iPod touch User Guide For iOS 4.
Contents 2 9 9 11 13 16 Chapter 1: iPod touch at a Glance 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 Chapter 2: Getting Started 23 23 27 30 38 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 Chapter 3: Basics 48 48 48 49 50 53 54 Chapter 4: Syncing and File Sharing iPod touch Overview Buttons iPod touch Apps Status Icons Viewing the User Guide on iPod touch What You Need Setting Up iPod touch Disconnecting iPod touch from Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Adding Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Accounts Using Apps Customizing the Home Scr
54 55 Transferring Purchased Content to Another Computer File Sharing 56 56 56 65 69 69 Chapter 5: Music and Videos 70 70 71 72 72 Chapter 6: FaceTime 74 74 75 76 76 77 Chapter 7: Camera 78 78 78 79 80 81 81 82 84 84 85 Chapter 8: Photos 86 86 86 87 91 93 Chapter 9: Game Center Getting Music, Videos, and More Music and Other Audio Videos Setting a Sleep Timer Changing the Browse Buttons About FaceTime Signing In Making a Call While You’re Talking About Camera Taking Photos and Recording Vid
94 94 95 97 98 99 99 101 102 Chapter 10: Mail 103 103 106 107 107 108 Chapter 11: Safari 109 109 109 110 111 111 112 114 114 114 Chapter 12: Calendar 115 115 116 117 118 118 119 Chapter 13: YouTube Setting Up Email Accounts Checking and Reading Email Using Links and Detected Data Viewing Attachments Printing Messages and Attachments Sending Email Organizing Email Searching Email Viewing Webpages Searching Printing Webpages, PDFs, and Other Documents Bookmarks Web Clips About Calendar Syncing Cal
128 Finding and Contacting Businesses 129 Sharing Location Information 129 Bookmarking Locations 130 Chapter 16: Weather 130 Viewing Weather Summaries 131 Getting More Weather Information 132 132 132 132 134 134 Chapter 17: Notes 135 135 135 136 136 Chapter 18: Clock About Notes Syncing Notes Writing and Reading Notes Searching Notes Emailing Notes World Clocks Alarms Stopwatch Timer 137 Chapter 19: Calculator 137 Using the Calculator 137 Standard Memory Functions 138 Scientific Calculator Keys 140
152 Viewing Account Information 152 Verifying Downloads 153 153 154 155 156 157 157 158 158 Chapter 22: App Store 159 159 160 161 161 162 162 162 162 171 172 173 173 173 174 174 178 179 Chapter 23: Settings 180 180 180 181 182 182 183 Chapter 24: Contacts About the App Store Browsing and Searching Info Screen Downloading Apps Deleting Apps Writing Reviews Updating Apps Syncing Purchased Apps Airplane Mode Wi-Fi VPN Notifications Sounds Brightness Wallpaper General Music Video Photos FaceTime Notes
186 187 187 188 Working Out with Nike + iPod Sending Workouts to Nikeplus.
iPod touch at a Glance 1 iPod touch Overview iPod touch 4th generation On/Off Sleep/Wake Microphone (on back) Front camera Main camera (on back) Volume buttons (on side) Status bar App icons Touchscreen Home button Dock connector Speaker Headphones port 9
iPod touch 3rd generation Wi-Fi antenna On/Off Sleep/Wake Status bar Volume buttons App icons Internal speaker Touchscreen Home button Headphones port Dock connector Your Home screen may look different, depending on the model of iPod touch you have and whether you have rearranged its icons.
Buttons A few simple buttons make it easy to turn iPod touch on or off, and adjust the volume. On/Off Sleep/Wake Button When you’re not actively using iPod touch, you can lock it to turn off the display and save the battery. When iPod touch is locked, nothing happens if you touch the screen. You can still listen to music and, while listening to music, adjust the volume using the buttons on the side of iPod touch. By default, iPod touch locks if you don’t touch the screen for a minute.
Home Button Press the Home button at any time to go to the Home screen, which contains your iPod touch apps. Tap any app icon to get started. To see apps you’ve recently used, double-click the Home button (iPod touch 3rd generation or later). See “Opening and Switching Apps” on page 23. Volume Buttons When you listen to songs, movies, or other media, the buttons on the side of iPod touch adjust the audio volume. Otherwise, the buttons control the volume for alerts and other sound effects.
iPod touch Apps The apps in the following table are included with iPod touch: Note: App functionality and availability may vary, depending on the country or region where you purchase and use iPod touch. Music Videos FaceTime Camera Photos Game Center Mail Listen to your songs, audiobooks, and podcasts. Create on-the-go playlists, or use Genius to create playlists for you. Listen to Genius Mixes of songs from your library.
Safari Calendar YouTube Stocks Maps Browse websites with Wi-Fi. Rotate iPod touch sideways for widescreen viewing. Double-tap to zoom in or out—Safari automatically fits the webpage column to the iPod touch screen for easy reading. Open multiple pages. Sync bookmarks with Safari or Microsoft Internet Explorer on your computer. Add Safari web clips to the Home screen for fast access to favorite websites. Save images from websites to your Photo Library.
In the Utilities folder. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Rotate iPod touch sideways to use expanded scientific functions. See Chapter 19, “Calculator,” on page 137. Calculator Voice Memos iTunes App Store Settings Contacts In the Utilities folder. Record voice memos using the built-in microphone on iPod touch 4th generation or a compatible external microphone or headset with microphone. Play them back on iPod touch or sync them with iTunes to listen to voice memos on your computer.
Status Icons The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPod touch: Status icon What it means Wi-Fi* Shows that iPod touch is connected to the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. The more bars, the stronger the connection. See “Joining a Wi-Fi Network” on page 19. Network activity Shows network activity. Some third-party apps may also use this icon to indicate an active process. VPN Shows that you are connected to a network using VPN. See “Network” on page 163.
2 Getting Started · WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions in this guide and safety information in the iPod touch Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch before using iPod touch. Viewing the User Guide on iPod touch The iPod touch User Guide, optimized for viewing on iPod touch, is available at help.apple.com/ipodtouch. View the guide on iPod touch: In Safari, tap bookmark.
Setting Up iPod touch Before you can use iPod touch, you must set it up in iTunes. During setup, you can create a new Apple ID or specify an existing Apple ID for making purchases with iPod touch. (The iTunes Store may not be available in all countries or regions.) iTunes also records the serial number of your iPod touch in case you need it. Set up iPod touch: 1 Download and install the latest version of iTunes from www.itunes.com/download. 2 Connect iPod touch to a USB 2.
Connecting to the Internet iPod touch connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi networks. iPod touch can join AirPort and other Wi-Fi networks at home, at work, or at Wi-Fi hotspots around the world. When joined to a Wi-Fi network that’s connected to the Internet, iPod touch accesses the Internet automatically whenever you use Mail, Safari, YouTube, FaceTime, Game Center, Stocks, Maps, Weather, the App Store, or the iTunes Store.
You can subscribe to iCal (.ics) calendars or import them from Mail. See “Subscribing to Calendars” and “Importing Calendar Files from Mail” on page 114. Setting Up MobileMe Accounts To use MobileMe on iPod touch, you need to set up a MobileMe Free Account or a MobileMe Paid Subscription. A MobileMe Free Account lets you use Find My iPod touch (not available in all countries or regions), a feature that helps you locate and protect the information on your iPod touch if it’s lost or stolen.
Setting Up Microsoft Exchange Accounts To use Microsoft Exchange on iPod touch, you need to add an account with your Microsoft Exchange account settings. See your service provider or system administrator for those settings.
Setting Up Google, Yahoo!, and AOL Accounts For many popular accounts (Google, Yahoo!, AOL), iPod touch enters most of the settings for you. When setting up the account, you can choose which account services you want to use with iPod touch. Services you turn on are synced automatically over the air without having to connect iPod touch to your computer. See “Syncing Accounts” on page 48. Set up an account: 1 In Settings, tap “Mail, Contacts, Calendars.” 2 Tap Add Account, then tap Google, Yahoo!, or AOL.
3 Basics Using Apps The high-resolution Multi-Touch screen and simple finger gestures make it easy to use iPod touch apps. Opening and Switching Apps You open an app on iPod touch by tapping its icon on the Home screen. Return to the Home screen: Press the Home button below the display. Switch to another Home screen: Flick left or right, or tap to the left or right of the row of dots. Go to the first Home screen: Press the Home button.
View the most recently used apps (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): Double-click the Home button. The four most recently used app are shown at the bottom of the screen. Flick left to see more apps. Note: On iPod touch 2nd generation, double-clicking the Home button performs the action specified by the Home Button setting. See “Home Button” on page 164. Remove an app from the recents list: Touch and hold the app icon until it begins to jiggle, then tap .
Flick to scroll quickly. You can wait for the scrolling to come to a stop, or touch anywhere on the screen to stop it immediately. Touching the screen to stop scrolling won’t choose or activate anything. To quickly scroll to the top of a list, webpage, or email, just tap the status bar. Find items in an indexed list: Tap a letter to jump to items starting with that letter. Drag your finger along the index to scroll quickly through the list. Index Choose an item: Tap an item in the list.
Zooming In or Out When viewing photos, webpages, email, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers together or apart. For photos and webpages, you can double-tap (tap twice quickly) to zoom in, then double-tap again to zoom out. For maps, double-tap to zoom in and tap once with two fingers to zoom out. Viewing in Portrait or Landscape Orientation Many iPod touch apps let you view the screen in either portrait or landscape orientation.
ÂÂ Contacts ÂÂ Stocks ÂÂ Photos ÂÂ Calculator Movies viewed in Videos and YouTube appear only in landscape orientation. Street views in Maps also appear only in landscape orientation. Lock the screen in portrait orientation (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): Doubleclick the Home button, flick the bottom of the screen from left to right, then tap . The portrait orientation lock ( ) icon appears in the status bar when the screen orientation is locked.
Move an icon to another screen: While arranging icons, drag an icon to the side of the screen. Create additional Home screens: While arranging icons, flick to the rightmost Home screen, then drag an icon to the right edge of the screen until a new screen appears. You can create up to 11 screens. The number of dots above the Dock shows the number of screens you have, and which screen you’re viewing.
iPod touch creates a new folder that includes the two icons, and shows the folder’s name. You can tap the name field and enter a different name. You can also create folders within iTunes. Create a folder using iTunes: With iPod touch connected to your computer, select iPod touch in the Devices list in iTunes. Click Apps at the top of the screen, and on the Home screen near the top of the window, drag an app on top of another. Add an icon to a folder While arranging icons, drag the icon onto the folder.
