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... 10 Accessories 10 Buttons 12 Status icons 13 Chapter 2: Getting Started 13 Viewing this user guide on iPod touch 13 What you need 13 Setting up iPod touch 14 Connecting iPod touch to your computer 14 Connecting to the Internet 15 Setting up mail and other accounts 15 Managing content on ... 27 Searching 28 Voice Control 29 Notifications 30 Twitter 30 AirPlay 31 Bluetooth devices 32 Battery 33 Security features 34 Cleaning iPod touch 34 Restarting or resetting iPod touch 35 Chapter 4: Music 35 Adding music and audio 35 Playing songs and other audio 37 Additional audio controls 37 Podcast ...
... 10 Accessories 10 Buttons 12 Status icons 13 Chapter 2: Getting Started 13 Viewing this user guide on iPod touch 13 What you need 13 Setting up iPod touch 14 Connecting iPod touch to your computer 14 Connecting to the Internet 15 Setting up mail and other accounts 15 Managing content on ... 27 Searching 28 Voice Control 29 Notifications 30 Twitter 30 AirPlay 31 Bluetooth devices 32 Battery 33 Security features 34 Cleaning iPod touch 34 Restarting or resetting iPod touch 35 Chapter 4: Music 35 Adding music and audio 35 Playing songs and other audio 37 Additional audio controls 37 Podcast ...
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... Playing videos 43 Searching for videos 43 Watching rented movies 44 Watching videos on a TV 44 Deleting videos from iPod touch 44 Using Home Sharing 45 Setting a sleep timer 45 Converting videos for iPod touch 46 Chapter 6: Messages 46 Sending and receiving messages 47 Sending messages to a group 47 Sending photos, videos, and more...
... Playing videos 43 Searching for videos 43 Watching rented movies 44 Watching videos on a TV 44 Deleting videos from iPod touch 44 Using Home Sharing 45 Setting a sleep timer 45 Converting videos for iPod touch 46 Chapter 6: Messages 46 Sending and receiving messages 47 Sending messages to a group 47 Sending photos, videos, and more...
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... 133 Typing emoji characters 133 Using the candidate list 133 Using shortcuts 134 Vietnamese 135 Appendix B: Support and Other Information 135 iPod touch Support site 135 Restarting and resetting iPod touch 135 Backing up iPod touch 137 Updating and restoring iPod touch software 137 File sharing 138 Safety, software, and service information 138 Disposal and recycling information 140...
... 133 Typing emoji characters 133 Using the candidate list 133 Using shortcuts 134 Vietnamese 135 Appendix B: Support and Other Information 135 iPod touch Support site 135 Restarting and resetting iPod touch 135 Backing up iPod touch 137 Updating and restoring iPod touch software 137 File sharing 138 Safety, software, and service information 138 Disposal and recycling information 140...
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iPod touch at a Glance 1 iPod touch overview iPod touch 4th generation On/Off button Front camera Volume buttons (on side) Touchscreen Home button Speaker iPod touch 3rd generation On/Off button Volume buttons Microphone (on back) Main camera (on back) Status bar App icons Dock connector Headphones port Wi-Fi antenna Status bar App icons Touchscreen Internal speaker Home button Dock connector Headphones port Your Home screen may look different, depending on the model of iPod touch you have and whether you've rearranged its icons. 9
iPod touch at a Glance 1 iPod touch overview iPod touch 4th generation On/Off button Front camera Volume buttons (on side) Touchscreen Home button Speaker iPod touch 3rd generation On/Off button Volume buttons Microphone (on back) Main camera (on back) Status bar App icons Dock connector Headphones port Wi-Fi antenna Status bar App icons Touchscreen Internal speaker Home button Dock connector Headphones port Your Home screen may look different, depending on the model of iPod touch you have and whether you've rearranged its icons. 9
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... Home button , then drag the slider. Accessories The following accessories are included with iPod touch: Apple Earphones Dock Connector to USB Cable Item Apple Earphones Dock Connector to USB Cable What you can do with the optional dock or plugged directly into iPod touch. Press the On/Off button or the Home button , then drag up...
... Home button , then drag the slider. Accessories The following accessories are included with iPod touch: Apple Earphones Dock Connector to USB Cable Item Apple Earphones Dock Connector to USB Cable What you can do with the optional dock or plugged directly into iPod touch. Press the On/Off button or the Home button , then drag up...
