Nintendo dreamcast User Manual
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Usage Environment
• Avoid using or storing the Dreamcast in areas such as
• Avoid using or storing the Dreamcast in areas such as
those listed below. Doing so could damage the
Dreamcast or cause it to malfunction.
– Areas exposed to direct sunlight, areas close to
Dreamcast or cause it to malfunction.
– Areas exposed to direct sunlight, areas close to
heaters, on top of heating vents or other hot areas
– Extremely cold areas
– Areas directly exposed to smoke, such as areas close
– Areas directly exposed to smoke, such as areas close
to cooking surfaces
– Dusty areas
– Humid areas and areas where water is used, such as
– Humid areas and areas where water is used, such as
bathrooms
– Surfaces which are slanted or unstable
– Areas subject to vibration or movement
– Areas subject to vibration or movement
• Condensation may accumulate on the Dreamcast if it
is subjected to sudden changes in temperature. In this
case, allow the Dreamcast to adjust to the new
temperature (usually one hour) before use.
case, allow the Dreamcast to adjust to the new
temperature (usually one hour) before use.
Handling the Dreamcast
• Do not drop or apply a strong force to the Dreamcast
• Do not drop or apply a strong force to the Dreamcast
or any other included or connected parts.
• Do not apply unnecessary force to the disc door.
• Do not touch the lens inside the disc door.
• Do not spill liquids around or inside the disc door or
• Do not touch the lens inside the disc door.
• Do not spill liquids around or inside the disc door or
drop flammable objects around or inside it.
• Be sure to close the disc door so that dust does not
gather on the lens.
• When moving the Dreamcast, be sure to remove the
disc first.
• Be careful not to get any of the terminals, connectors
or ports dirty.
• Do not insert or remove controllers or peripheral
equipment while a game is in progress.
• Only use software and peripheral equipment which are
compatible with the Dreamcast and authorized by
Sega.
Sega.
Power cable
• Only use the supplied power cable which is designed
• Only use the supplied power cable which is designed
specifically for the Dreamcast.
• Do not allow the plug to come into contact with metal
or water.
• To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
Pour ne pas risquer une électrocution, engagez la fiche
en faisant correspondre sa broche la plus large avec la
fente la plus large et enfoncez-la à fond.
en faisant correspondre sa broche la plus large avec la
fente la plus large et enfoncez-la à fond.
• Make sure the disc has completely stopped spinning before
removing it. Touching the disc while it is spinning could
result in injury or scratches on the disc.
result in injury or scratches on the disc.
• Do not try to play anything other than circular discs. Discs
which are not circular will not stop spinning even when the
disc door is opened, possibly resulting in injury.
disc door is opened, possibly resulting in injury.
• When you are not using the Dreamcast, be sure to remove
the power cable from the power outlet. Leaving the power
cable plugged in could result in fire or damage to the
Dreamcast due to a lightning strike or power surge.
cable plugged in could result in fire or damage to the
Dreamcast due to a lightning strike or power surge.
The disc is still spinning.
Caution
Failure to comply with all warnings associated with this symbol may result in
personal injury or property damage from electric shock or other accidents.
personal injury or property damage from electric shock or other accidents.
Follow the precautions listed below when using the Dreamcast. Failure to
follow these precautions could damage your television and the Dreamcast or
cause them to malfunction.
follow these precautions could damage your television and the Dreamcast or
cause them to malfunction.
Usage Precautions
Cleaning
• Follow the instructions listed below when cleaning the
• Follow the instructions listed below when cleaning the
Dreamcast.
– Clean the Dreamcast case using a soft cloth soaked in
– Clean the Dreamcast case using a soft cloth soaked in
water or a diluted neutral detergent. Wring out the
cloth thoroughly before wiping dirt from the case, then
wipe the case dry with a soft cloth.
cloth thoroughly before wiping dirt from the case, then
wipe the case dry with a soft cloth.
– To clean the lens inside the disc door, please contact
Sega’s Technical Support at www.sega.com or
1-800-USA-SEGA.
1-800-USA-SEGA.
– To wipe dirt off of any of the terminals, connectors or
ports, first remove the power cable and other cables,
then wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
then wipe them with a dry, soft cloth.
– Never use chemicals such as benzene or paint thinner
to clean the Dreamcast.
Discs
Do not use discs other than Dreamcast compatible discs or
music CDs. Also, do not use oddly shaped CDs (e.g., heart
shaped or star shaped CDs).
Do not use discs other than Dreamcast compatible discs or
music CDs. Also, do not use oddly shaped CDs (e.g., heart
shaped or star shaped CDs).
Disposal
The Dreamcast and its peripheral equipment are made of
metal and plastic, therefore do not burn them. Follow the
instructions of your municipality if it is necessary to
dispose of the Dreamcast or its peripheral equipment.
The Dreamcast and its peripheral equipment are made of
metal and plastic, therefore do not burn them. Follow the
instructions of your municipality if it is necessary to
dispose of the Dreamcast or its peripheral equipment.
FCC Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference that may be
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference that may be
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
undesired operation.
Note to Owners of Projection Televisions
Still pictures or images may cause permanent picture-
tube damage or mark the phosphor of the cathode-ray
tube (CRT). Avoid repeated or extended use of video
games on large-screen projection televisions. Consult
your television owner’s manual before playing video
games on your projection television.
Still pictures or images may cause permanent picture-
tube damage or mark the phosphor of the cathode-ray
tube (CRT). Avoid repeated or extended use of video
games on large-screen projection televisions. Consult
your television owner’s manual before playing video
games on your projection television.