Adding Wallpaper You can set an image or photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen. On iPod touch 3rd generation or later, you can also set wallpaper for your Home screen. You can choose an image that came with iPod touch, or a photo synced to iPod touch from your computer. Set wallpaper (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): 1 In Settings, choose Wallpaper, tap the image of the Lock and Home screens, then tap Wallpaper or an album. 2 Tap to choose an image or photo.
Enter text: 1 Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to bring up the keyboard. 2 Tap keys on the keyboard. Start by typing with just your index finger. As you get more proficient, you can type more quickly using two thumbs. As you type, each letter appears above your thumb or finger. If you touch the wrong key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter isn’t entered until you release your finger from the key.
Dictionary For many languages, iPod touch has dictionaries to help you type. The appropriate dictionary is activated when you select a supported keyboard. For a list of supported languages, go to www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html. iPod touch uses the active dictionary to suggest corrections or complete the word you’re typing. You don’t need to interrupt your typing to accept the suggested word.
Editing—Cut, Copy, and Paste The touchscreen makes it easy to make changes to text you’ve entered. An onscreen magnifying glass helps you position the insertion point precisely where you need it. Grab points on selected text let you quickly select more or less text. You can also cut, copy, and paste text and photos within apps, or across multiple apps. Position the insertion point: Touch and hold to bring up the magnifying glass, then drag to position the insertion point.
International Keyboards International keyboards allow you to enter text in many different languages, including languages that are written from right to left. If you want to enter text in other languages, you can use Settings to make additional keyboards available when you type. For a list of supported keyboards, go to www.apple.com/ipodtouch/specs.html. Add a keyboard: 1 In Settings, choose General > Keyboard > International Keyboards.
Enter facemarks Using the Japanese Kana keyboard, tap the “^_^” key. Using the Japanese Romaji keyboard (QWERTY-Japanese layout), tap the Number key, then tap the “^_^” key. Using the Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) Pinyin or (Traditional) Zhuyin keyboards, tap the Symbols key, then tap the “^_^” key. Enter Korean Use the 2-Set Korean keyboard to type Hangul letters. To type double consonants or compound vowels, touch and hold the letter, then slide to choose the double letter.
Enter handwritten Simplified or Traditional Chinese Write Chinese characters directly on the screen with your finger. As you write character strokes, iPod touch recognizes them and shows matching characters in a list, with the closest match at the top. When you choose a character, its likely follow-on characters appear in the list as additional choices. You can get some complex characters by writing two or more component characters.
When using certain Chinese or Japanese keyboards, you can create a dictionary of word and input pairs. When you type a word from the dictionary while using a supported keyboard, the associated input is substituted for the word.
Disconnect a wireless keyboard from iPod touch: Press and hold the power button on the keyboard until the green light goes off. iPod touch disconnects the keyboard when it’s out of range. Unpair a wireless keyboard from iPod touch: In Settings, choose General > Bluetooth, tap next to the device name, then tap “Forget this Device.” You can apply different layouts to a wireless keyboard. See “International Keyboards” on page 34 and “Keyboard Layouts” on page 37.
4 Tap Print. See the status of a print job: Double-click the Home button, then tap Print Center. The Print Center app appears as the most recent app when a document is printing. A badge on the app icon shows how many documents are queued for printing. If you’re printing more than one document, select a print job to see its status summary. Cancel a print job: Double-click the Home button, tap Print Center, select the print job (if you’re printing more than one document), then tap Cancel Printing.
Searching You can search many apps on iPod touch, including Mail, Calendar, Music, Videos, Notes, and Contacts. You can search an individual app, or search all apps at once using Search. Go to Search: On the main Home screen, flick left to right or press the Home From the Search screen, press the Home page. button. button to return to the main Home screen Search iPod touch: On the Search screen, enter text in the Search field. Search results appear as you type. Tap an item in the list to open it.
Open apps from Search: Enter the app name, then tap to open the app directly from the search results. Use the Spotlight Search setting to specify which contents are searched and the order the results are presented in. See “Spotlight Search” on page 165. Voice Control Voice Control (iPod touch 3rd generation or later) lets you control iPod music playback using voice commands. Note: Voice Control may not be available in all languages.
For more about using Voice Control, including information about using Voice Control in different languages, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT3597. Voice Control normally expects you to speak voice commands in the language that’s set for iPod touch (the setting in General > International > Language). Voice Control settings let you change the language for speaking voice commands. Some languages are available in different dialects or accents.
Bluetooth Status The Bluetooth icon appears in the iPod touch status bar at the top of the screen: ÂÂ or : Bluetooth is on and a device is connected to iPod touch. (The color depends on the current color of the status bar.) ÂÂ : Bluetooth is on but no device is connected. If you’ve paired a device with iPod touch, it may be out of range or turned off. ÂÂ No Bluetooth icon: Bluetooth is turned off.
Important: The iPod touch battery may drain instead of charge if iPod touch is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode. If you charge the battery while syncing or using iPod touch, it may take longer to charge. You can also charge iPod touch using the Apple USB Power Adapter, available separately. Important: If iPod touch is very low on power, it may display one of the following images, indicating that iPod touch needs to charge for up to ten minutes before you can use it.
Security Features Security features help protect the information on iPod touch from being accessed by others. Passcodes and Data Protection You can set a passcode that you must enter each time you turn on or wake up iPod touch. Set a passcode: Choose Settings > General > Passcode Lock and enter a 4-digit passcode, then enter the passcode again to verify it. iPod touch then requires you to enter the passcode to unlock it or to display the passcode lock settings.
To locate your missing iPod touch and use the other Find My iPod touch features, download the free Find My iPhone app from the App Store on another iOS device, or sign in to me.com in a web browser on a Mac or PC. Find My iPod touch uses Wi-Fi to locate your iPod touch. If Airplane Mode is turned on or Wi-Fi is turned off, or if your iPod touch isn’t connected to a Wi-Fi network, Find My iPod touch can’t find it. Note: Find My iPod touch requires a MobileMe account.
Restarting or Resetting iPod touch If something isn’t working right, try restarting iPod touch, force quitting an app, or resetting iPod touch. Restart iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears. Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPod touch. To turn iPod touch back on, press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. If you can’t turn off iPod touch or if the problem continues, you may need to reset iPod touch.
Syncing and File Sharing 4 About Syncing Syncing copies information from your computer or online account to iPod touch, then keeps the information in sync by copying changes made in one location to the other. You use iTunes on your computer to sync contacts, calendars, and other information; iOS apps; photos and videos; and music and other iTunes content. By default, syncing occurs whenever you connect iPod touch to your computer.
Syncing with iTunes You can set iTunes to sync any or all of the following: ÂÂ Music ÂÂ Movies ÂÂ TV Shows ÂÂ Games and apps downloaded from the App Store ÂÂ Music videos ÂÂ Podcasts ÂÂ Books and audiobooks ÂÂ iTunes U collections ÂÂ Photos and videos (in your computer’s photo application or folder) ÂÂ Contacts—names, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, and more ÂÂ Calendars—appointments and events ÂÂ Notes ÂÂ Email account settings ÂÂ Webpage bookmarks You can adjust sync settings whenever iPod to
You can set iPod touch to sync with only a portion of what’s on your computer. For example, you might want to sync only certain music playlists, or only unwatched video podcasts. Important: You should be logged in to your own user account on your computer before connecting iPod touch. Set up iTunes syncing: 1 Connect iPod touch to your computer, and open iTunes. 2 In iTunes, select iPod touch in the Devices list. 3 Configure the sync settings in each of the settings panes.
Select “Convert higher bit rate songs to 128 kbps AAC” if you want iTunes to convert larger audio files to the standard iTunes audio format during syncing. Select “Manually manage music and videos” to turn off automatic syncing in the Music and Video settings panes. See “Manually Managing Content” on page 54. Select “Encrypt iPod backup” if you want to encrypt the information stored on your computer when iTunes makes a backup.
Photos Pane On a Mac, you can sync photos with Aperture or iPhoto 4.0.3 or later, and videos with iPhoto 6.0.6 or later. On a PC, you can sync photos with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0 or later. You can also sync photos and videos from any Mac or PC folder that contains images. Info Pane The Info pane lets you configure the sync settings for your contacts, calendars, mail accounts, and web browser.
Automatic iTunes Syncing By default, iPod touch syncs whenever you connect it to iTunes. You can prevent iPod touch from syncing when you connect iPod touch to a computer other than the one you usually sync with. Turn off automatic syncing for iPod touch: 1 Connect iPod touch to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod touch in the Devices list, then click Summary at the top of the screen. 3 Deselect “Open iTunes when this iPod touch is connected.
Manually Managing Content The manually managing feature lets you choose just the music, videos, and podcasts you want to have on iPod touch. Set up iPod touch for manually managing content: 1 Connect iPod touch to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod touch in the sidebar. 3 Click Summary at the top of the screen and select “Manually manage music and videos.” 4 Click Apply. Add items to iPod touch: Drag a song, video, podcast, or playlist in your iTunes library to iPod touch (in the sidebar).
File Sharing File Sharing lets you transfer files between iPod touch and your computer. You can share files created with a compatible app and saved in a supported format. Apps that support file sharing appear in the File Sharing Apps list in iTunes. For each app, the Files list shows the documents that are on iPod touch. See the app’s documentation for how it shares files; not all apps support this feature. Transfer a file from iPod touch to your computer: 1 Connect iPod touch to your computer.
Music and Videos 5 Use the Music and Videos apps to enjoy your favorite music, widescreen videos, and more. Browse your content on iPod touch by playlists, artists, songs, videos, or other categories, or browse your album artwork using Cover Flow. Play your music on AirPlay speakers or sound systems, or watch your videos on a TV using AirPlay and Apple TV.
Playing Songs and Other Audio You can browse content on iPod touch by playlists, artists, songs, videos, and other categories, or browse your album artwork using Cover Flow. Playlist folders, which you can sync from iTunes, let you organize playlists into groups. Browse your collection: Tap Playlists, Artists, or Songs. Tap More to browse Albums, Audiobooks, Compilations, Composers, Genres, iTunes U, Podcasts, or Videos.
Pause a song Tap . Resume playback Tap . Raise or lower the volume Drag the volume slider or use the buttons on the side of iPod touch. Play music on an AirPlay sound system or Apple TV Tap and choose a sound system. If doesn’t appear or if you don’t see the AirPlay system you’re looking for, make sure iPod touch is on the same wireless network. Switch from AirPlay back to iPod touch Tap Restart a song or a chapter in an audiobook or podcast Tap .
