NINTENDO DS Flash Focus User Manual [en, fr]

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WARNING - Seizures

• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light flashes or patterns,
such as while watching TV or playing video games, even if they have never had a seizure before.

• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic condition
should consult a doctor before playing a video game.

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or your child have any of the following symptoms:
Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness

Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

• To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.

2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.

3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.

4. Play in a well-lit room.

5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

WARNING - Radio Frequency Interference

The Nintendo DS can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including
cardiac pacemakers.

• Do not operate the Nintendo DS within 9 inches of a pacemaker while using the wireless feature.

• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the wireless feature of the
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WARNING - Repetitive Motion Injuries and Eyestrain

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt after a few hours. Follow these
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• Avoid excessive play. It is recommended that parents monitor their children for appropriate play.

• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it.

• When using the stylus, you do not need to grip it tightly or press it hard against the screen. Doing so
may cause fatigue or discomfort.

• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, stop and rest them for several
hours before playing again.

• If you continue to have sore hands, wrists, arms or eyes during or after play, stop playing and see a doctor.

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damage to your Nintendo DS.
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• Do not peel or damage the battery label.

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CONTENTS

Using the Nintendo DS ......................................................................... 10

Getting Started........................................................................................ 12

Daily Training ........................................................................................... 14

Today’s Recommended Training ....................................................... 16

Custom Training ...................................................................................... 17

Introduction to Core Training ............................................................ 18

Introduction to Sports Training ......................................................... 20

Graphs and Others ................................................................................. 22

Quick Play .................................................................................................. 23

Download .................................................................................................. 24

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DS Wireless Communications ............................................................ 25

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ChaLLenge your FoCus abiLiTy

FOCUS ABILITY TRAINING

Your eyes have many abilities other than their capacity to clearly see distant objects. In this
software, you can challenge and train these “Focus Abilities.”

Good Focus Ability may help you see moving objects and become less easily fatigued at
work. It may even improve your daily life.

It’s best to train your Focus Ability for a few minutes every day instead of for long periods
of time.

TYPES OF VISION TRAINING

“Focus Ability” is comprised of the following five areas:

Dynamic Visual Acuity (DVA) The power to clearly see moving objects.

Momentary Vision The ability to gather several bits of information at once.

Eye Movement The ability to move your eyes quickly and accurately.

Peripheral Vision The ability to see over a wide area.

Hand-Eye Coordination (HEC) The ability to recognize and respond quickly and accurately.

• Individual results may vary. Please be aware that Focus Ability may not improve as a

result of training.

• This software is not intended to improve your Focus Ability.

Hisao Ishigaki

Train a LiTTLe every Day

Train a little every day with simple and easy activities.

EYE AGE CHECK

First, begin by checking your Eye Age. The best score
you can achieve is 20 years old.

*In this manual, screens with the arrow pointing up
represent the top screen, and screens with the arrow
pointing down represent the Touch Screen.

HOW THE EYE AGE CHECK WORKS

One hundred and eighteen subjects, ranging in age from 20s to 70s, were
given Eye Age Checks, and their age and results were compiled. This data
was used to generate the scale on which the results for the Eye Age Check
in Flash Focus are based.

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TRAINING

Train consistently to challenge your Focus Ability.
There are two categories of training. Recommended
Training will provide you with a training program
that suits your current level of Focus Ability. Custom
Training allows you to pick the activity of your choice.

EYE RELAXATION EXERCISES

Once you have trained for a certain amount of
time, a series of eye relaxation exercises will begin
automatically. These exercises are intended to relax
your eyes after a hard Focus Ability workout.

PROFILE OF PROFESSOR ISHIGAKI, ADVISOR FOR
FLASH FOCUS™: VISION TRAINING IN MINUTES A DAY

Hisao Ishigaki
Professor of Management and Information Science,

Aichi Institute of Technology
Born in Shizuoka prefecture, Japan
Graduate of Tokyo University of Education

1986-1994
Nagoya University School of Medicine Research Student

1994
Received his PhD in Medicine from Nagoya University

Professor Ishigaki is considered a leader in the field of
“Visual Training” practiced by professional athletes.

AT THE END OF A DAY’S TRAINING

Training for an extended period of time is not
beneficial to your eyes. Remember to thoroughly
relax and rest your eyes after training.

WHEN PLAYING

To play this software correctly, please hold the Nintendo DS screen one foot
away from your eyes.

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using The ninTenDo Ds

You will control this software using the stylus. Tap and slide the stylus on
the Touch Screen while training.

