Health and Safety Information
Health and Safety Information
Health and Safety Information and Usage Guidelines
WARNING - EYESTRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS
Playing video games can result in eyestrain after a sustained period of time, and perhaps sooner if using the 3D feature. Playing video games can also result in motion sickness in some players. Follow these instructions to help avoid eyestrain, dizziness, or nausea:
Important Safety Information Read the following warnings before setup or use of the Nintendo 3DS
system. If this product will be used by young children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult. Failing to do so may cause injury. Please carefully review the instruction booklet for the game you are playing for additional health and safety information.
Throughout this manual, you will see this symbol followed by WARNING or CAUTION, or you may see the term IMPORTANT.
These terms have different levels of meaning as outlined below. Please read and understand these terms and the information that appears after them before using your Nintendo 3DS system:
WARNING
Warns you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in serious personal injury.
CAUTION
Cautions you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in personal injury or damage to the Nintendo 3DS system, components, games, or accessories.
IMPORTANT: Informs you about incorrect use of the Nintendo 3DS system that could result in damage to the
Nintendo 3DS system, components, games, or accessories.
Health and Safety Information
WARNING - 3D FEATURE ONLY FOR CHILDREN 7 AND OVER
Viewing of 3D images by children 6 and under may cause vision damage.
Use the Parental Control feature to restrict the display of 3D images for children 6 and under. See the Parental Controls section in this manual for more information.
WARNING - SEIZURES
" Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns, and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.
" Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.
" Parents should watch their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if you or your child has any of the following symptoms:
Convulsions
Eye or muscle twitching
Loss of awareness
