Getting Started
Health Warnings and Precautions
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Video games may cause a small percentage of individuals to experience seizures or have momentary
loss of consciousness when viewing certain kinds of flashing lights or patterns on a television screen.
Certain conditions may include epileptic symptoms even in persons with no prior history or seizures or
epilepsy.
• If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition, consult your physician prior to game play.
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It is recommended that parents observe their children when their children play video games.
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If you or your child experiences any of the following symptoms: dizziness, altered vision, eye or muscle
twitching, involuntary movements, loss of awareness, disorientation, or convulsions, discontinue use
immediately.
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Some people may experience fatigue or discomfort after playing for a long time. If your hands or arms
become tired or uncomfortable during game play, stop playing immediately.
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If you continue to experience soreness or discomfort during or after play, stop playing and consult your
physician.
• If your hands, wrists or arms have been injured or strained in other activities, use of your system could
aggravate the condition. As necessary consult your physician before playing video games.
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Do not sit or stand too close to the television.
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Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
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Always play in a well-lit room.
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Be sure to take a 10- to 15- minute break, at least every hour, while playing.
Hardware Precautions and Maintenance
• Do not disassemble or try to repair your console or any of its components.
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Always switch Off the console before connecting it to your TV/VCR.
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Do not store your console in humid place, on the floor or in any location where it may collect dirt, dust
and lint.
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Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse your console or its components.
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Make sure all connections to the console are inserted in the correct locations.
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When disconnecting any plugs from the console, first turn the console Off, and then carefully pull out
the plugs, rather than the cables, so as not to damage the cables.
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Do not step on, sharply pull or bend and cables connected to the console.
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Do not expose the console or any of the components to extreme heat or cold. Take care not to expose
your console to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
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Do not spill liquids on your console or its components.
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Do not rapidly turn the Power Button On and Off.
Warning To Projection Television Owners
To prevent potential permanent damage to your projection TV, do not connect your console to a
projection TV without first reviewing your projection TV instruction manual.
Your game console packaging should contain the following components:
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