Nintendo DSi XL Handheld Game System User Manual


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WARNING
WARNING - Seizures
WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain
WARNING - Battery Leakage
WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference
CAUTION
Health and Safety Information
Important Safety Information – Read the following warnings before setup or use of
the Nintendo DSi XL 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 dierent levels of meaning as outlined below. Please read and understand
these terms and the information that appears after them before using your Nintendo DSi XL system:
Warns you about incorrect use of the Nintendo DSi XL that could result in
serious personal injury.
Cautions you about incorrect use of the Nintendo DSi XL that could result
in personal injury or damage to the Nintendo DSi XL system, components,
games, or accessories.
Informs you about incorrect use of the Nintendo DSi XL that could result in
damage to the Nintendo DSi XL system, components, games, or accessories.
IMPORTANT:
• Somepeople(about1in4000)mayhaveseizuresorblackoutstriggeredbylightashes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
Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation
• Toreducethelikelihoodofaseizurewhenplayingvideogames:
1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
4. Play in a well-lit room.
5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt. Follow these instructions to avoid
problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
• Avoidexcessiveplay.Parentsshouldmonitortheirchildrenforappropriateplay.
• Takea10to15minutebreakeveryhour,evenifyoudon’tthinkyouneedit.
• Whenusingthestylus,youdonotneedtogripittightlyorpressithardagainstthescreen.Doingso
may cause fatigue or discomfort.
• Ifyourhands,wrists,armsoreyesbecometiredorsorewhileplaying,orifyoufeelsymptomssuchas
tingling, numbness, burning or stiness, stop and rest for several hours before playing again.
• Ifyoucontinuetohaveanyoftheabovesymptomsorotherdiscomfortduringorafterplay,stop
playing and see a doctor.
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NOTE: This product does not contain latex.
This product complies with applicable laws barring the use of toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB or
PBDE in consumer products.
The Nintendo DSi XL contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage of ingredients contained
within the battery pack, or the combustion products of the ingredients, can cause personal injury as well
as damage to your Nintendo DSi XL. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, im-
mediately wash thoroughly with soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact
withyoureyes,immediatelyushthoroughlywithwaterandseeadoctor.
To avoid battery leakage:
• Donotexposebatterytoexcessivephysicalshock,vibration,orliquids.
• Donotdisassemble,attempttorepairordeformthebattery.
• Donotdisposeofbatterypackinare.
• Donottouchtheterminalsofthebattery,orcauseashortbetweentheterminalswithametalobject.
• Donotpeelordamagethebatterylabel.
The Nintendo DSi XL can emit radio waves that can aect the operation of nearby electronics, including
cardiac pacemakers.
• DonotoperatetheNintendoDSiXLwithin9inchesofapacemakerwhileusingthewirelessfeature.
• Ifyouhaveapacemakerorotherimplantedmedicaldevice,donotusethewirelessfeatureofa
Nintendo DSi XL without rst consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
• Observeandfollowallregulationsandrulesregardinguseofwirelessdevicesinlocationssuchas
hospitals, airports, and on board aircraft. Operation in those locations may interfere with or cause
malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo DSi XL allows you to disable wireless communications. Select
SYSTEM SETTINGS from the Nintendo DSi Menu, then select WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS and
OFF to disable this feature.
Refer to the separate Nintendo DS Health and Safety Precautions booklet for additional
information on hardware and software precautions and maintenance.
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