F1 2012 Manual

CONTENTS Important Health Warning About Playing Video Games Installation & Activation 2 Photosensitive Seizures A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain Getting Started 3 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 Welcome to F1 2012™ 4 that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games. Starting Out 5 These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, Controls 6 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. The On-Track Game Screen 9 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 Replays & Flashbacks 10 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: Game Modes 10 Sit farther from the screen; use a smaller screen; play in a well-lit room; and do not play when you are drowsy or fatigued. If you or any of your relatives have a history of seizures Multiplayer 12 or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing. Technical Support 16 Precautions to take during use: • Sit a good distance away from the monitor. …