Apple 034-5051-A User Manual
iPod touch Important Product Information Guide
This Important Product Information Guide contains safety, handling, regulatory, and software license
information, as well as the one-year limited warranty for iPod touch.
Look for recycling, disposal and other environmental information in the iPod touch User Guide at:
support.apple.com/manuals/ipodtouch
Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using iPod touch
to avoid injury. For detailed operating instructions read the iPod touch User Guide
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on your iPod touch by visiting help.apple.com/ipodtouch or using the iPod touch User
Guide bookmark in Safari. For downloadable versions of the iPod touch User Guide
and the latest version of this iPod touch Important Product Information Guide, visit
support.apple.com/manuals/ipodtouch.
Software License Agreement
Use of iPod touch constitutes acceptance of the Apple and third-party software license terms
found at: www.apple.com/legal/sla
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in re, electric shock, or
other injury or damage.
Handling iPod touch Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred,
microwave, incinerate, paint, or insert foreign objects into iPod touch.
Avoiding Water and Wet Locations Do not use iPod touch in rain, or near washbasins or other
wet locations. Take care not to spill any food or liquid on iPod touch. In case iPod touch gets wet,
unplug all cables, turn o iPod touch (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, and then slide the
onscreen slider) before cleaning, and allow it to dry thoroughly before turning it on again. Do not
attempt to dry iPod touch with an external heat source, such as a microwave oven or hair dryer.
An iPod touch that has been damaged as a result of exposure to liquids is not serviceable.
Repairing or Modifying iPod touch Never attempt to repair or modify iPod touch by yourself.
iPod touch does not contain any user-serviceable parts. If iPod touch has been submerged
in water, punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you take it to an Apple
authorized service provider. For service information, choose iPod Help from the Help menu in
iTunes or go to www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch. The rechargeable battery in iPod touch
should be replaced only by an Apple authorized service provider. For more information about
batteries, go to:
www.apple.com/batteries
Charging iPod touch To charge iPod touch, only use the included Apple Dock Connector to USB
Cable with an Apple USB Power Adapter, or a high-power USB port on another device that
is compliant with the USB 2.0 standard; another Apple-branded product or accessory designed to
work with iPod touch; or a third-party accessory certied to use Apple’s “Made for iPod” logo.
Read all safety instructions for any products and accessories before using with iPod touch.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of third-party accessories or their compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
When you use the Apple USB Power Adapter to charge iPod touch, make sure that the power
adapter is fully assembled before you plug it into a power outlet. Then insert the Apple USB Power
Adapter rmly into the power outlet. Do not connect or disconnect the Apple USB Power Adapter
with wet hands.
The Apple USB Power Adapter may become warm during normal use. Always allow adequate
ventilation around the Apple USB Power Adapter and use care when handling. Unplug the
Apple USB Power Adapter if any of the following conditions exist:
The power cord or plug has become frayed or damaged.
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The adapter is exposed to rain, liquid, or excessive moisture. Â
The adapter case has become damaged. Â
You suspect the adapter needs service or repair. Â
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Avoiding Hearing Damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the internal speaker, earbuds,
or headphones are used at high volume. Set the volume to a safe level. You can adapt over time
to a higher volume of sound that may sound normal but can be damaging to your hearing. If you
experience ringing in your ears or mued speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked.
The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be aected. Hearing
experts suggest that to protect your hearing:
Limit the amount of time you use the internal speaker, earbuds, or headphones at high volume.
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Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you. Â
For information about how to set a maximum volume limit on iPod touch, see the iPod touch
User Guide.
Driving and Riding Safely Use of iPod touch alone, or with headphones (even if used only in
one ear) while operating a vehicle or riding a bicycle is not recommended and is illegal in some
areas. Check and obey the laws and regulations on the use of mobile devices like iPod touch in
areas where you drive or ride. Be careful and attentive while driving or riding a bicycle. Stop using
iPod touch if you nd it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle, or
performing any activity that requires your full attention.
Navigating Safely If your iPod touch has applications that provide maps, directions or location-
based navigation assistance, these applications should only be used for basic navigation assistance
and should not be relied on to determine precise locations, proximity, distance or direction.
Maps, directions and location-based applications provided by Apple depend on data collected
and services provided by third parties. These data services are subject to change and may not
be available in all geographic areas, resulting in maps, directions or location-based information
that may be unavailable, inaccurate or incomplete. See www.apple.com/ipodtouch for more
information. Compare the information provided on iPod touch to your surroundings and defer
to posted signs to resolve any discrepancies.