Additional Audio Controls To display additional controls, tap the album artwork on the Now Playing screen. The repeat, Genius, and shuffle controls appear along with the scrubber bar. You can see elapsed time, remaining time, and the song number. The song’s lyrics also appear, if you’ve added them to the song in iTunes. Use the scrubber bar to skip to any point along the timeline.
Podcast and Audiobook Controls Additional controls and information appear on the Now Playing screen when you begin playback. The email, 30-second repeat, and playback speed controls appear along with the scrubber bar. You can see elapsed time, remaining time, and the episode or chapter number. Use the scrubber bar to skip to any point along the timeline. You can adjust the scrub rate from high-speed to fine by sliding your finger down as you drag the playhead along the scrubber bar.
Control music playback Say “play” or “play music.” To pause, say “pause” or “pause music.” You can also say “next song” or “previous song.” Play an album, artist, or playlist Say “play,” then say “album,” “artist,” or “playlist” and the name. Shuffle the current playlist Say “shuffle.” Find out more about the currently playing song Say “what’s playing,” “what song is this,” “who sings this song,” or “who is this song by.
Viewing All Tracks on an Album See all the tracks on the album that contains the current song: On the Now Playing screen, tap . Tap a track to play it. Tap the album artwork thumbnail to return to the Now Playing screen. Rating bar Back to Now Playing screen Album tracks In track list view, you can assign ratings to songs. You can use ratings to create smart playlists in iTunes that dynamically update to include, for example, your highest rated songs.
Genius Mixes are created automatically for you by iTunes. iTunes creates different mixes depending on the variety of music you have in your iTunes library. For example, you may have Genius Mixes that highlight R&B songs, or Alternative Rock songs. To use Genius on iPod touch, first turn on Genius in iTunes, then sync iPod touch with iTunes. Genius Mixes are synced automatically, unless you manually manage your music and choose which mixes you want to sync in iTunes.
Refresh a Genius playlist: In the playlist, tap Refresh. Refreshing a playlist creates a playlist of different songs that go great with the song you picked. You can refresh any Genius playlist, whether it was created in iTunes and synced to iPod touch, or created directly on iPod touch. Make a Genius playlist using a different song: Tap Genius Playlist, then tap New and pick a song. Delete a saved Genius playlist: Tap the Genius playlist, then tap Delete.
Videos With iPod touch, you can view video content such as movies, music videos, and video podcasts. If a video contains chapters, you can skip to the next or previous chapter, or bring up a list and start playing at any chapter that you choose. If a video provides alternate language features, you can choose an audio language or display subtitles. Playing Videos Play a video: Tap Videos (tap More first, if Videos isn’t visible), then tap the video.
Skip to the next chapter (if available) Tap . Go to the previous chapter (if available) Tap . Start playing at a specific chapter (if available) Tap , then choose a chapter from the list. Rewind or fast-forward Touch and hold Skip to any point in a video Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar. Slide your finger down to adjust the scrub rate. The scrub rate becomes slower the farther down you slide your finger. Stop watching a video before it finishes playing Tap Done.
Watching Rented Movies and TV Shows You can rent movies from the iTunes Store and watch them on iPod touch. You can download rented movies and TV shows directly to iPod touch, or transfer movies from iTunes on your computer to iPod touch. (Rented movies and TV shows may not be available in all countries or regions.) See “Purchasing or Renting Videos” on page 149. A movie or TV show must be completely downloaded before you can start watching it. You can pause a download and resume it later.
Watching Videos on a TV You can watch videos on your TV by connecting iPod touch to your TV or AV receiver with an AV cable. Or, you can stream videos wirelessly to your TV using AirPlay and Apple TV. Connect using an AV cable: Use the Apple Component AV Cable, Apple Composite AV Cable, or other authorized iPod touch-compatible cable. You can also use these cables with the Apple Universal Dock to connect iPod touch to your TV.
Setting a Sleep Timer You can set iPod touch to stop playing music or videos after a period of time. Set a sleep timer: From the Home screen choose Clock > Timer, then flick to set the number of hours and minutes. Tap When Timer Ends and choose Sleep iPod, tap Set, then tap Start to start the timer. When the timer ends, iPod touch stops playing music or video, closes any other open app, and then locks itself.
FaceTime 6 About FaceTime FaceTime lets you make video calls over Wi-Fi. Use the front camera to talk face-to-face, or the main camera to share what you see around you. To use FaceTime, you need an iPod touch 4th generation and a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The person you’re calling must also have a Wi-Fi Internet connection, and either an iPod touch 4th generation or an iPhone 4. For help, see “Connecting to the Internet” on page 19. Note: FaceTime may not be available in all countries or regions.
Signing In To sign in to FaceTime, you need an Apple ID. If you already have an iTunes Store account, MobileMe account, or other Apple account, you can use that Apple ID with FaceTime. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one when you open FaceTime. You don’t need to sign in and sign out every time you use FaceTime. Once you’ve signed in, you go right to your contacts when you open FaceTime. Sign in to FaceTime: 1 Open FaceTime, enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
Making a Call To make a FaceTime call, choose someone from your contacts, favorites, or list of recent calls. Buttons at the bottom of the FaceTime screen give you quick access to all three. Call a contact: Tap Contacts, choose a name, then tap FaceTime. If you don’t see the FaceTime button, make sure FaceTime is turned on in Settings. Add a contact: Tap Contacts, tap , then enter the person’s name and their email address or phone number.
Mute your microphone: Tap hear your friend. . Your friend can still see you, and you can still see and Move your picture-in-picture display: Drag the small window to any corner. Use another application during a call: Press the Home button, then tap an application icon. You can still talk with your friend, but you can’t see each other. To return to the video, tap the green bar at the top of the screen. End the call: Tap Chapter 6 FaceTime .
Camera 7 About Camera With iPod touch 4th generation, you can capture photos and video wherever you go. iPod touch 4th generation has a main camera that takes photos and high-definition video, and a front camera that lets you make FaceTime video calls and take photos and videos of yourself. The main camera is on the back of iPod touch. You use the screen to control the camera and to see the photo or video you’re taking.
Taking Photos and Recording Videos Taking photos and recording videos with iPod touch is as easy as point and tap. Switch cameras Exposure area Zoom Camera/Video switch Thumbnail of last shot Tap to take photo Take a photo: Aim iPod touch and tap . Make sure the Camera/Video switch is set to . When you take a photo or start a video recording, iPod touch makes a shutter sound. You can use the volume buttons on the side of the iPod touch to control the volume of the shutter sound.
Delete a photo or video: Tap . If you don’t see , tap the screen to display the controls. Take a screenshot: Quickly press and release the On/Off Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. A flash of the screen lets you know the screenshot was taken. The screenshot is added to the Camera Roll album. Viewing and Sharing Photos and Videos The photos and videos you take with Camera are saved in the Camera Roll album on iPod touch. You can view the Camera Roll album from either Camera or Photos.
Uploading Photos and Videos to Your Computer You can upload the photos and videos you take with Camera to photo applications on your computer, such as iPhoto on a Mac. Upload photos and videos to your computer: Connect iPod touch to your computer. ÂÂ Mac: Select the photos and videos you want and click the Import or Download button in iPhoto or other supported photo application on your computer. ÂÂ PC: Follow the instructions that came with your photo application.
Photos 8 About Photos iPod touch lets you carry photos and videos with you, so you can share them with your family, friends, and associates. View your photos on iPod touch or use AirPlay to view them on a TV with Apple TV. You can sync photos and videos from your computer, view photos and videos taken with iPod touch, and use photos as wallpaper. You can also send photos and videos in email messages, upload photos and videos to MobileMe galleries, and print photos.
Viewing Photos and Videos Photos and videos you take with iPod touch 4th generation, sync from your computer, or save from an email can be viewed in Photos. If you sync photos with iPhoto 8.0 (part of iLife ‘09) or later, you can view your photos and videos by the events and faces you’ve identified. You can also see the places where your photos and videos were taken if they’re tagged with location data. View photos and videos: 1 In Photos, tap a photo album.
Zoom in on part of a photo: Double-tap where you want to zoom in. Double-tap again to zoom out. You can also pinch to zoom in or out. View video in full screen, or fit video to screen: Double tap the screen to scale the video to fill the screen. Double-tap again to fit the video to the screen. Pan around a photo: Drag the photo. See the next or previous photo or video: Flick left or right. Or tap the screen to show the controls, then tap or .
Slideshows You can view a photo album as a slideshow, complete with background music. View a photo album as a slideshow: Tap an album, then tap . Videos play automatically when they appear during the slideshow. Stop a slideshow: Tap the screen. Set slideshow settings: In Settings, choose Photos and set the following options: ÂÂ To set the length of time each slide is shown, tap Play Each Slide For and choose a time.
Sharing Photos and Videos You can send photos and videos in email messages, add photos and videos to MobileMe galleries, and publish videos to YouTube. You can also copy and paste photos and videos, save photos and videos from email messages to Photos, and save images from webpages to Photos. Video sharing features are available only on iPod touch 4th generation. Sending a Photo or Video in an Email Message Send a photo or video in an email message: 1 Choose a photo or video and tap .
Adding a Photo or Video to a MobileMe Gallery If you have a MobileMe account, you can add photos and videos directly from iPod touch to a gallery you’ve created. You can also add photos and videos to someone else’s MobileMe gallery if that person has enabled email contributions.
Saving Photos and Videos from Email Messages and Webpages Note: The Camera Roll album is called Saved Photos on iPod touch 3rd generation and earlier. Save a photo from an email message to your Camera Roll album: Tap the photo, then tap Save Image. If the photo hasn’t been downloaded yet, tap the download notice first. Save a video from an email message to your Camera Roll album: Touch and hold the attachment, then tap Save Video. If the video hasn’t been downloaded yet, tap the download notice first.
Wallpaper You can set a photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen. On iPod touch 4th generation, you can also set wallpaper for your Home screen. Set a photo as wallpaper (iPod touch 3rd generation or later): 1 Choose any photo and tap , then tap Use As Wallpaper. 2 Drag the photo to position it and pinch to zoom in or out, until it looks the way you want. 3 Tap Set, then choose whether you want to use the photo as wallpaper for your Lock Screen, Home screen, or both.
Game Center 9 About Game Center You can discover new games and share your game experiences with friends around the world in Game Center. Invite your friends to play, or use auto-match to find other worthy opponents. Check leaderboards to see who the best players are. Earn bonus points by achieving specific accomplishments in a game. Note: Game Center may not be available in all countries or regions, and the available games may vary by country or region.
