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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,
chesttightness,dizziness,discomfort,orpain,STOPUSING
IMMEDIATELY and consult a doctor.
PLAY HEALTHY
WARNING: 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
childrenabouttheabovesymptoms—childrenandteenagersare
more likely than adults to experience these seizures. The risk of
photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking the
following precautions:
• SitorstandfartherfromtheTVscreen.
• UseasmallerTVscreen.
• Playinawell-litroom.
• Donotplaywhenyouaredrowsyorfatigued.
• Ifyouoranyofyourrelativeshaveahistoryofseizuresor
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.
Whenplayingvideogames,aswithmanyactivities,youmay
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,DONOTIGNORETHESEWARNINGSIGNS.PROMPTLY
SEEAQUALIFIEDHEALTHPROFESSIONAL,evenifsymptoms
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.
Whileresearchersarenotyetabletoanswermanyquestionsabout
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 the amount
of time a person performs an activity may 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 xbox.com/
xboxone/playhealthy. These guidelines address topics such as:
• Positioningyourselftousecomfortable,notawkward,
postures.
• Keepingyourhands,fingers,andotherbodypartsrelaxed.
• Takingbreaks.
• Developingahealthylifestyle.
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.
WARNING: Choking Hazard
This device may contain small parts that may be a choking hazard
to children under 3. Keep small parts away from children.
Make sure children play safely
Make sure children using any Xbox One accessory together with
the Xbox One console and Kinect sensor play safely and within their
limits, and make sure that they understand proper use of the system.
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
voidyourExpressWarranty.
Avoid glare
To minimise eyestrain from glare, try the following:
• Positionyourselfatacomfortabledistancefromyour
television or monitor and the Kinect sensor.
• PlaceyourtelevisionormonitorandKinectsensorawayfrom
light sources that produce glare, or use window blinds to
control light levels.
• Choosesoothingnaturallightthatminimisesglareand
eyestrain and increases contrast and clarity.
• Adjustyourtelevisionormonitorbrightnessandcontrast.
Prevent the console from falling
If the Xbox One falls and hits someone, especially a small child, it
could cause serious injury. To reduce the risk of such injuries and
damage to the Xbox One console, set up the Xbox One according
to these instructions. Place the console on a surface that:
• Isflatandlevel.
• Isstableandnotlikelytotipover.
• Allowsallfourfeetoftheconsoletobeincontactwiththe
surface.
• Isnotlikelytoallowtheconsoletosliporslideoff.
• Iscleanandfreeofdustanddebris.
Position your Xbox One
Your console should only be used in the horizontal position to
function properly. If you need to change the location of your
console, remove discs, power down the system and remove all
cables before moving the console.
Prevent the console from overheating
Do not block any ventilation openings on the console or power
supply. Do not place the console or power supply on a bed, sofa,
or other soft surface that may block openings. Do not place the
console or power supply in a confined space, such as a bookcase,
rack, or stereo cabinet, unless the space is well ventilated.
Do not place the console or power supply near any heat sources,
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or amplifiers.
Using the Xbox One in an environment where the external
temperature varies widely and quickly might damage the console.
Whenmovedtoalocationwithatemperaturedifferenceof20
degrees or more from the previous location, allow the console
to come to room temperature before turning it on. The console’s
operating temperature is +5ºC (41ºF) to +35ºC (+95ºF).
WARNING: Hearing Safety
Extended exposure to high sound volumes when using a headset
may result in temporary or permanent hearing loss. To reduce the
risk of hearing loss, set the volume loud enough to hear clearly in
quiet surroundings, and no louder.