Sony PCH2001 Safety Guide

EN FR

Safety Guide Guide de Sécurité

PCH-2001

4-575-209-11(2)

WARNINGS

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

For your safety, use only a licensed or genuine Sony AC adaptor for the PS Vita system. Other types may cause fire, electrical shocks or a malfunction.

FCC and IC notice

The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

If you have questions about this product, visit playstation.com/helpme. You can also write to: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC Consumer Services/Technical Support PO Box 5888, San Mateo, CA 94402-0888 U.S.A.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada's licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name : Model No. : Responsible Party : Address :

Telephone No. :

SONY PCH-2001 Sony Electronics Inc. 16535 Via Esprillo San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A 858-942-2230

Photosensitivity/Epilepsy/Seizures

A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals. These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before playing.

IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms:

• dizziness,

• altered vision,

• eye or muscle twitches,

• loss of awareness,

• disorientation,

• seizures, or

• any involuntary movement or convulsion.

RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure

• Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from your face.

• Avoid prolonged use of the PS Vita system. Take a 15-minute break during each hour of play.

• Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.

Radio waves

Radio waves may affect electronic equipment or medical devices (for example, pacemakers), which may cause malfunctions and possible injuries.

• If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the network features.

• Make sure that the PS Vita system is at least 6 inches (15 cm) away from pacemakers when using the network features. If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off your PS Vita system immediately.

• Do not use the network features in the following locations: – Areas where use of network features is prohibited, such as

in hospitals. Abide by medical institution regulations when using the system on their premises.

– Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other types of

automated equipment.

• Be careful when using network features inside a car. Depending on the type of vehicle, there may be rare occasions where the system will affect the vehicle's electronic instruments.

Contents

WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY . . . . 12

End of life product recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Precautions

Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it for future reference. Parents and guardians of children should read this manual and make sure that the child follows all safety precautions.

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.

• Regularly inspect the AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable.

• If your PS Vita system is damaged, do not use it. Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables immediately.

• Stop use, unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables immediately if the device functions in an abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds or smells or if it or the AC adaptor becomes too hot to touch.

• Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) strongly recommends using, with your PS Vita system, only genuine Sony AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable that are compatible with your model of the PS Vita system. Because SCEA cannot assure the safe use and operation of other types of AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable, the use of any such AC adaptor, AC power cord or USB cable with any PS Vita system voids the warranty on the PS Vita system.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries.

• Visit playstation.com/helpme if the device does not operate properly.

Use and handling

• Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from your face.

• Hold the system securely in your hand when you use the system.

• Avoid prolonged use of the PS Vita system. To help prevent eyestrain, take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.

• If you experience any of the following health problems, discontinue use of the system immediately. If symptoms persist, consult with your physician.

– Dizziness, nausea, fatigue or symptoms similar to motion

sickness

– Discomfort or pain in a part of the body, such as eyes, ears,

hands or arms

• Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. Over time, increasingly loud audio may start to sound normal but can actually be damaging your hearing. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the sooner your hearing could be affected. To protect your hearing:

– Limit the amount of time you use earphones or headphones

at high volume. – Avoid raising the volume to block out noisy surroundings. – Lower the volume if you can't hear people speaking near

you.

• Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small children. Small children may swallow the media cards or wrap the cables/straps around themselves, which may inflict injury or cause an accident or a malfunction. Media cards may present a choking hazard.

• Do not use the system while driving or riding a bicycle. Looking at the screen or operating the system while driving an automobile or riding a bicycle may result in a traffic accident.

• Take extra care when using the system while walking.

• Do not use the system or accessories near water.

• Do not use the system in places where the use of wireless communication devices is prohibited, such as on aircraft or in hospitals. The radio waves the system emits can affect electronic devices and cause them to malfunction, which can lead to accidents. When using the system in a medical facility, be sure to follow all of the rules of that facility. Also, before using the PS Vita system on an aircraft, go to (Settings)

[Start] [Flight Mode] and select the checkbox. Turn off

the power during take-off and landing.

• Use only attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Do not expose the system or accessories to high temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight.

• Do not leave the system or accessories in a car with the windows closed (particularly in summer).