Specify which notifications you want for Game Center: In Settings, choose Notifications > Game Center, then configure the Sounds, Alerts, and Badges settings. If Game Center doesn’t appear, turn on Notifications. Set up Game Center information for your Apple ID: 1 Enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In. You may be asked to provide additional information. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one by tapping Create New Account. 2 Tap Agree to accept the Game Center Terms & Conditions.
The Game Center section of App Store displays games that work with Game Center. You can browse this section, and purchase and download games from it, as you would for other apps in the App Store. See Chapter 22, “App Store,” on page 153. If you want to purchase a game that a friend has, tap the game on your friend’s info screen to go directly to that game in the App Store. Playing Games The Games screen displays the games you download from the iTunes Store.
4 Enter and send your invitation, then wait for the others to accept. 5 Start the game. If a friend isn’t available or doesn’t respond to your invitation, you can tap Auto-Match to have Game Center find another player for you, or tap Invite Friend to try inviting some other friend. Other players may invite you to play the game. Respond to an invitation to play a game: Tap Accept or Decline in the alert that appears. You can disable multiplayer games in Restrictions. See “Restrictions” on page 166.
Rotate iPod touch to see a leaderboard in landscape orientation. Start playing a game from the leaderboard: Tap Play in the upper-right corner. Achievements Some games reward you with bonus points for specific achievements. See the possible achievements for a game: Tap Games, choose a game, then tap Achievements. For each achievement, Game Center shows how many bonus points are awarded, and whether you’ve completed the achievement. The total points awarded for your achievements appear at the top.
Friends Game Center puts you in contact with players around the world. You add friends to Game Center by making a request, or by accepting a request from another player. Add a friend to Game Center: 1 Tap Friends or Requests. 2 Tap +, then enter a friend’s email address or Game Center nickname. Matching addresses and names from your contacts appear as you type. Tap a contact to include that person in your request. Tap to browse your contacts. To add several friends at once, enter additional contacts.
A friend’s info page shows how many friends (including you) the person has, the number of different games your friend has played, and how many achievements your friend has completed. The info screen may also show: ÂÂ The games you’ve played together ÂÂ The games you have in common ÂÂ Other games your friend has You can tap a game in any of the lists to see your position and your friend’s position on the overall leaderboard, and your respective accomplishments for the game.
Your Status and Account Information The Me screen summarizes information about your friends, your games, and your achievements. The text field in the center of the screen lets you enter your current status message. Your status appears along with your nickname in other players’ Friends screens. Change your status: Tap the status field and use the keyboard to enter or update your status. View your account information: Tap the account banner, then tap View Account.
Mail 10 Mail works with MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular email systems—including Yahoo!, Google, and AOL—as well as other industry-standard POP3 and IMAP email systems. You can send and receive photos, videos, and graphics, and view PDFs and other attachments. You can also print messages, and attachments that open in Quick Look. To download and send messages in Mail, iPod touch must join a Wi-Fi network that’s connected to the Internet.
Checking and Reading Email The Mail icon on the Home screen shows the number of unread messages in your inboxes. You may have other unread messages in other mailboxes. Number of unread emails in your inboxes In Mail, the Mailboxes screen gives you quick access to all your inboxes and other mailboxes. Tap an inbox for an account to see its messages. To see incoming messages for all your accounts, tap All Inboxes.
Turn “Organize By Thread” on or off: In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” and tap the switch to turn Organize By Thread on or off. See “Mail” on page 176. If you have more than one account set up and turned on, the Accounts section of the Mailboxes screen provides access to your accounts. Tap an account to see its folders and mailboxes, including its inbox. If you have only one account set up and turned on, the folders and mailboxes for the account appear on the Mailboxes screen.
You can get contact information for the organizer and other invitees, set an alert, add notes to the event, and add comments that are included in your response emailed to the organizer. You can accept, tentatively accept, or decline the invitation. See “Responding to Meeting Invitations” on page 112. Turn Push on or off: In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Fetch New Data, then turn Push on or off.
Viewing Attachments iPod touch displays image attachments in many commonly used formats (JPEG, GIF, and TIFF) inline with the text in email messages. iPod touch can play many types of audio attachments, such as MP3, AAC, WAV, and AIFF. You can download and view files (such as PDF, webpage, text, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents) that are attached to messages you receive. View an attached file: Tap the attachment to open it in Quick Look.
Open an attached file with another app: Touch and hold the attachment, then choose an app. If no apps are available, you can choose to open the attachment in Quick Look. Save an attached photo to your Saved Photos album: Tap the photo, then tap Save Image. If the photo hasn’t been downloaded yet, tap the download notice first. Save an attached video to your Saved Photos album: Touch and hold the attachment, then tap Save Video. If the video hasn’t been downloaded yet, tap the download notice first.
4 Enter a subject, then your message. You can tap Return to move from one field to another. 5 Tap Send. 100 Send a photo in an email message In Photos, choose a photo, tap , then tap Email Photo. You can also copy and paste photos. To send multiple photos at the same time, tap when viewing thumbnails in an album, then tap to select the photos, tap Share, and tap Email. Paste and send a photo or video in an email message In Photos, touch and hold a photo or video until the Copy command appears.
Organizing Email You can organize messages in any mailbox, folder, or search results window. You can delete messages one at a time, or select a group to delete all at once. You can also move messages from one mailbox or folder to another in the same account or between different accounts. Delete a message: Open the message and tap . You can also delete a message directly from the mailbox message list by swiping left or right over the message title, then tapping Delete.
Searching Email You can search the To, From, and Subject fields of email messages. Mail searches the downloaded messages in the currently open mailbox. For MobileMe, Exchange, and some IMAP mail accounts, you can also search messages on the server. Search email messages: Open a mailbox, scroll to the top, and enter text in the Search field. Tap From, To, Subject, or All to choose which fields you want to search. To scroll quickly to the search field at the top of the list, tap the status bar.
Safari 11 Safari lets you surf the web and view webpages on iPod touch as if you were on your computer. Create bookmarks on iPod touch and sync them with your computer. Add web clips to quickly access your favorite sites directly from the Home screen. Print webpages, PDFs, and other documents that open in Quick Look. To use Safari, iPod touch must join a Wi-Fi network that’s connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 19.
Opening Webpages Open a webpage: Tap the address field (on the left side of the title bar), then type the web address and tap Go. If the address field isn’t visible, tap the status bar at the top of the screen to quickly scroll to the address field at the top of the webpage. As you type, web addresses that start with those letters appear. These are bookmarked pages or recent pages you’ve opened. Tap an address to go to that page. Keep typing if you want to enter a web address that’s not in the list.
See a link’s destination address Touch and hold the link. The address pops up next to your finger. You can touch and hold an image to see if it has a link. Stop a webpage from loading Tap . Reload a webpage Tap . Return to the previous or next page Tap or Return to a recently viewed page Tap Create a preaddressed Mail message Touch and hold an email web link, then tap New Message.
Entering Text and Filling Out Forms Some webpages have text fields and forms to fill out. You can set Safari to remember names and passwords of websites you visit and fill out text fields automatically with information from Contacts. See “Safari” on page 178. Bring up the keyboard Tap inside a text field. Move to another text field Tap another text field, or tap the Next or Previous button. Submit a form Once you finish filling out a form, tap Go or Search.
Printing Webpages, PDFs, and Other Documents You can print webpages, PDFs, and other documents that open in Quick Look from Safari. Print a webpage, PDF, or Quick Look document: Tap , then tap Print. Tap Select Printer to select a printer, then set printer options such as number of copies and double-sided output (if the printer supports it). If you’re printing a PDF or other Quick Look document, you may be able to set the range of pages you want to print. Then tap Print.
Web Clips Add web clips to the Home screen for fast access to your favorite webpages. Web clips appear as icons on the Home screen, and you can arrange your web clips along with the other icons. See “Customizing the Home Screen” on page 27. Add a web clip: Open the webpage and tap . Then tap “Add to Home Screen.” When you open a web clip, Safari automatically zooms and scrolls to the area of the webpage that was displayed when you saved the web clip.
Calendar 12 About Calendar Calendar gives you ready access to your calendars and events. You can view individual calendars, or several calendars at once. You can view your events by day, by month, or in a list. You can search the titles, invitees, locations, and notes of events. If you’ve entered birthdays for your contacts, you can view those birthdays in Calendar. You can sync iPod touch with the calendars on your computer, and with services such as MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo!, and Google.
ÂÂ In Settings on iPod touch, turn on Calendars in your MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, Google, or Yahoo! accounts to sync your calendar information over the air, or set up a CalDAV account if your company or organization supports it. See “Adding Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Accounts” on page 19. To sync calendars, iPod touch must join a Wi-Fi network that’s connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 19.
Searching Calendars You can search the titles, invitees, locations, and notes fields of the events in your calendars. Calendar searches only the events for the calendars you’re currently viewing. Search for events: In list view, enter text in the search field. Search results appear as you type. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard and see more results. Calendar events are included in searches from the Home screen. See “Searching” on page 40.
Important: If you’re traveling, iPod touch may not alert you at the correct local time. To manually set the correct time, see “Date and Time” on page 168. ÂÂ Calendar You can change the default calendar using the Default Calendar setting. See “Calendars” on page 177. ÂÂ Notes You can’t assign an event to a read-only calendar. Events can also be created by tapping a day, date, or time in a Mail message. See “Using Links and Detected Data” on page 97. Update an event: Tap Edit and change event information.
Respond to an invitation in Calendar: 1 Tap a meeting invitation in the calendar, or tap an invitation. to display the Event screen and tap ÂÂ Tap “Invitation from” to get contact information for the meeting organizer. Tap the email address to send a message to the organizer. ÂÂ Tap Invitees to see the other people invited to the meeting. Tap a name to see an attendee’s contact information. Tap the email address to send a message to the attendee.
Subscribing to Calendars You can subscribe to calendars that use the iCalendar (.ics) format. Many calendar-based services support calendar subscriptions, including Yahoo!, Google, and the Mac OS X iCal application. Subscribed calendars are read-only. You can read events from subscribed calendars on iPod touch, but you can’t edit them or create new events. Subscribe to a calendar: 1 In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” then tap Add Account. 2 Choose Other, then choose Add Subscribed Calendar.
YouTube 13 Finding and Viewing Videos YouTube features short videos submitted by people from around the world. To use some features on iPod touch, you need to sign in to a YouTube account when asked. For information about requirements and how to get a YouTube account, go to www.youtube.com. Note: YouTube may not be available in all languages and locations. To use YouTube, iPod touch must join a Wi-Fi network that’s connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 19.
