Renesas M16C/64 Manuel D’Utilisation

R0E530640MCU00 User’s Manual 

Precautions for safety 

REJ10J1733-0100  Rev.1.00  Apr. 01, 2008 
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Precautions for Safety 

 

Definitions of Signal Words 

In both the user’s manual and on the product itself, several icons are used to insure proper handling of this product and also to 
prevent injuries to you or other persons, or damage to your properties. 
This chapter describes the precautions which should be taken in order to use this product safely and properly. Be sure to read 
this chapter before using this product. 
 

 

 
This symbol represents a warning about safety. It is used to arouse caution about a potential 
danger that will possibly inflict an injury on persons. To avoid a possible injury or death, 
please be sure to observe the safety message that follows this symbol. 
 

 

 

 
DANGER indicates an imminently dangerous situation that will cause death or heavy wound 
unless it is avoided. However, there are no instances of such danger for the product presented 
in this user's manual. 
 

 

 

 
WARNING indicates a potentially dangerous situation that will cause death or heavy wound 
unless it is avoided. 
 

 

 

 
CAUTION indicates a potentially dangerous situation that will cause a slight injury or a 
medium-degree injury unless it is avoided. 
 

 

 
CAUTION with no safety warning symbols attached indicates a potentially dangerous 
situation that will cause property damage unless it is avoided. 
 

 
This is used in operation procedures or explanatory descriptions to convey exceptional 
conditions or cautions to the user. 
 

In addition to the five above, the following are also used as appropriate. 
 

means WARNING or CAUTION. 

Example: 

CAUTION AGAINST AN ELECTRIC SHOCK 

 

means PROHIBITION. 

Example: 

DISASSEMBLY PROHIBITED 

 

means A FORCIBLE ACTION. 

Example: 

UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE FROM THE RECEPTACLE.