Moisture Condensation - Sony PlayStation 2 Manual De Instrucciones

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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.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced, a
5 AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e.,
marked with 2 or @ mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable
fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you
change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
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appropriate PlayStation customer service helpline which
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can be found within every PlayStation
format software manual.
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A limited number of PlayStation
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may not play or play differently on the PlayStation
computer entertainment system. This is primarily due to
design variations in PlayStation
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further information on individual software titles, please
contact the appropriate PlayStation
helpline which can be found within every PlayStation
and PlayStation 2 format software manual.
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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.
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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
can be found within every PlayStation
format software manual.
Do not subject the console to violent
physical shock
format software titles
Do not throw or drop the console or its accessories, and do
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not knock the console or its accessories against other
objects. When carrying the console, do not subject it to any
format software. For
type of violent physical shock. This may damage the disc
or cause the console to malfunction.
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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
system according to the instructions in this manual.
No authorisation for the analysis or modification of the
PlayStation
circuit configurations, is given.
• There are no user-serviceable components inside the
PlayStation
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
• 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
doctor.
• The Analog Controller (DUALSHOCK
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
the vibration function if you have any ailment or injury
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to the bones, joints or muscles of your hands or arms.
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Note that some PlayStation
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
function to "Off".
• Avoid prolonged use of the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
intervals.
* These notes also apply to the Analog Controller
(DUALSHOCK
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2 console, nor the analysis and use of its
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2 console. Disassembling it will void the
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2). If the condition persists, consult a
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2) can aggravate injuries. Do not use
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2) unless you have set the vibration
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2). Take a break at about 30 minute
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