Sony SCPH-4000 User manual

Caution
Make sure to use the correct battery as
indicated (CR2032)
Insert the battery with the plus (+) and minus (-)
facing the correct way.
When the battery are fully depleted, or when you
are not going to use the device for a long time,
please remove the battery from the device
Follow the guidelines set out by your local
authority when disposing of the battery
Do not keep the battery in direct sunlight, warm
areas, or places with high humidity.
To the customer
Please use the product as set out in the
guidelines inside this user manual.
Disassembly, modification, or analysis of the
inside of the device is prohibited. Use of the
computer chip or the software inside, without
permission, is also prohibited.
Low battery
warning
Battery
compartment
screws
Battery compartment
Battery Replacement
When the battery is about to die, a
battery notification ( ) will
display in the top right corner of the
LCD screen, and the speaker will
be disabled. Please replace the
lithium ion coin battery. Battery
placements should be carried out
by an adult.
How to replace the battery
1Use a precision screwdriver
(No. 0, +) to unscrew the
screws in the battery
compartment
2
Open the battery compartment and
insert the new battery
Please use a CR2032 lithium
ion coin battery, being mindful
of the - and + poles.
3Close the battery compartment and
insert the new battery
Be careful not to over tighten the screws.
ÂCaution
•The data saved on the device won’t be deleted
even if you change the battery. Press the reset
button after you change the battery
•Be careful not to lose the battery compartment
cover or its screws
Important specifications
Power
1x Lithium ion coin battery CR2032
(In addition, when the device is inserted into a
PlayStation that is powered the device will
draw power from that PlayStation)
External Dimensions
Approximately 42 x 14.8 x 65mm
(width/height/depth) including
protuberance
Mass
Approximately 32g (including 1 x CR2032
lithium ion coin battery)
Operating environment temperature
5 ℃〜3 5 ℃
Inoput/Output
Speaker: 1, Infrared element: 1, LED: 1
32x32 monochrome dot liquid crystal display:
1, Action buttons: 5, Reset button: 1
Battery Life
Approximately 1 month (CR2032 Sony lithium
ion coin battery, when only the time screen is
on) The battery life changes depending on the
software you run
Clock Accuracy
+/= 1s over 1 month
Accessories
1 x CR2032 Sony lithium ion coin battery
(included with the device)
1 x Hand strap
1 x User manual
Items Sold Separately
These items are subject to continual improvements, and
so their appearance and specifications sometimes
change without notice. Thank you for your
understanding.
Is it broken?
If the LCD display, speaker, or anything else
fails to function properly, or behaves strangely,
please press the reset button on the device. If
the device fails to function properly after that,
please replace the Lithium ion coin battery.
Note: Before replacing the battery, please read
the “battery replacement” section.
After using the device
Do not place the device in moist, dusty,
or smoky areas
Placing the device in such areas as listed above
may result in damage to the device.
Do not get the device wet, or insert
foreign objects inside
Water or foreign objects which come into contact
with the inside of the device can damage it. In the
unlikely event that the device becomes wet, or a
foreign object or substance enters inside, please
remove the battery immediately.
Do not place the device near heaters or
places exposed to direct sunlight
Heat can affect the device, its parts and
accessories negatively. Please only use in the
temperature range of 5℃～35℃.
Do not place device in extremely hot
places
Placing the device in extremely hot places, such
as inside a vehicle with the windows shut in
summer, can lead to malfunction and damage of
the device.
Do not use excessive force
Refrain from throwing , dropping, or using the
device to hit other objects. Also, when carrying
the device, please refrain from shaking it around
or allowing it to collide or impact with anything.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in
damage of the device.
In order to prevent any damage
Plastic is used extensively on the exterior of the
device. Therefore please do not apply pesticide,
or other such volatile substances to the device,
nor materials such as rubber or vinyl. Such
materials and substances may cause
deterioration and discoloration of the plastic.
Condensation
Water droplets (condensation) can form inside the
device when you take it from a cold outdoor
environment into a warm indoor environment, and
this can cause it to not function correctly. To
prevent this, seal the device inside a plastic bag,
and leave it for approximately 1 hour before
opening it.
