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Precautions
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.
• Stop use and unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet immediately if
the device functions in an abnormal manner or produces unusual sounds or smells.
• Never connect cables other than those specified in this manual to the network
connector.
• Contact SCEA Consumer Services via our Web site at
http://www.us.playstation.com or call 1-800-345-7669 if the device does not
operate properly.
Use and handling
• When operating the unit, play in a well-lit room and keep a safe distance from the
TV screen.
• Avoid prolonged use of the console. To help prevent eye strain, take a break of
about 15 minutes during every hour of play.
• Stop using the console immediately if you experience any of the following
symptoms. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
– Lightheadedness, nausea, or a sensation similar to motion sickness
– Tired, uncomfortable or aching hands or arms
– Tired, dry or aching eyes
• Do not use the console near water.
• Do not place the console and connected accessories on the floor or in a place where
they may cause persons walking by to trip or stumble.
• Do not place the console or accessories on surfaces that are unstable, tilted or
subject to vibration.
• Do not expose the console or accessories to high temperatures, high humidity or
direct sunlight (use in an environment where temperatures range from 5°C to 35°C/
41°F to 95°F).
• Do not place the console in locations of poor ventilation such as small, enclosed
areas, directly against a wall or on a thick carpet or bedding.
• Do not expose the console to dust, smoke or steam. Also, do not place the console
in an area subject to cigarette smoke or excessive dust. Cigarette smoke residue or
dust build-up on the internal components, such as the lens, may cause the console
to malfunction.
• Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the console.
• Do not put any objects on the console.
• Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of the console or
accessories.
• Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the console vents. Remove
the dust with a low-powered vacuum cleaner.
• Do not leave a disc in the console when moving or changing the position of the
console.
• Do not touch a disc while it is spinning.
• Do not close the disc cover in a way that could pinch your hand or fingers.
• Adjust the settings of the DVD player according to the instructions provided before
playing a DVD.
• Keep the console and accessories, including cable ties and fasteners, out of the
reach of small children.
AC power cord use
• Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.
• Do not touch the console or connected accessories during an electrical storm.
• Do not touch the console for extended periods of time while the console is turned
on as extended contact may cause low-temperature burns.
• To help ensure safe operation, regularly inspect the AC power cord. If damaged,
stop use immediately. Contact SCEA Consumer Services via our Web site at
http://www.us.playstation.com or call 1-800-345-7669 for assistance.
• Do not use a power cord other than the supplied AC power cord.
• Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet before cleaning or moving the
console, or when you do not intend to use the console 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.
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