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Precautions (continued)
Connecting with a network cable
Do not connect network cables or telephone cords of the
following types to the NETWORK connector; too much
electrical current may pass through the connector, causing
a malfunction, excessive heat or fire in the connector:
• Network cables of types other than 100Base-TX and
10Base-T
• A normal telephone line
• An ISDN (digital) compatible public phone
• A PBX phone
• A home or business telephone network phone
• Other types of telephone lines
Telephone line usage
• If a telephone call is received while the modem is in
use, the modem connection may fail unless call
waiting has been disabled in your network settings.
For details on creating or editing network settings,
refer to the instruction manual supplied with the
network adaptor start-up disc.
• The modem and the telephone cannot be used at the
same time.
Notes on safety when using the analog
controller (DUALSHOCK
2) and analog
®
controller (DUALSHOCK
)
®
• Stop using this console immediately if you begin to
feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in
your hands and/or arms while operating the
controller. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
• Do not attempt to operate the controller in any way
except with your hands. Do not bring the controller
into close contact with your head, face or near the
bones of any other part of your body.
• The vibration function of the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK
2) or the analog controller
®
(DUALSHOCK
) can aggravate injuries.
®
Do not use the vibration function of the analog
controller (DUALSHOCK
2) and analog controller
®
(DUALSHOCK
) supported by software if you have
®
any ailment in the bones or joints of your hands or
arms.
• Do not use the analog controller (DUALSHOCK
the analog controller (DUALSHOCK
) with software
®
that supports the vibration function if you have
injuries or ailments to the bones or muscles of your
fingers, hands, wrists or arms. The vibration of the
controller may aggravate such conditions.
• Avoid prolonged use of the analog controller
(DUALSHOCK
2) and analog controller
®
(DUALSHOCK
). Take a break at about 30 minute
®
intervals.
Discs that can be played with the PlayStation
PlayStation
®
DVD-ROM
Disc logo
"
", PlayStation
and
designation
Disc color
Silver
Contents
Disc size
Disc logo
Contents
12 cm
Disc size
*3
Play time
74 min
*1 When you position the console vertically and play an 8 cm audio CD, be sure to use an optional adaptor.
*2 When playing an 8 cm DVD, always place the console in the horizontal position.
*3 Actual play time varies depending upon disc content.
Software compatible with the network
adaptor
2) or
PlayStation
2 format software that is
®
®
compatible with the network adaptor (for
PlayStation
2) can be used with the network
®
adaptor installed in the PlayStation
rear.
Network adaptor requirements
Usage of the network adaptor may vary
depending on the software in use. Hardware
requirements may also vary. For details, refer
to the appropriate software manual.
PlayStation
2 format software compatible
®
with the network adaptor (for
PlayStation
2) is required to use the
®
network adaptor.
2 format
PlayStation
2 format
®
CD-ROM
2 logo
"
", PlayStation
2 logo
®
®
and
designation
Blue
Audio and video
12 cm
Audio CDs
The "DVD VIDEO" logo is a trademark.
Audio
Audio and video
*1
8 cm
12 cm
(CD single)
4 hrs
20 min
(single-sided) /
8 hrs
(double-sided)
Note
This product includes the network adaptor start-up disc.
To enable online connectivity you must use the start-up
disc to create network settings. For details, refer to the
instruction manual supplied with the start-up disc. Note
that a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation
2 console
separately) is required to save network settings.
®
DVD video systems and regional restrictions
PlayStation
format
®
•This console conforms to the NTSC broadcast
CD-ROM
standard. You cannot play discs recorded for
other broadcast standards (such as PAL or
PlayStation
logo and
®
SECAM) on this console.
designation
•Some DVD videos are marked with region
numbers such as
Black
within the symbol represents the region
number of DVD players on which the disc can
be played. DVD videos that do not bear this
symbol, or that do not display the number 1
cannot be played on your console.
•DVDs with the
on this console.
DVD videos
If you attempt to play any other DVDs, a
message stating "This disc cannot be played
due to regional restrictions" will appear on
the screen.
•Some DVDs that have no region code
markings may still be subject to area
restrictions and may not be playable on the
console.
*2
8 cm
Note on playback operations of DVD video
This console plays back DVD video as
80 min
originally designed by the software producers.
(single-sided) /
Some of the playback features of this console
160 min
may not have been incorporated into the DVD
(double-sided)
video design. As a result some playback
features may not be available with certain
software. Please refer to the instructions
supplied with your DVD video for details.
Specially shaped discs
Do not use irregularly shaped CDs (for
example, heart- or star-shaped CDs) as they
may cause the console to malfunction.
2) (sold
®
2 console
®
. The number contained
1
label can also be played
ALL