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Health and Safety Information
Health and Safety Information
WARNING – EYE STRAIN AND MOTION SICKNESS
Playing video games can make your eyes hurt after a sustained period of time, and perhaps sooner if using the 3D feature. Playing
video games can also cause motion sickness in some players. Follow these instructions to avoid eye strain, dizziness or nausea:
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Avoid excessively long play sessions. Parents or legal guardians should monitor their children for appropriate play.
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Take a break of 10 to 15 minutes every half hour when using the 3D feature, or every hour when not using the 3D feature,
even if you don’t think you need it.
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If your eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel dizzy or nauseated, stop and rest for several hours before playing
again.
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If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.
WARNING – REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints or skin hurt after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems
such as tendonitis, carpal tunnel syndrome or skin irritation:
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Avoid excessively long play sessions. Parents or legal guardians should monitor their children for appropriate play.
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Take a break of 10 to 15 minutes every hour (every half hour when using the 3D feature), even if you don’t think you need it.
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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.
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If your hands, wrists, or arms become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel symptoms such as tingling, numbness,
burning or stiness, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again.
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If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.
WARNING – BATTERY LEAKAGE
The Nintendo 3DS XL system contains a rechargeable lithium ion battery pack. Leakage or combustion of the battery pack can
cause personal injury as well as damage to your Nintendo 3DS XL system.
To avoid battery leakage and / or combustion:
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Do not damage the battery.
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Do not expose the battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.
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Do not disassemble, deform or attempt to repair the battery.
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Do not expose the battery to heat or dispose of it in a re.
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Do not touch the terminals of the battery or cause a short circuit between the terminals with a metal object.
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Do not peel or damage the battery label.
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Use a compatible AC adapter.
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The battery pack of the Nintendo 3DS XL system is only to be recharged under adult supervision.
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The battery is to be removed from the Nintendo 3DS XL system before disposing of the unit.
If the battery pack leaks, do not touch it. To ensure any leaked uid on the system doesn’t come into contact with your hands,
wipe the exterior of the system thoroughly with a soft, slightly damp cloth. If the leaked uid comes into contact with your
hands or any other part of your body, rinse it away with water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact with
your eyes, it can cause injury. Immediately rinse your eyes with plenty of water and consult a doctor.
WARNING – RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
The Nintendo 3DS XL system can emit radio waves that can aect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.
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Do not operate the Nintendo 3DS XL system within 25 centimetres (10 inches) of a pacemaker while using wireless communication.
If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use wireless communication without rst consulting your
doctor or the manufacturer of your medical device.
Important Safety Information for use of Nintendo 3DS XL on board aeroplanes, in hospitals and airports
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Operation of the Nintendo 3DS XL system with wireless communication NOT active may be allowed on board aeroplanes,
in hospitals, and in airports as with any other non-wireless device.
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You will know when wireless communication is active on your Nintendo 3DS XL system when the yellow wireless LED is
lit, to indicate that communication is enabled, or is blinking, to indicate that wireless communication is in progress. The wire-
less LED will blink when you are using in-game multiplayer features or transferring a game / feature to / from another unit.
Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding the use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals, airports,
or on board an aeroplane.
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In order to comply with airline regulations, do not use wireless communication functions while on board an aeroplane.
Operation in these locations may interfere with or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons
or damage to property.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS XL system allows you to disable wireless communication for all system features. To enable /
disable wireless communication, use the wireless switch on the system.
WARNING – WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
The Nintendo 3DS XL system oers various applications allowing your Nintendo 3DS XL system to communicate using wireless
communication. You can disable wireless communication by using the wireless switch of the Nintendo 3DS XL system.
IMPORTANT: The Nintendo 3DS XL system may automatically connect to the internet when wireless communication is enabled. If
you want to avoid such connection, please disable all wireless communication by using the wireless switch of the Nintendo 3DS XL
system. A broadband internet connection and a wireless access point or a Nintendo Wi-Fi USB Connector are required in order to
enjoy certain Nintendo 3DS Services. You are responsible for any internet connection fees. We therefore recommend you make
sure that you have high-speed internet access, with no restrictions on usage and downloading time, before using such services
in order to avoid additional internet charges being incurred when using such services. The Nintendo 3DS Services are not available in
all countries; visit http://3dsservices.nintendo-europe.com for details.
The Nintendo 3DS Services are governed by the Nintendo 3DS Service User Agreement and Privacy Policy. For more details please
visit http://3dsservices.nintendo-europe.com.
Keep the following in mind regarding the use of wireless communication:
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If you post, send or otherwise make available any information or content through wireless communication please make
sure not to include any information that can be used to identify you personally, such as your name, email address, your
address or your telephone number, as others may be allowed to see such information and content. In particular, when
choosing a user name or nickname for your Mii characters, please do not use your real name as others may be able to
view your user name and the nicknames of your Mii characters when using wireless communication.
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Friend codes and friend cards are a part of a system that allows you to establish a friendship with other users, so that you
can play, communicate and interact with people you know. If you exchange friend codes or friend cards with strangers,
there is a risk that you could receive information or messages with oensive language or inappropriate content and that
strangers may see information about you that you do not want strangers to see. We therefore recommend that you do
not give your friend codes to people you don’t know and that you do not share friend cards with people you don’t know.
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Do not engage in harmful, illegal, oensive or otherwise inappropriate activity that might cause problems for other users.
In particular, do not post, send or otherwise make available any information or content that threatens, abuses or harasses
other persons, infringes on the rights of others (such as copyrights, portrait rights, privacy rights, rights of publicity or
trademarks) or that may make other people feel uncomfortable. In particular, when sending, posting or making available
photos, images or videos displaying other people, make sure to obtain their permission beforehand. If inappropriate conduct
is reported or conrmed, you may be subject to penalties such as being banned from the Nintendo 3DS Services.
As far as Nintendo servers are involved in any wireless communication, please note that Nintendo servers may become tempo-
rarily unavailable without prior notice due to maintenance following any problems.