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Parents should monitor their children's use of
video games or other features that
incorporate flashing lights on the phones. All
persons should discontinue use and consult a
doctor if any of the following symptoms
occur: convulsion, eye or muscle twitching,
loss of awareness, involuntary movements, or
disorientation.
To limit the likelihood of such symptoms,
please take the following safety precautions:
• Do not play or use a flashing-lights
feature if you are tired or need sleep.
• Take a minimum of a 15-minute break
hourly.
• Play in a room in which all lights are
on.
• Play at the farthest distance possible
from the screen.
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Safety Information
Repetitive Motion Injuries
When you repetitively perform actions such
as pressing keys or entering finger-written
characters, you may experience occasional
discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders,
neck, or other parts of your body. Follow
these instructions to avoid problems such as
tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, or other
musculoskeletal disorders:
• Take a minimum 15-minute break every
hour of game playing.
• If your hands, wrists, or arms become
tired or sore while playing, stop and
rest for several hours before playing
again.
• If you continue to have sore hands,
wrists, or arms during or after play,
stop playing and see a doctor.
1. The information provided in this document
supersedes the general safety information in user's
guides published prior to January 28, 2005.
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