iPod touch User Guide For iOS 5.
Contents 2 9 9 10 10 12 Chapter 1: iPod touch at a Glance 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 Chapter 2: Getting Started 18 18 21 23 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 34 34 Chapter 3: Basics 35 35 35 37 37 38 38 39 39 39 Chapter 4: Music iPod touch overview Accessories Buttons Status icons Viewing this user guide on iPod touch What you need Setting up iPod touch Connecting iPod touch to your computer Connecting to the Internet Setting up mail and other accounts Managing content on your iOS devices iCloud S
40 41 41 Genius Playlists Home Sharing 42 42 42 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 Chapter 5: Videos 46 46 47 47 48 48 Chapter 6: Messages 49 49 50 50 Chapter 7: FaceTime 51 51 51 52 53 53 53 54 Chapter 8: Camera 55 55 56 56 57 57 Chapter 9: Photos 58 58 59 59 59 59 60 Chapter 10: Game Center About Videos Playing videos Searching for videos Watching rented movies Watching videos on a TV Deleting videos from iPod touch Using Home Sharing Setting a sleep timer Converting videos for iPod touch Sending an
61 61 62 62 63 63 63 64 64 64 Chapter 11: Mail 66 66 67 67 68 68 68 Chapter 12: Reminders 69 69 70 70 70 70 71 71 71 71 Chapter 13: Safari 72 72 72 Chapter 14: Newsstand 73 73 73 74 74 74 75 75 75 Chapter 15: Calendar 76 76 76 77 77 78 78 78 Chapter 16: YouTube Checking and reading email Working with multiple accounts Sending mail Using links and detected data Viewing attachments Printing messages and attachments Organizing mail Searching mail Mail accounts and settings About Reminders
79 79 80 Chapter 17: Stocks 81 81 82 83 83 84 Chapter 18: Maps 85 85 Chapter 19: Weather 86 86 86 87 87 87 Chapter 20: Notes 88 88 88 89 89 89 Chapter 21: Clock 90 90 90 Chapter 22: Calculator 91 91 91 92 92 92 Chapter 23: Voice Memos 93 93 93 94 94 95 95 96 96 96 96 Chapter 24: iTunes Store Viewing stock quotes Getting more information Finding locations Getting directions Getting and sharing info about a location Showing traffic conditions Map views Getting weather information About
97 97 98 98 99 Chapter 25: App Store 100 100 100 101 102 102 102 102 103 103 107 Chapter 26: Settings 108 108 108 109 109 110 110 Chapter 27: Contacts 111 111 111 111 112 112 112 Chapter 28: Nike + iPod 113 113 113 114 114 116 116 116 Chapter 29: iBooks 118 118 118 128 128 129 129 129 129 Chapter 30: Accessibility About the App Store Finding and downloading apps Deleting apps Store settings Airplane mode Wi-Fi Notifications Location Services VPN Sounds Brightness Wallpaper General Setti
129 129 130 130 130 130 130 Mono Audio AssistiveTouch Universal Access in OS X Minimum font size for mail messages Widescreen keyboards Voice Control Closed captioning 131 131 131 131 133 133 133 133 134 Appendix A : International Keyboards 135 135 135 135 137 137 138 138 140 140 Appendix B : Support and Other Information Adding and removing keyboards Switching keyboards Chinese Japanese Typing emoji characters Using the candidate list Using shortcuts Vietnamese iPod touch Support site Restarting an
iPod touch at a Glance 1 iPod touch overview iPod touch 4th generation On/Off button 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 iPod touch 3rd generation On/Off button Wi-Fi antenna Status bar Volume buttons App icons Touchscreen Internal speaker Home button Dock connector Headphones port Your Home screen may look different, depending on the model of iPod touch you hav
Accessories The following accessories are included with iPod touch: Apple Earphones Dock Connector to USB Cable Item What you can do with it Apple Earphones Listen to music and videos, FaceTime calls, audiobooks, podcasts, and games. Dock Connector to USB Cable Use this cable to connect iPod touch to your computer to sync and charge, or to the USB power adapter (sold separately) to charge. The cable can be used with the optional dock or plugged directly into iPod touch.
Home button The Home button takes you to the Home screen, no matter what you’re doing. It also provides other shortcuts. On the Home screen, tap any app to open it. See “Opening and switching apps” on page 18. Go to the home screen: Press the Home button . See recently used apps (iPod touch 3rd generation or later) With iPod touch unlocked, double-click the Home button . See the audio playback controls while iPod touch is locked Double-click the Home button page 35.
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 “Wi-Fi” on page 100. Network activity Shows network activity. Some third-party apps may also use this icon to indicate an active process. Syncing Shows that iPod touch is syncing with iTunes.
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 this user guide on iPod touch You can view the iPod touch User Guide on iPod touch in Safari, and in the free iBooks app. View the user guide in Safari: Tap , then tap the iPod touch User Guide bookmark.
Connecting iPod touch to your computer If you don’t have Wi-Fi access, you might need to connect iPod touch to your computer to complete setup. You can also connect iPod touch to your computer to sync music, videos, and other information with iTunes. You can also sync your content wirelessly. See “iCloud” on page 16 and “Syncing with iTunes” on page 17. Connect iPod touch to your computer: Use the provided Dock Connector to USB Cable.
VPN access VPN (virtual private network) provides secure access over the Internet to private networks, such as the network at your company or school. Use Network settings to configure and turn on VPN. See “Network” on page 103. Setting up mail and other accounts iPod touch works with iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular Internet-based mail, contacts, and calendar service providers.
iCloud iCloud is a service that stores your content, including music, photos, contacts, calendars, and supported documents. Content stored in iCloud is wirelessly pushed to your other iOS devices and computers set up with the same iCloud account. iCloud is available on iOS devices running iOS 5, on Macs running OS X Lion v10.7.2 or later, and on PCs with the iCloud Control Panel for Windows (Windows Vista Service Pack 2 or Windows 7 required).
