Apple iPhone iOS 8.1 User Manual
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Appendix D
Safety, Handling, & Support
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Charging Charge iPhone with the included USB cable and power adapter, or with other third-
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 iPhone Micro USB Adapter
(available separately in some areas) or other adapter may be needed to connect iPhone 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
with these standards.
shock, injury, or damage to iPhone or other property. When you use the Apple USB Power
Adapter to charge iPhone, 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 iPhone and its power adapter 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 iPhone and its power adapter in a well-ventilated
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
. For information about how
to set a maximum volume limit on iPhone, see
on page 72.
To avoid hearing damage, use only compatible receivers, earbuds, headphones, speakerphones,
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 iPhone 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
.