Sony PlayStation 2 - Manual (Page 3)

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Before using this product
The internal hard disk drive (for PlayStation ® 2) (also referred to as “HDD”
throughout this manual) contains pre-installed HDD software (HDD compatible
browser, additional system configuration settings and CD Player software).
HDD Utility Disc (ver 1.10) can be used to maintain the HDD or to re-install the HDD
software if necessary.
• Before using HDD Utility Disc (ver 1.10), carefully read the “Precautions” section
in this manual, the hardware installation guide for the internal hard disk drive
(40GB) (for PlayStation
® 2) and the instruction manual for the network adaptor
(for PlayStation ® 2) (sold separately). Also read the “Important safeguards” section
in the instruction manual for the network adaptor (for PlayStation ® 2). Please pay
special attention to the disc handling instructions and be sure to keep HDD Utility
Disc (ver 1.10) in a safe place where it will not be lost. If you lose HDD Utility Disc
(ver 1.10), you will not be able to use the Diagnose and Repair HDD utility. You
will also not be able to re-install the HDD software.
• HDD Utility Disc (ver 1.10) is only compatible with the internal hard disk drive
(for PlayStation ® 2). Note that you cannot use this disc with other hard disk drives.
• Formatting the HDD will erase all data and software stored on the HDD.
• The Diagnose and Repair HDD utility may not be able to fix all errors on the
HDD. In such cases, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual and follow
the instructions given there.
• Data deleted by the Diagnose and Repair HDD utility cannot be recovered.
• When saving or loading to the HDD (while the HDD access indicator is blinking):
– do not subject the HDD to physical shock or vibration
– do not open the disc tray
– do not press the 1 (standby)/RESET button
– do not turn off the console using the MAIN POWER switch
– do not remove the power plug for the console from the electrical outlet.
Doing so may cause software or data loss or corruption, or damage to the HDD.
• To help protect against data loss or corruption, it is recommended that you back
up game save data to a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation ® 2) or a memory card.
If for any reason software or data loss or corruption occurs on the HDD, it is
usually not possible to recover the software or data. Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not be held liable for
any damages or injury in the case of software or data loss or corruption.