View and download previous iTunes Store purchases Go to iTunes and tap Purchased. View and download previous App Store purchases Go to App Store, tap Updates, then tap Purchased. View and download previous iBookstore purchases Go to iBooks, tap Store, then tap Purchased. Turn on Automatic Downloads for music, apps, or books Go to Settings > Store. For more information about iCloud, go to www.apple.com/icloud. For support, go to www.apple.com/support/icloud.
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 Open an app: Tap it. Press the Home button to see apps on the Home screen. Return to the Home screen: Press the Home button . See another Home screen: Flick left or right, or tap to the left or right of the row of dots. Flick left or right to switch to another Home screen. Go to the first Home screen: Press the Home button again.
Force an app to close: Touch and hold the app icon until it begins to jiggle, then tap Removing an app from the recents list forces it to quit. . Scrolling Drag up or down to scroll. On some screens such as webpages, you can also scroll side to side. Dragging your finger to scroll won’t choose or activate anything on the screen. 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.
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. Zoom is also an accessibility feature that lets you magnify the screen with any app you’re using, to help you see what’s on the display. See “Zoom” on page 128.
Customizing the Home screen You can customize the layout of icons on the Home screen—including the Dock icons along the bottom of the screen. If you want, arrange them across multiple Home screens. You can also organize apps by grouping them in folders. Rearranging icons You can change the location of icons on the Home screen, change the items in the Dock, and group items in folders. Rearrange the Home screen: Touch and hold any icon on the Home screen until it jiggles, then drag items to new locations.
The new folder contains the two icons, and shows the folder’s name. You can tap the name field and enter a different name. Put an item in a folder While arranging icons, drag the icon onto the folder. Remove an item from a folder While arranging icons, tap to open the folder, then drag the icon out of the folder. Open a folder Tap the folder. You can then tap an app icon to open that app. Close a folder Tap outside the folder, or press the Home button.
Typing The onscreen keyboard appears anytime you need to type. Entering Text The onscreen keyboard appears when you tap an area where you need to enter text. The keyboard corrects misspellings, predicts what you’re typing, and learns as you use it. Depending on the app, the intelligent keyboard may suggest corrections as you type. Enter text: Tap any text field to bring up the keyboard, then tap keys on the keyboard.
Auto-correction and spell checking For many languages, iPod touch corrects misspellings or makes suggestions as you type. When iPod touch suggests a word, you can accept the suggestion without interrupting your typing. For a list of supported languages, see 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 text It’s easy to make changes to text you enter. An onscreen magnifying glass helps you position the insertion point. Grab points on selected text let you select more or less text. You can also cut, copy, and paste text and photos, within an app or across apps. Position the insertion point: Touch and hold to bring up the magnifying glass, then drag to position the insertion point. Select text: Tap the insertion point to display the Select and Select All buttons.
Using an Apple Wireless Keyboard You can use an Apple Wireless Keyboard (available separately; iPod touch 3rd generation or later) for typing on iPod touch. The Apple Wireless Keyboard connects via Bluetooth, so you must pair the keyboard with iPod touch. See “Pairing a Bluetooth device with iPod touch” on page 31. Once the keyboard is paired with iPod touch, it connects whenever the keyboard is within range (up to 30 feet).
Searching You can search many apps on iPod touch, including Mail, Calendar, Music, Videos, Notes, Messages, and Contacts. You can search an individual app, or search all apps at once using Search. Search iPod touch: From your first Home screen, flick right or press the Home button , then tap the search field. From the Search screen, flick left or press the Home button to return to the main Home screen page.
Voice Control Voice Control (iPod touch 3rd generation or later) lets you control music playback using voice commands. To use Voice Control with iPod touch 3rd generation, you need Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, or a compatible accessory with a microphone. Note: Voice Control may not be available in all languages. Use Voice Control: Press and hold the Home button you hear a beep. until the Voice Control screen appears and For best results: ÂÂ Speak clearly and naturally.
Notifications Notification Center displays all your alerts in one place, including alerts about: ÂÂ New email ÂÂ New text messages ÂÂ Reminders ÂÂ Calendar events ÂÂ Friend requests (Game Center) ÂÂ Weather ÂÂ Stocks Alerts appear on the lock screen, or briefly at the top of the screen when you’re using iPod touch. You can see all current alerts by revealing Notification Center. Reveal Notification Center: Swipe down from the top of the screen.
Twitter Sign in to your Twitter account (or create a new account) in Settings to enable Tweets with attachments from the following apps: ÂÂ Camera—with a photo from your Camera Roll album ÂÂ Safari—with a webpage ÂÂ Maps—with a location ÂÂ YouTube—with a video Sign in to (or create) a Twitter account: Go to Settings > Twitter and enter the user name and password for an existing account, or tap Create New Account. To add another account, tap Add Account.
Get quick access to the AirPlay controls When the screen is on, double-click the Home button left end of the multitasking bar. Switch playback back to iPod touch Tap and scroll to the and choose iPod touch. Bluetooth devices You can use iPod touch with the Apple Wireless Keyboard and other Bluetooth devices, such as Bluetooth stereo headphones. For supported Bluetooth profiles, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT3647.
Battery iPod touch has an internal rechargeable battery. The battery isn’t user accessible and should be replaced only by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. Charging the battery WARNING: For important safety information about charging iPod touch, see the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch. The battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery level or charging status.
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. If iPod touch is extremely low on power, the display may be blank for up to two minutes before one of the low-battery images appears. or Maximizing battery life iPod touch uses lithium-ion batteries. To learn more about how to maximize the battery life of iPod touch, go to www.apple.com/batteries.
