Musculoskeletal Disorders
Use of game controllers, keyboards, mice, or other electronic input devices may be linked to serious injuries or disorders.
When playing video games, as with many activities, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. However, if you experience symptoms such as persistent or recurring discomfort, pain, throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiffness, DO NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, even if symptoms occur when you are not playing a video game. Symptoms such as these can be associated with painful and sometimes permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons, blood vessels, and other parts of the body. These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis, vibration syndromes, and other conditions.
While researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about MSDs, there is general agreement that many factors may be linked to their occurrence, including medical and physical conditions, stress and how one copes with it, overall health, and how a person positions and uses their body during work and other activities (including playing a video game). Some studies suggest that the amount of time a person performs an activity may also be a factor.
Some guidelines that may help you work and play more comfortably and possibly reduce your risk of experiencing an MSD can be found in the Healthy Gaming Guide at www.xbox.com. These guidelines address topics such as:
•Positioning yourself to use comfortable, not awkward, postures.
•Keeping your hands, fingers, and other body parts relaxed.
•Taking breaks.
•Developing a healthy lifestyle.
If you have questions about how your own lifestyle, activities, or medical or physical condition may be related to MSDs, see a qualified health professional.
Hearing Loss
Extended exposure to high volumes when using a head- set may result in temporary or permanent hearing loss. Some unapproved
LiMited warrantY
BY USING YOUR XBOX 360 S OR ACCESSORY YOU AGREE TO THIS WARRANTY.
BEFORE SETTING UP YOUR XBOX 360 S OR ACCESSORY, PLEASE READ THIS WARRANTY CAREFULLY.
IF YOU DO NOT ACCEPT THIS WARRANTY DO NOT USE YOUR XBOX 360 S OR ACCESSORY.
RETURN IT TO MICROSOFT FOR A REFUND.
This Warranty gives You specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from State to State or Province to Province.
1.Definitions
(a)“Xbox 360 S” means a new Xbox 360 S console purchased from an authorized retailer.
(b)“Accessory” means a Microsoft manufactured Xbox 360 S hardware accessory purchased from an authorized retailer.
(c)“Warranty Period” for Xbox 360 S, means 1 year from the date You purchased the Xbox 360 S from an authorized retailer; and for Accessories, means
90 days from the date You purchased the Accessory from an authorized retailer.
(d)“You” means the original
(e)“Normal Use Conditions” means ordinary consumer use under normal home conditions according to the instruction manual packaged with the Xbox 360 S or Accessory.
2.Warranty
(a)During the Warranty Period, Microsoft warrants, only to You, that the Xbox 360 S or Accessory will not malfunction under Normal Use Conditions.
(b)This is the only warranty Microsoft gives for Your Xbox 360 S or Accessory. No one else may give any warranty on Microsoft’s behalf.
(c)IF YOUR STATE’S OR PROVINCE’S LAW GIVES YOU ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING AN IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IT’S DURATION IS LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. Some States or Provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
3.How to Get Warranty Service
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(b)If the troubleshooting tips do not resolve Your problem, then follow
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(c)Before sending Your Xbox 360 S or Accessory to Microsoft for service, be sure to keep a copy of any data You want to save, and delete anything You consider confidential. Microsoft is not responsible for Your data and may erase it.
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