain uninterrupted service.

If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact Panasonic Corpora tion of North America at DIAL TOLL FREE 1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675). If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.

There are no user serviceable parts contained in this equipment.

8. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is sub ject to state tariffs.

9. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for any person to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmit ted page or on the ﬁrst page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identiﬁcation of the business or other entry, or other individual sending the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual. In order to program this information into your fax software, you should refer to the manual of the Fax software being used.

One Panasonic Way Secaucus, NJ 07094 Tel No:1-800-LAPTOP5 (1-800-527-8675)

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According to the FCC’s electrical safety advisory, we recommend that you may install an AC surge arrestor in the AC outlet to which this equipment is connected. Telephone companies report that electrical surges, typically lightning transients, are very destructive to customer terminal equipment connected to AC power sources and that this is a major nationwide problem.

“Caution : To reduce the risk of ﬁre, use only No.26 AWG or

larger (e.g., 24 AWG) UL listed or CSA certiﬁed telecommunica tion line cord.” “ATTENTION : Pour réduire le risque d’incendie, utiliser uniquement des conducteurs de télécommunications 26 AWG ou de section supérieure (p.ex. 24 AWG) UL énumérés ou CSA certiﬁé.”

Models for Canada

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USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recy cling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149

This product contains a Coin Cell Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/

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Industry Canada (IC) Notice for modem

This equipment contains an Industry Canada approved modem unit. The Industry Canada label is afﬁxed on the modem unit.

EQUIPMENT ATTACHEMENT LIMITATIONS

“NOTICE: The Industry Canada label identiﬁes certiﬁed equip

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ment. This certiﬁcation means that the equipment meets tele communications network protective, operational and safety re quirements as prescribed in the appropriate Terminal Equipment Technical Requirements document(s). The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecom munications company. The equipment must also be installed us ing an acceptable method of connection. The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations. Repairs to certiﬁed equipment should be coordinated by a rep resentative designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electri cal ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas. Caution: Users should not attempt to make such con nections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.” “NOTICE: The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) assigned to each terminal device provides an indication of the maximum num ber of terminals allowed to be connected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5.” REN: See bottom of the computer

RESTRICTIONS CONCERNANT LE RACCORDEMENT DE MATÉRIEL

“AVIS: L’étiquette d’Industrie Canada identiﬁe le matériel homo logué. Cette étiquette certiﬁe que le matériel est conforme aux normes de protection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications, comme le prescrivent les documents concernant les exigences techniques relatives au matériel termi nal. Le Ministère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonction nera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur. Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de le raccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Le matériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée de raccordement. L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité aux conditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empêche pas la dégrada tion du service dans certaines situations. Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être coordon nées par un représentant désigné par le fournisseur.

L’entreprise de télécommunications peut demander à l’utilisa teur de débrancher un appareil à la suite de réparations ou de modiﬁcations effectuées par l’utilisateur ou à cause de mauvais fonctionnement. Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les ﬁls de mise à la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des

lignes téléphoniques et des canalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il

y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cette précaution est particu

lièrement importante dans les régions rurales. Avertissement:

L’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements luimême; il doit avoir recours à un service d’inspection des instal lations électriques, ou à un électricien, selon le cas.” “AVIS: L’indice d’équivalence de la sonnerie (IES) assigné

à chaque dispositif terminal indique le nombre maximal de

terminaux qui peuvent être raccordés à une interface. La ter

minaison d’une interface téléphonique peut consister en une combinaison de quelques dispositifs, à la seule condition que la somme d’indices d’équivalence de la sonnerie de touts les

dispositifs n’excède pas 5.”

IES: Voir sous le fond de l’ordinateur

Canadian ICES-003

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Industry Canada

This product complies with RSS210 Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

(1) this device may not cause interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interfer

ence that may cause undesired operation of the device. <Ne s’applique qu’aux modèes avec technologie Bluetooth/LAN sans ﬁl/WAN sans ﬁl>

Industrie Canada

Cet équipement est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’ndustrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est

soumis aux deux conditions suivantes :

(1) ce dispositif ne peut produire de brouillage, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter le brouillage, y compris le brouil

lage pouvant entraîner le fonctionnement non désiré de l’ ppareil.

<Only for model with wireless LAN> This product (local network devices) for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful inter ference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE LAN devices.

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<Ne s’applique qu’aux modèes avec technologie LAN sans ﬁl> Cet appareil (pour réseaux locaux radioélectriques) dans les bandes de fréquences 5150-5250 MHz est réervéàune utilisa tion àl’intéieur aﬁn de réuire le risque d’interféence avec les systèmes satellites mobiles bicanaux. Les radars forte puissance sont désignés comme étant les pre miers utilisateurs (c’st-à-dire qu’ls ont la priorité) des bandes de fréquences 5250-5350 MHz et 5650-5850 MHz. Ces stations ra dars peuvent provoquer des interférences et/ou des dommages à ce périphérique.

