Sony PSP-1001 Handheld Game System User Manual


 
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WARNINGS
A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic
seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing
lights. Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a screen or when
playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in
these individuals. These conditions may trigger previously undetected
epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior
seizures or epilepsy. If you, or anyone in your family, has an epileptic
condition or has had seizures of any kind, consult your physician before
playing.
IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician
before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the
following health problems or symptoms:
dizziness,
altered vision,
eye or muscle twitches,
loss of awareness,
disorientation,
seizures, or
any involuntary movement or convulsion.
RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR
PHYSICIAN.
Use and handling of video games to reduce the
likelihood of a seizure
Use in a well-lit area and keep the screen a safe distance from your
face.
Avoid prolonged use of the PSP® system. Take a 15-minute break
during each hour of play.
Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep.
Radio waves may affect electronic equipment or medical devices (for
example, pacemakers), which may cause malfunctions and possible
injuries.
If you use a pacemaker or other medical device, consult your
physician or the manufacturer of your medical device before using
the wireless LAN feature.
Do not use the wireless LAN feature in the following locations:
Areas where wireless LAN use is prohibited, such as in hospitals.
Abide by medical institution regulations when using the system on
their premises.
Areas near fire alarms, automatic doors and other types of
automated equipment.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. uses DNAS (Dynamic Network
Authentication System), a proprietary authentication system, to help
protect copyright and security in connecting the PSP® system to a
network. DNAS may retrieve information about a user's hardware and
software for authentication, copy protection, account blocking, system,
rules, or game management and other purposes. The information
collected does not identify the user personally. The unauthorized
transfer, exhibition, export, import or transmission of programs and
devices circumventing its authentication scheme may be prohibited by
law.
Photosensitivity/Epilepsy/Seizures Radio waves
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