Sony PS2(slim)Pink+Shrek 2: Precautions

Precautions: Sony PS2(slim)Pink+Shrek 2

Health

Stop using the console immediately if you experience any of the following

Precautions

symptoms. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.

Lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness

Tired, uncomfortable or aching hands or arms

This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety. However, any

Tired, dry or aching eyes

electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical

When operating the unit, play in a well-lit room and keep a safe distance from the

shock or personal injury. To help ensure accident-free operation, follow these

TV screen.

guidelines:

Avoid prolonged use of the console. Take a break of about 15 minutes during every

Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.

hour of play.

Stop use and unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet immediately if

Do not use the console when you are tired or short of sleep.

the device functions in an abnormal manner or produces unusual sounds or smells.

Listening to sound continuously for a long time with a high volume may adversely

Contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be

affect the ears. Be careful especially when using headphones. Adjust the volume

found within every PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software manual if the

so that surrounding sounds can be heard.

device does not operate properly.

Safety

Do not remove the console exterior or disassemble the console. The laser beam

emitted from the lens of this unit may be harmful to the eyes.

Do not use the console near water.

Keep the console and all connecting cords and cables out of the reach of children.

Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.

Do not touch the console or connected accessories during an electrical storm.

Do not touch the console or AC adaptor for extended periods of time while the

console is turned on as extended contact may cause low-temperature burns.

Do not place the console and connected accessories on the floor or in a place where

they may cause persons walking by to trip or stumble.

Adjust the settings of the DVD player according to the instructions provided before

playing a DVD. If the settings are not correct, a loud sound may be emitted,

possibly injuring your ears or damaging the speakers.

Do not touch a disc while it is spinning as personal injury or damage to the disc

may result.

Do not close the disc cover in a way that could pinch your hand or fingers as

personal injury or damage to the console may result.

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Precautions

Use and handling

AC adaptor and AC power cord use

Do not throw or drop the console or accessories, or expose them to strong physical

To help ensure safe operation, regularly inspect the AC adaptor and AC power

shock.

cord. If damaged, stop use immediately and contact the appropriate PlayStation®

Do not place the console or accessories on surfaces that are unstable, tilted or

customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation® and

subject to vibration.

PlayStation®2 format software manual.

Do not expose the console or accessories to high temperatures, high humidity or

Do not use a power cord other than the supplied AC adaptor and AC power cord.

direct sunlight (use in an environment where temperatures range from 5 °C to

Check that there is no dust or lint on the power plug before inserting into an

35 °C).

electrical outlet. If the plug becomes dirty, wipe it off with a dry cloth before

Do not place the console or accessories in locations subject to sudden temperature

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change (for example, changes of 10 °C per hour or more).

Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning or moving the

Do not leave the console or accessories in a car with its windows closed

console, or when you do not intend to use the console for an extended period of

(particularly in summer).

time.

Do not place the console in locations of poor ventilation such as small, enclosed

When disconnecting, grasp the power cord by the plug and pull straight out of the

areas, directly against a wall or on a thick carpet or bedding.

electrical socket. Never pull by the cord and do not pull out at an angle.

Do not expose the console to dust, smoke or steam. This can cause the console to

Do not connect the AC adaptor and/or AC power cord to a voltage transformer or

malfunction.

inverter.

Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the console.

Do not put any objects on the console.

Notes on safety when using the Analog Controller

Do not touch, or insert foreign objects into the connectors of the console or

(DUALSHOCK®2)*

accessories.

Stop using the console immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience

Do not place the console close to magnetic fields produced by magnets or

discomfort or pain in your hands or arms while operating the Analog Controller

loudspeakers.

(DUALSHOCK®2). If the condition persists, consult a doctor.

Do not set the console other than in the vertical or horizontal position. When

The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK®2) is intended for use with the hands only.

placing in the vertical position, use the Vertical Stand (for PlayStation®2) (sold

Do not bring it into contact with your head, face or the bones of any other part of

separately) that is compatible with this console. Also, do not change the position

the body.

while the console is turned on.

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 other controllers.

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Connecting with a network cable

Moisture condensation

Do not connect network cables or telephone cords of the following types to the

If the console or disc is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture

network connector:

may condense on the lens inside the console or on the disc. Should this occur, the

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console may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and turn off and

Network cables not appropriate for use with a 10Base-T/100Base-TX network

unplug the console. Do not put the disc back in until the moisture evaporates (this

Any ISDN (digital) compatible phone or data line

may take several hours). If the console still does not operate properly, contact the

PBX phone lines

appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every

Other "unknown" types of telephone lines

PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software manual.

Disc handling

Cleaning

Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it by the edges.

For safety reasons, before cleaning the console or connected accessories, 1) turn

Do not stick paper or tape onto discs and do not write on discs.

off the console, 2) disconnect the power plug for the console from the electrical

Fingerprints, dust, dirt or scratches on the disc can distort the picture or reduce

outlet, and 3) remove the network cable from the network connector.

sound quality. Always handle carefully and make sure discs are clean before use.

When cleaning the console, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinner, solvents,

Do not leave discs near a heat source, in direct sunlight or in high humidity.

other chemicals or a chemically-treated dust cloth to clean the product.

Store discs in their cases when not in use.

When dust accumulates in the console vents, remove the dust with a low-powered

Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the centre outwards.

vacuum cleaner.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, commercially available cleaners not intended

Do not touch the lens located inside the disc cover. To help protect the lens from

for CDs or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

dust, keep the disc cover closed except when inserting or removing discs.

Do not leave a disc in the console when moving or changing the position of the

console.

Exterior protection

Do not use irregularly shaped discs (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) or

To help prevent damage to the painted parts, follow the precautions below:

damaged, re-shaped or repaired discs.

Do not spill liquids such as alcohol, benzine, paint thinner or other chemicals on

the product.

Never disassemble the console or supplied accessories

Do not place any rubber, vinyl or plastic items on the painted surfaces for an

Use the PlayStation®2 console and accessories according to the instructions in this

extended period of time.

manual. No authorisation for the analysis or modification of the console, or 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 guarantee. Additionally, there is a risk of exposure to laser

radiation as well as to electrical shock hazards.

When connecting the console to a plasma or projection* TV

Do not leave a still image on the TV screen for an extended period of time, as this

may leave a faint image permanently on the screen.

* Except LCD screen types.

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