WARNIN G Additional Information Settings Music Managing Game Files Safety Precautions Part Names/Connecting Peripheral Equipment Before Using the Dreamcast Playing a Game Do not expose the Dreamcast to water, rain or moisture, as this can result in electric shock or fire. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the Dreamcast to rain or moisture. Hold the plug when removing the power cable from the outlet. Tugging on the power cable can damage it, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock. When moving the Dreamcast, first unplug the power cable from the outlet. Do not tug the power cable or move the Dreamcast with the power cable plugged into the outlet.
Doing so could damage the power cable, possibly resulting in fire or electric shock. Only use authorized Dreamcast peripherals. Unauthorized peripherals have not been reviewed by Sega and could cause damage to your Dreamcast. Sega is not responsible for damage or injury caused by unauthorized peripherals. Use the Dreamcast on a flat surface. If it is set at an angle when used, the temperature inside the Dreamcast will rise, which could cause a fire or malfunction. Never take the Dreamcast apart or try to modify it. Doing so is very dangerous and could result in electric shock. Never look directly at the lens inside the disc door.
Doing so could impair your vision if the laser beam hits your eyes during the disc-screening process. Do not use a power outlet other than a home-use power outlet. Never plug the Dreamcast into a power source other than AC 100 V to 120 V. Using a different source voltage could result in fire or electric shock. Do not insert any objects into the air holes. Doing so could result in electric shock or cause a malfunction. Do not plug the power cable into an outlet until you have finished connecting the Dreamcast and peripheral devices together. Do not plug the power cable into an outlet until you have finished connecting the other cables to the Dreamcast.
Turn off the power switches of any connected television or audio equipment. Leaving these switches on could result in electric shock. Avoid using or placing the Dreamcast in areas which are very humid or dusty. Doing so could result in fire, electric shock or malfunction. Do not use the Dreamcast on top of an object that radiates heat. Using the Dreamcast on top of an object that radiates heat, such as a VCR, audio equipment, or a television, could cause the Dreamcast to overheat, possibly resulting in a fire or malfunction. Do not use or store the Dreamcast near open flame.
Do not use or store the Dreamcast near open flame or place lit or flammable items, such as candles, incense, etc., on it. Do not place any containers filled with water or other liquids near the Dreamcast. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock if the liquid spills and enters the Dreamcast or gets it wet. If a liquid spills near the Dreamcast, unplug the Dreamcast immediately. Do not remove or insert the power plug with wet hands. Doing so could result in electric shock. Do not touch any terminals, connectors or ports with your fingers or allow other metal parts to touch them. Doing so could result in electric shock or could cause the Dreamcast to malfunction.
The following marks appear on the underside of the Dreamcast unit. This symbol (the lightning flash with arrow symbol, within an equilateral triangle) is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to people. This symbol (the exclamation point within an equilateral triangle) is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUTION WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ЙLECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR.
DO NOT OPEN To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No parts inside the console can be serviced by the user. If your console needs service, contact Sega’s Technical Support at www.sega.com or 1-800-USA-SEGA. Pour rйduire les risques de choc йlectrique, ne pas retirer le couvercle. Aucune piиce а l’intйrieur de la console ne peut кtre rйparйe par l’utilisateur. Si la console doit кtre rйparйe, contacter le revendeur Sega. IMPORTANT FOR LASER PRODUCTS The Dreamcast is a Class 1 Laser Product The F.D.A.
Department of Health and Human Services defines Class 1 Lasers as devices which emit radiation levels “below which biological hazards have not been established.” Caution - use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not use the power cable in any of the following ways. Doing so could result in fire or electric shock. Modifying or heating the power cable Damaging the power cable Bending or tugging on the power cable unnecessarily Knotting or kinking the power cable Setting heavy objects on the power cable 3