Nintendo DS Lite Instruction Booklet

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• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered bylight flashes or patterns, such as while watching TV or playing video games,even if they have never had a seizure before.• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked toan epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.• Parents should watch when their children play video games. Stop playing andconsult a doctor if you or your child have any of the following symptoms:Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awarenessAltered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.4. Play in a well-lit room.5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a fewhours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnelsyndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children forappropriate play.• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think you need it.• When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard againstthe screen. Doing so may cause fatigue or discomfort.• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop andrest them for several hours before playing again.• If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play,stop playing and see a doctor.The Nintendo DS contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage ofingredients contained within the battery pack, or the combustion products of theingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo DS.If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately washthoroughly with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contactwith your eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with water and see a doctor.To avoid battery leakage:• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair or deform the battery.• Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire.• Do not touch the terminals of the battery, or cause a short between theterminals with a metal object.• Do not peel or damage the battery label.The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearbyelectronics, including cardiac pacemakers.• Do not operate the Nintendo DS within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using thewireless feature.• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use thewireless feature of the Nintendo DS without first consulting your doctor or themanufacturer of your medical device.• Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding use of wireless devicesin locations such as hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operation inthose locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, withresulting injuries to persons or damage to property.Refer to the separate Nintendo DS Health and Safety Precautions bookletfor additional information on hardware and software precautions andmaintenance.NOTE: This product does not contain latex, lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalentchromium, PBB or PBDE.WARNING - SeizuresWARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and EyestrainWARNING - Battery LeakageWARNING - Radio Frequency InterferenceHealth and Safety Information Health and Safety Information2 3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION – READ THE FOLLOWING WARNINGSBEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES. IF THIS PRODUCT WILLBE USED BY YOUNG CHILDREN, THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE READ ANDEXPLAINED TO THEM BY AN ADULT. FAILING TO DO SO MAY CAUSE INJURY.