Sony PSP-2002, PSP-2003 User Manual

Safety and Support

PSP-2002
PSP-2003

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3-218-748-21(1)

WARNINGS

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

Use the supplied AC adaptor only. If you use
other types, it may cause fire, electrical shocks
or a malfunction.

CAUTION – Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous
radiation exposure.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
LASER KLASSE 1 PRODUKT

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under
IEC60825-1: 2001.

• This product is intended for ages 6 and up.

• Avoid prolonged use of the PSP® system. To help prevent eye strain,
take a break of about 15 minutes during every hour of play.

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

FOR CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

Regulatory information

• The nameplate is located in the battery compartment of the unit.

• This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
set out in the R&TTE Directive using a connection cable shorter than
3 meters.

• This equipment complies with EN55022 Class B and EN55024 for
use in following areas: residential, commercial and light-industrial.

A molded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this equipment for
your safety and convenience. Should the fuse in the plug supplied need
to be replaced, a 3AMP fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362,
(i.e., marked with or mark) must be used .If the plug supplied
with this equipment has a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the
fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never use the plug without the
fuse cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact your
nearest Sony service station.

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.,
2-6-21 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku Tokyo, 107-0062 Japan. The
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony
Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany.

Distributed in Europe by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd,
10 Great Marlborough Street, London, W1F 7LP.

Photosensitivity

Always play in a well lit environment. Take regular breaks, 15 minutes
every hour. Avoid playing when tired or suffering from lack of sleep.
Some individuals are sensitive to flashing or flickering lights or
geometric shapes and patterns, may have an undetected epileptic
condition and may experience epileptic seizures when watching
television or playing videogames. Consult your doctor before playing
videogames if you have an epileptic condition and immediately should
you experience any of the following symptoms whilst playing:
dizziness, altered vision, muscle twitching, other involuntary
movement, loss of awareness, confusion and/or convulsions.

Repetitive Motion Injuries

Avoid prolonged use of the PSP® system. Take a 15 minute break
every hour. Stop using the PSP® system immediately if you experience
an unpleasant sensation or pain in your hands, wrists or arms. If the
condition persists, consult a doctor.

Headphones

Adjust your headphone volume so that surrounding sounds can be
heard. If you experience ringing or any discomfort in your ears,
discontinue use of your Headphones.

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 doctor
or the manufacturer of your medical device before using the wireless
networking feature.

• Keep the PSP® system at least 20 cm away from a pacemaker or
other medical devices when using the wireless networking feature.

• Do not carry the PSP® system in a breast pocket if you use a
pacemaker.

• Turn off your PSP® system immediately, if you have any reason to
suspect that interference is occ urring with your pacemaker.

• Do not use the wireless networking feature in the following
locations:
– Areas where its use is prohibited, such as in aeroplanes or

hospitals. Abide by medical institution regulations when using the
PSP® system on their premises. Additionally, you may be
violating air safety regulations punishable by fines by using the
wireless networking feature in an aeroplane or by using the PSP®

system during takeoff or landing.
– Crowded areas.
– Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other types of

automated equipment.

• Use caution when using the wireless networking feature in a vehicle,
as radio waves may affect electronic equipment in some vehicles.

Where you see either symbol on any of our electrical products, batteries
or packaging, it indicates that the relevant electrical product or battery
should not be disposed of as general household waste in Europe. To

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ensure the correct waste treatment of the pr oduct and battery, please
dispose of them in accordance with any applicable local laws or
requirements for disposal of electrical equipment/batteries. In so
doing, you will help to conserve natural resources and improve
standards of environmental protection in treatment and disposal of
electrical waste.

About DNAS

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. uses DNAS (Dynamic Network
Authentication System), a proprietary authentication system, to help
protect copyright and security in connecting the PSP® system to a
network. DNAS may retrieve information about a user's hardware and
software for authentication, copy protection, account blocking, system,
rules, or game management and other purposes. The information
collected does not identify the user personally. The unauthorised
transfer, exhibition, export, import or transmission of programs and
devices circumventing its authentication scheme may be prohibited by
law.

System Software

The System Software included within this product is subject to a
limited licence from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to
http://www.scei.co.jp/psp-eula for further details.

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Table of contents About the PSP® system

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

About the PSP

® system documentation . . . . . . . . . . 5

x Before use

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

About the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Compatible media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

documentation

The PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system documentation includes the
following:

Safety and Support (this document)

This document contains safety information related to the use of the
PSP® system, troubleshooting, specifications and other information.

x Troubleshooting

Before requesting service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

x Additional information

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Information about system functionality published in this document
may vary from the information for your PSP® system, depending on
the system software version in use.

Quick Reference

This document contains information on basic hardware operations of
the PSP® system.

User's Guide
(http://manuals.playstation.net/document/)

This online document is accessed through the Internet and contains
detailed information related to use of the PSP® system software.

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Before use

Precautions

Carefully read the supplied instructions before use. Retain them for
future reference.

Accessory compatibility

The accessories that are supported by this system may differ
from those of the PSP-1000 series PSP
visit www.playstation.com

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 and AC Power Cord for damage
and for dust build-up around the power plug or electrical outlet.

• Stop use, unplug the AC Power Cord from the electr ical outlet and
disconnect any other cables immediately if the device functions in an
abnormal manner, produces unusual sounds or smells or becomes
too hot to touch.

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® system. For details,

Use and handling

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

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

• Exercise care when setting the volume. If you set the volume too
high, it may harm your hearing or damage the speakers.

• Keep the system and accessories out of the reach of small children,
as small children may swallow small parts such as Memory Stick
Duo™.

• 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.

• Do not use the system or a ccessories near water.

