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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the console to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place
a container filled with liquids on top of the
console.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Caution
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard. As the
laser beam used in this unit is harmful to
eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Read carefully before
operating your PlayStation
console
A few people may experience epileptic seizures when
viewing flashing lights or patterns in our daily
environment. These persons may experience seizures
while watching TV or playing video games, including
DVD videos or games played on the PlayStation
console. Players who have not had any seizures may
nonetheless have an undetected epileptic condition.
Consult your physician before operating the PlayStation
console if you have an epileptic condition or experience
any of the following symptoms while watching TV
programs or playing video games: altered vision, muscle
twitching, other involuntary movements, loss of
awareness of your surroundings, mental confusion, and/
or convulsions.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
This label is located on the protective housing of the CD/
DVD unit inside the enclosure.
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A limited number of PlayStation™ format software titles
may not play or play differently on the PlayStation™2
computer entertainment system. This is primarily due to
design variations in PlayStation™ format software. For
further information on individual software titles, please
contact the appropriate PlayStation™ customer service
helpline which can be found within every PlayStation™
and PlayStation™2 format software manual.
Precautions
Do not expose the console to
cigarette smoke or dust
When setting up the console, avoid places subject to
excessive cigarette smoke or dust. Cigarette smoke residue
or dust build-up on internal components such as the lens,
may cause the console to malfunction.
Disc handling
• Do not leave discs near a heat source, in direct sunlight,
or in high humidity.
• Store discs in their cases when they are not being used.
Stacking discs or standing them at an angle without putting
them in their cases can cause the discs to warp.
• Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it
by the edges.
• Do not stick paper or tape onto the disc.
• Do not write on the disc with a marker, etc.
• Fingerprints, dust, dirt or scratches on the disc can distort
the picture or reduce sound quality. Always handle
carefully and make sure discs are clean before use.
• Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the centre
outwards.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, commercially available
cleaners not intended for CD use or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs since these can damage the disc.
Do not touch the console connectors
Do not touch the metal parts or insert foreign objects into
the console connectors. To help protect the expansion bus
connector within the EXPANSION BAY, keep the
EXPANSION BAY cover in place on the console rear when
the bay is not in use
Do not place the console in an unusually hot
location
Do not leave the console in a car with its windows closed
(particularly in summer) as this may warp the exterior of
the console or cause the console to malfunction.
Moisture condensation
If the console or the disc is brought directly from a cold
location to a warm one, moisture may condense on the lens
inside the console or on the disc. Should this occur, the
console may not operate properly. In this case, remove the
disc and do not put the disc back in until the moisture
evaporates. (This could take several hours.) If the console still
does not operate properly, please contact the appropriate
PlayStation
customer service helpline which can be found
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within every PlayStation
and PlayStation
2 format software
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manual.
Do not subject the console to violent
physical shock
Do not throw or drop the console or its accessories, and do
not knock the console or its accessories against other
objects. When carrying the console, do not subject it to any
type of violent physical shock. This may damage the disc
or cause the console to malfunction.
Avoid damaging the exterior of the console
Do not apply any solvents, and do not place any rubber or
vinyl materials on the surface of the console for an
extended period of time. Doing so may damage the plastic
surface or cause the paint to peel off.
Cleaning the exterior of the console
When cleaning the exterior of the console, be sure to turn
the power off with the MAIN POWER switch on the back
of the console and disconnect the AC power plug from the
electrical socket.
• If the exterior of the console becomes dirty, soak a soft
cloth in a mild detergent solution diluted with water,
tightly squeeze the cloth to remove the excess liquid,
wipe the affected area of the exterior and finish by
wiping with a dry cloth.
• Do not use benzene or paint thinner to clean the
exterior of the console since these may damage the
surface or cause the paint to peel off. When using a
chemically-treated dust cloth, follow the usage
instructions supplied with it.
• Dust can accumulate in both the front and rear vents of
the console. Check the vents from time to time and
remove any accumulated dust with a handheld or low
powered vacuum cleaner.
Never disassemble the console
• Use your PlayStation™2 computer entertainment
system according to the instructions in this manual.
No authorisation for the analysis or modification of the
PlayStation
™
2 console, nor the analysis and use of its
circuit configurations, is given.
• There are no user-serviceable components inside the
PlayStation
2 console. Disassembling it will void the
™
guarantee. Additionally, there is a risk of exposure to
(laser) radiation as well as to electrical shock hazards.
Notes on safety when using the Analog
Controller (DUALSHOCK
2)*
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• Stop using the console immediately if you begin to feel
tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in your
hands or arms while operating the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
2). If the condition persists, consult a
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doctor.
• The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
2) is intended
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for use with the hands only. Do not bring it into close
contact with your head, face or the bones of any other
part of the body.
• The vibration function of the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
2) can aggravate injuries.
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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
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vibration function to "Off".
• Avoid prolonged use of the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
2). Take a break at about 30 minute
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intervals.
* These notes also apply to the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
).
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