Microsoft XBOX 360 Wireless Microphone Mode D'emploi page 3

DISPOSABLE BATTERY SAFETY
Improper use of batteries may result in
battery fluid leakage, overheating, or
explosion. Risk of fire if batteries are
replaced by an incorrect type. Released
battery fluid is corrosive and may be toxic. It
can cause skin and eye burns, and is harmful
if swallowed. To reduce the risk of injury:
• Keep batteries out of reach of children.
• Do not heat, open, puncture, mutilate, or
dispose of batteries in fire.
• Use only alkaline or fully charged Nickel
Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable
batteries, type AA (LR6).Insert batteries
according to the following instructions
(see "Insert Batteries").
NOTE
The Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone does not
recharge rechargeable batteries. You must
charge them in an appropriate charging
device.
• Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Remove the batteries if they are worn
out or before storing your Xbox 360
Wireless Microphone for an extended
period of time.
Product Safety
The Xbox 360 Wireless Microphone is a
sensitive electronic device. Rough handling
and other mistreatment can damage or break
the microphone or cause damage to your
sound system.
Do not blow into the microphone. Avoid
dropping or throwing the microphone. Avoid
spilling fluid over it.
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• If a battery leaks, remove all batteries,
taking care to keep the leaked fluid from
touching your skin or clothes. If fluid
from the battery comes into contact
with skin or clothes, flush skin with
water immediately. Before inserting new
batteries, thoroughly clean the battery
compartment with a damp paper towel,
or follow the battery manufacturer's
recommendations for cleanup.
• Dispose of batteries in accordance with
local and national disposal regulations (if
any).
• Do not short-circuit power supply
terminals on batteries.
• Do not attempt to recharge non-
rechargeable batteries.
Insert batteries according to the instructions
(see "Insert or Remove Batteries").
IMPORTANT HEALTH WARNINGS ABOUT PLAYING VIDEO GAMES
Photosensitive Seizures burning sensation, or stiffness, DO NOT
IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. PROMPTLY
A very small percentage of people may
SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL,
experience a seizure when exposed to
even if symptoms occur when you are not
certain visual images, including flashing
playing a video game. Symptoms such as
lights or patterns that may appear in
these can be associated with painful and
video games. Even people who have no
sometimes permanently disabling injuries or
history of seizures or epilepsy may have an
disorders of the nerves, muscles, tendons,
undiagnosed condition that can cause these
blood vessels, and other parts of the body.
"photosensitive epileptic seizures" while
These musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)
watching video games.
include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,
These seizures may have a variety of
tenosynovitis, vibration syndromes, and
symptoms, including lightheadedness,
other conditions.
altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking
While researchers are not yet able to
or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation,
answer many questions about MSDs, there
confusion, or momentary loss of
is general agreement that many factors
awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of
may be linked to their occurrence, including
consciousness or convulsions that can lead
medical and physical conditions, stress and
to injury from falling down or striking nearby
how one copes with it, overall health, and
objects.
how a person positions and uses their body
Immediately stop playing and consult
during work and other activities (including
a doctor if you experience any of these
playing a video game). Some studies
symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask
suggest that the amount of time a person
their children about the above symptoms—
performs an activity may also be a factor.
children and teenagers are more likely than
Some guidelines that may help you work
adults to experience these seizures. The risk
and play more comfortably and possibly
of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be
reduce your risk of experiencing an MSD
reduced by taking the following precautions:
can be found in the Healthy Gaming Guide
• Sit farther from the TV screen.
at www.xbox.com. These guidelines address
• Use a smaller TV screen.
topics such as:
• Play in a well-lit room.
• Positioning yourself to use comfortable,
• Do not play when you are drowsy or
fatigued.
• Keeping your hands, fingers, and other
If you or any of your relatives have a history
of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor
• Taking breaks.
before playing.
• Developing a healthy lifestyle.
Musculoskeletal Disorders If you have questions about how your own
lifestyle, activities, or medical or physical
Use of game controllers, keyboards, mice, or
condition may be related to MSDs, see a
other electronic input devices may be linked
qualified health professional.
to serious injuries or disorders.
.
When playing video games, as with many
activities, you may experience occasional
discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders,
neck, or other parts of your body. However,
if you experience symptoms such as
persistent or recurring discomfort, pain,
throbbing, aching, tingling, numbness,
not awkward, postures.
body parts relaxed.
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