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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

1

Use 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.

3

Close the battery compartment and

insert the new battery

Be careful not to over tighten the screws.

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Caution

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

A

pproximately 32g (including 1 x CR2032 

lithium ion coin battery)

Operating environment temperature

℃〜

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.

I

n 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

107-0052  Akasaka, Harbour Ward, Tokyo Metropolitan Area 7-1-1

Queries:  Information Center 

 107-0052 8-1-22 Akasaka, Harbour Ward, Tokyo Metropolitan Area

(03) 3475-7444 (Office hours: 10~17:30 *Closed on weekends and public holidays)

Battery enquirers: Public Limited company Customer Advice center (03) 5448-3311

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 t

he

 

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

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