Panasonic FZ-F1 User Manual

Operating Instructions

Basic Guide

Tablet Computer

Model No.

FZ-F1

series

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Operating Instructions

Smart Handheld

EB-3901

Table of Contents

Introduction.............................................................. 3

Regulatory information................................................... 3

Handling cautions .......................................................... 5

Terms and illustrations in this document ....................... 9

Disclaimers .................................................................. 10

Getting Started....................................................... 11

Confirming the included items ..................................... 11

Description of parts...................................................... 12

Opening and closing the interface cover ..................... 16

Removing and attaching the battery cover.................. 17

Installing SIM cards (certain models only)................... 20

Installing an SD card.................................................... 22

Installing and removing the battery.............................. 24

Charging the battery.................................................... 26

Turning the unit on and off........................................... 27

Screen display ............................................................. 28

Basic operations .......................................................... 30

Factory data reset........................................................ 32

Troubleshooting .................................................... 33

Appendix ................................................................ 37

Specifications............................................................... 37

LIMITED WARRANTY................................................. 44

LIMITED WARRANTY / GARANTIE LIMITÉE............. 49

Introduction

Regulatory information

For USA

FCC RF exposure information

The highest SAR value for this product as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is listed below:

FCC ID Highest value (W/kg)

ACJFZN1B 0.73

And when worn on the body in a holder or carry case, is listed below:

FCC ID Highest value (W/kg)

ACJFZN1B 1.09

For Canada / Pour le Canada

RF exposure information

The highest SAR value for this product as reported to the IC when tested for use at the ear is listed below:

IC Highest value (W/kg)

216A-FZN1B 0.72

And when worn on the body in a holder or carry case, is listed below:

IC Highest value (W/kg)

216A-FZN1B 1.09

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Information sur l’exposition aux radiofréquences (RF)

La valeur de DAS la plus élevée obtenue pour ce produit, telle que rapportée à l’IC lors des essais pour une utilisation près de l’oreille, est telle que décrite ci-dessous :

IC Valeur la plus élevée (W/kg)

216A-FZN1B 0,72

Et avec l’appareil porté sur soi dans un portoir ou un boîtier, la valeur est telle que ci-dessous :

IC Valeur la plus élevée (W/kg)

216A-FZN1B 1,09

Handling cautions

General use

• Operating environment Temperature: Operation: -10 °C to 50 °C {14 °F to 122 °F}

Humidity: Operation: 30 % to 80 % 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 will result in product deterioration and will shorten the product life. Also, when using the product in cold environments, the product may take longer to start up and battery operation time may be reduced. If the product is wet in temperatures of 0 °C {32 °F} or below, freeze damage may occur. Make sure to dry off the computer in such temperatures. *1 Do not directly touch this product with your bare hands when

• Do not place the product in the following areas, as doing so may damage the product. – Near electric appliances. The image may be distorted or noise

may occur.

• This product is designed to reduce physical shock applied to the LCD and internal electrical components. However, protection against malfunction due to such shock is not guaranteed. As with any portable device, precautions should be taken to avoid any damage.

• When operating the screen using the dedicated stylus (included with certain models and also available as an option), do not firmly press it down. Doing so may damage the dedicated stylus or result in scratches or dents on the screen.

(IEC60068-2-1, 2) Storage: -30 °C to 70 °C {-22 °F to 158 °F}

Storage: 30 % to 90 % RH (No condensation)

using it in a hot or cold environment.

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• Do not place objects on the surface of the product or press down hard on the product with sharp objects. The screen surface may get scratched.

• Do not scratch the rear camera, barcode reader, or flash panel.

• Do not use the dedicated stylus when dust or dirt (e.g., oil) is on the screen. Otherwise foreign particles on the screen/dedicated stylus may scratch the screen surface or obstruct operation of the dedicated stylus.

• Use the dedicated stylus only for touching the screen. Using it for any other purpose may damage the dedicated stylus and result in scratches on the screen.

• Confirm the safety and security of software before downloading or installing it on the product. Installing malware or viruses can cause malfunction and the disclosure of any private information stored in the product, or may cause excessive sound volume.

