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
• Do not expose the Dreamcast to water, rain or
moisture, as this can result in electric shock or fire.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
expose the Dreamcast to rain or moisture.
expose the Dreamcast to rain or moisture.
• Hold the plug when removing the power cable from
the outlet.
Tugging on the power cable can damage it, possibly
resulting in fire or electric shock.
resulting in fire or electric shock.
• When moving the Dreamcast, first unplug the power
cable from the outlet. Do not tug the power cable or
move the Dreamcast with the power cable plugged
into the outlet.
move the Dreamcast with the power cable plugged
into the outlet.
Doing so could damage the power cable, possibly
resulting in fire or electric shock.
resulting in fire or electric shock.
• Only use authorized Dreamcast peripherals.
Unauthorized peripherals have not been reviewed by
Sega and could cause damage to your Dreamcast.
Sega is not responsible for damage or injury caused
by unauthorized peripherals.
Sega and could cause damage to your Dreamcast.
Sega is not responsible for damage or injury caused
by unauthorized peripherals.
The following marks appear on the underside of the
Dreamcast unit.
Dreamcast unit.
This symbol (the lightning flash with arrow
symbol, within an equilateral triangle) is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to people.
symbol, within an equilateral triangle) is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the
product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to people.
This symbol (the exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle) is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
an equilateral triangle) is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying
the product.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the cover.
No parts inside the console can be serviced
by the user. If your console needs service,
contact Sega’s Technical Support at
www.sega.com or 1-800-USA-SEGA.
remove the cover.
No parts inside the console can be serviced
by the user. If your console needs service,
contact Sega’s Technical Support at
www.sega.com or 1-800-USA-SEGA.
Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique,
ne pas retirer le couvercle. Aucune pièce à
l’intérieur de la console ne peut être
réparée par l’utilisateur. Si la console doit
être réparée, contacter le revendeur Sega.
ne pas retirer le couvercle. Aucune pièce à
l’intérieur de la console ne peut être
réparée par l’utilisateur. Si la console doit
être réparée, contacter le revendeur Sega.
IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS
• The Dreamcast is a Class 1 Laser Product
• The Dreamcast is a Class 1 Laser Product
The F.D.A. Department of Health and Human Services
defines Class 1 Lasers as devices which emit radiation
levels “below which biological hazards have not been
established.”
defines Class 1 Lasers as devices which emit radiation
levels “below which biological hazards have not been
established.”
• Caution - use of controls, adjustments or performance
of procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
— DO NOT OPEN.
AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE
— NE PAS OUVRIR.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNIN G
• Do not use the power cable in any of the following
ways. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock.
– Modifying or heating the power cable
– Damaging the power cable
– Bending or tugging on the power cable
– Damaging the power cable
– Bending or tugging on the power cable
unnecessarily
– Knotting or kinking the power cable
– Setting heavy objects on the power cable
– Setting heavy objects on the power cable
• Use the Dreamcast on a flat surface.
If it is set at an angle when used, the temperature
inside the Dreamcast will rise, which could cause a
fire or malfunction.
inside the Dreamcast will rise, which could cause a
fire or malfunction.
• Never take the Dreamcast apart or try to modify it.
Doing so is very dangerous and could result in electric
shock.
shock.
• Never look directly at the lens inside the disc door.
Doing so could impair your vision if the laser beam
hits your eyes during the disc-screening process.
hits your eyes during the disc-screening process.
• Do not use a power outlet other than a home-use
power outlet.
Never plug the Dreamcast into a power source other
than AC 100 V to 120 V. Using a different source
voltage could result in fire or electric shock.
than AC 100 V to 120 V. Using a different source
voltage could result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not insert any objects into the air holes.
Doing so could result in electric shock or cause a
malfunction.
malfunction.
• Do not plug the power cable into an outlet until you
have finished connecting the Dreamcast and
peripheral devices together.
peripheral devices together.
Do not plug the power cable into an outlet until you
have finished connecting the other cables to the
Dreamcast. Turn off the power switches of any
connected television or audio equipment. Leaving
these switches on could result in electric shock.
have finished connecting the other cables to the
Dreamcast. Turn off the power switches of any
connected television or audio equipment. Leaving
these switches on could result in electric shock.
• Avoid using or placing the Dreamcast in areas which
are very humid or dusty.
Doing so could result in fire, electric shock or
malfunction.
malfunction.
• Do not use the Dreamcast on top of an object that
radiates heat.
Using the Dreamcast on top of an object that radiates
heat, such as a VCR, audio equipment, or a television,
could cause the Dreamcast to overheat, possibly
resulting in a fire or malfunction.
heat, such as a VCR, audio equipment, or a television,
could cause the Dreamcast to overheat, possibly
resulting in a fire or malfunction.
• Do not use or store the Dreamcast near open flame.
Do not use or store the Dreamcast near open flame or
place lit or flammable items, such as candles, incense,
etc., on it.
place lit or flammable items, such as candles, incense,
etc., on it.
• Do not place any containers filled with water or other
liquids near the Dreamcast.
Doing so could result in fire or electric shock if the
liquid spills and enters the Dreamcast or gets it wet. If
a liquid spills near the Dreamcast, unplug the
Dreamcast immediately.
liquid spills and enters the Dreamcast or gets it wet. If
a liquid spills near the Dreamcast, unplug the
Dreamcast immediately.
• Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet
hands.
Doing so could result in electric shock.
• Do not touch any terminals, connectors or ports with
your fingers or allow other metal parts to touch them.
Doing so could result in electric shock or could cause
the Dreamcast to malfunction.
the Dreamcast to malfunction.