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7. Safety warnings
To reduce the risk of personal injury, discomfort, or property damage, please ensure that all users of the headset carefully read the
warnings below before using the headset.
Before using the headset
A comfortable virtual reality experience requires an unimpaired sense of motion and balance. Do not use the headset if you are sick,
tired, sleepy, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, hungover, experiencing digestive problems, under emotional stress or anxiety,
suffering from cold, flu, migraines, or headaches, or are not generally feeling well, as it may worsen your condition. Consult a doctor
before using the headset if you have any conditions that impair your vision or mobility, are pregnant or elderly, have a heart or other
serious medical condition, or suffer from seizures, migraines, or psychiatric conditions.
Safe environment
Pimax Cystal headsets produce an immersive virtual reality experience that may distract you and make it hard to see your actual
surroundings.
Before using the headset, clear the area of obstacles and hazards, people, furniture, and any other items that may prevent you from
moving freely. Also, check that you have enough space above and around you so that you can extend your arms while using the
headset
Remember that any virtual objects that you see do not exist in the real environment, and their size and location are not real. Do not
attempt to sit or stand on virtual objects or use them for support.Be aware of any real-world objects that might be located behind
virtual objects
Never use the headset in situations that require attention, such as while walking, bicycling, or driving. Do not use the headset while in
a moving vehicle
Remember that while you are using the headset, you may be unaware of people entering the area
Do not use the headset near walls, stairs, balconies, windows, open doorways, low ceilings, ceiling fans, light fixtures, breakable
items, open flames, heat sources, or any other items that you can collide with or knock down
Keep in mind the location of the cables and power cords so that you do not walk on, trip over, or pull on them while using the
headset. Do not jerk, knot, or bend the cables or cords
Do not handle sharp or otherwise dangerous objects while using the headset.
Discomfort
When using the headset, some people may experience dry eyes, eye strain, eye or muscle twitching, involuntary movements, altered,
blurred or double vision, or other visual abnormalities, dizziness, light headedness, disorientation, discomfort or pain in the head or eyes,
headaches, impaired balance, impaired hand-eye coordination, excessive sweating, increased salivation, nausea, fatigue, loss of
awareness, or seizures and other symptoms of motion sickness
When you start to use the headset, keep your first sessions short and take regular breaks. If you feel discomfort, stop using the headset
and continue only after the symptoms have ended. Do not drive, operate machinery, or engage in other visually or physically demanding
activities until you have fully recovered from any symptoms. Consider consulting a doctor if you are not able to see virtual objects clearly
and comfortably.
Overuse
Take regular breaks when using the headset. Prolonged use may impact your hand-eye coordination or balance and may cause other
negative effects.
Repetitive stress injuries
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se the headset in a comfortable position. Do not use excessive force when gripping the headset or pressing the headset buttons. If you
experience tingling, numbness, burning, stiffness, throbbing, or other discomfort, stop using the headset and rest until you have fully
recovered from any symptoms. If you continue to experience these symptoms, consult a doctor.