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GAME COnTROLLER
CONNECTING YOUR GAME CONTROLLER
CAUTION: Be sure to insert the tablet gently but
rmly into the game controller to prevent damage
to the connectors.
1. Slide the tablet into the slot at the top of
the controller with the docking port at the
bottom.
2. To confirm a positive connection, turn
your tablet on by holding down the on/
o button for several seconds and then
releasing.
3. When the tablet is powered on and the
controller is connected properly, the LED
at the bottom center of the controller will
glow BLUE.
NOTE: The game controller may not function with
all applications.
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 lighthead-
edness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of
arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of aware-
ness. 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 photosensi-
tive 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 experi-
ence 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, tin-
gling, numbness, burning sensation, or stiness, 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 posi-
tions 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 items that may help you work and play more comfortably and
possibly reduce your risk of experiencing an MSD include:
• Positioning yourself to use comfortable, not awkward, postures.
• Keeping your hands, ngers, 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.
