Before Use; Precautions - Sony PlayStation Portable 3001 Safety And Support

Before use

Precautions

Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it for
future reference.
Accessory compatibility
Do not use accessories or peripherals that are intended for
another model of the PSP
peripherals may not be compatible with your system. For
details, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support or
contact SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669.
Safety
This product has been designed with the highest concern for safety.
However, any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for
causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. To help ensure
accident-free operation, follow these guidelines:
• Observe all warnings, precautions and instructions.
• Regularly inspect the AC adaptor and AC power cord.
• Stop use, unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and
disconnect any other cables immediately if the device functions in an
abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds or smells or becomes
too hot to touch.
• Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) strongly
recommends using, with your PSP
battery packs that are compatible with your model of the PSP
system. Using other types of battery packs may cause a failure or an
accident such as fire or explosion. Because SCEA cannot assure the
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Precautions
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• Call SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669 if the device does
not operate properly.
Use and handling
• Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from your
face.
• Avoid prolonged use of the PSP
take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.
• If you experience any of the following health problems, discontinue
use of the system immediately. If symptoms persist, consult with
your physician.
– Dizziness, nausea, fatigue or symptoms similar to motion sickness
– Discomfort or pain in a part of the body, such as eyes, ears, hands
or arms
• Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are
used at high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. Over time,
increasingly loud audio may start to sound normal but can actually
be damaging your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or
muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The
louder the volume, the sooner your hearing could be affected. To
protect your hearing:
– Limit the amount of time you use earphones or headphones at high
volume.
– Avoid raising the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
– Lower the volume if you can't hear people speaking near you.
• Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small children.
Small children may swallow the Memory Stick Duo™ or wrap the
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cables/straps around themselves, which may inflict injury or cause
an accident or a malfunction.
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system. To help prevent eyestrain,
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