Sony PSP-3008: Precautions

Before use

Use and handling

Precautions

• Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from your

face.

• Avoid prolonged use of the PSP™ system. To help prevent

Carefully read the supplied instructions before use. Retain them for

eyestrain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.

future reference.

• Exercise care when setting the volume. If you set the volume too

high, it may harm your hearing or damage the speakers.

Accessory compatibility

• Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small children,

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Some accessories designed for use with the PSP-1000 series

as small children may swallow small parts such as Memory Stick

and/or the PSP-2000 series are not compatible with the

Duo™.

Before use

PSP-3000 series. Visit eu.playstation.com/psp for details.

• Do not use the system while driving or riding a bicycle. Looking at

the screen or operating the system while driving an automobile or

riding a bicycle may result in a traffic accident.

• Do not use the system or accessories near water.

Safety

• Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Do not expose the system or accessories to high temperatures, high

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

humidity, or direct sunlight.

However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for

• Do not leave the system or accessories in a car with the windows

causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. To help ensure

closed (particularly in summer).

accident-free operation, follow these guidelines:

• Do not expose the system or accessories to dust, smoke or steam.

• Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.

• Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the system or

• Regularly inspect the AC Adaptor for damage and for dust build-up

accessories.

around the power plug or electrical outlet.

• Do not place the system or accessories on surfaces that are tilted,

• Stop use, unplug the AC Adaptor from the electrical outlet and

unstable or subject to vibration.

disconnect any other cables immediately if the device functions in an

• Do not throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and do not

abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds or smells or becomes

subject the devices to strong physical shock. Sitting down with the

too hot to touch.

PSP™ system in a pocket or placing the system in the bottom of a

backpack along with heavy objects may cause damage to the system.

• Do not forcibly twist the PSP™ system or expose the system to

strong physical shock during gameplay, as doing so can damage the

system or cause the disc cover to open, ejecting the disc. Handle the

analog stick with care.

• Do not put heavy objects on the system or accessories.

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• Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of the

• When disconnecting the AC Adaptor, hold it by the plug and pull

system or accessories.

straight out from the electrical socket. Never pull by the cord and do

• Do not touch the system or AC Adaptor for an extended period of

not pull at an angle.

time while in use. Depending on the conditions of use, the system or

• Do not use the system to play games, video or music when the

the AC Adaptor may reach temperatures of 40° C or more. Extended

system is covered with any type of fabric. If you want to pause or

contact under these conditions may cause low-temperature burns*.

temporarily store the system while playing games, video or music,

* Low-temperature burns are burns that occur when the skin is in contact

put the system in Sleep Mode before placing it in case or covering.

with objects of the AC relatively low temperatures (40° C or more) for

• Do not connect the AC Adaptor to a voltage transformer or inverter.

an extended period of time.

Connecting the AC Adaptor to a voltage transformer for overseas

• When connecting the system to a plasma or projection* TV, do not

travel or an inverter for use in an automobile may cause heat to build

leave a still image on the TV screen for an extended period of time,

up in the AC Adaptor and may cause burns or a malfunction.

as this may leave a faint image permanently on the screen.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be

* Except LCD screen types

easily accessible.

AC Adaptor use

LCD screen

• Do not touch the plug of the AC Adaptor with wet hands.

• The LCD screen is made of glass and may crack if subjected to

• Do not touch the AC Adaptor or the system, if connected to an

excessive force.

electrical outlet, during an electrical storm.

• Black (dark) pixels and continuously lit pixels may appear in certain

• Do not use a power source other than the supplied (or approved

locations on the LCD screen. The appearance of such spots is a

replacement) Battery Pack and AC Adaptor.

normal occurrence associated with LCD screens and is not a sign of

• Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the system or

a system malfunction. LCD screens are made using highly precise

accessory connectors. If there is dust or foreign matter on the

technology. However, a very small number of dark pixels or

system's connectors or the AC Adaptor, wipe it off with a dry cloth

continuously lit pixels exist on each screen. Also, a distorted image

before connecting. Dust or other matter on the connectors can result

may remain on the screen for several seconds after the system has

in fire or electrical shock.

been turned off.

• Unplug the AC Adaptor from the electrical outlet, disconnect any

• Direct exposure to sunlight may damage the system's LCD screen.

other cables and remove the Battery Pack from the system before

• When using the system in a cold environment, you may notice

cleaning or when you do not intend to use the system for an extended

shadows on the graphics or the screen may appear darker than usual.

period of time.

