Microsoft Xbox 360 Important Information Manual page 3

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, tendinitis,
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.
Don't overexert yourself
Gameplay with the Kinect sensor may require varying
amounts of physical activity.
Consult a doctor before using the sensor if you have any
medical condition or issue that affects your ability to safely
perform physical activities, or if:
• you are or may be pregnant,
• you have heart, respiratory, back, joint, or other
orthopedic conditions,
• you have high blood pressure,
• you have difficulty with physical exercise, or
• you have been instructed to restrict physical activity.
Consult your doctor before beginning any exercise routine or
fitness regimen that includes using your sensor.
Do not play under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and make
sure your balance and physical abilities are sufficient for any
movements while gaming.
take breaks periodically
• Stop and rest if your muscles, joints, or eyes become tired
or sore.
• If you experience excessive fatigue, nausea, shortness of breath,
chest tightness, dizziness, discomfort, or pain, STOP USING
IMMEDIATELY and consult a doctor.
adults — attend to children
Make sure children using your sensor play within their limits.
Do not use unlicenced accessories or unauthorised props or
other objects with the Kinect sensor
Use of these accessories or objects may result in injury to yourself
or others and/or in damage to the sensor or other property.
Using unauthorised accessories violates the Software Licence and
may void your Limited Warranty.
avoid Glare
To minimise eyestrain from glare, try the following:
• Position yourself at a comfortable distance from your
television or monitor and the Kinect sensor.
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• Place your television or monitor and Kinect sensor away from
light sources that produce glare, or use window blinds to
control light levels.
• Choose soothing natural light that minimises glare and
eyestrain and increases contrast and clarity.
• Adjust your television or monitor brightness and contrast.
Hearing loss
Extended exposure to high volumes when using a headset may
result in temporary or permanent hearing loss.
Choking Hazard
This device may contain small parts which may be a choking
hazard to children under 3. Keep small parts away from children.
CHoose YoUr FaMIlY's eXperIenCe
Family Settings for Xbox 360 give parents and caregivers the ability
to provide age-appropriate entertainment through customised
settings. You can apply Family Settings for games, movies, and
the Xbox service in the Xbox Dashboard. For information and
instructions, visit www.xbox.com/familysettings.
taKe Care oF YoUr XboX 360
Usage and Cleaning
Use in accordance with these instructions:
• Do not use near any heat sources.
• Only use attachments/accessories specified by Microsoft.
• Disconnect the console power supply from electrical power to
prevent the console from being turned on and off or the disc tray
from being ejected during cleaning.
• Clean the outside of the Xbox 360 console only. Make sure that
no objects are inserted into ventilation openings.
• Use a dry cloth—do not use abrasive pads, detergents, scouring
powders, solvents (for example, alcohol, gasoline, paint thinner,
or benzene), or other liquid or aerosol cleaners.
• Do not use compressed air.
• Do not use DVD head cleaner devices.
• Do not attempt to clean connectors.
• Clean the console feet and the surface on which the Xbox 360
console rests with a dry cloth.
• Clean the surface on which the sensor rests with a dry cloth.
• Do not allow the console or sensor to become wet. To reduce the
risk of fire or shock, do not expose the console or sensor to rain
or other types of moisture.
To clean Xbox 360 game discs, DVDs or audio CDs:
• Hold discs by the edges; do not touch the disc surface with your
fingers.
• Clean discs using a soft cloth, lightly wiping from the centre
outward.
• Do not use solvents; they can damage the disc. Do not use disc
cleaning devices.
operating environment
Operating the Xbox 360 console in an environment where the
external temperature can vary widely and quickly might damage the
console. When moved to a location with a temperature difference of
20 degrees or more from the previous location, allow the Xbox 360
console to come to room temperature before turning it on.
Operating temperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF to 95 ºF).
Metallic objects and stickers
Do not place metallic items or stickers near or on the Xbox 360, as
they can interfere with controller, networking, and eject and power
buttons.
proper storage of Discs
Always return discs to their storage containers when they are not in
the disc drive.
Do not store discs in direct sunlight, near a heat source, or on
your Xbox 360 console.
Always handle discs by their edges.
Do not attempt repairs
Do not attempt to take apart, open, service, or modify the Xbox 360
console, power supply, or accessories. Doing so could present the
risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to your Xbox 360 console.
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