Do not use location-based applications while performing activities that require your full attention.
For important information about driving safety, see the previous section. Always comply with
posted signs and the laws and regulations in the areas where you are using iPod touch.
Seizures, Blackouts, and Eyestrain A small percentage of people may be susceptible to
blackouts or seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed to ashing lights or
light patterns such as when playing games or watching video. If you have experienced seizures
or blackouts or have a family history of such occurrences, you should consult a physician before
playing games (if available) or watching videos on your iPod touch. Discontinue use and consult
a physician if you experience headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching,
loss of awareness, involuntary movement, or disorientation. To reduce risk of headaches, blackouts,
seizures, and eyestrain, avoid prolonged use, hold iPod touch some distance from your eyes, use
iPod touch in a well lit room and take frequent breaks.
Glass Parts The outside cover of the iPod touch screen is made of glass. This glass could break
if iPod touch is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact. If the glass chips or
cracks, do not touch or attempt to remove the broken glass. Stop using iPod touch until the glass
is replaced by an Apple authorized service provider. Glass cracked due to misuse or abuse is not
covered under the warranty.
Repetitive Motion When you perform repetitive activities such as typing or playing games on
iPod touch, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or
other parts of your body. Take frequent breaks and if you have discomfort during or after such use,
stop use and see a physician.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag An air bag inates with great force. Do not store
iPod touch or any of its accessories in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy iPod touch contains radio transmitters and receivers.
When on, iPod touch receives and sends out radio frequency (RF) energy through its antenna. The
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® antenna is located near the back upper left corner of iPod touch as you hold
the end containing the dock connector facing down. iPod touch is designed and manufactured to
comply with the limits for exposure to RF energy set by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) of the United States, Industry Canada (IC) of Canada, and regulating entities of Japan, the
European Union, and other countries. The exposure standard employs a unit of measurement
known as the specic absorption rate, or SAR.
iPod touch has been tested as a body-worn device, and meets the SAR exposure requirements for
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth operation.
If you are still concerned about exposure to RF energy, you can limit your exposure by limiting
the amount of time using iPod touch in wireless mode, since time is a factor in how much
exposure a person receives, and by placing more distance between your body and iPod touch,
since exposure level drops o dramatically with distance.
Additional Information For more information from the US FCC about exposure to RF energy,
see: www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety
For information about the scientic research related to RF energy exposure, see the EMF Research
Database maintained by the World Health Organization at: www.who.int/emf
Radio Frequency Interference Radio-frequency emissions from electronic equipment can
negatively aect the operation of other electronic equipment causing them to malfunction.
Although iPod touch is designed, tested, and manufactured to comply with regulations governing
radio frequency emission in the United States, Canada, Japan, the European Union, and other
countries, the wireless transmitters and electrical circuits in iPod touch may cause interference in
other electronic equipment. Therefore, please take the following precautions:
Aircraft Use of iPod touch may be prohibited while traveling in aircraft. For information about
how to turn o the iPod touch wireless transmitters, see the iPod touch User Guide.
Vehicles Radio frequency emissions from iPod touch may aect electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
Pacemakers To avoid potential interference with pacemakers, persons with pacemakers:
 always keep iPod touch more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the
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device is turned on
Should not carry iPod touch in a breast pocket
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If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn iPod touch o immediately.
Other Medical Devices If you use any other personal medical device, consult the device
manufacturer or your physician to determine if it is adequately shielded from radio frequency
emissions from iPod touch.
Health Care Facilities Hospitals and health care facilities may use equipment that is particularly
sensitive to external radio frequency emissions. Turn iPod touch o when sta or posted signs
instruct you to do so.
Posted Facilities Turn o iPod touch in any facility where posted notices so require.
Important Handling Information
NOTICE: Failure to follow these handling instructions could result in damage to iPod touch
or other property.
Carrying and Handling iPod touch iPod touch contains sensitive components. Do not bend,
drop, or crush iPod touch. If you are concerned about scratching iPod touch, you can use one of
the many cases sold separately.
Using Connectors and Ports Never force a connector into a port. Check for obstructions on the
port. If the connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Make
sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned the connector correctly
in relation to the port.
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