ÂÂ Remote Passcode Lock: Lets you remotely lock your iPod touch and create a 4-digit passcode, if you haven’t set one previously. ÂÂ Remote Wipe: Lets you protect your privacy by erasing all media and data on iPod touch, restoring it to factory settings. Important: Find My iPod must be turned on in either iCloud or MobileMe settings on your iPod touch. Find My iPod can be turned on only in one account. Turn on Find My iPod using iCloud Go to Settings > iCloud and turn on Find My iPod.
Music 4 Adding music and audio To get music and other audio content onto iPod touch: ÂÂ Purchase and download content from the iTunes Store on iPod touch. See Chapter 24, “iTunes Store,” on page 93. You can also go to the iTunes Store from Music by tapping the Store button when browsing. ÂÂ Use Automatic Download to automatically download new music purchased on your other iOS devices and computers. See “iCloud” on page 16. ÂÂ Sync with iTunes on your computer.
View the Now Playing screen: Tap Now Playing. Back Track list Play/Pause Next/Fast-forward AirPlay Previous/ Rewind Volume Customize the browse buttons Tap More, tap Edit, then drag an icon over the button you want to replace. Get more podcast episodes Tap Podcasts (tap More first, if Podcasts isn’t visible) then tap a podcast to see available episodes. Shake to shuffle Shake iPod touch to turn shuffle on and change songs. Shake again to change to another song.
Additional audio controls To display additional controls, tap the album artwork on the Now Playing screen. 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. Playhead Genius Scrubber bar Shuffle Repeat Ping like Ping post Repeat songs Tap . = Repeat all songs in the album or list. = Repeat the current song only. = No repeat. Shuffle songs Tap . = Shuffle songs. = Play songs in order.
Using Voice Control with Music You can use Voice Control (iPod touch 3rd generation or later) to control music playback on iPod touch. See “Voice Control” on page 28. 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.
Viewing 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 thumbnail to return to the Now Playing screen. Rating bar Return to the Now Playing screen. Album tracks In track list view, you can assign ratings to songs. You can use ratings when creating smart playlists in iTunes.
Genius A Genius playlist is a collection of songs from your library that go great together. You can create Genius playlists in iTunes and sync them to iPod touch. You can also create and save Genius playlists directly on iPod touch. A Genius Mix is a selection of songs of the same kind of music, recreated from your library each time you listen to the mix. To use Genius on iPod touch, first turn on Genius in iTunes, then sync iPod touch with iTunes.
Playlists You can create and edit your own playlists on iPod touch, or edit playlists synced from iTunes on your computer. Create a playlist: View Playlists, then tap “Add Playlist” near the top of the list. Enter a title, tap to select songs and videos you want to include, then tap Done. When you make a playlist and then sync iPod touch to your computer, the playlist is synced to your iTunes library. Edit a playlist: View Playlists and select the playlist to edit. Tap Edit, then: To add more songs: Tap .
5 Videos About Videos With iPod touch, you can view movies, music videos, and video podcasts from iTunes, and, if they’re available in your area, TV shows. Playing videos Play a video: Tap the video. Drag to skip forward or back. Tap the video to show or hide controls. Watch the video on a TV with Apple TV. Choose a chapter. Drag to adjust the volume. Cars 2 is available on iTunes. Cars 2 © Disney/Pixar. Show or hide the playback controls While a video is playing, tap the screen.
Rewind or fast-forward Touch and hold or . Stop watching a video Tap Done. Select a different audio language (if available) Tap , then choose a language from the Audio list. Show or hide subtitles (if available) Tap , then choose a language, or Off, from the Subtitles list. Show or hide closed captioning (if available) Go to Settings > Video. Searching for videos You can search the titles of movies, TV shows, and video podcasts on iPod touch.
Watching videos on a TV You can stream videos wirelessly to your TV using AirPlay and Apple TV, or connect iPod touch to your TV using any of the following: ÂÂ Apple Digital AV Adapter and an HDMI cable (iPod touch 4th generation) ÂÂ Apple Component AV Cable ÂÂ Apple Composite AV Cable ÂÂ Apple VGA Adapter and a VGA cable Apple cables, adapters, and docks are available for purchase separately in many countries. Go to www.apple.com/ipodstore or check with your local Apple retailer.
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.
6 Messages Sending and receiving messages Using the Messages app and the built-in iMessage service, you can send free text messages over Wi-Fi to other iOS 5 users. Messages can include photos, videos, and other info. You can see when the other person is typing, and let others be notified when you’ve read their messages. Because iMessages are displayed on all of your iOS 5 devices logged in to the same account, you can start a conversation on one of your devices, then continue it on another device.
Use emoji characters Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > International Keyboards > Add New Keyboard, then tap Emoji to make that keyboard available. To enter emoji characters when typing a message, tap to bring up the Emoji keyboard. See “Switching keyboards” on page 131. Resume a previous conversation Tap the conversation in the Messages list, then enter a message and tap Send. Display earlier messages in the conversation Scroll to the top (tap the status bar) and tap Load Earlier Messages.
Editing conversations If you want to keep just part of a conversation, you can delete the parts you don’t want. You can also delete entire conversations from the Messages list. Edit a conversation: Tap Edit, select the parts to delete, then tap Delete. Clear all text and attachments, without deleting the conversation Tap Edit, then tap Clear All. Delete a conversation Swipe the conversation, then tap Delete. Searching messages You can search the content of conversations in the Messages list.
7 FaceTime 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 iPod touch 4th generation and a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. The person you call must also have an iOS device or computer that works with FaceTime. Note: FaceTime may not be available in all areas. Drag your image to any corner. Switch cameras. Mute (you can hear and see; the caller can see but not hear).
Making a FaceTime call To make a FaceTime call, choose someone from your contacts, favorites, or list of recent calls. When you open FaceTime, you may be prompted to sign in using your Apple ID, or to create a new account. Tap to make a FaceTime call. 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. Go to Settings > FaceTime.
