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Apple iPod Touch User Manual

Apple iPod Touch
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iPod touch
User Guide
For iOS 4.1 Software

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Apple iPod Touch Specifications

General IconGeneral
Player media typeFlash memory
Total storage capacity8 GB
MP3 bit rates16 - 320 Kbit/s
Frequency range20 - 2000 Hz
Headphone connectivity3.5 mm
Voice recordingNo
Display diagonal3.5 \
Display resolution480 x 320 pixels
USB poweredYes
Compatible operating systemsMac OS X v10.4.10, Windows Vista, XP
Product colorBlack
Minimum system requirementsiTunes 7.6
Battery recharge time3 h
Continuous audio playback time22 h
Continuous video playback time5 h
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 45 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)0 - 35 °C
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth8 mm
Width61.8 mm
Height110 mm
Weight120 g

Summary

iPod touch at a Glance

iPod touch Overview

Describes the main hardware components of the iPod touch.

Buttons

Explains the function and operation of the device's physical buttons.

iPod touch Apps

Lists and briefly describes the pre-installed applications.

Status Icons

Provides explanations for icons displayed in the status bar.

Getting Started

Viewing the User Guide on iPod touch

Instructions on how to access the user guide directly on the device.

What You Need

Lists the necessary hardware and software requirements for setup.

Setting Up iPod touch

Detailed steps for initial device setup using iTunes.

Connecting to the Internet

Guides on connecting to Wi-Fi networks for internet access.

Adding Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Accounts

Instructions for setting up various account types on the device.

Basics

Using Apps

Overview of interacting with applications using touch gestures.

Scrolling

Techniques for navigating through content lists and webpages.

Zooming In or Out

How to magnify content for a closer view on the screen.

Customizing the Home Screen

Methods for rearranging icons, creating folders, and organizing apps.

Typing

Instructions and tips for using the onscreen keyboard for text input.

Editing—Cut, Copy, and Paste

Functions for manipulating text, including cutting, copying, and pasting.

Searching

How to search for content across various applications and the device.

Voice Control

Using voice commands to control music playback and other features.

Bluetooth Devices

Connecting and managing wireless Bluetooth accessories.

Battery

Information regarding the device's internal rechargeable battery.

Security Features

Overview of features designed to protect device information.

Restarting and Resetting iPod touch

Procedures for restarting, force quitting apps, and resetting the device.

Syncing and File Sharing

About Syncing

Explains the process of synchronizing data between devices and computers.

Syncing Accounts

How to sync information from online services like MobileMe and Google.

Syncing with iTunes

Setting up iTunes to synchronize various content types like music and photos.

Automatic iTunes Syncing

Managing how the device automatically syncs with iTunes.

Manually Managing Content

Selecting specific content like music and videos to manage manually.

File Sharing

Procedures for transferring files between iPod touch and a computer.

Music and Videos

Getting Music, Videos, and More

Ways to add music, videos, and other media content to iPod touch.

Playing Songs and Other Audio

Browsing and playing music, audiobooks, and podcasts.

Controlling Audio Playback

Managing music playback using onscreen controls and gestures.

Videos

Overview of viewing video content, including movies and TV shows.

Controlling Video Playback

Managing video playback with onscreen controls and gestures.

Watching Rented Movies and TV Shows

Instructions for renting and watching movies and TV shows.

Setting a Sleep Timer

Setting iPod touch to stop playing media after a specified time.

Changing the Browse Buttons

Customizing the navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen.

FaceTime

About FaceTime

Introduction to making video calls over Wi-Fi.

Signing In

Steps for signing into FaceTime and managing your Apple ID.

Making a Call

Instructions on how to initiate a FaceTime video call.

While You’re Talking

Managing call features like switching cameras and muting audio.

Camera

About Camera

Overview of the iPod touch's camera capabilities and features.

Taking Photos and Recording Videos

Step-by-step guide to capturing photos and recording videos.

Viewing and Sharing Photos and Videos

How to view, share, and manage captured photos and videos.

Trimming Videos

Editing the start and end points of video recordings.

Uploading Photos and Videos to Your Computer

Transferring captured media files to a computer.

Photos

About Photos

Introduction to the Photos app and its management capabilities.

Syncing Photos and Videos with Your Computer

Synchronizing media files with your computer using iTunes.

Viewing Photos and Videos

Navigating and viewing photos and videos within the app.

Deleting Photos and Videos

Removing unwanted photos and videos from the device.

Slideshows

Viewing photo albums as automated slideshows.

Sharing Photos and Videos

Sending photos and videos via email or other sharing methods.

Assigning a Photo to a Contact

Associating photos with specific contacts in your address book.

Wallpaper

Setting custom images as device wallpaper.

Game Center

About Game Center

Introduction to the social gaming platform and its features.

Setting Up Game Center

Initial configuration steps and notification settings.

Games

Information on purchasing, downloading, and playing games.

Playing Games

How to start and interact with games, including multiplayer options.

