User`s guide
6
Notes
on
safety
when
using
the
analog
controller
(DUALSHOCK®2)*
• 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®2).
If
the condition persists, consult a doctor.
•
The
vibration function
of
the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) can aggravate
injuries. Do not use the vibration function
if
you have any ailment or injury to the
bones, joints or muscles
of
your
hands
or
arms. Note that some PlayStation®2 and
PlayStation® format 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.
If
you have an ailment
or
an
injury,
do
not play such titles using the
analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2) unless you have set the vibration function to
"Off'.
• Avoid prolonged use
of
the analog controller (DUALSHOCK®2). Take a break at
about 3D-minute intervals.
* These notes also apply
to
other controllers.
Network
(except
Local
Area
Networks)
• A broadband Internet connection is required to connect to a network.
• When you connect your PlayStation®2 console to a network, the Internet service
provider may charge additional usage fees.
For
details, refer to the information
provided in your service contract
or
contact your Internet service provider.
• Parents are encouraged to monitor children in online gaming to ensure safe and
responsible Internet usage.
Cable
compatibility
Do not connect cables
or
telephone cords
of
the following types to the network
connector:
• Cables not appropriate for use with a IDBase-
Til
OOBase-
TX
network
• Standard residential telephone lines
• Any ISDN (digital) compatible phone
or
data line
• PBX phone lines
• Other "unknown" types
of
telephone lines
If
you connect the wrong type
of
cable, too much electrical current may pass through
the connector, causing a malfunction, excessive heat
or
fire in the connector.
Disc
handling
•
Do
not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it by the edges.
•
Do
not stick paper
or
tape onto discs and do not write on discs.
• 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.
• Do not leave discs near a heat source,
in
direct sunlight
or
in
high humidity.
• Store discs in their cases when not in use.
• Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the center outwards.
Do not use solvents such as benzine, commercially available cleaners not intended
for
CDs
or
anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
•
Do
not use irregularly shaped discs (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs)
or
damaged, reshaped
or
repaired discs.
Never
disassemble
the
console
or
supplied
accessories
Use the PlayStation®2 console and accessories according to the instructions
in
the
product documentation. No authorization for the analysis or modification
of
the
console, or the analysis and use
of
its circuit configurations,
is
provided. There are
no
user
serviceable components inside the PlayStation®2 console. Disassembling the
console will void the warranty. Additionally, there is a risk
of
exposure
to
laser
radiation as well as to electrical shock hazards.
When
connecting
the
console
to
a
plasma
or
projection*
TV
Do not leave a still image on the
TV
screen for an extended period
of
time, as this
may leave a faint image permanently on the screen.
* Except LCD screen types
Note
on
safety
when
playing
DVDs
or
CDs
If
you set the volume too high, it may harm your hearing or damage the speakers.
Exercise care when setting the volume.
Moisture
condensation
If
the console
or
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
tum
off
and
unplug the console.
Do
not put the disc back in until the moisture evaporates (this
may take several hours). If the console still does not operate properly, contact SCEA