• Do not expose the system or accessories to dust, smoke or steam. Do not allow liquid or small particles to get into the system or accessories.

• Do not place the system or accessories on surfaces that are tilted, unstable or subject to vibration.

• Do not throw, drop or step on the system or accessories, and do not subject the devices to strong physical shock. Do not sit on or place heavy objects on top of the PS Vita system as this may cause damage.

• Do not forcibly twist the PS Vita system or expose the system to strong physical shock during gameplay.

• Do not touch or insert foreign objects into the connectors of the system or accessories.

• This system has internal parts that use magnets, which may affect magnetic recording devices.

• Do not place the system close to items with a magnetic strip, such as credit cards.

• Depending on the conditions of use, the system or AC adaptor may reach temperatures of 40 °C/104 °F or more. Do not touch the system or AC adaptor for an extended period of time under these conditions. Extended contact under these conditions may cause low-temperature burns*.

* Low-temperature burns are burns that occur when the skin is in

contact with objects of relatively low temperatures (40 °C or more/104 °F or more ) for an extended period of time.

AC adaptor, AC power cord and USB cable use

• Do not touch the plug of the AC power cord with wet hands.

• Do not touch the AC power cord, AC adaptor, USB cable or the system, if connected to an electrical outlet, during an electrical storm.

• Before plugging in a cable, check that the system connectors (such as the USB connector) and the AC adaptor or USB cable connectors are clean. If not, wipe the connectors with a soft, dry cloth.

• When the system will not be used for an extended period of time, or when cleaning the system, unplug the power cord and any other cables.

• Do not damage the AC adaptor or AC power cord: – Do not modify the AC adaptor or AC power cord. – Do not wrap the AC power cord or USB cable around the

PS Vita system or around the AC adaptor.

– Do not place the AC adaptor or AC power cord near a heat

source or allow them to get hot. – Do not subject the AC power cord to tension. – When disconnecting the AC power cord, hold it by the plug

and pull straight out from the electrical socket. Never pull by

the cord and do not pull at an angle. – Protect the AC power cord from being walked on or

pinched particularly at plugs, electrical socket and the point

where they exit from the system. – Do not use the PS Vita system or the AC adaptor when they

are covered by a cloth or in their cases.

• Do not connect the AC power cord to a voltage transformer or inverter. Connecting the AC power cord to a voltage transformer for overseas travel or an inverter for use in an automobile may cause heat to build up in the AC adaptor and may cause burns or a malfunction.

• Use an electrical outlet that is easily accessible, so the AC power cord can be unplugged quickly if the need arises.

Screen

• The screen (touchscreen) is made of glass and may crack or break if subjected to excessive force. If the screen cracks or breaks, do not touch the screen or exposed internal components.

• When using the system, keep the light in the room bright and keep as far away from the screen as possible.

• Don't press your finger on the screen with excessive force. Also, do not scrape or scratch the screen with anything hard, such as metal, or anything with a sharp tip (such as a pencil or your fingernails). Any of these actions may damage or break the screen.

• Prolonged contact with water or dust may damage the screen and shorten its life.

• Black (dark) pixels and continuously lit pixels may appear in certain locations on the screen. The appearance of such spots is a normal occurrence associated with screens and is not a sign of a system malfunction. Screens are made using highly precise technology. However, a very small number of dark pixels or continuously lit pixels may exist and color irregularities or brightness irregularities may be visible on each screen. Also, a distorted image may remain on the screen for several seconds after the system has been turned off.

• Direct exposure to sunlight may damage the system's screen. Be careful when using the system outdoors or near a window.

• When using the system in a cold environment, you may notice shadows on the graphics or the screen may appear darker than usual. This is not a malfunction, and the screen will return to normal when the temperature goes up.

• Do not leave still images displayed on the screen for an extended period of time. This may cause a faint image to be left permanently on the screen.

Left Stick / Right Stick

• You cannot remove the sticks. If you try to remove them, you could injure yourself or damage the system.

• The sticks cannot be operated by pressing on them. If you press on them too hard you can damage them.

