User Guide

Appendix C Safety, Handling, & Support 150
Charging Charge iPod touch with the included USB cable, or with other third-party “Made for
iPod” cables and power adapters that are compatible with USB 2.0 or later, or power adapters
compliant with applicable country regulations and with one or more of the following standards:
EN 301489-34, IEC 62684, YD/T 1591-2009, CNS 15285, ITU L.1000, or another applicable mobile
phone power adapter interoperability standard. An iPod touch Micro USB Adapter (available
separately in some areas) or other adapter may be needed to connect iPod touch to some
compatible power adapters. Only micro USB power adapters in certain regions that comply
with applicable mobile device power adapter interoperability standards are compatible. Please
contact the power adapter manufacturer to nd out if your micro USB power adapter complies
with these standards.
Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause re, electric
shock, injury, or damage to iPod touch or other property. When you use the Apple USB Power
Adapter (sold separately) to charge iPod touch, make sure the USB cable is fully inserted into the
power adapter before you plug the adapter into a power outlet.
Lightning cable and connector Avoid prolonged skin contact with the connector when the
Lightning to USB Cable is plugged into a power source because it may cause discomfort or
injury. Situations such as sleeping or sitting on the Lightning connector should be avoided.
Prolonged heat exposure iPod touch and its power adapter (available separately) comply
with applicable surface temperature standards and limits. However, even within these limits,
sustained contact with warm surfaces for long periods of time may cause discomfort or injury.
Use common sense to avoid situations where your skin is in contact with a device or its power
adapter when it’s operating or plugged into a power source for long periods of time. For
example, don’t sleep on a device or power adapter, or place them under a blanket, pillow, or your
body, when it’s plugged into a power source. It’s important to keep iPod touch and its power
adapter in a well-ventilated area when in use or charging. Take special care if you have a physical
condition that aects your ability to detect heat against the body.
Hearing loss Listening to sound at high volumes may damage your hearing. Background noise,
as well as continued exposure to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they
actually are. Turn on audio playback and check the volume before inserting anything in your ear.
For more information about hearing loss, see www.apple.com/sound. For information about how
to set a maximum volume limit on iPod touch, see Music settings on page 65.
To avoid hearing damage, use only compatible receivers, earbuds, headphones, speakerphones,
or earpieces with iPod touch. The headsets sold with iPhone 4s or later in China (identiable by
dark insulating rings on the plug) are designed to comply with Chinese standards and are only
compatible with iPhone 4s or later, iPad 2 or later, and iPod touch 5th generation.
WARNING: To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.
Radio frequency exposure iPod touch uses radio signals to connect to wireless networks. For
information about radio frequency (RF) energy resulting from radio signals and steps you can
take to minimize exposure, go to Settings > General > About > Legal > RF Exposure or visit
www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure.