Motorola PEBL manual Repetitive Motion Injuries

To limit the likelihood of such symptoms, please take the following safety precautions:

•Do not play or use a flashing-lights feature if you are tired or need sleep.

•Take a minimum of a 15-minute break hourly.

•Play in a room in which all lights are on.

•Play at the farthest distance possible from the screen.

Repetitive Motion Injuries

When you repetitively perform actions such as pressing keys or entering finger-written characters, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other musculoskeletal disorders:

•Take a minimum 15-minute break every hour of game playing.

•If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.

•If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, or arms during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

1.The information provided in this document supersedes the general safety information in user’s guides published prior to January 28, 2005.

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