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 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 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 battery pack, AC adaptor and AC power cord.

•Unplug the AC power cord from the electrical outlet 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 pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles 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 or video when the system is covered with any type of fabric. If you want to pause or temporarily

8Precautions

store the system while playing games or video, put the system in sleep mode before placing it in the pouch. Also do not use the AC adaptor when covered with fabric. This may help to avoid overheating.

•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. 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.