WARNING - Seizures
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WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference
The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.
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WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
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WARNING - Battery Leakage
The Nintendo DS contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery pack, or the combustion products of the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo DS.
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Important Legal Information |
4HIS .INTENDOIGAME ISNNOTODESIGNED FOR USE WITHOANY UNAUTHORIZEDDDEVICEV 5SE OFANY SUCH DEVICEF will invalidate your Nintendo product warranty. Copying of any Nintendo game is illegal and is strictly prohibited by domestic ANDNINTERNATIONAL INTELLECTUALNPROPERTY LAWS h"ACKUPv OR hARCHIVALvVCOPIES AREE NOTOAUTHORIZED AND AREENOTNNECESSARYETO PROTECTEYOUR SOFTWARE 6IOLATORS WILLRBE PROSECUTED