Friends

Adding, managing, and interacting with friends within Game Center.

Leaderboards

Viewing player rankings and scores for games.

Achievements

Earning and tracking in-game achievements and bonus points.

Mail

Setting Up Email Accounts

Configuring email accounts directly on iPod touch or via iTunes.

Checking and Reading Email

How to view, read, and manage incoming email messages.

Sending Email

Composing, addressing, and sending email messages.

Organizing Email

Managing messages in mailboxes, folders, and search results.

Searching Email

Finding specific emails using search criteria.

Safari

Viewing Webpages

How to display and navigate websites in the Safari browser.

Zooming and Scrolling

Adjusting page magnification and scrolling through content.

Navigating Webpages

Following links, interacting with web content, and returning to pages.

Entering Text and Filling Out Forms

Completing web forms and text fields using the keyboard.

Searching

Performing web searches and using suggested search terms.

Bookmarks

Saving and managing frequently visited webpages.

Web Clips

Creating shortcuts to favorite websites on the Home screen.

Calendar

About Calendar

Overview of the Calendar application and its features.

Syncing Calendars

Methods for synchronizing calendar data with computer or online services.

Viewing Your Calendars

How to display and switch between different calendar views.

Searching Calendars

Finding calendar events by searching titles, locations, or invitees.

Adding and Updating Events on iPod touch

Creating and modifying calendar events directly on the device.

Responding to Meeting Invitations

Handling and replying to meeting requests received via email or calendar.

Alerts

Setting up and managing notifications for calendar events.

YouTube

Finding and Viewing Videos

Discovering and watching videos from the YouTube platform.

Controlling Video Playback

Managing video playback using onscreen controls.

Managing Videos

Organizing videos, adding to playlists, and emailing links.

Using YouTube Account Features

Utilizing account features like subscriptions, favorites, and playlists.

Changing the Browse Buttons

Customizing the navigation buttons within the YouTube app.

Stocks

Viewing Stock Quotes

Checking the latest stock market quotes and financial information.

Getting More Information

Accessing stock summaries, charts, and related news.

Maps

Finding and Viewing Locations

Searching for and viewing locations on maps, including satellite views.

Finding Your Current Location

Determining and displaying the device's current geographical position.

Marking a Location with the Drop Pin

Placing pins on the map to mark specific locations.

Getting Directions

Obtaining step-by-step navigation instructions for various modes.

Finding and Contacting Businesses

Locating businesses and initiating contact or getting directions.

Bookmarking Locations

Saving map locations for future reference and quick access.

Weather

Viewing Weather Summaries

Checking current weather conditions and six-day forecasts for chosen cities.

Add a city

Adding new locations to the weather forecast list.

Getting More Weather Information

Accessing detailed weather reports, news, and related websites.

Notes

About Notes

Overview of the Notes application for creating and managing text notes.

Syncing Notes

Synchronizing notes with computer applications and online accounts.

Writing and Reading Notes

Creating new notes and reading existing ones.

Searching Notes

Finding specific notes by searching their text content.

Clock

World Clocks

Adding and viewing clocks for different cities and time zones.

Alarms

Setting, managing, and configuring alarms with various options.

Stopwatch

Using the stopwatch functionality to time events.

Timer

Setting countdown timers, including sleep timers.

Calculator

Using the Calculator

Performing calculations using the standard and scientific modes.

Standard Memory Functions

Utilizing memory functions like M+, M-, MR, and MC.

Scientific Calculator Keys

Explanation of advanced functions available in scientific mode.

Voice Memos

Recording Voice Memos

How to record audio using the device's microphone or external accessories.

Listening to Voice Memos

Playing back recorded voice memos and navigating through them.

Managing Voice Memos

Deleting or organizing recorded voice memos.

Trimming Voice Memos

Editing the beginning and end of voice recordings.

Sharing Voice Memos

Sending recorded voice memos as email attachments.

Syncing Voice Memos

Transferring voice memos to the iTunes library for backup and playback.

iTunes Store

About the iTunes Store

Overview of purchasing and downloading music, movies, and apps.

Finding Music, Videos, and More

Browsing and searching for content within the iTunes Store.

Following Artists and Friends

Connecting with artists and friends using iTunes Ping.

Purchasing Music or Audiobooks

Buying and downloading music tracks and audiobooks.

Purchasing or Renting Videos

Buying and renting movies, TV shows, and music videos.

Streaming or Downloading Podcasts

Listening to or downloading audio and video podcasts.

Checking Download Status

Monitoring the progress and status of downloaded items.

Syncing Purchased Content

Synchronizing purchased content across devices via iTunes.

Viewing Account Information

Accessing and reviewing Apple account details and purchase history.

App Store

About the App Store

Introduction to downloading and installing applications.

Browsing and Searching

Finding apps by browsing categories or using the search function.

Info Screen

Viewing detailed information about apps, including price and reviews.

Downloading Apps

Purchasing and downloading applications from the App Store.

Deleting Apps

Removing installed applications from the device.

