Connecting with a network cable

Do not connect network cables or telephone cords of the following types to the network connector:

•Standard residential telephone lines

•Network cables not appropriate for use with a 10Base-T/100Base-TX network

•Any ISDN (digital) compatible phone or data line

•PBX phone lines

•Other "unknown" types of telephone lines

Disc handling

•Do not touch the disc surface when handling a disc; hold it by the edges.

•Do not stick paper or tape onto discs and do not write on discs.

•Fingerprints, dust, dirt or scratches on the disc can distort the picture or reduce sound quality. Always handle carefully and make sure discs are clean before use.

•Do not leave discs near a heat source, in direct sunlight or in high humidity.

•Store discs in their cases when not in use - scratched and damaged discs will not function correctly.

•Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the centre outwards.

Do not use solvents such as benzine, commercially available cleaners not intended for CDs or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

•Do not leave a disc in the console when moving or changing the position of the console.

•Do not use irregularly shaped discs (for example, heart- or star-shaped discs) or damaged, re-shaped or repaired discs.

Never disassemble the console or supplied accessories

Use the PlayStation®2 console and accessories according to the instructions in this manual. No authorisation for the analysis or modification of the console, or the analysis and use of its circuit configurations, is provided. There are no user- serviceable components inside the PlayStation®2 console. Disassembling the console will void the guarantee. Additionally, there is a risk of exposure to laser radiation as well as to electrical shock hazards.

When connecting the console 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

Moisture condensation

If the console or disc is brought directly from a cold location to a warm one, moisture may condense on the lens inside the console or on the disc. Should this occur, the console may not operate properly. In this case, remove the disc and turn off and unplug the console. Do not put the disc back in until the moisture evaporates (this may take several hours). If the console still does not operate properly, contact the appropriate PlayStation® customer service helpline which can be found within every PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format software manual.

Cleaning

•For safety reasons, before cleaning the console or connected accessories, 1) turn off the console, 2) disconnect the power plug for the console from the electrical outlet, and 3) remove the network cable from the network connector.

•When cleaning the console, use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use paint thinner, solvents, other chemicals or a chemically-treated dust cloth to clean the product.

•When dust accumulates in the console vents, remove the dust with a low-powered vacuum cleaner.

•Do not touch the lens located inside the disc cover. To help protect the lens from dust, keep the disc cover closed except when inserting or removing discs.

Exterior protection

To help prevent damage to the painted parts, follow the precautions below:

•Do not spill liquids such as alcohol, benzine, paint thinner or other chemicals on the product.

•Do not place any rubber, vinyl or plastic items on the painted surfaces for an extended period of time.

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