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User Guide for Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Essential safety, regulatory, and technical information for the Apple iPhone 16 Plus, including charging requirements, laser safety, and environmental compliance.
Table of contents
Quick guide from the manual
This document provides essential safety, regulatory, and technical information for the iPhone. Users are advised to consult the full iPhone User Guide at support.apple.com/guide/iphone for comprehensive instructions on device operation.
Safety and Handling
Users should review the safety and handling sections in the full user guide. The device contains magnets and radio components that may interfere with medical devices. To prevent hearing damage, avoid listening at high volume levels for extended periods.
Battery and Charging
The iPhone battery must only be serviced by a trained technician to prevent overheating, fire, or injury. The device supports USB PD fast charging and USB-C/BC1.2 standards. For optimal charging speed, use a charger delivering between 4.5W and 30W, depending on the specific model.
Laser Safety
The proximity sensor and TrueDepth camera system contain lasers. If the device is damaged or malfunctions, these systems may be disabled for safety. If you receive a notification that the laser system is disabled, have the device repaired by Apple or an authorized service provider. The device is classified as a Class 1 Laser product.
Regulatory and Compliance
The device complies with various international standards, including EU Directive 2014/53/EU and Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. Regulatory information can be found on the device under Settings > General > Legal & Regulatory. The device is restricted to indoor use in several countries, including EU member states and the UK.
Disposal and Recycling
The device and its battery must be disposed of separately from household waste according to local environmental laws. Please use designated collection points to help conserve natural resources.
Official resources from the manual
Manufacturer information
Apple Inc.
Practical help
Common problems
Laser system disabled notification
The device has detected damage or a malfunction. Have the device repaired by Apple or an authorized service provider.
Hearing damage risk
Do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
Medical device interference
The iPhone contains magnets and radios that may interfere with medical devices; consult the full user guide for safety information.
Before use
- Review the full iPhone User Guide at support.apple.com/guide/iphone
- Ensure the charger provides between 4.5W and 30W for optimal charging speed
- Check Settings > General > Legal & Regulatory for local certification information
- Be aware of indoor-only usage restrictions in specific regions
Specs in practice
- Charging Power (A3287/A3293)
- Requires 4.5W to 23W for maximum charging speed.
- Charging Power (A3296/A3290)
- Requires 4.5W to 30W for maximum charging speed.
- Laser Classification
- Class 1 Laser product per IEC 60825-1 Ed. 3.
Model compatibility
- Supports USB PD fast charging (Revision 3.1).
- Supports USB-C & BC1.2 charging standards.
- Restricted to indoor use in AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, EL, ES, FI, FR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, TR, UK(NI).
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