8 Camera About Camera With iPod touch 4th generation, the built-in camera lets you take both still photos and videos. There’s a camera on the back, and a front camera for FaceTime and self-portraits. View the photos and videos you’ve taken. Turn on the grid. Switch between the main and front cameras. Camera/Video switch Tap a person or object to set the exposure. Take a photo.
Take a photo: Make sure the Camera/Video switch is set to , then aim iPod touch and tap You can also take a photo by pressing the volume up button. Record a video: Slide the Camera/Video switch to or press the volume up button. , then tap . to start or stop recording, When you take a photo or start a video recording, iPod touch makes a shutter sound. You can control the volume with the volume buttons. Note: In some areas, the shutter sound can’t be silenced.
Editing photos You can rotate, enhance, remove red-eye, and crop photos. Enhancing improves a photo’s overall darkness or lightness, color saturation, and other qualities. Crop Remove red-eye Auto enhance Rotate Edit a photo: While viewing a photo in full screen, tap Edit, then choose a tool. With the red-eye tool, tap each eye to correct it. To crop, drag the corners of the grid, drag the photo to reposition it, then tap Crop. You can also tap Constrain when cropping, to set a specific ratio.
Photo Stream With Photo Stream—a feature of iCloud—photos you take on iPod touch are automatically uploaded to iCloud and pushed to all your other devices that have Photo Stream enabled. Photos uploaded to iCloud from your other devices and computers are also pushed to your Photo Stream album on iPod touch. See “iCloud” on page 16. Turn on Photo Stream: Go to Settings > iCloud > Photo Stream.
9 Photos Viewing photos and videos Photos lets you view photos and videos on iPod touch, in your: ÂÂ Camera Roll album—photos and videos you take with the built-in camera, or save from an email, text message, or webpage ÂÂ Photo Stream album—photos streamed from iCloud (see “Photo Stream” on page 54) ÂÂ Photo Library and other albums synced from your computer (see “Syncing with iTunes” on page 17) Note: Camera and video features are available only on iPod touch 4th generation.
Show or hide the controls Tap the full-screen photo or video. See the next or previous photo or video Flick left or right. Zoom in or out Double-tap or pinch. Pan a photo Drag the photo. Play a video Tap View a video in full screen, or fit to screen Double-tap the video. Stream a video to an HDTV See “AirPlay” on page 30. Edit photos or trim videos See “Editing photos” or “Trimming videos” on page 53. in the center of the screen.
Sharing photos and videos Send a photo or video in an email, text message, or Tweet: Choose a photo or video, then tap . If you don’t see , tap the screen to show the controls. Note: Video features are available only on iPod touch 4th generation. To post a Tweet, you must be logged in to your Twitter account. Go to Settings > Twitter. The size limit of attachments is determined by your service provider. iPod touch may compress photo and video attachments, if necessary.
10 Game Center About Game Center Discover new games and share your game experiences with friends around the world in Game Center (iPod touch 3rd generation or later). Invite friends to play, or use auto-match to find other worthy opponents. Earn bonus points by achieving specific accomplishments in a game, see what your friends have achieved, and check leaderboards to see who the best players are. Note: Game Center may not be available in all areas, and game availability may vary.
Signing in to Game Center Sign in: Open Game Center. If you see your nickname and photo at the top of the screen, you’re already signed in. If not, enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In. Or, tap Create New Account to create a new Apple ID. Add a photo Tap the photo next to your name. Declare your status Tap Me, tap the status bar, then enter your status. View your account settings Tap Me, tap the Account banner, then tap View Account.
Search for someone in your list of friends Tap the status bar to scroll to the top of the screen, then tap the search field and start typing. Prevent game invitations from others Turn off Game Invites in your Game Center account settings. See “Game Center settings” below. Keep your email address private Turn off Find Me By Email in your Game Center account settings. See “Game Center settings” below.
11 Mail Mail works with iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular email systems— including Yahoo!, Google, Hotmail, 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. Checking and reading email In Mail, the Mailboxes screen provides quick access to all your inboxes and other mailboxes.
Resize a column of text to fit the screen Double-tap the text. See all the recipients of a message Tap Details. Tap a name or email address to see the recipient’s contact information. Then tap a phone number or email address to contact the person. Add an email recipient to your contacts list Tap the message and, if necessary, tap Details to see the recipients. Then tap a name or email address and tap Create New Contact or “Add to Existing Contact.
Using links and detected data iPod touch detects web links, phone numbers, email addresses, dates, and other types of information that you can use to open a webpage, create a preaddressed email message, create or add information to a contact, or perform some other useful action. Detected data appears as blue underlined text. Tap the data to use its default action, or touch and hold to see other actions. For example, for an address, you can display its location in Maps, or add it to Contacts.
Organizing mail You can organize messages in any mailbox, folder, or search results window. You can delete or mark messages as read. You can also move messages from one mailbox or folder to another in the same account or between different accounts. You can add, delete, or rename mailboxes and folders. 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.
Some settings depend on the type of account. Your service provider or system administrator can provide the information you need to enter. Change an account’s settings: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, choose an account, then make the changes you want. Stop using an account Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, choose an account, then turn off an account service (such as Mail, Calendars, or Notes).
12 Reminders About Reminders Reminders lets you organize your life—complete with reminders so you don’t miss a due date. Reminders works with your calendar accounts, so changes you make are updated automatically on all your iOS devices and computers. View and edit lists. Change views. Add a reminder. Mark as completed. Switch between list view and date view: At the top of the screen, tap List or Date.
Setting a reminder You can set a reminder for a date and time and have Reminders alert you when the item is due. Add a reminder: In Reminders, tap , then enter a description and tap Done. After you add a reminder, you can fine-tune its settings: Set a day or time for a reminder Tap the reminder, then tap Remind Me. Turn on “On a Day” and then set the date and time you want to be reminded. Reminders that are due are displayed in Notification Center.