• Turn off the product before removing the SIM card or SD card. Failure to do so can result in data loss or damage to the SIM card, SD card, or product.

• Do not place the product near a television or radio receiver. This may cause television or radio interference.

• Keep the product away from magnets. Failure to do so may cause malfunction.

• It is illegal in many areas to record a call without permission. Always ask the other party for permission before recording a call.

• Follow these instructions and the Reference Manual to avoid any damage to the devices. Carefully read the instruction manuals of the peripheral devices. – Use peripheral devices that conform to the product's

specifications. – Connect to the connectors in the correct direction. – If a connector is hard to insert, do not try forcibly. Check its

shape, direction, alignment of pins, etc.

Protecting your data

• To prevent accidental loss of data, we recommend that you back up any important data that you store in the product, SIM card, and SD card.

• To prevent the unintended disclosure of private information, always confirm the destination before sending messages, file attachments, or any other communications, such as email.

• Before disposing of the product or handing the product over to a third party, remove the SIM card, SD card, and any other accessories.

• Before disposing of the product or handing the product over to a third party, perform a factory data reset (page 32) to erase any data stored in the product.

• Before using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth features, take appropriate action to secure your data.

Waterproof/dustproof

• The product is waterproof/dustproof when the interface cover and headset jack cover are closed, and the battery and battery cover are attached. Therefore, keep water and dust away from product's internal components, accessories, and optional products.

• To prevent liquids, sand, dust, or any foreign objects from entering the product, always keep the battery cover and battery clean and make sure to firmly close the cover after opening. Take care not to get anything caught between the cover or battery and the product.

• If the product is exposed to water droplets, wipe them off with a dry, soft cloth and shake the product to remove the water droplets. Next, remove the battery cover, and shake the product while holding down the battery so that it does not detach to remove the water. Then, with the battery still attached, wipe off the water droplets on the battery and back side of the battery cover, and dry thoroughly.

• Do not leave any water droplets on the product. Water droplets may cause the micro USB port or headset jack to short circuit, or create smears on the screen.

• If the product is wet, wipe off the moisture before connecting with peripheral devices.

• Do not dry the product with an appliance or heat source such as a microwave oven or dryer.

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• Accessories Do not use in the rain or in very humid places such as bathrooms because the accessories are not waterproof/dustproof. Stop use if they are worn on the body, because the inside may corrode due to humidity from sweat and cause malfunction.

Maintenance

• When cleaning the product, make sure to turn it off.

• When cleaning the product, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. An alcohol-based disinfectant may be used if necessary. – If the product is particularly dirty, thoroughly wring a cloth

soaked in water, wipe off the dirt, and then wipe with a dry cloth.

– Do not clean the product with solvents such as benzene, thinner,

or strong alkaline detergent because they may affect the surface of the product.

Battery

• The battery is a consumable item, and battery life varies with usage conditions. Typical battery life is approximately one year or about 500 charge cycles. As the battery reaches the end of its life, the amount of time it can be used becomes dramatically shorter and repeated charging does not restore its performance. When this occurs, the battery should be replaced with a new one.

• Do not touch the terminals of the battery. Failure to observe this may cause poor contact.

• When the battery is left installed in the product, it discharges electricity gradually in small amounts even if the product's power is off. If left for a long period (several months or more), the battery will over discharge and its performance may deteriorate.

• Store the battery in environments with an ambient temperature of -20 °C to 35 °C (-4 °F to 95 °F). If the battery is stored in other environments, battery performance and battery life may be reduced.

• When storing or transporting the battery, make sure that the battery's terminals do not become dirty and that no foreign objects or debris become attached to the battery's terminals.

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• If battery charging is not completed after the specified charging time has passed, remove the battery from the product. The battery protection device may be damaged.

• You cannot charge an installed battery if it is not recognized by the product. Make sure that you use the specified battery.

• Dispose properly in compliance with local waste regulations.

Terms and illustrations in this document

• Panasonic Corporation and/or its affiliates are referred to collectively as “we” or “Panasonic”.

