User Guide

Appendix C Safety, handling, and support 162
Update software in iTunes. iTunes checks for available software updates each time you sync
iPod touch using iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 17.
For more information about updating iPod touch software, see support.apple.com/kb/HT4623.
Restore iPodtouch
You can use iCloud or iTunes to restore iPod touch from a backup.
Restore from an iCloud backup. Reset iPod touch to erase all content and settings, then choose
Restore from a Backup and sign in to iCloud in Setup Assistant. See Restart or reset iPod touch on
page 159.
Restore from an iTunes backup. Connect iPod touch to the computer you normally sync with,
select iPod touch in the iTunes window, then click Restore in the Summary pane.
When the iPod touch software is restored, you can either set it up as a new iPod touch, or restore
your music, videos, app data, and other content from a backup.
For more information about restoring iPod touch software, see support.apple.com/kb/HT1414.
Sell or give away iPodtouch
Before you sell or give away your iPod touch, be sure to erase all content and your personal
information. If you enabled Find My iPod touch (see Find My iPod touch on page 39), Activation
Lock is on. You need to turn o Activation Lock before the new owner can activate iPod touch
under his or her own account.
Erase iPodtouch and remove Activation Lock. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All
Content and Settings.
See support.apple.com/kb/HT5661.
Learn more, service, and support
Refer to the following resources to get more iPod touch-related safety, software, and
service information.
To learn about Do this
Using iPodtouch safely See Important safety information
on page 155.
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.com/ipod-touch/.
Managing your AppleID account Go to appleid.apple.com.
Using iCloud Go to help.apple.com/icloud/.
Using iTunes Open iTunes, then choose Help > iTunes Help. For
an online iTunes tutorial (may not be available in all
areas), go to www.apple.com/support/itunes/.
Using other Apple iOS apps Go to www.apple.com/support/ios/.
Finding your iPodtouch serial number
You can nd your iPod touch serial number on the
iPod touch packaging. Or, on iPod touch, choose
Settings > General > About. For more information, go
to support.apple.com/kb/ht4061.