Sony PSP-3008 Black Base: About the battery

About the battery: Sony PSP-3008 Black Base

Do not throw or drop the Battery Pack or subject it to strong physical

shock.

About the battery

Do not put heavy objects on or apply pressure to the Battery Pack.

Do not allow the Battery Pack to come into contact with liquids. If it

becomes wet, discontinue use until it is completely dry.

Battery Pack precautions

Keep the Battery Pack out of the reach of small children.

If the PSP™ system will not be used for an extended period of time,

remove the Battery Pack and store it in a cool, dry place out of the

Warning

reach of children.

Use only the supplied Battery Pack or a replacement marked for use

Do not handle a damaged or leaking Battery Pack.

with correct model of the PSP™ system.

Contact with the material can result in injury or burns to the eyes or

skin. Even if foreign substances are not immediately visible, chemical

changes in the material can result in injuries occurring at a later time.

Charging

If you come into contact with material from a leaking Battery

You can charge the battery using the AC Adaptor or a USB cable (sold

Pack, take the following actions:

separately). For details about how to charge the battery, refer to the

If the material gets into the eyes, do not rub. Immediately rinse

supplied Quick Reference manual.

the eyes with clean water and seek medical attention.

If the material comes into contact with the skin or clothes,

Estimating the battery charge time

immediately rinse the affected area with clean water. Consult

your doctor if inflammation or soreness develops.

Charging with the AC Adaptor Approximately 2 hours 20 minutes

Handle the Battery Pack with care.

Charging using a USB cable Approximately 5 hours

The Battery Pack may explode or present a fire or chemical burn hazard

if it is not handled carefully.

Figures shown are for when charging a battery with no charge remaining.

Do not allow the Battery Pack to come into contact with fire or

subject it to extreme temperatures such as in direct sunlight, in a

Hints

vehicle exposed to the sun or near a heat source.

Do not use the PSP™ system with the AC Adaptor when the Battery Pack

Do not cause the Battery Pack to short-circuit.

is not inserted in the system. If the AC Adaptor is disconnected suddenly,

Do not disassemble or tamper with the Battery Pack.

it may result in damage to the system.

Prevent damage to the Battery Pack. Do not carry or store the Battery

Charge in a temperature of 10°C to 30°C. Charging may not be as effective

Pack with metal items such as coins or keys. If damaged, discontinue

in other environments.

use.

Charging may take longer when the system is turned on during charging or

when a USB cable is used for charging.

10

About the battery

USB charging uses the power supply of the USB port of the connected

device. Charge the battery by connecting the PSP™ system to a device

Battery Pack life

equipped with a high-power USB port. If a low-power USB port or a USB

hub is used, the battery may not be able to be charged.

The Battery Pack has a limited life span. Battery duration will

When the AC Adaptor and a USB cable are connected to the PSP™ system,

decrease with repeated usage and age. When battery duration

the battery is charged by the power supply of the AC Adaptor.

becomes short or if the Battery Pack bulges, replace the battery

Do not use or charge the PSP™ system with the battery cover removed. If

immediately.

the battery is suddenly removed, the battery may be dropped and damaged,

The Battery Pack life span varies depending on how it is stored, the

which may cause a system malfunction.

conditions of use and environmental factors, such as temperature.

GB

Estimated battery duration

Before use

Replacing the Battery Pack

Game Approximately 3 - 6 hours

*1

For safety reasons, turn off the system and remove the power cord

from the electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables before

replacing the Battery Pack.

Video playback Approximately 3 - 5 hours

*2

If the system is left unused after the battery charge runs out or the

battery pack has been removed, the date and time settings may be

*1 Based on tests conducted using the supplied Battery Pack, with the system

reset. If this occurs, the date and time setting screen will be displayed

in single player mode, with Headphones with Remote Control in use, and

with wireless LAN not in use.

the next time the PSP™ system is turned on.

*2 Based on tests conducted using variables of system speakers versus

Headphones, volume level and screen brightness level.

Storing the Battery Pack

Hint

Battery duration may vary depending on the type of content being played or

When the system will not be used for an extended period of time,

usage conditions such as screen brightness and environmental factors. As the

remove the Battery Pack from the system. Store the Battery Pack in a

battery pack ages, it will have a shorter duration.

cool, dry place out of the reach of children.

About the battery

11