Managing reminders in date view Use date view to view and manage reminders that have a due date. View reminders for a date: At the top of the screen, tap Date to view today’s reminders and uncompleted items from previous days. View a recent date Drag the time slider, located under the list, to a new day. View a specific day Tap , then select a date to view. Managing completed reminders Reminders keeps track of the items you mark as completed.
13 Safari Safari lets you surf the web and view webpages. Create bookmarks on iPod touch and sync them with your computer. Add web clips to the Home screen for quick access to your favorite sites. Print webpages, PDFs, and other documents. Use Reading List to collect sites to read later. Viewing webpages Enter a web address (URL). Tap the status bar to quickly scroll to the top. Search the web and the current page. Double-tap an item or pinch to zoom in or out.
Go to another page Tap , flick left or right, then tap the page. Stop a webpage from loading Tap Reload a webpage Tap in the address field. Close a page Tap , then tap Protect private information and block some websites from tracking your behavior Go to Settings > Safari and turn on Private Browsing. Set options for Safari Go to Settings > Safari. . by the page. Links Follow a link on a webpage: Tap the link. See a link’s destination address Touch and hold the link.
Searching The search field in the upper-right corner lets you search the web, and the current page or PDF. Search the web, and the current page or searchable PDF: Enter text in the search field. ÂÂ To search the web: Tap one of the suggestions that appear, or tap Search. ÂÂ To find the search text on the current page or PDF: Scroll to the bottom of the screen, then tap the entry below On This Page. The first instance is highlighted. To find later occurrences, tap .
14 Newsstand About Newsstand Newsstand organizes your magazine and newspaper app subscriptions with a shelf that lets you access your publications quickly and easily. Newsstand apps appear on the shelf, and as new issues become available, a badge lets you know they’re ready for reading. They’re delivered to iPod touch automatically. Touch and hold a publication to rearrange. Find Newsstand apps: Tap Newsstand to reveal the shelf, then tap Store.
15 Calendar About Calendar Calendar makes it easy to stay on schedule. 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 enter birthdays for your contacts, you can view those birthdays in Calendar. You can also make, edit, or cancel events on iPod touch, and sync them back to your computer. You can subscribe to iCloud, Google, Yahoo!, or iCal calendars.
View the Birthdays calendar Tap Calendars, then tap Birthdays to include birthdays from your Contacts with your events. See the details of an event Tap the event. You can tap information about the event to get more details. If an address for the location is specified, for example, tap it to open Maps. Edit or delete a calendar Tap Calendars, then tap Edit. Select calendars to view Tap Calendars, then tap to select the calendars you want to view.
Subscribing to calendars You can subscribe to calendars that use the iCalendar (.ics) format. Many calendar-based services support calendar subscriptions, including iCloud, Yahoo!, Google, and the iCal application in OS X. 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: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then tap Add Account. Tap Other, then tap Add Subscribed Calendar.
16 YouTube About YouTube YouTube lets you watch short videos submitted by people from around the world. Some YouTube features require a YouTube account. To set up an account, go to www.youtube.com. Note: YouTube may not be available in all languages and locations. Browsing and searching for videos Browse videos: Tap any browse button at the bottom of the screen, or tap More to see additional browse buttons. If you’re watching a video, tap Done to see the browse buttons. Tap a video to play it.
Playing videos Watch a video: Tap any video as you browse. Playback starts when enough of the video is downloaded to iPod touch. The shaded portion of the scrubber bar shows download progress. Drag to skip forward or back. Download progress Tap the video to show or hide the controls. Watch on a TV with Apple TV. Add the video to your YouTube Favorites. Drag to adjust the volume. Pause or resume playback Tap or . You can also press the center button on the iPod touch earphones.
Sharing videos, comments, and ratings Show the controls for sharing, commenting, and rating: Tap next to the video. Email a link to a video Tap next to a video and tap Share Video. Or, if you’re watching the video, just tap . Rate or comment on a video On the More Info screen, tap “Rate, Comment, or Flag,” then choose “Rate or Comment.” Send a video to YouTube Open the Photos app, select the video, then Tap .
17 Stocks 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 14. Quotes may be delayed up to 20 minutes or more, depending upon the reporting service. Add a stock, fund, or index to the stock reader: Tap name, fund name, or index, then tap Search. , then tap .
Delete a stock Tap and tap next to a stock, then tap Delete. Change the order of the list Tap . Then drag Switch the view to percentage change, price change, or market capitalization Tap any of the values along the right side of the screen. Tap again to switch to another view. Use iCloud to keep your stock list up to date on your iOS devices Go to Setting > iCloud > Document & Data, then turn on Documents & Data (it’s on by default). See “iCloud” on page 16.
18 Maps Finding locations WARNING: For important information about driving and navigating safely, see the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch. Enter a search. Display the location of a business or person in your contacts list. More information Current location Double-tap to zoom in; tap with two fingers to zoom out. Or, pinch to zoom in or out. Show your current location. Get directions by car, public transit, or walking.
See the name or description of a location Tap the pin. See a list of the businesses found in a search Tap , then tap List. Tap a business to see its location. Find your current location Tap . Your current location is shown by a blue marker. If your location can’t be determined precisely, a blue circle appears around the marker. The smaller the circle, the greater the precision. Mark a location Touch and hold the map until the dropped pin appears.
If you’re taking public transit, tap to set your departure or arrival time, and to choose a schedule for the trip. Tap the icon at a stop to see the departure time for that bus or train, and to get a link to the transit provider’s website or contact info. Get directions from a location on the map Tap the pin, tap , then tap Directions To Here or Directions From Here. Bookmark a location Tap "Add to Bookmarks.” Getting and sharing info about a location Visit the website. Tap to show contact info.
Map views See a satellite view or hybrid view: Tap , then select the view you want. 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.
