User Manual

SAFETY AND HANDLING
Exposure to liquid Apple Watch is water resistant but not waterproof. You may, for example,
wear and use Apple Watch during exercise (exposure to sweat is OK), in the rain, and while
washing your hands. If water splashes onto the watch, wipe it off with a nonabrasive, lint-free
cloth. Try to minimize exposing Apple Watch to perfume, soap, solvents, detergent, acids or
acidic foods, soapy water, insect repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye. Follow the
instructions below in the “Cleaning and care” section if Apple Watch comes into contact with
them.
Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch Series 4, and Apple Watch Series 5 have a water
resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that they may be
used for shallow water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch
Series 3, Apple Watch Series 4, and Apple Watch Series 5 should not be used for scuba
diving, water skiing, or other activities involving high velocity water or submersion below
shallow depth.
Water resistance is not a permanent condition and may diminish over time. Apple Watch
cannot be rechecked or resealed for water resistance. The following may affect the water
resistance of Apple Watch in particular and should be avoided:
Dropping Apple Watch or subjecting it to other impacts.
Exposing Apple Watch to soap or soapy water, for example while showering or bathing.
Exposing Apple Watch to perfume, solvents, detergent, acids or acidic foods, insect
repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, or hair dye.
Exposing Apple Watch to high velocity water, for example while water skiing.
Wearing Apple Watch in the sauna or steam room.
Not all bands are appropriate for water use. For example, the stainless steel and leather bands
are not water resistant and should not be exposed to liquids.
Cleaning and care Keep Apple Watch clean and dry. Clean and dry Apple Watch, the band,
and your skin after workouts or heavy sweating. Dry Apple Watch and the band thoroughly if
they are exposed to fresh water. Clean Apple Watch if it comes in contact with anything that
may cause stains or other damage, such as dirt or sand, makeup, ink, soap, detergent, acids
or acidic foods, or comes in contact with liquids other than fresh water, including those that
may lead to skin irritation such as sweat, salt water, soapy water, pool water, perfume, insect
repellent, lotions, sunscreen, oil, adhesive remover, hair dye, or solvents. The Apple Watch
and band colors may vary or fade over time.
Important handling information for Apple Watch