Bef or e Using the Dreamcas t Setting the date and time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn on the Dreamcast or when you turn it on after leaving it off for an extended period of time. The information will initially be displayed in English. You can select from 6 different languages (see page 24). Regardless of the status of the date and time, or the rechargeable battery, the Dreamcast will retain your language selection. Notes␣ The Dreamcast may not function correctly if the correct time is not set. Do not touch the Analog Thumb Pad, Trigger L, or Trigger R on the controller while turning on the power.
Doing so could cause the Dreamcast to malfunction since the controller will not be properly initialized. R echar geable battery The Dreamcast contains a rechargeable battery for saving information such as date and time settings. It is recommended that you charge the Dreamcast for about two hours the first time you use it. The date and time settings can be maintained for about 20 days after the rechargeable battery has been charged for two hours. Charging the rechargeable battery The rechargeable battery is charged when the Dreamcast is connected to a power source and turned on. Charging works properly even when you are playing games.
If the battery is not retaining a charge, please contact Sega’s Technical Support at www.sega.com or 1-800-USA-SEGA. 10 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the power. The date/time setting screen will be displayed automatically after the Dreamcast intro screen. 1 Set the date and time. Move the Directional Pad (or the Analog Thumb Pad) to the left or right to switch between date and time, and move it up or down to adjust the setting. The date format is as follows: month (mm)/day (dd)/year (yy) Move left or right to change between fields. Move up or down to increase or decrease the numerical setting.
Cancel/ Return to previous screen Enter After setting the date and time, choose “Select” and press the A Button (Enter). 2 3