Users Manual

Prolonged heat exposure. Your MacBook Air and its 30W USB-C Power Adapter may
become very warm during normal use. The MacBook Air and its 30W USB-C Power
Adapter comply with required surface temperature limits defined by applicable country
regulations and international and regional safety standards. However, even within these
limits, sustained contact with warm surfaces for long periods of time may cause
discomfort or injury.
To reduce the possibility of overheating or heat-related injuries, always allow adequate
ventilation around the MacBook Air or 30W USB-C Power Adapter and use care when
handling them. Use common sense to avoid situations where your skin is in prolonged
contact with a device or its power adapter when it’s operating or plugged into a power
source. For example, don’t sleep with a device or power adapter when it’s plugged into a
power source. Do not place the device or power adapter under a blanket, pillow, or your
body when the device or adapter is connected to a power source. Never push anything
into the ventilation openings, as doing so may be dangerous and cause your computer to
overheat. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook Air. If
your MacBook Air is on your lap and gets uncomfortably warm, remove it from your lap
and place it on a stable, well-ventilated work surface. Take special care if you have a
physical condition that affects your ability to detect heat against the body.
30W USB-C Power Adapter. To operate the 30W USB-C Power Adapter safely and
reduce the possibility of heat-related injury or damage, do one of the following:
Plug the 30W USB-C Power Adapter directly into a power outlet.
If you’re using the Power Adapter Extension Cable, place the power adapter on a
desk, table, or on the floor in a well-ventilated location.
Don’t use your MacBook Air or its power adapter in wet locations, such as near a sink,
bathtub, or shower stall, and don’t connect or disconnect the power adapter with wet
hands. Unplug the power adapter and disconnect any cables if any of the following
conditions exists:
The USB-C cable or power cord has become frayed or damaged.
The plug part of the 30W USB-C Power Adapter, the prongs, or the adapter case
have become damaged.
Your MacBook Air or 30W USB-C Power Adapter has been dropped.
Your MacBook Air or 30W USB-C Power Adapter is exposed to rain, liquid, or
excessive moisture.
You suspect the MacBook Air or 30W USB-C Power Adapter needs service or repair.
You want to clean the MacBook Air or 30W USB-C Power Adapter (use only the
recommended procedure, described in ).Important handling information for your Mac