• This product supports microSD, microSDHC, and microSDXC memory cards. In this document, the term “SD card” is used as a generic term for any supported memory card.

• This product supports Micro SIM cards (certain models only). In this document, the term “SIM card” is used as a generic term for any supported SIM card.

• Some illustrations in this document may look different from the actual product. Also, the details of the descriptions may vary due to differences between the software versions or automatic updates of some software.

• Information in this document is subject to change without notice.

• For the latest information about optional products, refer to the product catalogs, etc.

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Disclaimers

Panasonic shall not be liable for loss of data or other incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use of this product. This product can download, store, forward, and receive additional content, such as applications, ringtones, contact information, and media files. The use of such content may be restricted or prohibited by the rights of third parties, including but not limited to restriction under applicable copyright laws. You are entirely responsible for additional content that you download to or forward from this product; Panasonic is not responsible for such content or its use. Before using such content, it is your responsibility to verify that your intended use is properly licensed or is otherwise authorized. Panasonic does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, integrity or quality of any additional content or any other third-party content. Under no circumstances will Panasonic be liable in any way for the improper use of additional content or other third-party content by this product or its operator. This document and any related product documentation may refer to services and applications that are provided by third parties. The use of such services or programs may require separate registration with the third party provider and may be subject to additional terms of use. For applications accessed on or through a third-party web site, please review the web sites’ terms of use and applicable privacy policy in advance. Panasonic does not warrant or guarantee the availability or performance of any thirdparty web sites, services, or applications.

Getting Started

Confirming the i ncluded it ems

Confirming the included items

If any items are missing, please contact your technical support representative.

–

Main unit 

– –

Battery 

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Description of pa rts

Description of parts

Front view

Indicator

Orange, lit: Battery is charging Green, lit: Battery charging is complete Red, lit: Battery level is 10 % or less of a full charge

Front camera

Earpiece

Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor

The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the screen brightness. The proximity sensor prevents accidental operations on the touch panel during phone calls.

NFC antenna

When using an NFC card or other NFC device, touch the card/ device to this area of the unit.

Display (touch panel)

Can also be operated while using gloves (glove touch mode).

Speaker

Back button

Press to return to the previous screen.

Start button

Press to display the Start screen.

Search button

Press to search the web.

Headset jack cover

Headset jack

Power button

Microphone

Interface cover

micro USB port

Strap attachment hole

Side button

Camera button

Cradle rail

Used when connecting the unit to an optional cradle, etc.

*1 The registered function can be changed. See the Reference

Manual.

(internal)

(page 15)

(page 27)

(page 16)

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Rear view

Microphone

Rear camera

Barcode reader

Battery cover

Battery lock lever

Cellular antenna

GPS antenna

Flash

Can be used when taking pictures.

Strap attachment hole

(internal)

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth antenna

Side button

Volume buttons

Cradle rail

Used when connecting the unit to an optional cradle, etc.

Expansion bus connector

Used when connecting an optional cradle, etc. or for other future expansion options.

*1 The registered function can be changed. See the Reference

Opening and closing the headset jack cover

Pull back at the protrusion of the headset jack cover with your fingertip. When closing, make sure the cover is closed firmly.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following to ensure the waterproof and dustproof performance of the unit. – Make sure the headset jack cover is securely closed when the

– When closing the headset jack cover, make sure there is no

Manual.

headset jack is not being used.

debris lodged in and around the cover.

(internal)

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Opening and closing the interface cover

Opening the interface cover

Slide in the direction of the arrow at the protrusion (circled in the illustration above) with your fingertip.

Pull back the cover and rotate it downward.

Closing the interface cover

Rotate the cover upward and insert it to its original position.

Firmly slide in the direction of the arrow until the red area (circled in the illustration above) of the cover is no longer visible.

IMPORTANT

• Observe the following to ensure the waterproof and dustproof performance of the unit. – Make sure the interface cover is securely closed and locked

when the micro USB port is not being used.

– When closing the interface cover, make sure there is no debris

lodged in the gasket that seals the cover.

Removing and attaching the battery cover

Removing the battery cover

Slide the battery lock lever (circled in the illustration) in the direction of .

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