User Guide

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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
(INCLUDING ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND OTHER INJURY), PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR EVEN DEATH. IF YOU
ALLOW OTHERS TO USE THE PRODUCT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING EACH USER IS AWARE OF
AND FOLLOWS ALL PRODUCT SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
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 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, balconies, heat
sources, or outdoors. Clear the play area of people, furniture, and other things that may be obstacles,
tripping hazards, or that 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. Do not move outside the set play
area. Use outdoors is not recommended. Injuries may occur from losing balance on uneven surfaces or
from tripping over or running into objects. Do not handle sharp objects, hot liquids, or other potentially
hazardous items while wearing the product. Do not use while driving or engaging in activities that
require the ability to view your surroundings.
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.
Use Caution When Charging the Product
Remain seated if using the product’s headset while it is plugged in and keep in mind the location of the
charging cable. Standing up or moving around energetically could cause personal injury or damage to the
product.
Take Care with the Controller
While using the controller, always check that you have sufficient overhead and surrounding clearance to
allow you to fully extend your arms outwards and upwards. Hitting persons or objects may cause injury or
damage. Hold the controller firmly and always use the wrist strap. If released during use, the controller
may cause injury or damage to nearby persons, pets, or objects. Do not attempt to open the controller as
doing so may lead to you coming into contact with internal parts that could cause electrical shock or
electrocution.
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, or are sensitive to certain types of content, 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 on a virtual chair.