19 Weather Getting weather information 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 14. See hourly forecast. Current conditions Current temperature Six-day forecast Add or delete cities. Number of cities stored If the weather board is light blue, it’s daytime in that city.
20 Notes About Notes Type notes on iPod touch, and iCloud makes them available on your other iOS devices and Mac computers. You can also read and create notes in other accounts, such as Gmail or Yahoo!. View the list of notes. Add a new note. Tap the note to edit it. Email or print the note. Delete the note. View the previous or next note. Writing notes Add a note: Tap , then type your note and tap Done.
Reading and editing notes Notes are listed with the most recent at the top. If you use more than one iOS device or computer with your iCloud account, notes from all devices are listed. If you share notes with an application on your computer or with other online accounts such as Yahoo! or Gmail, those notes are organized by account. Read a note: Tap the note in the list. To see the next or previous note, tap or . Change the font Go to Settings > Notes.
21 Clock About Clock You can use Clock to check the time anywhere in the world, set an alarm, time an event, or set a timer. Delete clocks or change their order. Add a clock. View clocks, set an alarm, time an event, or set a timer. Setting world clocks You can add clocks to show the time in other major cities and time zones around the world. Add a clock: Tap , then type the name of a city. If you don’t see the city you’re looking for, try a major city in the same time zone.
Setting alarms You can set multiple alarms. Set each alarm to repeat on days you specify, or to sound only once. Set an alarm: Tap Alarm and tap . Change settings for an alarm Tap Edit, then tap . Delete an alarm Tap Edit, then tap . If at least one alarm is set and turned on, appears in the iPod touch status bar at the top of the screen. If an alarm is set to sound only once, it turns off automatically after it sounds. You can turn it on again to reenable it.
22 Calculator 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. Clear memory. Add a number to memory. Subtract a number from memory. Get a number from memory (a white ring indicates a number is stored in memory). Clear the display.
23 Voice Memos About Voice Memos Voice Memos lets you use iPod touch as a portable recording device using the built-in microphone, iPod touch or Bluetooth headset mic, or supported external microphone. Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone. Note: External microphones must be designed to work with the iPod touch headset jack or Dock Connector. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPod” or “Works with iPod” logo.
Listening to a recording Play a recording: Tap , tap a memo, then tap . Tap to pause. Listen to the recording. Trim or relabel the recording. Drag to skip to any point. Attach the recording to an email or text message. Skip to any point in a recording Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar. Trim a recording next to the recording, then tap Trim Memo. Drag the edges of the Tap audio region, then tap to preview. Adjust if necessary, then tap Trim Voice Memo to save.
24 iTunes Store About the iTunes Store Use the iTunes Store to add content to iPod touch. You can browse and purchase music, TV shows, and ringtones. You can also buy and rent movies, or download and play podcasts or iTunes U collections. An Apple ID is required to purchase content. See “Store settings” on page 99. Note: The iTunes Store may not be available in all areas, and iTunes Store content may vary. Features are subject to change.
Purchasing music, audiobooks, and tones When you find a song, album, alert tone, or audiobook you like in the iTunes Store, you can purchase and download it. You can preview an item before you purchase it to make sure it’s what you want. Preview an item: Tap the item and follow the onscreen instructions. Redeem a gift card or code Tap Music (tap More first, if Music isn’t visible), then tap Redeem at the bottom of the screen and follow the onscreen instructions.
Following artists and friends Use Ping to connect with the world’s most passionate music fans. Follow favorite artists to learn about new releases and upcoming concerts and tours, get an insider’s perspective through their photos and videos, and learn about their musical influences. Read friends’ comments about the music they’re listening to, and see what they’re buying and which concerts they plan to attend. Finally, express your musical likes and post comments for your own followers.
Checking download status You can check the Downloads screen to see the status of in-progress and scheduled downloads, including purchases you pre-order. See the status of items being downloaded: Tap Downloads (tap More first, if Downloads isn’t visible). Pre-ordered items don’t download automatically when they’re released. Return to the Downloads screen to begin the download. Download a pre-ordered item Tap the item, then tap .
25 App Store About the App Store You can search for, browse, review, purchase, and download apps from the App Store directly to iPod touch. Note: The App Store may not be available in all areas, and App Store content may vary. Features are subject to change. To browse the App Store, iPod touch must be connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to the Internet” on page 14. To purchase apps, you also need an Apple ID. See “Store settings” on page 99. View Genius recommendations. Check for app updates.
Finding and downloading apps 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 the App Store: Tap Featured, Categories, or Top 25. Browse using Genius Tap Genius to see a list of recommended apps based on what’s already in your app collection. To turn Genius on, follow the onscreen instructions. Genius is a free service, but it requires an Apple ID.
Store settings Use Store settings to sign in to an Apple ID, create a new Apple ID, or edit an existing one. If you have more than one Apple ID, you can use Store settings to sign out from one and in to another. By default, the Apple ID that appears in Store settings is the one you’re signed in to when you sync iPod touch with your computer. For iTunes Store terms and conditions go to www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/.
26 Settings Settings lets you configure iPod touch, set app options, add accounts, and enter other preferences. Airplane mode Airplane mode disables the wireless features in order 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. No Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth signals are emitted from iPod touch.
Join a closed Wi-Fi network To join a Wi-Fi network that isn’t shown in the list of scanned networks, go to Settings > Wi-Fi > Other, then enter the network name. You must already know the network name, password, and security type to connect to a closed network. Adjust settings for connecting to a Wi-Fi network next to a network. You can set an HTTP Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then tap proxy, define static network settings, turn on BootP, or renew the settings from a DHCP server.
Some apps have additional options. For example, Messages lets you specify how many times the alert sound is repeated, and whether message previews are included in the notification. Location Services Location Services lets apps such as Reminders, Maps, Camera, and third-party location-based apps gather and use data showing your location. The location data collected by Apple isn’t collected in a form that personally identifies you.