Search for a video: 1 Tap Search (tap More first, if Search isn’t visible), then tap the YouTube search field. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes what you’re looking for, then tap Search. YouTube shows results based on video titles, descriptions, tags, and user names. Listed videos show title, rating, number of views, length, and the account name that posted the video. Play a video: Tap the video. The video begins to download to iPod touch and a progress bar appears.
Stop watching a video before it finishes playing Tap Done, or press the Home button. Switch between scaling a video to fill the screen Double-tap the video. You can also tap or fit to the screen make the video fill the screen, or tap it fit the screen. Add a video to Favorites using video controls Start playing a video and tap . Email a link to the video using video controls Start playing a video and tap .
Getting More Information Tap next to the video to show the video’s comments, description, date added, and other information. Rate the video or add a comment On the More Info screen, tap “Rate, Comment, or Flag,” then choose “Rate or Comment.” You must be signed in to a YouTube account to use this feature. See more videos from this account On the More Info screen, tap More Videos.
View playlists: In Playlists, tap a playlist to see the list of videos you’ve added. Tap any video in the playlist to begin playing videos from that point in the playlist. Edit a playlist: In Playlists, tap Edit, then do one of the following: ÂÂ To delete the entire playlist, tap ÂÂ To create a new playlist, tap Add a video to a playlist: Tap a playlist. next to a playlist, then tap Delete. , then enter a name for the playlist.
Stocks 14 Viewing Stock Quotes Stocks lets you see the latest available quotes for your selected stocks, funds, and indexes. To use Stocks, iPod touch must join a Wi-Fi network that’s connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 19. Quotes are updated every time you open Stocks when connected to the Internet. Quotes may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or more, depending upon the reporting service. Add a stock, fund, or index to the stock reader: 1 Tap , then tap .
When you view a chart in landscape orientation, you can touch the chart to display the value for a specific point in time. Use two fingers to see the change in value over a specific period of time. Delete a stock: Tap and tap Change the order of the list: Tap place in the list. next to a stock, then tap Delete. . Then drag next to a stock or index to a new Switch the view to percentage change, price change, or market capitalization: Tap any of the values along the right side of the screen.
Maps 15 WARNING: For important information about driving and navigating safely, see the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch. Maps provides street maps, satellite photos, a hybrid view, and street views of locations in many of the world’s countries and regions. You can get traffic information and detailed driving, public transit, or walking directions.
Finding and Viewing Locations You can search for locations, get your current location, mark a location with the drop pin, and get satellite and Google Street Views. Searching for Locations You can search for locations in many ways—by address, intersection, area, landmark, bookmark, contact, or zip code, for example. Find a location and see a map: 1 Tap the search field to bring up the keyboard. 2 Type an address or other search information. 3 Tap Search. A pin marks the location.
Finding Your Current Location A quick tap finds your current (approximate) location. Find your current location: Tap . Your current location is indicated by a blue marker. If your location can’t be determined precisely, a blue circle also appears around the marker. The size of the circle depends on how precisely your location can be determined—the smaller the circle, the greater the precision. If you drag the map and tap approximate location.
Marking a Location with the Drop Pin The drop pin lets you mark a location by hand. Mark a location: Touch and hold the location on the map. The drop pin appears where you’re touching the map. Move the drop pin: Touch and hold, then drag the pin to a new location, or touch and hold a new location until a new pin drops, replacing the previous one. Satellite View and Street View You can see a satellite view of a map, or a combined satellite and street map view.
See the Google Street View of a location: Tap . Flick left or right to pan through the 360° panoramic view. (The inset shows your current view.) Tap an arrow to move down the street. To return to map view, tap the map inset in the lower-right corner. Tap to return to map view Street View may not be available in all areas. Getting Directions You can get step-by-step directions for driving, taking public transit, or walking to a destination. Get directions: 1 Tap Directions.
ÂÂ To view all the directions in a list, tap , then tap List. Tap any item in the list to see a map showing that leg of the trip. Tap Route Overview to return to the overview screen. ÂÂ To view directions one step at a time, tap Start, then tap trip. Tap to see the next leg of the to go back. If you’re driving or walking, the approximate distance and travel time appear at the top of the screen. If traffic data is available, the driving time is adjusted accordingly.
Showing Traffic Conditions When available, you can show traffic conditions for major streets and highways on the map. Show or hide traffic conditions: Tap , then tap Show Traffic or Hide Traffic. Streets and highways are color-coded to indicate the flow of traffic: Gray = no data currently available Green = posted speed limit Yellow = slower than the posted speed limit Red = stop and go If you don’t see traffic, you may need to zoom out to a level where you can see major roads.
ÂÂ To add the business to your contacts list, tap “Add to Contacts” at the bottom of the screen, then tap “Create New Contact” or “Add to Existing Contact.” ÂÂ Share the location of the business by email. See a list of the businesses found in the search: From the Map screen, tap List. Tap a business to see its location. Or tap next to a business to see its information.
16 Weather Viewing Weather Summaries Tap Weather on the Home screen to get the current temperature and six-day forecast for one or more cities around the world. To use Weather, iPod touch must join a Wi-Fi network that’s connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 19. Today’s high and low Current conditions Current temperature Six-day forecast Add and delete cities Number of cities stored If the weather board is light blue, it’s daytime in that city—between 6:00 a.m.
Switch to another city: Flick left or right, or tap to the left or right of the row of dots. The number of dots below the weather board shows how many cities are stored. Reorder cities: Tap , then drag Delete a city: Tap and tap next to a city to a new place in the list. next to a city, then tap Delete. Display the temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius: Tap , then tap °F or °C.
Notes 17 About Notes You can create notes on iPod touch and sync notes with supported applications on your computer and online accounts. You can search for text in a list of notes. Syncing Notes You can sync Notes in either of the following ways: ÂÂ In iTunes, use the iPod touch settings panes to sync with Mail on a Mac or with Microsoft Outlook 2003, 2007, or 2010 on a PC when you connect iPod touch to your computer. See “iPod touch Settings Panes in iTunes” on page 50.
See notes for a specific account: Tap the account name. Change the font used to display notes: In Settings, choose Notes, then select the font you want to use. Notes are listed by last modified date, with the most recently modified note at the top. You can see the first few words of each note in the list. Rotate iPod touch to view notes in landscape orientation and type using a larger keyboard. Add a note: Tap , then type your note and tap Done.
Searching Notes You can search the text of notes. Search for notes: 1 Tap the status bar to scroll to the search field at the top of the note list. 2 Enter text in the search field. Search results appear as you type. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard and see more of the results. Notes are included in searches from the Home screen. See “Searching” on page 40. Emailing Notes Email a note: Tap the note, then tap . To email a note, iPod touch must be set up for email.
18 Clock World Clocks You can add clocks to show the time in other major cities and time zones around the world. View clocks: Tap World Clock. If the clock face is white, it’s daytime in that city. If the clock face is black, it’s nighttime. If you have more than four clocks, flick to scroll through them. Add a clock: 1 Tap World Clock. 2 Tap , then type the name of a city. Cities matching what you’ve typed appear below. 3 Tap a city to add a clock for that city.
ÂÂ To set whether the alarm gives you the option to hit snooze, turn Snooze on or off. If Snooze is on and you tap Snooze when the alarm sounds, the alarm stops and then sounds again in ten minutes. ÂÂ To give the alarm a description, tap Label. iPod touch displays the label when the alarm sounds. If at least one alarm is set and turned on, top of the screen. appears in the iPod touch status bar at the Turn an alarm on or off: Tap Alarm and turn any alarm on or off.
Calculator 19 Using the Calculator Tap numbers and functions in Calculator just as you would with a standard calculator. When you tap the add, subtract, multiply, or divide button, a white ring appears around the button to let you know the operation to be carried out. Rotate iPod touch to get an expanded scientific calculator. Standard Memory Functions ÂÂ C: Tap to clear the displayed number. ÂÂ MC: Tap to clear the memory. ÂÂ M+: Tap to add the displayed number to the number in memory.
Scientific Calculator Keys Rotate iPod touch to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator. 2nd Changes the trigonometric buttons (sin, cos, tan, sinh, cosh, and tanh) to their inverse functions (sin-1, cos-1, tan-1, sinh-1, cosh-1, and tanh-1). It also changes ln to log2, and ex to 2x. Tap 2nd again to return the buttons to their original functions. ( Opens a parenthetical expression. Expressions can be nested. ) Closes a parenthetical expression.
log Returns the log base 10 of a value. sin Calculates the sine of a value. sin-1 Calculates the arc sine of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is tapped.) cos Calculates the cosine of a value. cos Calculates the arc cosine of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is tapped.) tan Calculates the tangent of a value. tan-1 Calculates the arc tangent of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is tapped.) ln Calculates the natural log of a value. log2 Calculates the log base 2.
20 Voice Memos Recording Voice Memos Voice Memos lets you use iPod touch as a portable recording device. Voice Memos uses the internal microphone in iPod touch 4th generation. To use Voice Memos on iPod touch 2nd generation or iPod touch 3rd generation, connect the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic or a compatible accessory with a microphone. These include Apple-branded earbuds and authorized third-party accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPod” logo.
Record a voice memo: 1 Tap to start recording. You can also press the center button on a compatible threebutton headset with mic. 2 Tap to pause or to stop recording. You can also press the center button on a compatible three-button headset with mic to stop recording. You can record in either mono or stereo depending upon the external microphone you use. When you start a voice recording, iPod touch makes a short ringing sound.
See more information: Tap next to the memo. The Info screen displays information about the length, recording time and date, and provides additional editing and sharing functions. Add a label to a voice memo: On the Info screen tap , then select a label in the list on the Label screen. To create a custom label, choose Custom at the bottom of the list, then type a name for the label. Trimming Voice Memos You can trim the beginning or ending of a voice memo to eliminate unwanted pauses or noise.
4 Tap Trim Voice Memo. Important: Edits you make to voice memos can’t be undone. Sharing Voice Memos You can share your voice memos as attachments in email messages. Share a voice memo: 1 Select a voice memo on the Voice Memos screen, then tap Share. You can also tap Share on the Info screen of a voice memo. 2 Choose Email to open a new message in Mail with the memo attached. A message appears if the file you’re trying to send is too large.
iTunes Store 21 About the iTunes Store You can search for, browse, preview, purchase, and download music, audiobooks, TV shows, movies, and music videos from the iTunes Store directly to iPod touch. You can listen to audio or watch video podcasts from the iTunes Store, either by streaming them from the Internet or by downloading them directly to iPod touch.
