User's Guide

SAFETY AND HANDLING
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WARNING:
Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock,
injury, or damage to Apple!Watch or other property. Read all the safety information below
before using Apple!Watch.
Handling
Handle Apple!Watch with care. Apple!Watch cases are made of various materials
that include the following:
Aluminum Apple!Watch case—7000 series aluminum, Ion-X glass (strengthened glass),
composite back (plastic)
Stainless Steel Apple!Watch case—Stainless steel, sapphire crystal, ceramic back
Titanium Apple!Watch case—Titanium, sapphire crystal, ceramic back
Ceramic Apple!Watch case—Ceramic, sapphire crystal, ceramic back
Apple!Watch contains sensitive electronic components and can be damaged if dropped,
burned, punctured, or crushed. Apple!Watch cases made of ceramic may chip or crack if
dropped or subjected to forceful impact. Don’t use a damaged Apple!Watch, such as one with
a cracked screen or case, visible liquid intrusion, or a damaged band, as it may cause injury.
Avoid heavy exposure to dust or sand.
Repairing
Don’t open Apple!Watch and don’t attempt to repair Apple!Watch yourself.
Disassembling Apple!Watch may damage it, result in loss of water resistance, and may cause
injury to you. If Apple!Watch is damaged or malfunctions, contact Apple or an Apple
Authorized Service Provider. You can find more information about getting service at
.
Battery
Don’t attempt to replace the Apple!Watch battery yourself—you may damage the
battery, which could cause overheating and injury. The lithium-ion battery in Apple!Watch
should be serviced only by Apple or an authorized service provider. You may receive a
replacement Apple!Watch (in place of your original device) when ordering battery service.
Batteries must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. Don’t incinerate
the battery. For information about battery service and recycling, see
.
Distraction
Using Apple!Watch in some circumstances can distract you and may cause a
dangerous situation (for example, avoid reading a text message while driving a car). Observe
rules that prohibit or restrict the use of mobile devices.
Navigation
Maps, directions, and location-based apps depend on data services. These data
services are subject to change and may not be available in all areas, resulting in maps,
Important safety information for
Apple Watch
support.apple.com/watch/repair/service
apple.com/batteries
/service-and-recycling