Nintendo dreamcast User Manual
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Additional
Information
Settings
Music
Managing
Game Files
Safety
Precautions
Part Names/Connecting
Peripheral Equipment
Before Using
the Dreamcast
Playing a Game
1
Use the Directional Pad (or Analog Thumb Pad)
to highlight an icon.
to highlight an icon.
2
Press the A Button to select the highlighted icon.
Using the main menu
The Play, File management, Music and Setting screens can be accessed from the main menu.
It is not necessary to use the main menu for normal games or to play music CDs. When a disc is placed
in the Dreamcast and the power is turned on, the game screen or music screen will be displayed
automatically if auto start is set “ON” (see page 24).
It is not necessary to use the main menu for normal games or to play music CDs. When a disc is placed
in the Dreamcast and the power is turned on, the game screen or music screen will be displayed
automatically if auto start is set “ON” (see page 24).
File icon
Displays the memory card selection
screen (see page 14).
This allows you to perform file
management procedures such as
copying and deleting saved files or
initializing a memory card.
screen (see page 14).
This allows you to perform file
management procedures such as
copying and deleting saved files or
initializing a memory card.
Settings icon
Displays the settings screens (see
page 24).
This allows you to change settings
such as the screen display
language, date and time, audio,
auto start, as well as memory card
date and time settings.
page 24).
This allows you to change settings
such as the screen display
language, date and time, audio,
auto start, as well as memory card
date and time settings.
Play icon
Starts a game
(see page 12).
(see page 12).
Music icon
Displays the
music screen (see
page 22).
This allows you to
play music CDs.
music screen (see
page 22).
This allows you to
play music CDs.
To display this screen, turn on the power without inserting a disc.
Main menu
If the Dreamcast is inactive for a set length of
time, the screen brightness will automatically be
reduced and a screensaver will start in order to
prevent a ghost image from being burned onto
the television screen.
• If the Dreamcast is inactive for approximately
time, the screen brightness will automatically be
reduced and a screensaver will start in order to
prevent a ghost image from being burned onto
the television screen.
• If the Dreamcast is inactive for approximately
10 minutes:
Screen brightness is reduced to approximately
50%.
Screen brightness is reduced to approximately
50%.
• If the Dreamcast is inactive for approximately
20 minutes:
Screen brightness is reduced to approximately
20% and a screensaver starts.
Screen brightness is reduced to approximately
20% and a screensaver starts.
The original screen is restored after any button or
key is pressed.
Please note that while the screensaver function
may help prevent possible screen damage to
your television, there are many different makes
and models with each having its own features
and functions. Although we do not believe you
will encounter any problems, Sega is not
responsible for any damage to your television
set. If you will be taking a break and desire to
leave the Dreamcast on (unattended) for more
than 60 minutes, we recommend that you turn
off your television set.
key is pressed.
Please note that while the screensaver function
may help prevent possible screen damage to
your television, there are many different makes
and models with each having its own features
and functions. Although we do not believe you
will encounter any problems, Sega is not
responsible for any damage to your television
set. If you will be taking a break and desire to
leave the Dreamcast on (unattended) for more
than 60 minutes, we recommend that you turn
off your television set.
Date and Time
Icon selection
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* Various settings can be changed by selecting the Settings icon (see page 24). The screen shots in this
manual show the screens which appear when English is set as the display language.
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