Parental Controls

With the PS Vita system, parents and guardians can limit the content that children can play and the features that they can use as necessary. Refer to the User's Guide for details on parental controls.

Using Wi-Fi access points

When connecting to the Internet using the Wi-Fi feature, the system automatically detects nearby access points. An access point that you are not authorized to use may be included among the detected devices. Only connect to a personal access point that you are authorized to use, or one that is available through a commercial Wi-Fi service. The user is responsible for all fees associated with Wi-Fi access.

Location Data

This device can record its geographical location and can associate this location data with other information about you. In recording geographical location, the device may save information to its memory and it may transmit that information to network servers. To limit others' access to this location data, refer to the device's location and parental control settings and the Users' Guide. Use caution when downloading, accessing or using location-based applications and services.

Recorded data

In the following cases, data saved on a PlayStation®Vita card or memory card might be lost or corrupted.

• Removing the PS Vita card or turning off the PS Vita system while it is saving or loading data.

• Removing the memory card while the PS Vita system is turned on.

• Using it in a location that is exposed to static electricity or electrical interference.

If, for any reason, software or data loss or corruption occurs, it is usually not possible to recover the software or data. It is recommended that you regularly back up software and data. Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates will not be held liable for any damages or injury in the case of software or data loss or corruption.

• Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. owns or administers some or all of the right s to the images and other copy righted content in this guide. Use of the images and other copyrighted content (including copying, reproducing, modifying, uploading on a network, displaying, transmitting, distributing, licensing, selling, and publish ing) except as used herein, is prohibited to the extent allowed by law.

• Take care not to infringe the copyrights and other intellectual property rights of others.

Cases and coverings

When the system is stored in its case or is otherwise covered, either turn off the power or put the system in the standby mode. If you use it while it is in its case or when it is covered, heat may build up and cause damage to the system.

Never disassemble the system or accessories

Use the PS Vita system and accessories according to the instructions in this manual. No authorization for the analysis or modification of the system, or the analysis and use of its circuit configurations, is provided. Disassembling will void the system warranty. Additionally, there is a risk of fire, electrical shock or malfunction.

Use in other countries

Depending on the country or region, there are limitations on the use of certain types of radio signals. In some cases, use of the system's network features may lead to a fine or other penalty.

When moisture condensation occurs

If the PS Vita system is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense inside the system and cause it to operate improperly. Should this occur, turn off and unplug the system. Do not use the PS Vita system until the moisture evaporates (this may take several hours). If the system still does not operate properly, contact SCEA Consumer Services ( back cover).

Care and cleaning of exterior surfaces

For safety reasons, unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet and disconnect any other cables before cleaning.

Cleaning the exterior surface, screen and camera area

• Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

• Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior surface, screen and camera area.

• Do not use a chemically-treated cleaning cloth to wipe the system.

Cleaning the connectors

If the PS Vita system connectors or the USB cable connectors get dirty, signals may not be sent or received properly. Also, if the headphone connector gets dirty, you may experience noise of interruptions in the sound. Wipe the connectors with a dry, soft cloth to keep them clean.

Contact with other objects

Hint

Observe the following precaution so that the surface of the PS Vita system does not become discolored or damaged: Do not allow the system to remain in direct contact with rubber or vinyl products for an extended period of time.

Battery life

The built-in battery has a limited life span. Battery duration will decrease with repeated usage and age. When battery duration becomes noticeably short, visit playstation.com/helpme for information regarding battery replacement services*.

* This service conforms to the provisions of "LIMITED HARDWARE

WARRANTY AND LIABILITY".

Battery life span varies depending on how the battery is stored and on the conditions of use, including long-term environmental factors such as temperature.

When your PS Vita system is not operating correctly

Press and hold (power) button until the safe mode menu appears. Follow the on-screen instructions to restart the PS Vita system. When the PS Vita system does not start in safe mode even after you keep pressing (power) button for more than 30 seconds, the battery charge might be too low to turn on the system. In this case, charge your PS Vita system using the included AC adaptor. Safe mode is a start-up mode for your PS Vita system in which only a few system functions are available for solving problems. In safe mode, use your PS Vita system's buttons to operate the menu.

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