Set whether iPod touch adjusts screen brightness automatically Go to Settings > Brightness and turn Auto-Brightness on or off. If Auto-Brightness is on, iPod touch adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions using the built-in ambient light sensor. Wallpaper Wallpaper settings let you set an image or photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen or Home screen. See “Changing the wallpaper” on page 22. General General settings include network, sharing, security, and other iOS settings.
Turn Bluetooth on or off: Go to Settings > General > Bluetooth. Connect to a Bluetooth device Tap the device in the Devices list, then follow the onscreen instructions to connect to it. See the documentation that came with the device for instructions about Bluetooth pairing. iTunes Wi-Fi Sync You can sync iPod touch with iTunes on a computer that’s connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
Turn passcode lock off or change your passcode Go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock. Set how long before your passcode is required Go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock and enter your passcode. Tap Require Passcode, then set how long iPod touch will wait after being locked, before it requires your passcode in order to be unlocked again. Turn Simple Passcode on or off Go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock. A simple passcode is a four-digit number.
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. 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. Date & Time These settings apply to the time shown in the status bar at the top of the screen, and in world clocks and calendars.
Accessibility To turn on accessibility features, go to Settings > General > Accessibility and choose the features you want. See Chapter 30, “Accessibility,” on page 118. Profiles This setting appears if you install one or more profiles on iPod touch. Tap Profiles to see information about the profiles you install. Reset You can reset the word dictionary, network settings, home screen layout, and location warnings. You can also erase all of your content and settings.
27 Contacts About Contacts Contacts lets you easily access and edit your contact lists from personal, business, and organizational accounts. You can search across all of your groups, and the information in Contacts is automatically accessed to make addressing emails quick and easy. Send an email. See a map and get directions. Send a text message. Make a FaceTime video call. Syncing contacts You can add contacts in the following ways: ÂÂ Use your iCloud contacts. See “iCloud” on page 16.
Searching contacts You can search titles, and first, last, and company names in your contacts on iPod touch. If you have a Microsoft Exchange account, an LDAP account, or a CardDAV account, you can also search those contacts. Search contacts: In Contacts, tap the search field at the top of any list of contacts and enter your search. Search a GAL Tap Groups, tap Directories at the bottom of the list, then enter your search.
Unified contacts When you sync contacts with multiple accounts, you might have entries for the same person in more than one account. To keep redundant contacts from appearing in the All Contacts list, contacts from different accounts that have the same name are linked and displayed as a single unified contact. When you view a unified contact, the title Unified Info appears at the top of the screen. Link a contact: Tap Edit, the tap and choose a contact.
28 Nike + iPod About Nike + iPod 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 data to nikeplus.com, where you can track your progress, set goals, and participate in challenges. Choose a workout type. Calibrate based on your last workout. Choose a standard workout. Choose or create a custom workout. Review your workout history.
Link your sensor to iPod touch: Attach the sensor to your shoe, then go to Settings > Nike + iPod > Sensor. Link iPod touch to a different sensor Go to Settings > Nike + iPod > Sensor and tap Link New. Working out with Nike + iPod After activating Nike + iPod and inserting the Nike + iPod Sensor in your Nike+ ready shoe, you’re ready to collect workout data. Important: Before starting any exercise program, you should consult with a physician and have a complete physical examination.
29 iBooks 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. To download the iBooks app and use the iBookstore, you need an Internet connection and an Apple ID. If you don’t have an Apple ID, or if you want to make purchases using another Apple ID, go to Settings > Store. See “Store settings” on page 99.
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.
Show the controls Tap near the center of the page. Turn the page Tap near the right or left margin of the page, or flick left or right. To change the direction the page turns when you tap the left margin, go to Settings > iBooks > Tap Left Margin. View the table of contents Tap Add or remove a bookmark Tap . You can have multiple bookmarks. To remove a bookmark, tap it. You don’t need to add a bookmark when you close a book, because iBooks remembers where you left off.
Changing a book’s appearance Some books let you change the type size, font, and page color. Change the brightness: Tap near the center of a page to display the controls, then tap don’t see , tap first. . If you Change the font or type size Tap near the center of a page to display the controls, then tap . Tap Fonts to select a typeface. Not all books support changing the font. Some books allow you to change the type size only when iPod touch is in portrait orientation.
View a collection Tap the name of the current collection at the top of the screen, then pick a new collection from the list that appears. Manage collections Tap the name of the current collection you’re viewing, such as Books or PDFs, to display the collections list. You can’t edit or remove the built-in Books and PDFs collections. Sort the bookshelf Tap the status bar to scroll to the top of the screen, then tap a sort method from the choices at the bottom of the screen.
Accessibility 30 Universal Access features iPod touch (3rd generation or later) incorporates a variety of accessibility features, including: ÂÂ VoiceOver screen reader ÂÂ Zoom magnification ÂÂ Large Text ÂÂ White on Black ÂÂ Speak Selection ÂÂ Speak Auto-text ÂÂ Mono Audio and balance ÂÂ AssistiveTouch ÂÂ Support for braille displays ÂÂ Playback of closed-captioned content With the exception of VoiceOver, these accessibility features work with most iPod touch apps, including third-party apps you downloa
When you go to a new screen, VoiceOver plays a sound and automatically selects and speaks the first element of the screen (typically, the item in the upper-left corner). VoiceOver also lets you know when the display changes to landscape or portrait orientation, and when the screen is locked or unlocked. Note: VoiceOver speaks in the language specified in International settings, which may be influenced by the Region Format setting. VoiceOver is available in many languages, but not all.
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-to-right, top-to-bottom. Flick right to go to the next element, or flick left to go to the previous element.