Finding Music, Videos, and More Browse content: Tap one of the content categories at the bottom of the screen, such as Music or Videos. Or tap More to browse other content. Choose a sort method at the top of the screen—for example New Releases or Genres (the categories may vary). Search for content: Tap Search (tap More first, if Search isn’t visible), tap the search field and enter one or more words, then tap Search. Search results are grouped by category, such as Movies, Albums, or Podcasts.
Explore artist and friend recommendations: Tap Ping (tap More first, if Ping isn’t visible) to find out what’s new from your favorite artists or see what music your friends are excited about. For information, see the following section, “Following Artists and Friends.” Following Artists and Friends Use iTunes Ping to connect with the world’s most passionate music fans.
Follow a friend: Choose a starting group of friends when you set up your profile using iTunes on your Mac or PC. After that, you can choose to follow others using Ping on iPod touch. ÂÂ By searching: Tap People, enter your friend’s name in the search field, then tap Search. Tap your friend’s name in the list of matches, then tap Follow. ÂÂ While exploring Ping: Tap a person’s name, then tap Follow. When you follow someone, they don’t automatically follow you.
Purchasing Music or Audiobooks When you find a song, album, or audiobook you like in the iTunes Store, you can purchase and download it to iPod touch. You can preview an item before you purchase it to make sure it’s what you want. Preview a song or audiobook: Tap the item. Purchase and download a song, album, or audiobook: 1 Tap the price, then tap Buy Now. 2 Sign in using your Apple ID if requested, then tap OK. If you don’t have an Apple ID, tap Create New Apple ID to set one up.
Purchasing or Renting Videos The iTunes Store lets you purchase and download movies, TV shows, and music videos (may not be available in all countries or regions). Some movies and TV shows can also be rented for a limited time. Video content may be available in standard-definition (SD, or 480p) format, high-definition (HD, or 720p) format, or both. Preview a video: Tap Preview. Purchase or rent a video: 1 Tap Buy or Rent. 2 Sign in using your Apple ID if requested, then tap OK.
Streaming or Downloading Podcasts You can listen to audio podcasts or watch video podcasts streamed over your Wi-Fi Internet connection from the iTunes Store. You can also download audio and video podcasts to iPod touch. Podcasts you download to iPod touch are synced to your iTunes library when you connect iPod touch to your computer. Tap Podcasts (tap More first, if Podcasts isn’t visible) to browse podcasts in the iTunes Store. To see a list of episodes, tap a podcast.
Syncing Purchased Content iTunes automatically syncs everything you’ve downloaded or purchased on iPod touch to your iTunes library when you connect iPod touch to your computer. This lets you access the downloads on your computer and provides a backup if you delete purchased content from iPod touch. Purchased content is synced to the “Purchased on ” playlist. iTunes creates the playlist if it doesn’t exist.
Viewing Account Information To view iTunes Store information for your Apple ID on iPod touch, tap your Apple ID (at the bottom of most iTunes Store screens). Or go to Settings > Store and tap View Apple ID. You must be signed in to view your account information. See “Store” on page 174. Verifying Downloads You can use iTunes on your computer to verify that all the music, videos, apps, and other items you bought from the iTunes Store or App Store are in your iTunes library.
App Store 22 About the App Store You can search for, browse, review, purchase, and download apps from the App Store directly to iPod touch. Apps that you download and install from the App Store on iPod touch are backed up to your iTunes library the next time you sync iPod touch with your computer. When you sync iPod touch, you can also install apps you’ve purchased or downloaded from the iTunes Store on your computer.
Browsing and Searching Browse the featured selections to see new, notable, or recommended apps, or browse Top 25 to see the most popular apps. If you’re looking for a specific app, use Search. Browse apps: Tap Featured, Categories, or Top 25. Choose a category, or choose a sort method at the top of the screen to browse by lists such as New, What’s Hot, Genius, Top Paid, or Top Free. Browse using Genius: Tap Genius to see a list of recommended apps based on what’s already in your app collection.
Info Screen Tap any app in a list to see more information, such as the app’s price, screenshots, and ratings. If you already installed the app, “Installed” appears instead of the price on the Info screen. View screenshots: Scroll to near the bottom of the Info page. Flick left or right to view additional screenshot pages. Double-tap to zoom in. Get ratings and read reviews: Tap Ratings near the bottom of the Info screen.
Downloading Apps When you find an app you want in the App Store, you can purchase and download it to iPod touch. If the app is free, you can download it without charge. Once you download an app, it’s immediately installed on iPod touch. Purchase and download an app: 1 Tap the price (or tap Free), then tap Buy Now. 2 Sign in using your Apple ID if requested, then tap OK. If you don’t have an Apple ID, tap Create New Apple ID to set one up. Downloads for purchase are charged to your Apple ID.
Deleting Apps You can delete apps you install from the App Store. If you delete an app, data associated with the app is no longer available to iPod touch, unless you reinstall the app and restore its data from a backup. You can reinstall an app and restore its data as long as you backed up iPod touch with iTunes on your computer. (If you try to delete an app that hasn’t been backed up to your computer, an alert appears.
Updating Apps Whenever you access the App Store, it checks for updates to apps you’ve installed. The App Store also automatically checks for updates every week. The App Store icon shows the total number of app updates available. If an update is available and you access the App Store, the Updates screen appears immediately. App updates are downloaded and automatically installed when you choose to update them.
Settings 23 Settings allows you to customize iPod touch apps, set the date and time, configure your network connection, and enter other preferences for iPod touch. Airplane Mode Airplane mode disables the wireless features of iPod touch to reduce potential interference with aircraft operation and other electrical equipment. Turn on airplane mode: Tap Settings and turn airplane mode on. When airplane mode is on, appears in the status bar at the top of the screen.
ÂÂ Take or view photos or video (iPod touch 4th generation) ÂÂ Hear alarms ÂÂ Use the stopwatch or timer ÂÂ Use the calculator ÂÂ Take notes ÂÂ Record voice memos ÂÂ Read email messages stored on iPod touch If Wi-Fi is available and allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations, you can turn Wi-Fi back on and: ÂÂ Make or receive FaceTime video calls ÂÂ Send and receive email ÂÂ Browse the Internet ÂÂ Sync your contacts, calendars, and bookmarks (MobileMe only) with MobileMe and Micr
Set iPod touch to ask if you want to join a new network: Choose Wi-Fi and turn “Ask to Join Networks” on or off. When you’re trying to access the Internet, by using Safari or Mail for example, and you aren’t in range of a Wi-Fi network you‘ve previously used, this option tells iPod touch to look for another network. iPod touch displays a list of all available Wi-Fi networks that you can choose from. (Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.
Turn sounds, alerts, or badges on or off for an app: Tap Notifications, choose an app from the list, then choose the types of notification you want to turn on or off. Sounds Adjust the alerts volume: Choose Sounds and drag the slider. Or, if “Change with Buttons” is turned on, use the volume buttons on the side of iPod touch. The volume buttons don’t change the alerts volume if a song or video is playing. Allow the volume buttons to change the alerts volume: Choose Sounds and turn on “Change with Buttons.
About Choose General > About to get information about iPod touch, including: ÂÂ Number of songs, videos, photos, and applications ÂÂ Total storage capacity ÂÂ Space available ÂÂ Software version ÂÂ Model and serial numbers ÂÂ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth addresses ÂÂ Legal information ÂÂ Regulatory information Network Use Network settings to configure a VPN (virtual private network) connection, or access Wi-Fi settings. Add a new VPN configuration: Choose General > Network > VPN > Add VPN Configuration.
Location Services Location services lets apps such as Maps and third-party location-based apps gather and use data indicating your location. The location data collected by Apple is not collected in a form that personally identifies you. Your approximate location is determined using available information from local Wi-Fi networks (if you have Wi-Fi turned on). When an app is using location services, appears in the status bar.
Spotlight Search The Spotlight Search setting lets you specify the content areas searched by Search, and rearrange the order of the results. Set which content areas are searched by Search: 1 Choose General > Spotlight Search (on iPod touch 2nd generation, choose General > Home > Spotlight Search). 2 Tap an item to select or deselect it. All search categories are selected by default.
Turn Simple Passcode on or off: Choose General > Passcode Lock, then turn Simple Passcode on or off. A simple passcode is a four-digit number. To increase security, turn off Simple Passcode and use a longer passcode with a combination of numbers, letters, punctuation, and special characters. Erase data after ten failed passcode attempts: Choose General > Passcode Lock, enter your passcode, and tap Erase Data to turn it on.
Camera is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot take photos. Camera You cannot make or receive FaceTime video calls (iPod touch 4th generation only). FaceTime The iTunes Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot preview, purchase, or download content. iTunes The App Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot install apps on iPod touch. Installing Apps You cannot delete apps from iPod touch.
Restrict multiplayer games: Turn off Multiplayer Games. When Multiplayer Games is turned off, you can’t request a match, send or receive invitations to play games, or add friends in Game Center. Restrict adding friends: Turn off Adding Friends. When Adding Friends is off, you can’t make or receive friend requests in Game Center. If Multiplayer Games is turned on, you can continue to play with existing friends.
Add international keyboards: 1 Choose General > Keyboard > International Keyboards. The number of active keyboards appears before the right arrow. 2 Tap “Add New Keyboard…,” then choose a keyboard. You can add as many keyboards as you want. To learn about using international keyboards, see “International Keyboards” on page 34.
Set the Voice Control language for iPod touch: Choose General > International > Voice Control, then choose the language you want to use (iPod touch 3rd generation or later). Add international keyboards: 1 Choose General > International > Keyboards. The number of active keyboards appears next to the right arrow. 2 Tap “Add New Keyboard…,” then choose a keyboard. You can add as many keyboards as you want. To learn about using international keyboards, see “International Keyboards” on page 34.
Erase all content and settings: Connect iPod touch to your computer or a power adapter. Choose General > Reset and tap “Erase All Content and Settings.” This resets all settings to their defaults and erases all your information and media: ÂÂ On iPod touch 3rd generation or later: by removing the encryption key to the data (which is encrypted using 256-bit AES encryption) ÂÂ On iPod touch 2nd generation: by overwriting the data Important: You can’t use iPod touch while data is being overwritten.
Set iTunes to play songs at the same sound level: In iTunes, choose iTunes > Preferences if you’re using a Mac, or Edit > Preferences if you’re using a PC. Then click Playback and select Sound Check. Set iPod touch to use the iTunes volume settings (Sound Check): Choose Music and turn Sound Check on. Use the equalizer to customize the sound on iPod touch: Choose Music > EQ and choose a setting.
