E-8
Operating Precautions
Your Handheld Terminal and its options is a precision digital instrument. Improper
operation or rough handling can cause problems with data storage and other problems.
Note and observe the following precautions to ensure proper operation.
• Do not continue operating the Handheld Terminal when battery power is low.
Doing so can cause data to be lost. When the battery goes low, charge it as soon as
possible.
• Do not leave dead batteries in the Handheld Terminal for a long period.
Dead batteries can leak, leading to malfunction and damage to the Handheld
Terminal.
• Use the Handheld Terminal and its options only within the specified
temperature range.
Use outside of the specified temperature range creates the risk of malfunction.
• Avoid using the Handheld Terminal and its options in areas subject to the
following conditions.
The following conditions create the risk of damage to the Handheld Terminal.
— Large amounts of static electricity
— Extreme heat or extreme cold
— High humidity
— Sudden temperature extremes
— Large amounts of dust
• Use only the special stylus that comes with the Handheld Terminal to operate its
touch screen and reset switch.
• Do not use any tool other than the special stylus to operate the touch screen.
Other tools can scratch the touch screen and lead to malfunction.
• Never use thinner, benzene, cosmetic cleaning fluids, or other volatile agents to
clean the Handheld Terminal.
To clean the Handheld Terminal, wipe it with a dry cloth, or a cloth moistened in
a weak solution of water and a mild neutral detergent. Wring all excess moisture
from the cloth before wiping.