Health and safety precautions, Seizure warning, Repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain – Parrot AR. Drone 2.0 User Manual

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4 Health and safety precautions

Health and safety precautions

Read the following warning before you or your child play with the AR.Drone. Failing to do so may

cause injury.

Seizure warning

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 likehood 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 to sleep.

Play in a well-lit room (indoor) or area (outdoor).

Take an 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

Repetitive motion injuries and eyestrain

Playing video games can make your muscles, joint, 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 ;

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