Additional Information Settings Music Managing Game Files Safety Precautions Part Names/Connecting Peripheral Equipment Before Using the Dreamcast Playing a Game Using the main menu The Play, File management, Music and Setting screens can be accessed from the main menu. It is not necessary to use the main menu for normal games or to play music CDs. When a disc is placed in the Dreamcast and the power is turned on, the game screen or music screen will be displayed automatically if auto start is set “ON” (see page 24). Icon selection 1 Use the Directional Pad (or Analog Thumb Pad) to highlight an icon. 2 Press the A Button to select the highlighted icon.
Enter * Various settings can be changed by selecting the Settings icon (see page 24). The screen shots in this manual show the screens which appear when English is set as the display language. Main menu To display this screen, turn on the power without inserting a disc. Date and Time Play icon Starts a game (see page 12). File icon Displays the memory card selection screen (see page 14). This allows you to perform file management procedures such as copying and deleting saved files or initializing a memory card. Settings icon Displays the settings screens (see page 24).
This allows you to change settings such as the screen display language, date and time, audio, auto start, as well as memory card date and time settings. Music icon Displays the music screen (see page 22). This allows you to play music CDs. Scr eensa ver function If the Dreamcast is inactive for a set length of time, the screen brightness will automatically be reduced and a screensaver will start in order to prevent a ghost image from being burned onto the television screen. If the Dreamcast is inactive for approximately 10 minutes: Screen brightness is reduced to approximately 50%. If the Dreamcast is inactive for approximately 20 minutes:
Screen brightness is reduced to approximately 20% and a screensaver starts. The original screen is restored after any button or key is pressed. Please note that while the screensaver function may help prevent possible screen damage to your television, there are many different makes and models with each having its own features and functions. Although we do not believe you will encounter any problems, Sega is not responsible for any damage to your television set. If you will be taking a break and desire to leave the Dreamcast on (unattended) for more than 60 minutes, we recommend that you turn off your television set. 11