Sony PlayStation Vita PCH-1008 Safety Manual page 6

• Do not expose the system or accessories to high
temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Do not leave the system or accessories in a car with the
windows closed (particularly in summer).
• Do not expose the system or accessories to dust, smoke or
steam. Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the
system or accessories.
• Do not place the system or accessories on surfaces that are
tilted, unstable or subject to vibration.
• Do not throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and
do not subject the devices to strong physical impact. Sitting
down with the PS Vita 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 PS Vita system or expose the system
to strong physical shock during gameplay.
• Do not put heavy objects on the system or accessories.
• Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of
the system or accessories.
• This system has internal parts that use magnets, which may
affect magnetic recording devices.
• Do not place the system close to items with a magnetic strip,
such as credit cards.
• Depending on the conditions of use, the system or AC
adaptor may reach temperatures of 40 °C or more. Do not
touch the system or AC adaptor for an extended period of
time under these conditions. Extended contact under these
conditions may cause low-temperature burns*.
* Low-temperature burns are burns that occur when the skin is in
contact with objects of relatively low temperatures (40 °C or
more) for an extended period of time.
• Parents are encouraged to monitor children in online activities
to ensure safe and responsible Internet usage. Refer to
http://www.ps-playsafeonline.com for further details.
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AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable use
• For your safety, use only a licensed or genuine Sony AC
adaptor to charge the PS Vita system. Other types may cause
fire, electrical shocks or a malfunction.
• Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.
• Do not touch the AC power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable or
the system, if connected to an electrical outlet, during an
electrical storm.
• Do not use a power source other than the supplied (or
approved replacement) AC Adaptor.
• Before plugging in a cable, check that the system connectors
(such as the USB connector) and the AC adaptor or USB
cable connectors are clean. If not, wipe the connectors with a
soft, dry cloth.
• When the system will not be used for an extended period of
time, or when cleaning the system, unplug the power cord
and any other cables.
• Do not damage the AC adaptor or AC power cord:
– Do not modify the AC adaptor or AC power cord.
– Do not wrap the AC power cord or USB cable around the
PS Vita system or around the AC adaptor.
– Do not place the AC adaptor or AC power cord near a heat
source or allow them to get hot.
– Do not subject the AC power cord to tension.
– When disconnecting the AC power cord, hold it by the plug
and pull straight out from the electrical socket. Never pull by
the cord and do not pull at an angle.
– Protect the AC power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, electrical socket and the point
where they exit from the system.