Apple A1288 Users 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:
www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch/
Read all safety information below and operating instructions before using iPod touch
to avoid injury. For detailed operating instructions and the latest Important Product
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Information Guide, including any updates to the safety and regulatory information,
go to: www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipod
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.
Repairing iPod touch Never attempt to repair or modify iPod touch by yourself. iPod 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, use only: 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.
If 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. Do not use any power adapter other than the Apple USB Power Adapter to charge
iPod touch.
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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You suspect the adapter needs service or repair. Â
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Avoiding Hearing Damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the 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 earbuds or headphones at high volume. Avoid turning up
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the volume to block out noisy surroundings.
Turn the volume down if you can’t hear people speaking near you.
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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 and
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 maps, directions or 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 convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary
movement, or disorientation. To reduce risk of blackout, 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 can receive and send out radio frequency (RF) energy through its antenna.
The 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, Canada, Europe, 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 operation.
If you are 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 Nearly every electronic device is subject to radio frequency
interference from external sources if inadequately shielded or designed, or otherwise not
congured to be compatible. As a result, iPod touch may cause interference with other devices.
Read the following information and instructions to avoid interference problems:
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 RF signals may aect installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
Electronic Devices Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However,
certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from iPod touch.
Pacemakers To avoid potential interference with pacemakers, persons with pacemakers:
Should
 always keep iPod touch more than 15 cm (6 inches) from their pacemaker when the
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 external RF energy.
Turn iPod touch o in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct
you to do so. Hospitals and health care facilities may use equipment that is sensitive to external
RF energy.
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.
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