Top Screen

BASIC TOUCH SCREEN CONTROLS

There are two types of basic controls using the Touch Screen.

TAP

Press down lightly on the Touch
Screen with the stylus.

SLIDE

Lightly draw a line by sliding the
stylus across the Touch Screen.

L Button

Bottom Screen
(Touch Screen)

*Press START + SELECT + L Button + R Button at the same time to return to the
title screen (see page 13).

*Close your Nintendo DS to put the game into Sleep Mode and minimize battery
usage. Open your Nintendo DS to take the game out of Sleep Mode.

R Button

START

SELECT

CAUTIONS ABOUT THE TOUCH SCREEN

Please use the stylus that came with the Nintendo DS system or follow what is

instructed in the software when controlling the game on the Touch Screen.

Do not use a stylus that is scratched or bent.

Do not slide or press hard on the Touch Screen.

Do not use your nails on the Touch Screen.

Do not use the stylus on the top screen.

Do not drop sand, dirt, or food crumbs on the Touch Screen.
When applying a manufactured protective sheet to the Touch Screen, read the

instructions carefully and make sure that no dirt or air pockets become trapped.

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geTTing sTarTeD

Check that the power on the Nintendo DS system is turned off and insert the
Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day Game Card into the DS Game Card
slot until you hear it click.

1 After you turn the power on, the screen
pictured on the right will appear. Read the
contents and tap the Touch Screen.

2 Tap Flash Focus on the DS Menu Screen and
the title screen will appear.

*When the settings on the DS system are
set to Auto Mode, this step will be skipped.
Please check your Nintendo DS Instruction
Booklet for more information.

TITLE SCREEN

Tap the entry that you want to choose on the
Touch Screen.

Daily Training (page 14) Perform exercises that will train your Focus Abilities.
Quick Play (page 23) You can choose one type of training.
Download (page 24)

SAVING AND ERASING DATA

This software will automatically save training
results and other information to Personal Data
save files. When you want to erase a Personal
Data save file, after choosing that file, choose
Others, then Erase Personal Data, from the Main
Menu (see page 15). Remember, data that has
been erased cannot be restored!

*Only the results of the first Eye Age Check of the day will be recorded.

You can send Quick Play to another Nintendo DS system.

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DaiLy Training

Start by creating your Personal Data. Once you have created Personal Data,
select Daily Training from the Title Screen Menu.

CREATE PERSONAL DATA

When playing for the first time, follow the
instructions on the screen to create your Personal
Data. Once you have done this, you will be able to
select your Personal Data from the Personal Data
selection screen.

PERSONAL DATA SELECTION SCREEN

Tap your signature (the handwritten name)
to reach the Title Screen Menu. Or you can
create another Personal Data file by choosing
New Data File.

*You can create up to four Personal Data files.

MAIN MENU SCREEN

Choose from the options on the Touch Screen.
Tap End to return to the Personal Data selection
screen. Also, the calendar will appear on the top
screen—you can flip between the months by
tapping the arrows.

*Days that you have trained will have a stamp.

*You can choose either Custom Training or Graphs
by doing Today’s Recommended Training.

Back/Next

Today’s Recommended Training
(see page 16)

will be selected for you.
Custom Training (see page 17) Do any activity of your choice.

Graphs (see page 22) View your past results on a graph.

Others (see page 22)

You can also delete Personal Data files.

be evaluated and a training workout

Change settings like your signature.

Your Eye Age

and past training results will

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ToDay’s reCommenDeD Training

If you select this option, the software will suggest training designed for your
Focus Ability. Train daily and challenge your Focus Ability.

CusTom Training

Choose the training activity you want to do. You can also check your
Eye Age here.

BEFORE BEGINNING YOUR TRAINING

On days that you have not yet checked your
Eye Age, you can check your Eye Age first. To do
this, tap Eye Age Check and do the activities that
appear. Tap Skip if you want to go straight to the
Training Selection screen.

TRAINING SELECTION SCREEN

Your recommended training activities will
appear here. Tap the activity you want to do.

GENRE SELECTION SCREEN

Please choose either Eye Age Check,
Core Training (see page 18), or Sports Training
(see page 20).

*Days on which you’ve checked your
Eye Age will already be stamped.

TRAINING SELECTION SCREEN

When you have chosen either Core Training or
Sports Training, tap the training that you want to
perform. The activity will begin once you have
chosen the difficulty and selected Begin Training.

*The more stamps you have on the calendar,
the more training exercises you can choose from.