Before use

Precautions

Before using this product, carefully read this manual and retain it for future reference.

Accessory compatibility

Do not use accessories or peripherals that are intended for another model of the PSP® system, as these accessories/ peripherals may not be compatible with your system. For details, visit http://www.us.playstation.com/support or contact SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669.

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.

•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 becomes too hot to touch.

•Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) strongly recommends using, with your PSP® system, only genuine Sony battery packs that are compatible with your model of the PSP® system. Using other types of battery packs may cause a failure or an accident such as fire or explosion. Because SCEA cannot assure the

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safe use and operation of other types of battery packs, the use of any such battery pack with any PSP® system voids the warranty on the PSP® system.

•Call SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669 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.

•Avoid prolonged use of the PSP® 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 Memory Stick Duo™ or wrap the cables/straps around themselves, which may inflict injury or cause an accident or a malfunction.