Health & Safety
Precautions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION - READ THE FOLLOWING
WARNINGS BEFORE YOU OR YOUR CHILD PLAY VIDEO GAMES.
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.
- Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered
by light flashes or patterns, such as while 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 when their children play video games. Stop
playing and consult a doctor if you or your child have 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:
Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.
- Play video games on the smallest available television screen.
- Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.
- Play in a well-lit room.
- Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.
Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt
after a few hours. Follow these instructions to avoid problems such
as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:
- Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor
their children for
appropriate play.
- Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don't think
you need it.
- If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while
playing, stop and rest them for several hours before playing again.
- If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during
or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.
The Nintendo DS 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 DS. If battery leakage occurs, avoid contact
with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with soap
and water. If liquid leaking from a battery pack comes into contact
with your eyes, immediately flush thoroughly with water and seek medical
attention.
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 fire.
- 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 DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation
of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers.
- Do not operate the Nintendo DS 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 the Nintendo DS without first consulting
your physician 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.
- Do not disassemble or try to repair the Nintendo DS, components
or accessories. Doing so voids your warranty.
- Always turn the Nintendo DS power OFF before loading or removing
a Game Card. Insert the Game Card completely until it clicks into
place, without forcing either the Game Card or the Nintendo DS.
- Do not store the Nintendo DS in a humid place, on the floor or
in any location where it may contact moisture, dirt, dust, lint,
or other foreign material.
- Do not drop, hit or otherwise abuse the Nintendo DS, components
or accessories. This may damage the LCD screens or other precision
components of the Nintendo DS.
- Make sure all connections to the Nintendo DS are made carefully
and inserted into the correct locations only. Hold plugs straight
when inserting them into a socket.
- When disconnecting any plugs from the Nintendo DS or wall outlet,
first turn the Nintendo DS OFF. Then carefully pull by the plug
itself rather than by the cord. Do not step on, sharply pull or
bend any wires or cables. Do not expose the Nintendo DS, Game Cards
or any of the Nintendo DS components or accessories to extreme heat
or cold. The liquid crystal displays (LCD) may become slower or
may not work when the temperature is low. The LCD will deteriorate
at a high temperature. Take care not to expose the Nintendo DS to
direct sunlight for extended periods of time.
- The LCD screens may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure.
Take great care to protect the displays from scratches or stains.
- Connect ONLY accessories designed and licensed for use with the
Nintendo DS to any external connectors.
- Do not spill liquids on the Nintendo DS, Game Cards or other components
or accessories. If the Nintendo DS comes into contact with liquids,
wipe clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth (use water only). Remove
the battery cover and battery. If liquid came into contact
with the battery, do not reuse it. Call Nintendo Customer
Service at 1-800-255-3700 for further instructions on battery replacement
and possible service to your Nintendo DS.
- Do not rapidly turn the power switch ON and OFF, as this may shorten
the life of the battery and cause Game Cards to lose your stored
game information.
- To avoid dirt or dust from getting into the Nintendo DS, always
leave a Game Card and Game Boy® Advance Game Pak loaded (with
the power off), when not in use.
- When using an AC adapter, make sure you are using the correct
model appropriate for your Nintendo DS. Always unplug the AC apter
from the wall outlet when not in use.
- Do not use the AC adapter if the cable or plug are damaged.
- The AC adapter is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical
or floor mounted position.
- Avoid touching the connectors with your fingers. Do not blow
on them or allow them to get wet or dirty. Doing so may damage the
Game Card and/or the Nintendo DS.
- The Game Card is a high precision electronic device. Do not store
it in places that are very hot or cold. Do not hit, drop or otherwise
abuse it. Do not attempt to take it apart.
- Do not clean with benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or any other
solvent.
- Always check the Game Card edge connector for foreign material
before inserting the Game Card into the Nintendo DS.
FCC and Industry Canada Information
In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines
for an uncontrolled exposure, this device and its antenna must not
be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer
could void the user's authority to operate this device.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
of a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician or call
Nintendo Consumer Service at 1-800-255-3700 for assistance.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications
Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
The term IC before the certification/registration number only signifies
that the
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
TM and ® are trademarks of Nintendo. © 2004 Nintendo. All
Rights Reserved.
Nintendo of Canada Ltd., Authorized User in Canada.