• 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 s ystem or accessories, and do not
subject the devices to strong physical shock. Sitting down with the
PSP® system in a pocket or placing the system in the bottom of a
backpack along with heavy objects may cause damage to the system.

• Do not forcibly twist the PSP® system or expose the system to strong
physical shock during gameplay, as doing so can damage the system
or cause the disc cover to open, ejecting the disc. Handle the analog
stick with care.

• Do not put heavy objects on the system or accessories.

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

• Do not touch the system or AC Adaptor for an extended period of
time while in use. Depending on the conditions of use, the system or
the AC Adaptor may reach temperatures of 40° C or more. 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 the AC relatively low temperatures (40° C or more) for
an extended period of time.

• When connecting the system 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

AC Adaptor and AC Power Cord use

• Do not touch the plug of the AC Power Cord with wet hands.

• Do not touch the AC Power Cord, AC Adaptor or the system, if
connected to an electrical outlet, during an electrical storm.

• Do not use a power source other than the supplied (or appr oved
replacement) Battery Pack, AC Adaptor and AC Power Cord.

• Do not allow dust or foreign matter to build up around the system or
accessory connectors. If there is dust or foreign matter on the
system's connectors or the AC Power Cord, wipe it off with a dry
cloth before connecting. Dust or other matter on the connectors can
result in fire or electrical shock.

• Unplug the AC Power Cord from the electrical outlet, disconnect any
other cables and remove the Battery Pack from the system before
cleaning or when you do not intend to use the system for an extended
period of time.

• Protect the AC Power Cord from being walked on or compressed
particularly at plugs and the point where they exit from the system.

• 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.

• Do not use the system to play games, video or music when the
system is covered with any type of fabric. If you want to pause or
temporarily store the system while playing games, video or music,
put the system in Sleep Mode before placing it in the case or
covering.

• 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.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.

LCD screen

• The LCD screen is made of glass and may crack if subjected to
excessive force.

• Black (dark) pixels and continuously lit pixels may appear in certain
locations on the LCD screen. The appearance of such spots is a
normal occurrence associated with LCD screens and is not a sign of
a system malfunction. LCD screens are made using highly precise
technology. However, a very small number of dark pixels or
continuously lit pixels exist 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 LCD screen.

• 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 rises.

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• 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.

About the "pickup"

Do not touch the "pickup" located inside the disc cover of the system.
Touching the pickup may damage the system.

• Do not use or store a Memory Stick Duo™ in the following:
– Places subject to high temperatures, such as in a hot vehicle
– Locations exposed to direct sunlight
– Locations that are very humid or conducive to corrosion

• When using Memory Stick Duo™ media without an erasure
prevention switch, take care not to overwrite or delete data by
accident. If your Memory Stick Duo™ media has an erasure
prevention switch, you can prevent data from being saved, edited, or
deleted by setting the switch in the LOCK position.

Recorded data

Do not use the Memory Stick Duo™ in the following ways, as doing
so may result in data loss or corruption:

• Removing the Memory Stick Duo™ or turning off the system while
it is loading or saving data or being formatted.

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

Pickup

Memory Stick Duo™

For best results, follow these guidelines:

• Do not touch the connector area (A) with your hands or with metal

objects.

• Do not press hard when writing on the memo area (B).

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If, for any reason, software or data loss or corruption occurs,
it is usually not possible to recover the software or data. Sony
Computer Entertainment Inc. and its subsidiaries and
affiliates accept no liability for damages, costs or expenses
arising from software, data loss or corruption.

Cases and coverings

• When placing the PSP® system in a commercially available case,
turn off the power or put the system in slee p mode. Do not use the
system while it is in the case. Leaving the system on, or using it while
in a case or covering may cause overheating or may damage the
system.

• Put both the PSP® system and the Remote Control in Hold Mode to
help prevent unintended operation.

Never disassemble the system or
accessories

Use the PSP® system and accessories according to the instructions in this
manual. No author isation for the analysis or modificati on of the system,
or the anal ysis and use of its circuit configur ations, is provided.
Disassembling will void the system warra nty and may be harmful. The
LCD screen, in particular, contains dangerous, high-voltage parts, and
the laser beam for readi ng UMD™ may cause visu al impairment if
exposed directly to the eyes.

Using the access point

When using the PSP® system's 'Scan' function to select a wireless LAN
access point, access points that are not intended for public use may be
displayed. Only connect to a personal access point that you are
authorised to use, or one that is available through a public wireless
LAN or hotspot service.

Overseas use

When travelling note any applicable wireless regulations.

Moisture condensation

If the PSP® system or UMD™ is brought directly from a cold location
to a warm one, moisture may condense on the lens inside the system or
on the UMD™. Should this occur, the system may not operate

properly. In this case, remove the UMD™ a nd turn off and unplug the
system. Do not put the UMD™ back in until the moisture evaporates
(this may take several hours). If the system still does not operate
properly, contact the appropriate PSP® customer service hel pline
which can be found within every PSP® format software manual.

UMD™ handling

• Do not touch the opening on the rear of the disc (recorded surface of
the disc) with your fingers.

• Do not allow dust, sand, foreign objects or other types of dirt to get
on the disc.

• If the UMD™ becomes dirty, gently wipe the exterior and recorded
surfaces of the UMD™ using a sof t cloth. Do not use solvents or
other chemicals.

• Do not use a UMD™ that is cracked or warped or has been repaired.
The UMD™ may break inside the PSP® system, leading to injury or
malfunction.

Handling and care of exterior surfaces

Follow the guidelines listed below to help avoid deterioration or
discoloration of the PSP® system:

• Do not use solvents or other chemicals to clean the exterior surface.

• Do not allow the system to remain in direct contact with rubber or
vinyl products for an extended period of time.

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

Precautions

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