Sony PS3 Instruction Manual

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About the DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller
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For assistance with this product, visit www.us.playstation.com or call SCEA Consumer Services at
1-800-345-7669.
The vibration function can be turned on or off from the menu that is displayed by pressing the
PS button of the wireless controller.
Battery life and duration
• The battery has a limited life span. Battery duration will gradually decrease with repeated
usage and age. Battery life also varies depending on the storage method, conditions of use and
environmental factors.
• Charge in an environment where the temperature range is between 10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F).
Charging may not be as effective when performed in other environments.
• When the wireless controller is not used for an extended period of time, it is recommended that
you fully charge it at least once a year to help maintain battery functionality.
Use and handling precautions
• Avoid prolonged use of this product. Take a break at about 30 minute intervals.
• Stop using this unit immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain
in your hands or arms during use. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
• This product is intended for use with the hands only.
• The vibration function of this product may aggravate injuries. Do not use the vibration function
if you have any ailment or injury to the bones, joints, or muscles of your hands or arms.
• Do not expose the product to high temperatures, high humidity or direct sunlight.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with liquids.
• Do not put heavy objects on the product.
• Do not throw or drop the product or subject it to strong physical shock.
• When using the motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the controller hits
a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage.
- Before using, check that there is plenty of space around you.
- When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand.
- If using a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB cable, make sure there
is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. Also, take care
to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller.
Exterior protection
Follow the instructions below to help prevent the product exterior from deteriorating or becoming
discolored.
• Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the product exterior for an extended period of time.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. Do not use solvents or other chemicals. Do not wipe
with a chemically-treated cleaning cloth.
End of Life Product Recycling
The DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller contains a Lithium-Ion battery.
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Follow local regulations when disposing of the system.
Sony products can be recycled for free in the United States and
Canada by dropping the product off at a number of nationwide locations.
Visit www.sony.com/ecotrade and www.eco.sony.ca for details.
Caution Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.
FCC and IC Notice
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low
levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
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energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
If you have questions about this product, call our technical support line at 1-800-345-7669, or
write to: Sony Computer Entertainment America
Consumer Services/Technical Support
PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
No.: CECHZC2U
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No.: 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Industry Canada license-exempt
RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Specifications
Input power rating: DC 5V, 500mA
Battery type: Built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery
Voltage: DC 3.7 V
Battery capacity: 610 mAh
Operating temperature: 5°C – 35°C (41°F – 95°F)
Mass: Approx. 180 g (6.3 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) warrants to the original purchaser that this
product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any consumables (such as batteries). For defects in
material or workmanship within the warranty period, upon showing a proof of purchase, SCEA agrees
for a period of one (1) year to either repair or replace this product with a new or factory recertified
product at SCEA's option. For the purpose of this Limited Warranty, "factory recertified" means a
product that has been returned to its original specifications. Visit http://www.us.playstation.com/
support or call 1-800-345-7669 to receive a return authorization and shipping instructions.
This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if the defect in the SCEA product has arisen
through abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment, neglect, or means other than from a defect in
materials or workmanship. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER
REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE SCEA. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD DESCRIBED
ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL SCEA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SCEA PRODUCT. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES
DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state
to state or province to province.
This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.
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