Getting Started
Health Warnings and Precautions
•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.
•It is recommended that parents observe their children when their children play video games.
•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.
•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.
•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.
•Do not sit or stand too close to the television.
•Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
•Always play in a
•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.
•Always switch Off the console before connecting it to your TV/VCR.
•Do not store your console in humid place, on the floor or in any location where it may collect dirt, dust and lint.
•Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse your console or its components.
•Make sure all connections to the console are inserted in the correct locations.
•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.
•Do not step on, sharply pull or bend and cables connected to the console.
•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.
•Do not spill liquids on your console or its components.
•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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