Sony SCPH-50011 - Manual (Page 3)

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Safety
This product has been designed with the highest concern
for safety. However, any electrical device, if used
improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical
shock or personal injury. To help ensure accident-free
operation, follow these guidelines:
• Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.
• Stop use immediately if the device functions in an
abnormal manner, or produces unusual sounds or
smells.
• If the device does not function properly, contact our
technical support line at 01-800-759-7669 or 5002-9819
for assistance.
Use and handling
• Do not throw or drop the console or subject it to strong
physical shock.
• Do not place the console on a surface that is unstable,
tilted or subject to vibration.
• Never move or change the position of a console while it
is turned on.
• Do not expose the console to high temperatures, high
humidity or direct sunlight (use in an environment
where temperatures range 5°C – 35°C/41°F – 95°F).
• Do not place the console in a location subject to sudden
temperature change (e.g. temperature changes of 10°C/
18°F per hour or more).
• Do not leave the console in a car with its windows
closed (particularly in summer) as this may warp the
product exterior or cause the product to malfunction.
• Do not use the console in a dusty location.
• Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the
console.
• Do not put heavy objects on the console.
• Do not touch the metal parts or insert foreign objects
into the connectors of the console.
• When you do not intend to use the console for an
extended period of time, disconnect the power plug for
the PlayStation
® 2 console from the electrical outlet.
• When disconnecting the power plug from an electrical
outlet, pull it out by grasping the plug. Never pull the
cord itself.
• Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the
exterior of the console for an extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the plastic surface.
• To help prevent eye strain, take a break of about 15
minutes during every hour of play.
• Use only the supplied AC power cord.
• Unplug all cords and cables before moving the console.
Precautions
Checking the AC power cord
To help ensure safe operation of this product, regularly
inspect the AC power cord for wear and tear. If the cord is
damaged, discontinue use immediately and contact our
technical support line at 01-800-759-7669 or 5002-9819 for
assistance.
Do not touch the connectors on the console
Do not touch the metal parts of, or insert foreign objects
into, the connectors on the console. To help protect the
expansion bus connector within the expansion bay, keep
the expansion bay cover in place on the console rear when
the bay is not in use.
Do not expose the console to cigarette
smoke or dust
When setting up the PlayStation ® 2 console, avoid places
subject to excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette
smoke residue or dust build-up on internal components
such as the lens, may cause the console to malfunction.
Cleaning the vents
Dust can accumulate in both the front and rear vents of the
PlayStation
® 2 console. Check the vents from time to time
and remove any accumulated dust with a low-powered
vacuum cleaner.
Disc handling
• Do not leave discs near a heat source, in direct sunlight,
or in high humidity.
• Store discs in their cases when they are not being used.
Stacking discs or standing them at an angle without
putting them in their cases can cause the discs to warp.
• Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc;
hold it by the edges.
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the disc.
• Do not write on the disc with a marker, etc.
• Fingerprints, dust, dirt or scratches on the disc can
distort the picture or reduce sound quality. Always
handle carefully and make sure discs are clean before
use.
• Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the
center outwards.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, commercially
available cleaners not intended for CDs or anti-static
spray intended for vinyl LPs as these may damage your
disc.
Moisture condensation
If the console or the disc is brought directly from a cold
location to a warm one, moisture may condense on the
lens inside the console or on the disc. Should this occur,
the console may not operate properly. In this case, remove
the disc and do not put it back in until the moisture
evaporates (this could take several hours). If the console
still does not operate properly, call 01-800-759-7669 or
5002-9819 for technical assistance.
Cleaning the exterior of the console
When cleaning the exterior of the console, be sure to turn
the power off with the main power switch on the back of
the console and disconnect the power plug from the
electrical socket.
• Do not use paint thinner, solvents or other chemicals to
clean the exterior of the console, as these may damage
the surface. When using a commercially available
cleaning cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the
cloth.
• If the exterior of the console becomes dirty, soak a soft
cloth in a mild detergent solution diluted with water,
tightly squeeze the cloth to remove the excess liquid,
wipe the affected area of the exterior, and finish by
wiping with a dry cloth.
Never disassemble the console
• Use your PlayStation ® 2 console according to the
instructions in this manual. No authorization for the
analysis or modification of the PlayStation®2 console,
nor the analysis and use of its circuit configurations, is
provided.
• There are no user-serviceable components inside the
PlayStation ® 2 console. Disassembling the console will
void the warranty. Additionally, there is a risk of
exposure to laser radiation as well as to electrical shock
hazards.
Getting started
Notes on safety when using the analog
controller (DUALSHOCK
® 2) *
• Stop using the console immediately if you begin to feel
tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in your
hands or arms while operating the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK
® 2). If the condition persists, consult a
doctor.
• The analog controller (DUALSHOCK ® 2) is intended for
use with the hands only. Do not bring it into close
contact with your head, face or the bones of any other
part of the body.
• The vibration function of the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK ® 2) can aggravate injuries. Do not use
the vibration function if you have any ailment or injury
to the bones, joints or muscles of your hands or arms.
Note that some PlayStation®2 and PlayStation® format
software titles set the vibration function to “On” by
default. In most cases, the vibration function can be set
to “Off” in the options menu of the software. Do not
play such titles using the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK
® 2) unless you have set the vibration
function to “Off”.
• Avoid prolonged use of the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK ® 2). Take a break at about 30 minute
intervals.
* These notes also apply to the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK ® ).