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Important Safety Information – Read Before Use
Read the following warnings and information before use of the product and follow all
product safety and operating instructions. Failure to do so may cause bodily injury,
electric shock, fire, and other damage.
Ensure You Are Able to Safely Use the Product
Consult your doctor before using the product if you have pre-existing serious medical conditions (such as a heart
ailment), conditions that affect your ability to safely perform physical activities, psychiatric conditions (such as
anxiety disorders or post-traumatic stress disorder), or if you are pregnant or elderly.
Do not use the product if you are sick, fatigued, under the influence of intoxicants/drugs, or are not feeling
generally well, as it may exacerbate your condition.
Ensure the Area Around You is Safe for Use of the Product
While wearing the product's headset you are blind to the world around you. The image displayed in the headset
will not match the real world. Always use the product in a clear and safe area. Do not rely on the product's
chaperone system for protection. Do not use near stairways, large windows, heat sources, or outdoors. Clear the
play area of people, furniture, and other things that may be obstacles or block you from freely moving around.
For example, if a pet comes into the room while you are using the product, you likely will not be aware of the
pet's presence and you could trip over your pet while moving in the virtual reality environment.
It is recommended that the product be used only while under the supervision of another person who is ready to
warn of hazards that may arise while the product is being used. Examples of hazards that could arise include, but
are not limited to, tangling of a cable in a manner that presents a tripping hazard, pets entering the area where
the product is being used, and the user walking too close to a wall or another hazard).
Be Aware of the Cable and Connections
Keep in mind the location of the cable and connections running from the headset so that you are not likely
to trip over or pull on them while moving around or walking around the play area. Move your feet slowly and
carefully to avoid tripping, including on the cable. Make sure to maintain good footing. Tripping over the cable
or contacting obstacles could cause injury or damage.
Take Care of the Controllers
While using the hand controllers, always check that you have sufficient overhead and surrounding clearance
to allow you to fully extend your arms outward and upwards. Hitting persons or objects may cause injury or
damage. Hold the controllers firmly and always use the wrist straps. If released while using, the controller may
cause injury or damage.
Photosensitive Seizures
Like other products that produce visual effects (including light flashes), the product may trigger epileptic
seizures, seizures, fainting, or severe dizziness even in people who have no history of these conditions. If you have
a previous history of epilepsy or seizures, loss of awareness, or other symptoms linked to an epileptic condition,
consult your doctor before using the product. To reduce the likelihood of a seizure do not use the product if you
are tired or need sleep.
Repetitive Stress Injuries
Operate the product in a comfortable posture. Do not grip the product too tightly. Press the buttons lightly. If
you have tingling, numbness, stiffness, throbbing, or other discomfort, immediately stop using the product and
consult your doctor.
Physical and Psychological Effects
Content viewed using the product can be intense, immersive, and appear very life-like and may cause your
brain and body to react accordingly. Certain types of content (e.g. violent, scary, emotional, or adrenaline-based
content) could trigger increased heart rate, spikes in blood pressure, panic attacks, anxiety, PTSD, fainting, and
other adverse effects. If you have a history of negative physical or psychological reactions to certain real life
circumstances, avoid using the product to view similar content.
Similarly, it is important to remember that simulated objects, such as furniture, that may be encountered while
using the product do not exist in the real world, and injuries may result when interacting with those simulated
objects as if they were real, for example, by attempting to sit down on a virtual chair.
Hearing Loss
Do not use the earphones at a high volume for prolonged periods of time, or permanent hearing loss may occur.
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