Maintenance
Please avoid using petrol or paint thinner to wipe
the device, because doing so can cause
deterioration to the materials.
Prohibited
Caution
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User Manual
SCPH-4000
Failure to follow the safety
precautions of electronics can
lead to fire or injury.
This user manual sets out safety precautions
that will prevent accidents from occurring, as
well as instructions on how to properly handle
the product. Please use this product only
after reading this user manual, the
“PlayStation” user manual, as well as “In the
interest of Safety” section carefully. After
reading these documents, please keep them
in a safe place so that you may read them
again at any time.
Parents or guardians should read these
documents first before allowing children to
use the PocketStation.
Warning
Prohibited
Do not
disassemble
Warning
Health notes
In rare cases, there are reports of people who
experience muscle spasms, fits, or loss of
consciousness as a result of bright or flashing
lights. If you are someone who suffers from
these symptoms, please consult with a doctor
before using this product. Furthermore, if you
experience any of the aforementioned
symptoms, or feelings of dizziness, nausea,
fatigue, motion sickness, or anything similar
while staring at the screen during use, please
take a break immediately. If symptoms persist
even after cessation of use, please see a
doctor.
Prevention of vision impairment
•
•
Take a 5 minute break every 30 minutes
•In bright or sunny places, please keep as
much distance as you can from the screen
Caution
Thank you for purchasing the "PocketStation".
The "PocketStation" is compatible with the
"PlayStation".
The "PocketStation" may be used with software
marked with the following icon:
It can also be used as a memory card.
Caution regarding the device
Do not use the device or look at the
screen while walking or driving
Doing so can lead to accidents
Do not use in areas where such
devices are prohibited
Do not use the device in places such as
airplanes or hospitals, where the use of such
devices are either limited or prohibited. Use
in such areas can result in accidents.
People who are fitted with medical devices
such as pacemakers should follow the advice
of their doctor before using the device.
Caution
Do not disassemble or modify
Doing so can result in an accident.
Do not step on or apply strong
pressure to the LCD screen
Keep magnetic cards away from the
speakers
Cards that have magnetic strips, such as cash
cards, should not be placed close to the
speaker, which through magnetic interference
can potentially render such cards unusable.
Exercise caution when disposing of
the device
The device is made from metal and plastic.
When burned it presents a health hazard.
Remove the battery before disposing of the
device. Follow the appropriate disposal or
recycling instructions of your local authority.
Battery safety notes
Warning
Do not put the battery in fire
Do not put the battery in fire. You should also refrain
from trying to disassemble, modify, or charge the
battery yourself. These things can cause the battery
to leak, overheat, ignite, or explode. In the unlikely
event you get liquid from the battery in your eyes or
on your body, you should rinse immediately with
water, and go to see your doctor immediately.
Do not place the battery
next to metal objects
Do not let the plus and minus ends of the battery
come into contact with metal, or any items made of
metal such as hairpins, coins, foil wrappers etc. Do
not keep or carry the battery with such objects. If the
battery shorts, it becomes at risk of leakage,
overheating, catching fire, or exploding. In the unlikely
event liquid from the battery comes into contact with
your eyes or body, please rinse thoroughly with water,
and see a doctor immediately.
Keep the battery away from children
Take due care in ensuring that small
children don’t swallow the battery,
the battery housing, the battery
insulating pull tab, or the screws by
mistake. Also, when small children use the device, all
battery changes should be carried out by an adult. In
the unlikely event that a battery or other small object
is swallowed, please consult a doctor immediately.
Prohibited
Prohibited
分解禁止
禁止
Fire
Explosion
Prohibited
Fire
Explosion
In the interest of safety
To prevent any accidents please follow the
following points carefully
•Follow the safety precautions
•If the device is broken, refrain from using it
•In the event of unexpected or abnormal
performance, take out the battery and send the
device to the relevant address
Explanation of warning symbols
Within this user manual and on the products, the
following symbols are used to express warning
and safety information. Please read the
explanation of these symbols below before readint
the rest of the manual.
Failure to follow 'warning' symbols
can cause fire hazards or serious
injury.
