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IMPORTANT HEALTH WARNINGS ABOUT PLAYING VIDEO GAMES
Photosensitive Seizures
A very small percentage of people may
experience a seizure when exposed to
certain visual images, including flashing
lights or patterns that may appear in video
games. Even people who have no history of
seizures or epilepsy may have an
undiagnosed condition that can cause these
"photosensitive epileptic seizures" while
watching video games.
These seizures may have a variety of
symptoms, including lightheadedness,
altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking
or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation,
confusion, or momentary loss of awareness.
Seizures may also cause loss of
consciousness or convulsions that can lead
to injury from falling down or striking nearby
objects.
Immediately stop playing and consult a
doctor if you experience any of these
symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask
their children about the above symptoms—
children and teenagers are more likely than
adults to experience these seizures. The risk
of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be
reduced by taking the following precautions:
• Sit farther from the TV screen.
• Use a smaller TV screen.
• Play in a well-lit room.
• Do not play when you are drowsy
or fatigued.
If you or any of your relatives have a history
of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor
before playing.
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,
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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
(available 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.
PLAY GAMES
The Xbox 360 video game and entertainment
system can play only game discs licensed by
Microsoft for the Xbox 360 video game and
entertainment system. Licensed games bear
this logo:
For the latest information about Xbox 360
games, go to www.xbox.com.
CONNECT TO XBOX LIVE
You can instantly become an Xbox Live Silver
member by simply connecting an Ethernet
cable into the Ethernet port in the back of the
console. You can create gamertags, access
the Xbox Live Marketplace, view gamer cards,
participate in chats, get voice messages, make
friends, and use Xbox Live Family Settings.
Xbox Live Silver members get limited-time
gameplay through special events like free
Xbox Live Gold weekend play, Xbox Live Game
with Fame and Xbox Live Prime Time.
If you're ready for the full Xbox Live experience,
sign up for an Xbox Live Gold membership.
Xbox Live Gold gives you all the features of
Xbox Live Silver, and online multiplayer gaming,
enhanced matchmaking and feedback tools,
privileges and rewards on Xbox Live
Marketplace, and media features such as music
and photo sharing.
To start a game:
Press the Eject button to open the
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disc tray.
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Place the Xbox 360 game disc on the disc
tray with the label facing out.
Press the Eject button to close the disc
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tray. The game will start.
Set Up Your Connection
Set up your Xbox Live connection using a
direct connection, a router connection, or
Microsoft Windows Internet Connection
Sharing (ICS). You can also set up a wireless
home network connection using the Xbox 360
Wireless Networking Adapter (sold
separately). For more information about
setting up your connection and further home
networking options, go to www.xbox.com/live.
NOTE
You must have a high-speed (cable or DSL)
Internet connection to play on Xbox Live. You
must also have a hard drive (sold separately if
your console did not come with one) or
memory unit (sold separately) to store your
Xbox Live account information.
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