SONY PSVITA User Manual

Safety Guide

PCH-1004 / PCH-1104

4-408-600-51(2) GB

7018552

WARNINGS

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

• This product is intended for ages 6 and up.

• Avoid prolonged use of the PS Vita system. To help prevent
eye strain, 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 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

Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure and Specific Absorption
Rate (SAR):

PS Vita (PCH-1004 and PCH-1104) has been tested and
complies with CE radiation exposure limits for devices intended
to be used at a position near the body set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the European Union RF
guidelines in European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The
maximum SAR level tested for PS Vita (PCH-1104) is 1.28 watts
per kilogram at body.

When using PS Vita, orient the device in a landscape position
and away from the body. PS Vita is not intended for use in close
proximity to the ear.

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Regulatory information

• The nameplate is located behind the console.

• 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 metres.

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

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Computer
Entertainment Inc., 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0075
Japan.
The Authorised Representative for EMC and product safety in
Europe 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, United
Kingdom.

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

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

• Keep the PS Vita system at least 20 cm away from a
pacemaker or other medical devices when using the network
features.

• Do not carry the PS Vita system in a breast pocket if you use
a pacemaker.

• Turn off your PS Vita system immediately, if you have any
reason to suspect that interference is occurring with your
pacemaker.

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

aeroplanes and 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.

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

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.

About national export control

This product may fall within the scope of national export control
legislation. You must comply fully with the requirements of such
legislation and of all other applicable laws of any jurisdiction in
relation to this product.

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Contents

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

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Before disposing of or transferring

your PS Vita system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Copyright and trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Depending on the software version in use, the system may
operate differently than described in this manual.

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Precautions

Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain
it for future reference. Parents and Guardians of children should
read this guide 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.

• Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium-ion batteries. If the
internal battery fluid leaks, stop using the product
immediately and contact technical support for assistance. If
the fluid gets into your eyes, immediately rinse the affected
area with clean water and consult your physician. The battery
fluid can cause blindness.

Use and handling

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

• Avoid prolonged use of the PS Vita 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. 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 aeroplanes
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. When using the
system on an aeroplane, go to (Settings) [Start]
[Network] and tap the checkbox for [Flight Mode] to mark it
with a checkmark before using it. Turn off the system when
taking off and landing. If you use the system on aeroplanes
where the use of such devices is prohibited, you will be liable
to legal punishment.

• Use only attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

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