Writing Reviews

Submitting ratings and written reviews for downloaded applications.

Updating Apps

Checking for and installing updates for installed applications.

Syncing Purchased Apps

Synchronizing downloaded apps with the iTunes library.

Settings

Airplane Mode

Disabling wireless features for air travel and other situations.

Wi-Fi

Configuring and managing wireless network connections.

VPN

Setting up and using virtual private networks for secure access.

Notifications

Managing alerts and badges for apps and system events.

Sounds

Adjusting alert volumes, ringtones, and sound effects.

Brightness

Adjusting screen brightness and auto-brightness settings.

General

Accessing device information and various system settings.

Network

Configuring VPN connections and accessing network settings.

Bluetooth

Connecting and managing wireless Bluetooth devices.

Location Services

Managing app access to location data and privacy settings.

Home Button

Configuring actions for double-clicking the Home button.

Spotlight Search

Customizing search content areas and the order of results.

Auto-Lock

Setting the time delay before the device display automatically locks.

Passcode Lock

Setting up a passcode for device security and data protection.

Restrictions

Setting limits on app usage, content access, and features.

Date and Time

Configuring the device's date, time, and regional format settings.

Keyboard

Customizing keyboard settings like auto-capitalization and autocorrection.

International

Setting device language, region formats, and international keyboards.

Accessibility

Enabling and configuring features for users with disabilities.

Resetting iPod touch

Procedures for resetting device settings, network, or all content.

Music

Settings related to songs, podcasts, and audiobooks playback.

Video

Settings for video playback, closed captioning, and TV output.

TV Out

Controlling how iPod touch videos are played on a television.

Photos

Settings for configuring photo slideshows and their display.

FaceTime

Managing FaceTime features, sign-in status, and account information.

Store

Managing Apple ID accounts and settings for the iTunes and App Stores.

Mail, Contacts, Calendars

Setting up and managing email, contact, and calendar accounts.

Contacts

About Contacts

Overview of managing contact information and associates.

Adding Contacts

Methods for adding new contact entries directly or via sync.

Searching Contacts

Finding contacts by searching names, companies, or enterprise directories.

Managing Contacts on iPod touch

Editing contact details, linking duplicates, and assigning photos.

Using Contact Information

Utilizing contact details for actions like sending emails or getting directions.

Unified Contacts

How contacts from multiple accounts are linked and displayed.

Nike + iPod

Activating Nike + iPod

Setting up and enabling the Nike + iPod feature for workouts.

Linking a Sensor

Connecting a Nike + iPod sensor to the iPod touch device.

Working Out with Nike + iPod

Using the app to track workouts, goals, and progress.

Sending Workouts to Nikeplus.com

Uploading workout data wirelessly to the nikeplus.com website.

Calibrating Nike + iPod

Adjusting sensor calibration for accurate workout measurements.

Nike + iPod Settings

Configuring app preferences like spoken feedback and distance units.

iBooks

About iBooks

Introduction to reading and purchasing books via the iBooks app.

Syncing Books and PDFs

Synchronizing books and PDF documents with iTunes.

Using the iBookstore

Browsing, purchasing, and downloading books from the iBookstore.

Reading Books

Opening and navigating through books within the iBooks application.

Set or remove a bookmark

Marking pages for easy return and managing bookmarks.

Set or remove a highlight

Highlighting text within books and managing annotations.

Viewing a PDF

Opening and viewing PDF documents using the iBooks app.

Changing a Book’s Appearance

Customizing font, text size, brightness, and page colors.

Searching Books

Finding books by title/author or searching content within a book.

Organizing Your Bookshelf

Browsing and organizing books and PDFs on the bookshelf.

Bookmark and Note Syncing

Synchronizing annotations and reading progress across devices.

Accessibility

Universal Access Features

Overview of accessibility features for users with disabilities.

VoiceOver

Using the screen reader for visually impaired users.

Zoom

Magnifying the entire screen for enhanced visibility.

Large Text

Increasing text size for alerts, contacts, mail, messages, and notes.

White on Black

Inverting screen colors to improve readability.

Mono Audio

Combining stereo audio channels into a single mono signal.

Speak Auto-text

Having text corrections and suggestions spoken aloud during typing.

Triple-click Home

Quickly activating accessibility features via Home button triple-press.

Closed Captioning and Other Helpful Features

Features enhancing accessibility for visual and auditory impairments.

Support and Other Information

Apple iPod touch Support Site

Online resources for product support, tips, and forums.

Restarting and Resetting iPod touch

Procedures for restarting, force quitting apps, and resetting the device.

Backing Up iPod touch

Creating backups of device settings, apps, data, and other information.

Updating and Restoring iPod touch Software

Steps for updating device firmware or restoring it to factory settings.

Restoring from a Backup

Recovering device settings, app data, and information from a backup.

Safety, Software, and Service Information

Resources for safety, regulatory compliance, and service details.

Disposal and Recycling Information

Guidelines for proper disposal and recycling of the product.

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