Photos Use the Slideshow settings to specify how slideshows display your photos. Set the length of time each slide is shown: Choose Photos > Play Each Slide For and select the length of time. Set a transition effect: Choose Photos > Transition and select a transition effect. Set whether to repeat slideshows: Choose Photos and turn Repeat on or off. Set photos to appear randomly or in order: Choose Photos and turn Shuffle on or off.
Store Use Store settings to change or create an Apple ID. By default, the Apple ID you’re signed in to when you sync iPod touch with your computer appears in Store settings. You can change Apple IDs on iPod touch to purchase music or apps using another Apple ID. If you don’t have an Apple ID, you can create one in Store settings. Go to www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/ for iTunes Store terms and conditions. Sign in: Choose Store and tap Sign In, then enter your Apple ID and password.
Changes you make to an account’s settings on iPod touch are not synced to your computer, so you can configure your accounts to work with iPod touch without affecting the account settings on your computer. Stop using an account service: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” choose an account, then turn an account service (such as Mail, Calendars, or Notes) off. If an account service is off, iPod touch doesn’t display or sync information with that account service until you turn it back on.
Turn Push on: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Fetch New Data, then tap to turn Push on. Set the interval to fetch data: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Fetch New Data, then choose how often you want to fetch data for all accounts. To conserve battery life, fetch less frequently. Setting Push to OFF (or setting Fetch to Manually on the Fetch New Data screen) overrides individual account settings. Mail Mail settings, except where noted, apply to all accounts you’ve set up on iPod touch.
Add a signature to your messages: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Signature, then type a signature. You can set iPod touch to add a signature—your favorite quote, or your name, title, and phone number, for example—to the bottom of every message you send. Set the default email account: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Default Account, then choose an account.
Notes The Default Account setting appears when you set up more than one account that syncs notes. Set which account a new note is assigned to: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” and under Notes, tap Default Account and choose an account. Safari Safari settings let you select your Internet search engine, set security options, and for developers, turn on debugging. General Select a search engine: Choose Safari > Search Engine and select the search engine you want to use.
ÂÂ To set whether Safari accepts cookies, tap Accept Cookies and choose Never, “From visited,” or Always. A cookie is a piece of information that a website puts on iPod touch so the website can remember you when you visit again. That way, webpages can be customized for you based on information you may have provided. Some pages won’t work correctly unless iPod touch is set to accept cookies. ÂÂ To clear a database, tap Databases, then tap Edit. Tap next to a database, then tap Delete.
Contacts 24 About Contacts Contacts makes it easy to keep track of your friends and associates. You can add contacts directly on iPod touch, or sync contacts from applications on your computer. If you have a MobileMe or Microsoft Exchange account with Contacts enabled, or a supported CardDAV account, you can sync your contacts over the air without connecting iPod touch to your computer.
When you set up an LDAP account, you can view and search for contacts on your company or organization’s LDAP server. The server appears as a new group in Contacts. Since LDAP contacts aren’t downloaded to iPod touch, you must have an Internet connection to view them. Check with your system administrator for specific account settings and other requirements (such as VPN). When you set up a CardDAV account, your account contacts are synced with iPod touch over the air.
Managing Contacts on iPod touch Add a contact on iPod touch: Tap Contacts and tap . Delete a contact In Contacts, choose a contact, than tap Edit. Scroll down and tap Delete Contact. Enter a pause in a number Tap , then tap Pause. Pauses appear as commas when the number is saved. Edit contact information: Choose a contact, then tap Edit. ÂÂ Add information: Fill in a blank field. ÂÂ Add an address: Tap Add New Address. ÂÂ Add a field that’s not showing: Tap Add Field.
Use a contact’s info screen: Tap Contacts and choose a contact. Then tap an item. Send an email Visit the website See a map and get directions Call in FaceTime appears on the FaceTime button if you’ve previously had a FaceTime call with the contact. Unified Contacts When you sync contacts with multiple accounts, you might have entries for the same person in more than one account.
The source accounts of a unified contact appear at the bottom of the screen, under Linked Cards. View contact information for a source account: Tap one of the source accounts. Unlink a contact: Tap Edit, tap Link a contact: Tap Edit, then tap , then tap Unlink. and choose a contact. If you link contacts with different first or last names, the names on the individual contacts don’t change, but only one name appears on the unified card.
Nike + iPod 25 Activating Nike + iPod When turned on in Settings, the Nike + iPod app appears on the Home screen (iPod touch 2nd generation or later). With a Nike + iPod Sensor (sold separately), the Nike + iPod app provides audible feedback on your speed, distance, time elapsed, and calories burned during a run or walk. You can send your workout information to nikeplus.com, where you can track your progress, set goals, and participate in challenges.
Linking a Sensor The first time you start a workout, you’re prompted to activate your sensor, which automatically links the sensor with iPod touch. You can also use Nike + iPod settings to link a sensor with iPod touch. Nike + iPod can link to only one sensor at a time. To use a different sensor, use Nike + iPod settings to link the new sensor. Link a sensor to iPod touch: 1 Put the Nike + iPod sensor in your shoe. 2 In Settings on iPod touch, choose Nike + iPod > Sensor.
Sending Workouts to Nikeplus.com The first time you connect iPod touch to iTunes after a workout, you’re asked if you want to automatically send your workouts to Nike+ when you sync iPod touch. Click Send to send your current workout to nikeplus.com and set iTunes to automatically send future workouts when you sync iPod touch with iTunes. If you click Don’t Send, you can set iTunes to do this later. Set iTunes to automatically send workouts to nikeplus.
Nike + iPod Settings In Settings, choose Nike + iPod to activate and adjust settings for the Nike + iPod app. Choose a PowerSong: Choose PowerSong and select a song from your music library. Turn spoken feedback on or off: Choose Spoken Feedback and select a male or female voice to accompany your workout, or Off to turn off spoken feedback. Set a distance preference: Choose Distance, then select Miles or Kilometers to measure your workout distance.
iBooks 26 About iBooks iBooks is a great way to read and buy books. Download the free iBooks app from the App Store, and then get everything from classics to best sellers from the built-in iBookstore. Once you download a book, it’s displayed on your bookshelf. Add ePub books and PDFs to your bookshelf using iTunes. Then tap a book or PDF to start reading. iBooks remembers your location, so you can easily return to where you left off. A wide range of display options makes the books easy to read.
Syncing Books and PDFs Use iTunes to sync your books and PDFs between iPod touch and your computer. When iPod touch is connected to your computer, the Books pane lets you select which items to sync. You can sync books that you download or purchase from the iBookstore. You can also add DRM-free ePub books and PDFs to your iTunes library. There are several websites that offer books in ePub and PDF format. Sync an ePub book or PDF to iPod touch: Download the book or PDF using your computer.
Reading Books Reading a book is easy. Go to the bookshelf and tap the book you want to read. If you don’t see the book you’re looking for, tap the name of the current collection at the top of the screen to go to other collections. Turn pages: Tap near the right or left margin of a page, or flick left or right. To change the direction the page turns when you tap the left margin, go to Settings > iBooks. Go to a specific page: Tap near the center of the current page to show the controls.
Enlarge an image: Double-tap the image. To read a book while lying down, use the portrait orientation lock to prevent iPod touch from rotating the screen when you rotate iPod touch. See “Viewing in Portrait or Landscape Orientation” on page 26. Reading PDFs You can use iBooks to read PDFs. Go to the bookshelf and tap Collections, select a collection, then tap the PDF you want to read. Turn pages: Flick left or right. Enlarge a page: Pinch to zoom in on the page, then scroll to see the portion you want.
Searching Books and PDFs You can search for the title or author of a book to quickly locate it on the bookshelf. You can also search the contents of a book to find all the references to a word or phrase you’re interested in. You can also send a search to Wikipedia or Google to find other related resources. Search for a book: Go to the bookshelf. If necessary, change to the collection that you want to search. Tap the status bar to scroll to the top of the screen, then tap the magnifying glass.
Organizing the Bookshelf Use the bookshelf to browse your books and PDFs. You can also organize items into collections. Sort the bookshelf: Go to the bookshelf and tap the status bar to scroll to the top of the screen, then tap and select a sort method from the choices at the bottom of the screen. Rearrange items on the bookshelf: Touch and hold a book or PDF, then drag it to a new location on the bookshelf. Delete an item from the bookshelf: Go to the bookshelf and tap Edit.
Accessibility 27 Universal Access Features In addition to the many features that make iPod touch easy to use for everyone, accessibility features (iPod touch 3rd generation or later) are designed to make it easier for users with visual, auditory, or other physical disabilities to use iPod touch.
Turn accessibility features on or off in iTunes: 1 Connect iPod touch to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod touch in the Devices list. 3 In the Summary pane, click Configure Universal Access in the Options section. 4 Select the accessibility features that you want to use and click OK. Large Text can only be turned on or off using iPod touch settings. See “Large Text” on page 209. You can turn closed captioning on or off in Video settings. See “Videos” on page 65.
Setting Up VoiceOver Important: VoiceOver changes the gestures used to control iPod touch. Once VoiceOver is turned on, you have to use VoiceOver gestures to operate iPod touch— even to turn VoiceOver off again to resume standard operation. Turn VoiceOver on or off: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility > VoiceOver and tap the VoiceOver On/Off switch. You can also set Triple-click Home to turn VoiceOver on or off. See “Triple-Click Home” on page 210.
By default, VoiceOver uses the language that’s set for iPod touch. You can set a different language for VoiceOver. Set the language for iPod touch: In Settings, choose General > International > Language, then select a language and tap OK. Some languages may be influenced by the Region Local setting. In Settings, choose General > International > Region Format and select the format. Set the language for VoiceOver: In Settings, choose General > International > Voice Control, then choose the language.
Practice gestures: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then tap VoiceOver Practice. When you finish practicing, tap Done. If you don’t see the VoiceOver Practice button, make sure VoiceOver is turned on. Here’s a summary of key VoiceOver gestures: Navigating and Reading ÂÂ Tap: Speak item. ÂÂ Flick right or left: Select the next or previous item. ÂÂ Flick up or down: Depends on the Rotor Control setting. See “Rotor Control” on page 200.
Rotor Control The rotor control is a virtual dial that you can use to change the results of up and down flick gestures when VoiceOver is turned on. Operate the rotor: Rotate two fingers on the iPod touch screen to “turn” the dial to choose between options. The current setting appears on the screen and is spoken aloud. The effect of the rotor depends on what you’re doing.
