Sony Playstation 2 User Manual
3
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
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 the appropriate PlayStation
®
customer service helpline which can be
found within every PlayStation
®
and PlayStation
®
2 format software manual 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
– 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
• 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).
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.
• 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
• 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.
• Set the console in a vertical or horizontal position only. When placing in the
vertical position, use the vertical stand (for PlayStation
®
2) (SCPH-90110 E) (sold
separately) that is compatible with this console. Also, do not change the position
while the console is turned on.
while the console is turned on.
• 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
• 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
• 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 and contact the appropriate PlayStation
®
customer service
helpline which can be found within every PlayStation
®
and PlayStation
®
2 format
software manual.
• Do not use a power cord other than the supplied AC power cord.
• Check that there is no dust or lint on the mains power plug before inserting into an
• Check that there is no dust or lint on the mains power plug before inserting into an
electrical outlet. If the plug becomes dirty, wipe it off with a dry cloth before
connecting.
connecting.
• Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the connectors on the
console. Before connecting or plugging in cords or cables, also check that there is
no dust or foreign matter on the connectors of the cords or cables, or in or on the
socket of the wall outlet. Dust or other matter on the connectors can result in fire
no dust or foreign matter on the connectors of the cords or cables, or in or on the
socket of the wall outlet. Dust or other matter on the connectors can result in fire
Precautions