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This device has been designed to operate with the Radiall/ Larsen whip antenna, type NMO5E2400BKTNC WLAN an tenna having a maximum gain of 5dB. A WLAN Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The Required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the an

tenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that re

quired for successful communication.

Cet appareil est conçu pour opérer avec l’antenne-fouet Radiall/ Larsen, type WLAN NMO5E2400BKTNC, ayant un gain maxi mum de 5 dB. Les règlements d’Industrie Canada interdisent l’ utilisation d’une antenne WLAN dont le gain serait supérieur à cette limite. L’antenne doit avoir une impédance de 50 ohms. Aﬁn de réduire le risque d’interférence radioélectrique aux autres utilisateurs des bandes de fréquences, le type d’antenne et son gain doivent être tels que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (PIRE) n’est pas plus élevée que le niveau requis pour assurer la communication.

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Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

“Hereby, Panasonic declares that this Personal Computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC.” Hint: If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of our above mentioned products, please contact our web address: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Authorized Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Network connection of Wired Modem. The terminal equipment is intended for connection to the following public network; In all the countries of European Economical Area and Turkey;

- Public Switched Telephony Networks Technical Features of Wired Modem.

The terminal equipment includes the following features;

- DTMF dialing

- Maximum bitrate receiving mode: 56 kbit/s

- Maximum bitrate sending mode: 33.6 kbit/s

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Important Safety Instructions / Importantes Mesures De Sécurité

<Only for model with modem> When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet base ment or near a swimming pool.

2. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

3. Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

4. Use only the power cord and batteries indicated in this man ual. Do not dispose of batteries in a ﬁre. They may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instruc tions.

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Information to the User

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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 ener gy 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 stan dards and recommendations reﬂect the consensus of the sci entiﬁc 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 representa tives of the organization. These situations may for example include:

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<Pour modèles avec modem uniquement> Certaines mesures de sécurité doivent être prises pendant l’utilisation

de matérial téléphonique aﬁn de réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique et de blessures. En voici quelquesunes:

1. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil près de l’eau, p.ex., près d’une baignoire, d’un lavabo, d’un évier de cuisine, d’un bac à laver, dans un sous-sol humide ou près d’une piscine.

2. Éviter d’utiliser le téléphone (sauf s’il s’agit d’un appareil sans ﬁl) pendant un orage électrique. Ceci peut présenter un risque de choc électrique causé par la foudre.

3. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil téléphonique pour signaler une fuite

de gaz s’il est situé près de la fuite.

4. Utiliser seulement le cordon d’alimentation et le type de piles indiqués dans ce manual. Ne pas jeter les piles dans le feu: elles peuvent exploser. Se conformer aux règlements perti nents quant à l’élimination des piles.

CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS

Using this product on board of airplanes, or

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In any other environment where the risk of interference to

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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 the product.

Regulatory Information

We are not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modiﬁcation of this product. The cor rection of interference caused by such unauthorized modiﬁca tion 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.

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Informations destinées aux utilisateurs

Ce produit et votre santé

Ce produit, comme tout autre appareil radio, émet de l’énergie radioélectrique. Toutefois, la quantité d’énergie émise par ce produit est beaucoup moins importante que l’énergie radioélec trique émise par des appareils sans ﬁl tels que les téléphones portables. L’utilisation de ce produit ne comporte aucun risque pour le consommateur du fait que cet appareil opère dans les limites des directives concernant les normes et les recom mendations de sécurité sur les fréquences radio. Ces normes et recommandations reﬂètent le consensus de la communauté scientiﬁque et résultent de délibérations de jurys et comités de scientiﬁques qui examinent et interprètent continuellement les nouveautés de la vaste littérature sur les recherches effectuées. Dans certaines situations ou environnements, l’utilisation de ce produit peut être restreinte par le propriétaire du bâtiment ou par les représentants responsables de l’organisation. Ces situa tions peuvent être les suivantes par exemple :

A bord d’un avion, ou

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Dans tout autre environnement où les risques d’interférence

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sur d’autres appareils ou services sont perçus ou identiﬁ ables comme dangereux.

Si vous n’êtes pas sûr de la réglementation applicable à l’ utilisation d’appareils sans ﬁl dans une organization ou un environnement spéciﬁque, (par exemple dans un aéroport) nous vous invitons à demander l’autorisation d’utiliser ce produit avant sa mise en marche. Informations concernant la réglementation Nous déclinons toute responsabilité pour toute interférence radio ou télévision causée par des modiﬁcations non autorisées apportées à ce produit. La correction d’interférences causées par de telles modiﬁcations non autorisées sera la seule respon sabilité de son utilisateur. Nousmêmes, les revendeurs ofﬁciels et les distributeurs ne sommes pas responsable de tout dégât ou de toute violation des règlements de l’État pouvant découler du non-respect de ces directives.

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