ÂÂ Row (when navigating a table) ÂÂ List ÂÂ Landmark ÂÂ Image ÂÂ Static text Zoom in or out Entering text Move insertion point and hear text by: ÂÂ Character ÂÂ Word ÂÂ Line Select edit function Select language Using a control (such as the spinner for setting the time in Clock) Select and hear values by: ÂÂ Character ÂÂ Word ÂÂ Line Adjust the value of the control object Speaking (available only with Apple Wireless Keyboard) Adjust VoiceOver speaking by: ÂÂ Volume ÂÂ Rate ÂÂ Typing echo ÂÂ Use pitch chan
Using VoiceOver Select items on the screen: Drag your finger over the screen. VoiceOver identifies each element as you touch it. You can move systematically from one element to the next by flicking left or right with a single finger. Elements are selected from left-toright, top-to-bottom. Flick right to go to the next element, or flick left to go to the previous element. Use four-finger gestures to select the first or last element on a screen.
Rearrange the Home screen: On the Home screen, select the icon you want to move. Double-tap and hold the icon, then drag it. VoiceOver speaks the row and column position as you drag the icon. Release the icon when it’s in the location you want. You can drag additional icons. Drag an item to the left or right edge of the screen to move it to a different page of the Home screen. When you finish, press the Home button. Mute VoiceOver Double-tap with three fingers.
If the field already contains text, the insertion point is placed either at the beginning or at the end of the text. Double-tap to move the insertion point to the opposite end. VoiceOver tells you the position of the insertion point. 2 Use the keyboard to type characters: ÂÂ Standard typing: Select a key on the keyboard by flicking left or right, then double- tap to enter the character.
Delete a character: Select the , then double-tap or split-tap. You must do this even when touch typing. To delete multiple characters, touch and hold the Delete key, then tap the screen with another finger once for each character your want to delete. VoiceOver speaks the character as it’s deleted. If you have Use Pitch Change turned on, VoiceOver speaks deleted characters in a lower pitch. Select text: Set the rotor to Edit, flick up or down to choose Select or Select All, then double tap.
VoiceOver Keyboard Commands VO = Control-Option Read all, starting from the current position VO–A Read from the top VO–B Move to the status bar VO–M Press the Home button VO–H Select the next or previous item VO–Right Arrow or VO–Left Arrow Tap an item VO–Space bar Double-tap with two fingers VO–”-” Choose the next or previous rotor item VO–Up Arrow or VO–Down Arrow Choose the next or previous speech rotor item VO–Command–Left Arrow or VO–Command– Right Arrow Adjust speech rotor item VO–C
Using Maps With VoiceOver, you can zoom in or out, select pins, and get information about locations. Zoom in or out: Use the rotor to choose zoom mode, then flick up or down to zoom in or out. Select a pin: Touch a pin, or flick left or right to move from one item to another. Get information about a location: With a pin selected, double-tap to display the information flag. Flick left or right to select the flag, then double-tap to display the information page.
Controlling VoiceOver with Your Braille Display You can set the leftmost or rightmost cell of your braille display to provide system status and other information: ÂÂ Announcement History contains an unread message ÂÂ The current Announcement History message has not been read ÂÂ VoiceOver speech is muted ÂÂ The iPod touch battery is low (less than 20% charge) ÂÂ iPod touch is in landscape orientation ÂÂ The screen display is turned off ÂÂ The current line contains additional text to the left ÂÂ The current l
Move around the screen: When zoomed in, drag or flick the screen with three fingers. Once you start dragging, you can drag with a single finger so that you can see more of the screen. Hold a single finger near the edge of the display to pan to that side of the screen image. Move your finger closer to the edge to pan more quickly. When you open a new screen, Zoom always goes to the top-middle of the screen.
Mono Audio Mono Audio combines the sound of the left and right channels into a mono signal played on both sides. This enables users with hearing impairment in one ear to hear the entire sound signal with the other ear. Turn Mono Audio on or off: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility and tap the Mono Audio switch. Speak Auto-text Speak Auto-text speaks the text corrections and suggestions iPod touch makes when you’re typing.
Closed Captioning and Other Helpful Features Many iPod touch features help make iPod touch accessible to all users, including those with visual or auditory impairments. Closed Captioning You can turn on closed captioning for videos in iPod settings. See “Video” on page 172. Note: Not all video content is encoded for closed captioning. Voice Control Voice Control (iPod touch 3rd generation or later) lets you control iPod music playback by using voice commands.
A Apple iPod touch Support Site Comprehensive support information is available online at www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch. You can also use Express Lane for personalized support (not available in all countries or regions). Go to expresslane.apple.com. Restarting and Resetting iPod touch If something isn’t working right, try restarting iPod touch, force quitting an app, or resetting iPod touch. Restart iPod touch: Press and hold the On/Off Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears.
Backing up iPod touch or restoring from a backup isn’t the same as syncing content and other items (such as music, podcasts, photos, videos, and apps that you download via iTunes) with your iTunes library. Backups include settings, downloaded apps and data, and other information on iPod touch. After you restore iPod touch, you need to sync again to get your music, videos, photos, apps, and other content back on iPod touch. See “Restoring from a Backup” on page 215.
Updating and Restoring iPod touch Software You can use iTunes to update or restore iPod touch software. ÂÂ If you update, the iPod touch software is updated. Your downloaded apps, settings, and data aren’t affected. Note: In some cases, an update may also involve restoring iPod touch.
Restoring iPod touch Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes. Restore iPod touch: 1 Connect iPod touch to your computer. 2 In iTunes, select iPod touch in the Devices list, then click Summary at the top of the screen. 3 Click “Check for Update.” iTunes tells you if there’s a newer version of the iPod touch software available. 4 Click Restore. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
Safety, Software, and Service Information This table describes where to get more iPod touch-related safety, software, and service information. To learn about Do this Using iPod touch safely See the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch for the latest safety and regulatory information. iPod touch service and support, tips, forums, and Apple software downloads Go to www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch. The latest information about iPod touch Go to www.apple.
Disposal and Recycling Information Your iPod must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. Because this product contains a battery, the product must be disposed of separately from household waste. When your iPod reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about Apple’s recycling program, go to: www.apple.com/environment/recycling Deutschland: Dieses Gerät enthält Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmüll werfen.
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12-hour time 168 24-hour time 168 A accessibility features 195 Large Text 209 Mono Audio 210 setting up iPod touch using VoiceOver 18 settings 170 Speak Auto-text 210 Triple-click Home 210 VoiceOver 196 White on Black 209 Zoom 208 accounts 19, 21, 174 “push” 48, 175 restricting 167 adjusting brightness 162 Adobe Photoshop 78 Adobe Photoshop Elements 52 airplane mode settings 159 turning on 159 AirPlay music playback 58 playing YouTube videos 116 streaming to a TV 68 video playback
Bluetooth headset 141, 214 pairing devices 42 status 43 status icon 16 turning on or off 163 unpairing device 43 bookmarking map locations 129 webpages 107 YouTube videos 117 bookmarks, syncing 49, 52, 107 books accessibility 193 annotating 191 brightness 192 defining words 193 finding 190 iBooks 189 purchasing 190 reading 191, 192 searching 193 syncing 49, 190 text size 192 braille display, using with VoiceOver 207 brightness adjusting 162 iBooks 192 setting to adjust automatically
all content and settings 45, 171 apps 157 clocks 135 contacts 182 email account 175 email messages 101 notes 133 photos 76 playlists 64 removing 213 songs from a playlist 64 videos 68 YouTube playlists 119 YouTube videos from a playlist 119 developer settings 179 dictionary 37 directions, getting 126 disconnecting iPod touch from computer 18 Dock Connector 140 Dock Connector to USB cable 10, 18 downloading applications 156 podcasts 150 E earphones about 10 center button 10, 11, 65
IMAP accounts 94, 132 searching email 102 installing, applications from the App Store 156 international keyboards 34, 169, 170 Internet, connecting to 19 iPhoto 52, 216 iPod changing browse buttons 69 converting videos for iPod touch 68 deleting videos 68 Genius Mixes 63 Genius playlists 62 on-the-go playlists 119 playing songs using Voice Control 60 playlists 64 repeating or shuffling songs 59 searching 62, 66 Shake to Shuffle 57, 171 sleep timer 69 iTunes Store about 144 account 17, 14
current approximate location 124, 126 dropped pin 125 finding a location 123 finding businesses 128 getting directions 126 hybrid view 125 satellite view 125 seeing location of a contact 123 sharing a location 129 traffic conditions 128 zooming 123 microphone, external 140 Microsoft Exchange 99, 180 push accounts 48 searching email 102 setting up account 21 syncing 21, 109 Microsoft Internet Explorer 52, 107 Microsoft Outlook 52, 132 MobileMe 20, 132, 180 getting help 216 push accounts
email messages and attachments 99 overview 38 photos 84 setting up 38 status 39 webpages 107 profiles, settings 170 purchased content, syncing 151, 158 purchasing applications 153 music 144, 148 videos 149 push accounts 48, 175 R reading email 95 rechargeable batteries 44 removing backups 213 renting,movies and TV shows 51, 67, 68, 149 repeating songs 59 replacing battery 44, 216 replying to messages 100 requirements for using iPod touch 17 resetting iPod touch 47, 212 resizing webpag
Home button 164 international 169 keyboard 168 language 169 location services 164 Mail, Contacts, Calendars 174 Mail 174 music 171 Nike + iPod 179, 188 notifications 161 passcode lock 165 Photos 81, 173 profiles 170 resetting 170 restrictions 166 Safari 106, 178 screen brightness 162 search 165 security 178 Shake to Shuffle 171 slideshow 81 sound 114 Store 174 temperature 131 TV out 172 video 172 VoiceOver 195 VPN 163 wallpaper 30, 162 Shake to Shuffle 57, 171 sharing photos in
software update and restore 214 turning iPod touch on or off 11 TV shows rented 51, 67, 68 TV shows, syncing 49 TV signal settings 172 TV, viewing content on 68, 81 typing facemarks 35 international keyboards 34 keyboard 31 spell checking 32 in webpage text fields 106 word substitution 37 U undoing edits 33 unlocking iPod touch 11 unpairing Bluetooth device 43 unread messages, marking 96 updating iPod touch software 214 USB cable 10, 18 port 18 user dictionary 37 V video calls restri
Z Zhuyin 35, 37 Zoom (accessibility feature) 208 zooming camera 75 email messages 96 maps 123 photos 80 webpages 104 Index 227
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