This is not a malfunction, and the screen will return to normal when

• Protect the AC Adaptor from being walked on or compressed

the temperature rises.

particularly at plugs and the point where they exit from the system.

• Do not leave still images displayed on the screen for an extended

period of time. This may cause a faint image to be left permanently

on the screen.

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Precautions

• When using Memory Stick Duo™ media without an erasure

About the "pickup"

prevention switch, take care not to overwrite or delete data by

accident. If your Memory Stick Duo™ media has an erasure

Do not touch the "pickup" located inside the disc cover of the system.

prevention switch, you can prevent data from being saved, edited, or

Touching the pickup may damage the system.

deleted by setting the switch in the LOCK position.

Recorded data

Do not use the Memory Stick Duo™ in the following ways, as doing

so may result in data loss or corruption:

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• Removing the Memory Stick Duo™ or turning off the system while

it is loading or saving data or being formatted.

Before use

• Using it in a location that is exposed to static electricity or electrical

interference.

Pickup

If, for any reason, software or data loss or corruption occurs,

it is usually not possible to recover the software or data. Sony

Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and

Memory Stick Duo™

affiliates accept no liability for damages, costs or expenses

arising from software, data loss or corruption.

For best results, follow these guidelines:

• Do not touch the connector area (A) with your hands or with metal

objects.

• Do not press hard when writing on the memo area (B).

• Do not use or store a Memory Stick Duo™ in the following:

– Places subject to high temperatures, such as in a hot vehicle

– Locations exposed to direct sunlight

– Locations that are very humid or conducive to corrosion

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Cases and coverings

Overseas use

• When placing the PSP™ system in a commercially available case,

When travelling note any applicable wireless regulations.

turn off the power or put the system in sleep mode. Do not use the

system while it is in the case. Leaving the system on, or using it while

in a case or covering may cause overheating or may damage the

Moisture condensation

system.

• Put both the PSP™ system and the Remote Control in Hold Mode to

If the PSP™ system or UMD® is brought directly from a cold location

help prevent unintended operation.

to a warm one, moisture may condense on the lens inside the system or

on the UMD®. Should this occur, the system may not operate properly.

In this case, remove the UMD® and turn off and unplug the system. Do

Never disassemble the system or

not put the UMD® back in until the moisture evaporates (this may take

several hours). If the system still does not operate properly, contact the

accessories

appropriate PSP™ customer service helpline which can be found

within every PSP™ format software manual.

Use the PSP™ system and accessories according to the instructions in

this manual. No authorisation for the analysis or modification of the

system, or the analysis and use of its circuit configurations, is provided.

Disassembling will void the system warranty and may be harmful. The

UMD® handling

LCD screen, in particular, contains dangerous, high-voltage parts, and

• Do not touch the opening on the rear of the disc (recorded surface of

the laser beam for reading UMD

®

may cause visual impairment if

the disc) with your fingers.

exposed directly to the eyes.

• Do not allow dust, sand, foreign objects or other types of dirt to get

on the disc.

• If the UMD® becomes dirty, gently wipe the exterior and recorded

Using the access point

surfaces of the UMD® using a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or other

chemicals.

When using the PSP™ system's "Scan" function to select a wireless

• Do not use a UMD® that is cracked or warped or has been repaired.

LAN access point, access points that are not intended for public use

The UMD® may break inside the PSP™ system, leading to injury or

may be displayed. Only connect to a personal access point that you are

malfunction.

authorised to use, or one that is available through a public wireless

LAN or hotspot service.

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Precautions

Cleaning the connectors

Handling and care of exterior surfaces

If the headphones or remote control connectors become dirty, this

could cause noise or interruptions in sound. Wipe the connectors with

Follow the guidelines listed below to help avoid deterioration or

a dry, soft cloth to keep in clean condition.

discolouration of the PSP™ system:

• Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior surface.

• Do not allow the system to remain in direct contact with rubber or

vinyl products for an extended period of time.

• Do not use a chemically-treated cleaning cloth to wipe off the

system.

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Before use

Before using the analog stick

• Do not attempt to remove the analog stick from the system front, as

doing so will damage the system and may result in injury.

• For best results, go to (Settings) (System Settings),

and then with the "System Information" screen displayed, rotate the

analog stick in a circular motion. This will adjust the analog stick's

range of movement.

Cleaning

For safety reasons, unplug the AC Adaptor from the electrical outlet,

disconnect any other cables and remove the Battery Pack from the

system before cleaning.

Cleaning the exterior surface and LCD screen

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

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