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... Settings > Music. See "Taking photos and videos" on page 18. Chapter 1 iPod touch at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch. See recently used apps (iPod touch With iPod touch unlocked, double-click the Home button . 3rd generation or later) See the audio playback controls while iPod touch is locked Double-click the Home button . See "Opening and switching apps...
... Settings > Music. See "Taking photos and videos" on page 18. Chapter 1 iPod touch at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch. See recently used apps (iPod touch With iPod touch unlocked, double-click the Home button . 3rd generation or later) See the audio playback controls while iPod touch is locked Double-click the Home button . See "Opening and switching apps...
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... activity Syncing Airplane mode VPN Lock Play Portrait orientation lock Alarm Location Services Bluetooth* Bluetooth battery Battery What it means Shows that iPod touch is using VPN. Shows that an app is connected to the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. Shows that you cannot access... Glance Shows the battery level of range or turned off or not paired. Non-wireless features are connected to indicate an active process. Shows that iPod touch is playing. See "Airplane mode" on page 20. See "Location Services" on and paired with a device, such as a headset. Shows that...
... activity Syncing Airplane mode VPN Lock Play Portrait orientation lock Alarm Location Services Bluetooth* Bluetooth battery Battery What it means Shows that iPod touch is using VPN. Shows that an app is connected to the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. Shows that you cannot access... Glance Shows the battery level of range or turned off or not paired. Non-wireless features are connected to indicate an active process. Shows that iPod touch is playing. See "Airplane mode" on page 20. See "Location Services" on and paired with a device, such as a headset. Shows that...
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....com/download Setting up iPod touch To set up and activate iPod touch, just turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions that step you can open App Store, then search for "iPod touch User"). What you need To use iPod touch, you need: ÂÂ An Apple ID (for some features...), available at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch before using iTunes. 13 Getting Started 2 · WARNING:...
....com/download Setting up iPod touch To set up and activate iPod touch, just turn it on and follow the onscreen instructions that step you can open App Store, then search for "iPod touch User"). What you need To use iPod touch, you need: ÂÂ An Apple ID (for some features...), available at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch before using iTunes. 13 Getting Started 2 · WARNING:...
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...other Wi-Fi networks at home, at work, or at the top of the screen, you're already connected. The number of the iPod touch features. In some areas, where allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations, you can join AirPort and other information with... . For more than one previously used network is in progress, then disconnect the cable. See "iCloud" on page 16 and "Syncing with iPod touch. Disconnect iPod touch from your computer: Check to the Internet automatically whenever you use Mail, Safari, YouTube, FaceTime, Game Center, Stocks, Maps, Weather, the App...
...other Wi-Fi networks at home, at work, or at the top of the screen, you're already connected. The number of the iPod touch features. In some areas, where allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations, you can join AirPort and other information with... . For more than one previously used network is in progress, then disconnect the cable. See "iCloud" on page 16 and "Syncing with iPod touch. Disconnect iPod touch from your computer: Check to the Internet automatically whenever you use Mail, Safari, YouTube, FaceTime, Game Center, Stocks, Maps, Weather, the App...
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... or iTunes. ÂÂ iCloud stores your photos, apps, contacts, calendars, and more, and wirelessly pushes them from your computer to iPod touch. Note: Don't sync items in Settings > iCloud. Setting up mail and other devices are copied to sync wirelessly using USB, or set... on page 75. Changes you make a change on one device are automatically updated. You can transfer information and files between your computer and iPod touch. VPN access VPN (virtual private network) provides secure access over the Internet to private networks, such as contacts, calendars, and notes) if...
... or iTunes. ÂÂ iCloud stores your photos, apps, contacts, calendars, and more, and wirelessly pushes them from your computer to iPod touch. Note: Don't sync items in Settings > iCloud. Setting up mail and other devices are copied to sync wirelessly using USB, or set... on page 75. Changes you make a change on one device are automatically updated. You can transfer information and files between your computer and iPod touch. VPN access VPN (virtual private network) provides secure access over the Internet to private networks, such as contacts, calendars, and notes) if...
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... location with the same iCloud account. Sign in Settings > iCloud. See "Find My iPod" on PCs with the iCloud Control Panel for your music, including music you get a free mail account and 5 GB of your devices and can be turned on page 54. ÂÂ Documents in ... For information about purchasing iCloud storage, go to help.apple.com/icloud. 16 Chapter 2 Getting Started For information, go to www.apple.com/icloud. iCloud is not available in the Cloud-Download your previous iTunes music and TV show purchases to iPod touch for free, any time you like . ÂÂ...
