DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller

About the DUALSHOCK 3 Wireless Controller

For assistance with this product, visit www.us.playstation.com or call SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669.

The vibration function can be turned on or off from the menu that is displayed by pressing the PS button ? of the wireless controller.

Battery life and duration

• The battery has a limited life span. Battery duration will gradually decrease with repeated usage and age. Battery life also varies depending on the storage method, conditions of use and environmental factors.
• Charge in an environment where the temperature range is between 10°C - 30°C (50°F - 86°F). Charging may not be as effective when performed in other environments.
• When the wireless controller is not used for an extended period of time, it is recommended that you fully charge it at least once a year to help maintain battery functionality.

Use and Handling Precautions

• Avoid prolonged use of this product. Take a break at about 30-minute intervals.
• Stop using this unit immediately if you begin to feel tired or if you experience discomfort or pain in your hands or arms during use. If the condition persists, consult a doctor.
• This product is intended for use with the hands only.
• The vibration function of this product may aggravate injuries. Do not use the vibration function if you have any ailment or injury to the bones, joints, or muscles of your hands or arms.
• Do not expose the product to high temperatures, high humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Do not allow the product to come into contact with liquids.
• Do not put heavy objects on the product.
• Do not throw or drop the product or subject it to strong physical shock.
• When using the motion sensor function, be cautious of the following points. If the controller hits a person or object, this may cause accidental injury or damage:
  • Before using, check that there is plenty of space around you.
  • When using the controller, grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand.
  • If using a controller that is connected to the PS3™ system with a USB cable, make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object. Also, take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3™ system while using the controller.

Exterior Protection

Follow the instructions below to help prevent the product exterior from deteriorating or becoming discolored.

• Do not place any rubber or vinyl materials on the product exterior for an extended period of time.
• Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the product. Do not use solvents or other chemicals. Do not wipe with a chemically-treated cleaning cloth.

Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries

Lithium-ion batteries are recyclable. ♻️

You can help preserve our environment by returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.call2recycle.org/

⚠️ Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

FCC and IC Notice

This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that are deemed to comply without testing of specific absorption rate (SAR).

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

NOTE

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

If you have questions about this product, call our technical support line at 1-800-345-7669, or write to:

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Limited Warranty

Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) warrants to the original purchaser that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any consumables (such as batteries). For defects in material or workmanship within the warranty period, upon showing a proof of purchase, SCEA agrees for a period of one (1) year to either repair or replace this product with a new or factory recertified product at SCEA's option. For the purpose of this Limited Warranty, "factory recertified" means a product that has been returned to its original specifications. Visit www.us.playstation.com/support or call 1-800-345-7669 to receive a return authorization and shipping instructions.

This warranty shall not be applicable and shall be void if the defect in the SCEA product has arisen through abuse, unreasonable use, mistreatment, neglect, or means other than from a defect in materials or workmanship. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING ON OR OBLIGATE SCEA. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE ONE (1) YEAR PERIOD DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT WILL SCEA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE SCEA PRODUCT. SOME STATES OR PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS AND SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATIONS OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

This warranty is valid only in the United States and Canada.

®, "PlayStation" and "DUALSHOCK" are registered trademarks and "PS" is a trademark of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc. and its affiliates. "DUALSHOCK" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and "PS" are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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