Apple iPod Touch Information Guide - Page 3

Avoiding Hearing Damage Permanent hearing loss may occur if the internal speaker, 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 muffled speech, stop listening and have your hearing checked. The louder the volume, the less time is required before your hearing could be affected. Hearing experts suggest that to protect your hearing: ÂÂ Limit the amount of time you use the internal speaker, earbuds, or headphones at high volume. ÂÂ Avoid turning up the volume to block out noisy surroundings. ÂÂ Turn the volume down if you can't hear people speaking near you. 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 find it disruptive or distracting while operating any type of vehicle, or performing any activity that requires your full attention. Navigating Safely Do not rely on iPod touch applications that provide maps, orientation information, directions, or location-based navigation to determine precise locations, proximity, orientation, distance, or direction. These applications should only be used for basic navigation assistance. Maps, directions and location-based applications depend on data services. These data services are subject to change and may not be available in all geographic areas, resulting in maps, digital compass headings, directions or location-based information that may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete. Do not use location-based applications while performing activities that require your full attention. For important information about driving safety, see the "Driving and Riding Safely" 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 flashing 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 headaches, blackouts, seizures, convulsion, eye or muscle twitching, loss of awareness, involuntary movement, or disorientation. To reduce risk of headaches, blackouts, 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.