FANATEC Forza Motorsport CSR Wheel Manual - page 5
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WARNING!
Photosensitive Seizures
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when
exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that
may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or
epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photo-
sensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games. These seizures
may have a variety of symptoms, including light-headedness, altered vision,
eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, con-
fusion, or momentary loss of awareness. Seizures may also cause loss of
consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or
striking nearby objects. Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if
you experience any of these symptoms. Parents should watch for or ask
their children about the above symptoms – children and teenagers are
more likely than adults to experience these seizures.
The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by taking
the following precautions:
- Sit farther from the TV screen.
- Use a smaller TV screen.
- Play in a well-lit room.
- Do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued.
If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures orepilepsy,
consult a doctor before playing.
Use of game controllers, keyboards, mice, or other electronic input de-
vices may be linked 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, burning sensation, or stiffness, DO
NOT IGNORE THESE WARNING SIGNS. PROMPTLY SEE A QUALIFIED HEALTH
PROFESSIONAL, even if symptoms occur when you are not playing a video
game. Symptoms such as these can be associated with painful and some-
times permanently disabling injuries or disorders of the nerves, muscles, ten-
dons, blood vessels, and other parts of the body. These musculoskeletal dis-
orders (MSDs) include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis,
vibration syndromes, and other conditions.
While researchers are not yet able to answer many questions about
MSDs, there is general agreement that many factors may be linked to their
occurrence, including medical and physical conditions, stress and how one
copes with it, overall health, and how a person positions and uses their body
during work and other activities (including playing a video game). Some
studies suggest that the amount of time a person performs an activity may
also be a factor. If you have questions about how your own lifestyle, activities,
or medical or physical condition may be related to MSDs, see a qualified
health professional.
WARNING!
Musculoskeletal disorders