Sony PS3 Safety And Support page 7

Notes on safety when using the DUALSHOCK
Wireless Controller*
• Do not use the vibration function if you have any ailment or
injury to the bones, joints or muscles of your hands or arms. If
you have an ailment or an injury, do not play such titles using
the DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller unless you have set
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the vibration function to [Off].
• When using the motion sensor function of the Wireless
Controller, be cautious of the following points. If the controller
hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or
damage.
– Before using the motion sensor function, make sure you
have enough space to move around.
– Firmly grip the Wireless Controller to prevent it from slipping
out of your grasp and causing damage or injury.
– When using the Wireless Controller with a USB cable,
ensure that the cable cannot hit a person or any object, and
do not pull the cable out of the PS3™ system whilst playing.
* These notes also apply to other controllers.
Vents
Do not block any vents. To maintain good ventilation, follow the
guidelines below:
• Place the system at least 10 cm away from a wall surface.
• Do not place on a carpet or rug with long fibres.
• Do not place in a narrow or cramped space.
• Do not cover with cloth.
• Do not allow dust to build up on the vents.
3 AC power cord use
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• To help ensure safe operation, regularly inspect the AC power
cord. If damaged, stop use immediately and contact the
appropriate PlayStation
can be found within every PlayStation
• Do not use a power cord other than the supplied AC power
cord. Do not modify the cord.
• Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.
• Protect the AC power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, expansion receptacles and the point
where the cord exits from the system.
• Do not place heavy items on the cord.
• Do not place the AC power cord near heating equipment and
do not expose the cord to heat.
• Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the AC
IN connector. Before connecting or plugging in the AC power
cord, check that there is no dust or foreign matter in or on the
power plug or connecting end of the cord, the electrical outlet
or the AC IN connector on the system rear. If the plug or
connector becomes dirty, wipe off with a dry cloth before
connecting.
• Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet before
cleaning or moving the system, or when you do not intend to
use the system for an extended period of time. When
disconnecting, grasp the power cord by the plug and pull
straight out of the electrical outlet. Never pull by the cord and
do not pull out at an angle.
• Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or
inverter. Connecting the AC power cord to a voltage
transformer for overseas travel or an inverter for use in an
automobile may cause heat to build up in the system and may
cause burns or a malfunction.
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