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Help Guide Wireless Stereo Headset WF-C500 When the headset or charging case gets wet On water resistant performance of the headset The charging case is not water resistant. The water resistant specifications of this headset are equivalent to IPX4 in IEC 60529 "Degrees of protection against ingress of water (IP Code)", which specifies the degree of protection provided against the entry of water. The headset cannot be used in water. Unless the headset is used correctly, water may get into the headset and cause fire, electrocution, or malfunctions. Note the following cautions carefully and use the headset correctly. IPX4: Protected against water splashing from any direction. The sound conduits (sound output tubes), air holes and microphone hole of the headset are not completely watertight. If any water droplets are left in the sound conduits, air holes or microphone hole, the following symptoms may occur temporarily, but they are not malfunctions. Sounds become difficult to hear. Unusual sounds are heard. Voices during phone calls become difficult to hear. Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications of the headset apply to Applicable: Fresh water, tap water, perspiration Not Liquids other than those above (examples: soapy water, detergent water, water with bath agents, applicable: shampoo, hot spring water, hot water, pool water, seawater, etc.) The water resistant performance of the headset is based on measurements performed by Sony under the conditions described above. Note that malfunctions resulting from water immersion caused by customer misuse are not covered by the warranty. To protect the headset and charging case from being damaged Carefully note the precautions below to ensure proper use of the headset. Do not splash water forcibly into the sound output part or microphone of the headset. Do not allow the headset to remain wet in a cold environment, as the water may freeze. To prevent malfunction, make sure to wipe off any water after use. Do not place the headset in water or use it in a humid place such as a bathroom. Do not drop the headset or expose it to mechanical shock. Doing so may deform or damage the headset, resulting in deterioration of water resistance performance. If the headset gets wet, 1. Use a soft dry cloth to wipe off any water that gets on the headset. 2. Remove the earbud tips, position the sound conduits and the air holes downward, and shake several times to get the water out. 93

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Help Guide
Wireless Stereo Headset
WF-C500
When the headset or charging case gets wet
On water resistant performance of the headset
The charging case is not water resistant.
The water resistant specifications of this headset are equivalent to IPX4 in IEC 60529 “Degrees of protection against
ingress of water (IP Code)”, which specifies the degree of protection provided against the entry of water. The headset
cannot be used in water.
Unless the headset is used correctly, water may get into the headset and cause fire, electrocution, or malfunctions.
Note the following cautions carefully and use the headset correctly.
IPX4: Protected against water splashing from any direction.
The sound conduits (sound output tubes), air holes and microphone hole of the headset are not completely
watertight.
If any water droplets are left in the sound conduits, air holes or microphone hole, the following symptoms may occur
temporarily, but they are not malfunctions.
Sounds become difficult to hear.
Unusual sounds are heard.
Voices during phone calls become difficult to hear.
Liquids that the water resistant performance specifications of the headset apply to
The water resistant performance of the headset is based on measurements performed by Sony under the conditions
described above. Note that malfunctions resulting from water immersion caused by customer misuse are not covered by
the warranty.
To protect the headset and charging case from being damaged
Carefully note the precautions below to ensure proper use of the headset.
Do not splash water forcibly into the sound output part or microphone of the headset.
Do not allow the headset to remain wet in a cold environment, as the water may freeze. To prevent malfunction,
make sure to wipe off any water after use.
Do not place the headset in water or use it in a humid place such as a bathroom.
Do not drop the headset or expose it to mechanical shock. Doing so may deform or damage the headset, resulting in
deterioration of water resistance performance.
If the headset gets wet,
Applicable:
Fresh water, tap water, perspiration
Not
applicable:
Liquids other than those above (examples: soapy water, detergent water, water with bath agents,
shampoo, hot spring water, hot water, pool water, seawater, etc.)
Use a soft dry cloth to wipe off any water that gets on the headset.
1.
Remove the earbud tips, position the sound conduits and the air holes downward, and shake several times to get
the water out.
2.
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