Failure to follow 'caution' symbols
can lead to accidents such as injury
or damage to household
belongings.
Symbols for
prohibited actions
Prohibited
Fire
Explosion
"PlayStation" and the " " logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment PLC. "PocketStation" is
also a registered trademark of the same company.
"SONY" and the " " logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment PLC
This user manual is made from recycled paper.
©1998, 1999 Printed in Japan
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Queries: Information Center 〒 107-0052 8-1-22 Akasaka, Harbour Ward, Tokyo Metropolitan Area
[phone] (Office hours: 10~17:30 *Closed on weekends and public holidays)
Battery enquirers: Public Limited company Customer Advice center [phone]
Warning
Before playing a game
Avoid use while tired, or when sleep deprived
Warning
Secure the device to your person
safely.
When using the device with the long
strap (SCPH-4020), sold separately,
be aware that walking about with the
device strung around your neck
without securing it properly may
result in accidents or injuries from
cases such as the strap being caught
in doors, or the device colliding with
people. When walking
with the device, make
sure to keep it
secure by either
putting it in a
pocket or keeping it
in place with a firm hand
sure to keep it secure
by either putting it in a
pocket or keeping it in
place with a firm hand.
Applying strong pressure to the device can
result in damage. Because the screen is made
of glass, instances where the device collides
with other objects, or comes under a lot of
physical stress, can lead to the device
breaking. Shards of broken glass is a health
hazard and can cause injury. Take sufficient
care to avoid the screen becoming scratched
or dirty.
Sony Computer Entertainment PLC
Long strap SCPH-4020
Hand strap SCPH-4030

Clock screen B
You can do the following in clock
screen B:
•View the time
To change the speaker volume
Press the up button. The volume changes in the
following order:
「」 (Loud）→「 (Mute)→「 (Low) →
「 (Loud) →…… (Repeats)
The device is set to high by default.
ÂCaution
•There are times when certain downloaded games
will change the settings of clock screen A/B. For
more information read the software instruction
manual
Pull the insulating battery pull tab out from
the battery compartment
1Pull out the pull tab, as shown in the picture
2Press the reset button
Preparing your device
The opening screen will switch on.
After about 10 seconds, time screen A will begin
flashing.
Press the select button to proceed.
ÂCaution
•Make sure you press the reset button before
use the device
•Please refrain from pressing the reset button
with a sharp, pointed stick, or the lead of a pencil
•The battery that comes pre-installed in the
device may be low on charge
bProgress to step 2
Buttons/Parts How to insert the device into
your PlayStation
Open the operational panel, hold the device by its
sides, make sure the LCD screen is facing up, and
insert the device into your PlayStation’s memory
card slot.
ÂWarning
•It’s normal for the device’s audio to be distorted
while it’s inside your PlayStation
•Please take care to ensure that the strap doesn’t
get caught inside the disc cover of your
PlayStation
Alarm
display
Clock
display
Seconds
(time)
Pull tab
Reset button
ID number
Toggle with the select button
LCD display
Select button
Cover
(Operational
panel)
LED Light notification
(IrDA protocol)
Right button
Down button
Left button
Up button
Speaker volume
Number of
memory blocks
used
Clock screen A
You can do the following in clock screen A:
•View the time and change the time settings
•View the alarm and change the alarm settings
•View the date and change the date settings
*The year will display for several seconds upon changing
to clock screen A
To set the alarm
You can choose the time the alarm will sound
1Hold the down button for
several moments.
The “alarm ON/OFF” symbol
will flash.
2Use the up and down buttons to change the setting.
「 」：ON
「 」：OFF
3Press the right button.
00 will flash on the screen. Use the up and
down buttons to change the time (hour).Press
the left button to take you to the previous step.
Set the time (minute) in the same way.
4 Press the select button.
You have finished setting the alarm.
ÂCaution
•Upon setting the alarm, the alarm will sound again
at the same time unless you disable the alarm
•The alarm volume will sound at max volume
irrespective of the devices volume setting
•The alarm will not sound when the device’s battery
is low
To change the clock time
In clock screen A, hold down the up button for
several moments. The year/month date will flash on
the screen, and the device will enter the time setting
mode.