Use a list index Some lists have an alphabetical index along the right side. The index can’t be selected by flicking between elements; you must touch the index directly to select it. With the index selected, flick up or down to move along the index. You can also double-tap, then slide your finger up or down. Reorder a list You can change the order of items in some lists, such as the Rotor and Language Rotor elements in Accessibility settings.
ÂÂ Two-finger flick up: Read all from the top of the screen. ÂÂ Two-finger flick down: Read all from the current position. ÂÂ Two-finger “scrub”: Move two fingers back and forth three times quickly (making a “z”) to dismiss an alert or go back to the previous screen. ÂÂ Two-finger triple tap: Open the Item Chooser. ÂÂ Three-finger flick up or down: Scroll one page at a time. ÂÂ Three-finger flick right or left: Go to the next or previous page (such as the Home screen, Stocks, or Safari).
The following lists show the available rotor options, depending on what you’re doing. Reading text Select and hear text by: ÂÂ Character, word, or line Speaking Adjust VoiceOver speaking by: ÂÂ Volume or rate ÂÂ Use of typing echo, pitch change, or phonetics (using Apple Wireless Keyboard) See “Controlling VoiceOver using an Apple Wireless Keyboard” on page 125.
Entering and editing text with VoiceOver When you enter an editable text field, you can use the onscreen keyboard or an external keyboard connected to iPod touch to enter text. There are two ways to enter text in VoiceOver—standard typing and touch typing. With standard typing, you select a key, then double-tap the screen to enter the character. With touch typing, you touch to select a key and the character is entered automatically when you lift your finger.
Undo Shake iPod touch, flick left or right to choose the action to undo, then double-tap. Enter an accented character In standard typing mode, select the plain character, then double-tap and hold until you hear a sound indicating alternate characters have appeared. Drag left or right to select and hear the choices. Release your finger to enter the current selection. Change the language you’re typing in Set the rotor to Language, then flick up or down.
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–Co
C Form control I Image T Table S Static text W ARIA landmark X List M Element of the same type 1 Level 1 heading 2 Level 2 heading 3 Level 3 heading 4 Level 4 heading 5 Level 5 heading 6 Level 6 heading Using a braille display with VoiceOver You can use a refreshable Bluetooth braille display to read VoiceOver output in braille, and you can use a braille display with input keys and other controls to control iPod touch when VoiceOver is turned on.
ÂÂ The current line contains additional text to the left ÂÂ The current line contains additional text to the right Set the leftmost or rightmost cell to display status information: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille > Status Cell, and tap Left or Right. See an expanded description of the status cell: On your braille display, press the status cell’s router button.
Large Text Large Text lets you make the text larger in alerts, and in Calendar, Contacts, Mail, Messages, and Notes. Set the text size: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Large Text. White on Black Use White on Black to invert the colors on the iPod touch screen, which may make it easier to read the screen. When White on Black is turned on, the screen looks like a photographic negative. Invert the screen’s colors: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > White on Black.
Perform a flick or drag that uses 2, 3, 4, or 5 fingers Tap the menu button, tap Gestures, and then tap the number of digits needed for the gesture. When the corresponding circles appear on the screen, flick or drag in the direction required by the gesture. When you finish, tap the menu button. Perform a pinch gesture Tap the menu button, tap Favorites, and then tap Pinch.
A Appendix International Keyboards International keyboards let you type text in many different languages, including Asian languages and languages that are written from right to left. Adding and removing keyboards To type text in different languages on iPod touch, you use different keyboards. By default, only the keyboard for the language you’ve set is available. To make keyboards for other languages available, use Keyboard settings. For a list of supported keyboards, go to www.apple.
Typing using Cangjie Build Chinese characters from the component Cangjie keys. As you type, suggested characters appear. Tap a character to choose it, or continue typing up to five components to see more options. Typing using Stroke (Wubihua) Use the keypad to build Chinese characters using up to five strokes in the correct writing sequence: horizontal, vertical, left falling, right falling, and hook. For example, the Chinese character 圈 (circle) should begin with the vertical stroke 丨.
Japanese You can type Japanese using the Romaji or Kana keyboards. You can also type facemarks. Typing Japanese kana Use the Kana keypad to select syllables. For more syllable options, tap the arrow key and select another syllable or word from the window. Typing Japanese romaji Use the Romaji keyboard to type syllables. Alternative choices appear along the top of the keyboard, tap one to type it. For more syllable options, tap the arrow key and select another syllable or word from the window.
Vietnamese Touch and hold a character to see the available diacritical marks, then slide to choose the one you want.
B Appendix Support and Other Information 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 areas). Go to expresslane.apple.com. Restarting and resetting iPod touch If something isn’t working right, try restarting iPod touch, forcing an app to close, or resetting iPod touch. Restart iPod touch: Hold down the On/Off button until the red slider appears.
If you didn't enable iCloud backup when you first set up iPod touch, you can turn it on in iCloud settings. Turn on iCloud backups Go to Settings > iCloud, then log in with your Apple ID and password, if required. Go to Storage & Backup, then turn on iCloud Backup. Back up immediately Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup, then tap Back Up Now. Manage your backups Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup, then tap Manage Storage. Tap the name of your iPod touch.
2 Click Devices (iPod touch doesn’t need to be connected). 3 Select the backup you want to remove, then click Delete Backup. 4 Click Delete, to confirm you wish to remove the selected backup, then click OK. Updating and restoring iPod touch software You can update iPod touch software in Settings or by using iTunes. You can also erase or restore iPod touch, and then use iCloud or iTunes to restore a backup.
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.
European Union—disposal information: The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free.
Apple and the environment At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products. For more information, go to: www.apple.com/environment iPod touch operating temperature If the interior temperature of iPod touch exceeds normal operating temperatures, you may experience the following as it attempts to regulate its temperature: ÂÂ iPod touch stops charging. ÂÂ The screen dims. ÂÂ A temperature warning screen appears.
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