Panasonic Toughbook 31 Cleaning and Sanitizing Guide - Page 1

Panasonic recommends Windows® 7. Cleaning and sanitizing panasonic toughbook Computers. When working with patients, it is critical that healthcare professionals keep their equipment clean and sanitized to reduce or eliminate the spread of bacteria and viruses. The same rule also applies to a mobile computer, as the device is also in routine contact with users' hands and can potentially become contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms. Panasonic has tested a number of common disinfectant solutions for usability on Toughbook® mobile computers, going above and beyond typical testing procedures to simulate worst-case scenarios. Panasonic is committed to providing the most durable, reliable mobile computing solutions for the healthcare industry and the most comprehensive product support. Our goal is to ensure that any disinfectant solutions we have approved on our device will not compromise the performance of Toughbook computers. sealed design Wipe Test Example Touchscreen Test Results Keyboard Touchpad Wrist Area Front Panel Application and Test Procedures To keep your Toughbook computer running for as long as you do, Panasonic rigorously tested these devices to see how many times they could be disinfected. The test procedure was to wipe each area on the device with the liquid solution with a pressure of 1 kg/cm2 for 10,000 times. Recommended "Wipe" Forms of Disinfectants Panasonic recommends disinfectant wipes to avoid prolonged exposure to chemicals that can cause oxidation and paint discoloration, and break down the rubber that seals the devices. If the wipe form of these disinfectants is used and the surface is dried soon after application, the computer will be protected for years to come. Toughbook H2 C1 53 19 31 Sani-Cloth® Plus Germicidal Disposal Cloth OK OK OK OK OK Alcohol Prep Swabs OK OK OK OK OK CaviWipes™ OK OK OK OK OK Total Solutions™ Disinfectant Wipes OK OK OK OK OK Clorox® Germicidal Wipes OK OK - - - Conclusion Panasonic is committed to providing the most durable and reliable mobile computing solutions. Normal operation and sanitization with disinfectant wipes should keep the computer functioning hassle-free for years to come. Although these disinfectants are tested for our products, Panasonic does not endorse or advertise a particular brand of disinfectant and cannot warrant their effectiveness. 1.800.662.3537 panasonic.com/toughbook Toughbook notebook PCs are covered by a 3-year limited warranty, parts and labor. To view the full text of the warranty, log on to panasonic.com/toughbook/warranty. Please consult your Panasonic representative prior to purchase. Panasonic is constantly enhancing product specifications and accessories. Specifications subject to change without notice. ©2012 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All rights reserved. F_Horiz_CleaningSlick_06/12 solutions for healthcare