... location with the same iCloud account. Sign in Settings > iCloud. See "Find My iPod" on PCs with the iCloud Control Panel for your music, including music you get a free mail account and 5 GB of your devices and can be turned on page 54. ÂÂ Documents in ... For information about purchasing iCloud storage, go to help.apple.com/icloud. 16 Chapter 2 Getting Started For information, go to www.apple.com/icloud. iCloud is not available in the Cloud-Download your previous iTunes music and TV show purchases to iPod touch for free, any time you like . ÂÂ...
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...Store on your computer, and then sync them to iPod touch using Wi-Fi. You can set iTunes to automatically sync iPod touch when it 's connected to a power source, both iPod touch and your computer are indicated by connecting iPod touch to your computer. To temporarily override this option, passwords... on the computer. Changes you make from a computer to Settings > Store. Go to iPod touch, and vice versa. Set up where you left off using the Dock Connector to www.apple.com/support/icloud. Chapter 2 Getting Started 17 For support, go to encrypt the information ...
...Store on your computer, and then sync them to iPod touch using Wi-Fi. You can set iTunes to automatically sync iPod touch when it 's connected to a power source, both iPod touch and your computer are indicated by connecting iPod touch to your computer. To temporarily override this option, passwords... on the computer. Changes you make from a computer to Settings > Store. Go to iPod touch, and vice versa. Set up where you left off using the Dock Connector to www.apple.com/support/icloud. Chapter 2 Getting Started 17 For support, go to encrypt the information ...
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... of the row of dots. Flick left or right to switch to the left or right, or tap to another Home screen. Recently used apps (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): Double-click the Home button to a recent app: Tap it in the multitasking bar. 18 View recently used apps Switch to... see apps on the Home screen. Basics 3 Using apps The high-resolution Multi-Touch screen and simple finger gestures make it easy to the first Home screen: Press the Home button again. Go to use...
... of the row of dots. Flick left or right to switch to the left or right, or tap to another Home screen. Recently used apps (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): Double-click the Home button to a recent app: Tap it in the multitasking bar. 18 View recently used apps Switch to... see apps on the Home screen. Basics 3 Using apps The high-resolution Multi-Touch screen and simple finger gestures make it easy to the first Home screen: Press the Home button again. Go to use...
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... to scroll won 't choose or activate anything on the list, tapping an item can do different things-for the scrolling to come to a stop, or touch anywhere on the screen to stop it may open a new list, play a song, open an email, or show someone's contact information. Scrolling Drag up...Tap an item in an indexed list: Tap a letter to jump to scroll quickly through the list. Drag your finger along the index to side. Touching the screen to stop scrolling won 't choose or activate anything . Depending on the screen. On some screens such as webpages, you can wait for example...
... to scroll won 't choose or activate anything on the list, tapping an item can do different things-for the scrolling to come to a stop, or touch anywhere on the screen to stop it may open a new list, play a song, open an email, or show someone's contact information. Scrolling Drag up...Tap an item in an indexed list: Tap a letter to jump to scroll quickly through the list. Drag your finger along the index to side. Touching the screen to stop scrolling won 't choose or activate anything . Depending on the screen. On some screens such as webpages, you can wait for example...
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...Zoom is also an accessibility feature that lets you magnify the screen with two fingers to zoom out. Lock the screen in portrait orientation (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): Double-click the Home button , flick the bottom of the screen from left to help your fingers together or ... can double-tap (tap twice quickly) to zoom in, then double-tap again to zoom out. Viewing in portrait or landscape orientation Many iPod touch apps let you view the screen in landscape orientation. Pinch your typing speed and accuracy. The onscreen keyboard is locked. 20 Chapter 3 Basics...
...Zoom is also an accessibility feature that lets you magnify the screen with two fingers to zoom out. Lock the screen in portrait orientation (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): Double-click the Home button , flick the bottom of the screen from left to help your fingers together or ... can double-tap (tap twice quickly) to zoom in, then double-tap again to zoom out. Viewing in portrait or landscape orientation Many iPod touch apps let you view the screen in landscape orientation. Pinch your typing speed and accuracy. The onscreen keyboard is locked. 20 Chapter 3 Basics...
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... based on the icons you use folders to organize items on page 71. Rearrange the Home screen: Touch and hold an icon until it jiggles, then drag items to new locations. Connect iPod touch to 12 items in folders. You can change the name anytime you want . You can change the ...items in the Dock, and group items in a folder. Chapter 3 Basics 21 Rearranging icons You can create up to your computer, select iPod touch in folders. See "Web clips" on your favorite webpages on the Home screen, change the location of the screen. Resetting the Home screen removes ...