For how to set the time, refer back to step 2 of
"preparing your device".
Alarm
(on/off)
Year/month/day
+ week day
Time
You can view the number of used blocks in
clock screen B. Also, you are able to view
your saved game information via the icons.
View saved game data via the icons
by pressing and holding the down button
in clock screen B for several moments.
You can view your saved game data the
same way you view your saved games.
When there are multiple icons, press the up
and down arrows to navigate between them.
Press the select button to return to clock
screen B.
How to view the content
of your memory blocks
3Attach the hand strap
Please attach the required hand strap
1Thread the thin string of
the strap through the
small loop on your
device
2Through the small loop of the strap,
thread through the other end of the strap
and pull
ÂCaution
Please refrain from threading through the small loop
of the strap any metal objects
2Set the time
1Press the up button
The year 1999 will blink
on the screen
2Change the year with
the up and down
buttons, and then press
the right button
Set the month, day, hour
and minutes in the same
way. Press the left button
to return to the previous
step
3Sync the time up to a
news report, and press
the select button bProgress to step 3
To download a game
1 Insert the device into the PlayStation's
memory card slot.
2 Follow the instructions on the
game's software screen to
download games
While software is downloading, a
"download" message will display on
the device's LCD screen and the LED
light will turn on.
For more information about the
software download process, please
read the game's software manual.
To open a game
1 From the clock screens, use the left
and right buttons to navigate through the
game titles screens.
Pressing the left and right buttons brings up
the next game title.
2 Press the select button.
The game will launch. For information about
how to play a game, please read the game’s
software manual.
To close a game
Press and hold the select button for several
moments.
You will be taken to the menu screen, where you
are able to close the game. For more information
please read the game’s software manual.
To view a game's information
Press the down button on the game’s title
screen.
You will be able to view information such as the
game’s title and more.
Use the up and down buttons to navigate to the
screen that you want.
ÂCaution
•
The device has 15 blocks of memory, and can
store downloaded games as well as data from
the PlayStation. You cannot download any
game that would require more free blocks of
memory than is available
•
You will not lose your downloaded games
should your battery run out. However it is
possible you may not be able to save your data
if a game is running. For more information
about loading and saving games, please read
the game’s software instructions. To delete a
game or its data is the same way you would
like anything on a memory card. For more
information please read the “How to use a
memory card” section of the PlayStation’s
manual
•While software is downloading, please do not
remove the device from the PlayStation
In case of removing the operational
panel by accident
Attach the panel
back to the device
as shown in the
picture. Be careful not
to exert too much force.
How to lock the buttons
You can disable the functionality of the buttons, so
that they won’t be pressed in error while you move
about with your device.
While pressing the select button, press the up,
down, left, and right buttons (in any order)
once to lock the buttons.
The button lock symbol will display
on the screen. To disable the
button lock, hold down the
select button and press the
up, down, left, and right
buttons (in any order) once.
You are also able to use the device as a
memory card for the PlayStation. Fore more
information, please read the user manual for
the PlayStation.
ÂCaution
•If you insert the device into the
PlayStation’s memory card slot while it's
running, it’s possible for it to not function
properly as a memory card. For more
information please read the software
instructions
•The saved data on the device won’t be lost
if the battery dies
How to use the device
as a memory card
The PocketStation’s
method of communication
The PocketStation communicates using
light-wave communication. For more
information about light-wave
communication (IrDA protocol), please read
the software instruction manual.
To save power, the device’s screen will sometimes
turn off, and the speakers will become mute. Press
the select button to wake the device up. For more
information read the software instruction manual.
When the device and your
PlayStation is sharing data
“Busy” will be displayed on your device's LCD
screen, and the LED light will turn on.
While data transfer is taking place, do not remove
your device from your PlayStation.
Power saver mode
Button lock symbol
•View number of blocks of memory used and the
recorded information
•View speaker volume/change speaker settings
•The speaker volume is set to high when you
reset the device
Play games
You can download and play games that have
the “ ” icon. Your downloaded
games will be stored on the device's
memory.