... based on the icons you use folders to organize items on page 71. Rearrange the Home screen: Touch and hold an icon until it jiggles, then drag items to new locations. Connect iPod touch to 12 items in folders. You can change the name anytime you want . You can change the ...items in the Dock, and group items in a folder. Chapter 3 Basics 21 Rearranging icons You can create up to your computer, select iPod touch in folders. See "Web clips" on your favorite webpages on the Home screen, change the location of the screen. Resetting the Home screen removes ...
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.... Changing the wallpaper You can then tap an app icon to Settings > Wallpaper, tap the image of the folder. Change the wallpaper (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): Go to open the folder, then drag the icon out of your current Lock and Home screens, and choose from... supplied images or your computer. While arranging icons, tap to iPod touch from a folder Open a folder Close a folder Delete a folder Rename a folder While arranging icons, drag the icon onto the folder. Choose a supplied image,...
.... Changing the wallpaper You can then tap an app icon to Settings > Wallpaper, tap the image of the folder. Change the wallpaper (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): Go to open the folder, then drag the icon out of your current Lock and Home screens, and choose from... supplied images or your computer. While arranging icons, tap to iPod touch from a folder Open a folder Close a folder Delete a folder Rename a folder While arranging icons, drag the icon onto the folder. Choose a supplied image,...
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...Tap . Quickly type a period and space Double-tap the space bar. Set options for typing Go to see additional punctuation and symbols. If you touch the wrong key, you can slide your finger to get "you release your finger. Enter numbers, punctuation, or symbols Tap the Number key .... , go to Settings > General > Keyboard. Chapter 3 Basics 23 Entering Text The onscreen keyboard appears when you tap an area where you type. Or touch and hold a key, then slide to enter "'ll" Type "lll." The keyboard corrects misspellings, predicts what you're typing, and learns as you need...
...Tap . Quickly type a period and space Double-tap the space bar. Set options for typing Go to see additional punctuation and symbols. If you touch the wrong key, you can slide your finger to get "you release your finger. Enter numbers, punctuation, or symbols Tap the Number key .... , go to Settings > General > Keyboard. Chapter 3 Basics 23 Entering Text The onscreen keyboard appears when you tap an area where you type. Or touch and hold a key, then slide to enter "'ll" Type "lll." The keyboard corrects misspellings, predicts what you're typing, and learns as you need...
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... more likely to Settings > General > Keyboard, then tap Add New Shortcut. This adds the word to interrupt your personal dictionary so iPod touch won 't be misspelled. For example, the shortcut "omw" is correct, retype the word. Each time you type it : Create a ..., tap the shortcut. 24 Chapter 3 Basics Suggested word Accept the suggested word. If none of supported languages, see www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html. When iPod touch suggests a word, you can accept the suggestion without interrupting your personal dictionary Shortcuts lets you type. Use spell checking to ...
... more likely to Settings > General > Keyboard, then tap Add New Shortcut. This adds the word to interrupt your personal dictionary so iPod touch won 't be misspelled. For example, the shortcut "omw" is correct, retype the word. Each time you type it : Create a ..., tap the shortcut. 24 Chapter 3 Basics Suggested word Accept the suggested word. If none of supported languages, see www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html. When iPod touch suggests a word, you can accept the suggestion without interrupting your personal dictionary Shortcuts lets you type. Use spell checking to ...
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...Tap , then tap Define. (Not always available.) Get alternative words Tap Suggest, then tap one of an Apple Wireless Keyboard connected to iPod touch. For each language, you 've received, touch and hold to bring up the magnifying glass, then drag to display the Select and Select All buttons. ...the keyboard layout You can choose different layouts for software and hardware keyboards. Undo the last edit Shake iPod touch and tap Undo. The available layouts depend on the iPod touch screen. Grab points on selected text let you position the insertion point. Drag the grab points to ...
...Tap , then tap Define. (Not always available.) Get alternative words Tap Suggest, then tap one of an Apple Wireless Keyboard connected to iPod touch. For each language, you 've received, touch and hold to bring up the magnifying glass, then drag to display the Select and Select All buttons. ...the keyboard layout You can choose different layouts for software and hardware keyboards. Undo the last edit Shake iPod touch and tap Undo. The available layouts depend on the iPod touch screen. Grab points on selected text let you position the insertion point. Drag the grab points to ...
