iPod touch

User Guide
For iOS 8.4 Software (July 2015)
 Contents

8 Chapter 1:  iPod touch at a glance

8 iPod touch overview
8 Accessories
9 Multi-Touch screen
9 Buttons
11 Status icons

12 Chapter 2:  Get started

12 Set up iPod touch
12 Connect to Wi‑Fi
13 Connect to the Internet
13 Apple ID
13 iCloud
15 Set up other mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
15 Manage content on your iOS devices
16 Connect iPod touch to your computer
16 Sync with iTunes
17 Date and time
17 International settings
17 Your iPod touch name
18 View this user guide on iPod touch
18 Tips for using iOS 8

19 Chapter 3:  Basics
19 Use apps
22 Continuity
23 Customize iPod touch
25 Type text
27 Dictate
28 Voice Control
29 Search
30 Control Center
30 Alerts and Notification Center
31 Sounds and silence
31 Do Not Disturb
32 Sharing
34 iCloud Drive
35 Transfer files
35 AirPlay
35 AirPrint
36 Bluetooth devices
36 Restrictions

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37 Privacy
37 Security
39 Charge and monitor the battery
40 Travel with iPod touch

41 Chapter 4:  Siri
41 Make requests
42 Siri and apps
42 Tell Siri about yourself
42 Make corrections
42 Siri settings

43 Chapter 5:  Messages
43 iMessage service
44 Send and receive messages
45 Manage conversations
46 Share photos, videos, your location, and more
47 Messages settings

48 Chapter 6:  Mail
48 Write messages
49 Get a sneak peek
49 Finish a message later
50 See important messages
50 Attachments
51 Work with multiple messages
51 See and save addresses
51 Print messages
52 Mail settings

53 Chapter 7:  Safari
53 Safari at a glance
54 Search the web
54 Browse the web
55 Keep bookmarks
56 Save a reading list for later
56 Shared links and subscriptions
57 Fill in forms
57 Avoid clutter with Reader
57 Privacy and security
58 Safari settings

59 Chapter 8:  Music
59 Music at a glance
59 Access music
60 Apple Music
60 Get personalized recommendations
60 For You
61 Search for and add music
61 Play music
62 New

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63 Radio
63 Connect
64 Playlists
65 iTunes Match
65 My Music
66 Siri and Voice Control
66 Music settings

68 Chapter 9:  FaceTime
68 FaceTime at a glance
68 Make and answer calls
69 Manage calls
69 Settings

70 Chapter 10:  Calendar
70 Calendar at a glance
71 Invitations
71 Use multiple calendars
72 Share iCloud calendars
72 Calendar settings

73 Chapter 11:  Photos
73 View photos and videos
74 Organize photos and videos
75 iCloud Photo Library
76 My Photo Stream
76 iCloud Photo Sharing
78 Other ways to share photos and videos
78 Edit photos and trim videos
79 Print photos
79 Photos settings

80 Chapter 12:  Camera
80 Camera at a glance
81 Take photos and videos
83 HDR
83 View, share, and print
83 Camera settings

84 Chapter 13:  Weather

86 Chapter 14:  Clock
86 Clock at a glance
87 Alarms and timers

88 Chapter 15:  Maps
88 Find places
89 Get more info
89 Get directions
90 3D and Flyover
90 Maps settings

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91 Chapter 16:  Videos
91 Videos at a glance
92 Add videos to your library
92 Control playback
93 Videos settings

94 Chapter 17:  Notes
94 Notes at a glance
95 Use notes in multiple accounts

96 Chapter 18:  Reminders
96 Reminders at a glance
97 Scheduled reminders
97 Reminders settings

98 Chapter 19:  Stocks

100 Chapter 20:  Game Center

100 Game Center at a glance
101 Play games with friends
101 Game Center settings

102 Chapter 21:  Newsstand

103 Chapter 22:  iTunes Store

103 iTunes Store at a glance
103 Browse or search
105 Purchase, rent, or redeem
105 iTunes Store settings

106 Chapter 23:  App Store

106 App Store at a glance
106 Find apps
107 Purchase, redeem, and download
108 App Store settings

109 Chapter 24:  iBooks

109 Get books
109 Read a book
110 Interact with multimedia
111 Study notes and glossary terms
111 Listen to an audiobook
112 Organize books
112 Read PDFs
113 iBooks settings

114 Chapter 25:  Health

114 Your health at a glance
115 Collect health and fitness data
115 Share health and fitness data

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116 Chapter 26:  Passbook
116 Passbook at a glance
116 Passbook on the go
117 Passbook settings

118 Chapter 27:  Calculator

119 Chapter 28:  Podcasts

119 Podcasts at a glance
119 Get podcasts and episodes
121 Control playback
122 Organize your favorites into stations
122 Podcasts settings

123 Chapter 29:  Voice Memos

123 Voice Memos at a glance
123 Record
124 Play it back
124 Move recordings to your computer

125 Chapter 30:  Contacts

125 Contacts at a glance
126 Add contacts
126 Unify contacts
126 Contacts settings

127 Appendix A:  Accessibility

127 Accessibility features
128 Accessibility Shortcut
128 VoiceOver
139 Zoom
140 Invert Colors and Grayscale
140 Speak Selection
141 Speak Screen
141 Speak Auto-text
141 Large, bold, and high-contrast text
141 Button Shapes
141 Reduce screen motion
141 On/off switch labels
142 Assignable tones
142 Video Descriptions
142 Hearing aids
143 Mono audio and balance
143 Subtitles and closed captions
143 Siri
143 Widescreen keyboards
144 Guided Access
144 Switch Control
148 AssistiveTouch
149 Voice Control
149 Accessibility in OS X

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150 Appendix B:  International keyboards
150 Use international keyboards
151 Special input methods

153 Appendix C:  Safety, handling, and support

153 Important safety information
156 Important handling information
157 iPod touch Support site
157 Restart or reset iPod touch
157 Reset iPod touch settings
158 Get information about your iPod touch
158 Usage information
158 Disabled iPod touch
158 VPN settings
159 Profiles settings
159 Back up iPod touch
160 Update and restore iPod touch software
160 Sell or give away iPod touch
161 Learn more, service, and support
161 FCC compliance statement
162 Canadian regulatory statement
162 Disposal and recycling information
164 Apple and the environment

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iPod touch at a glance
1
iPod touch overview
This guide describes the features of iOS 8.4 for:
•• iPod touch 5th generation
•• iPod touch 6th generation
Sleep/Wake Microphone
button

FaceTime iSight camera*

camera
Volume LED flash*
buttons

Status bar
App icons
Lightning
connector
Multi-Touch
display

Home
button

Headphones
port Speaker *Some models

iPod touch apps and features may vary based on your location, language, and
model of iPod touch. To find out which features are supported in your area, see
www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/. To learn which features are available on your iPod touch,
see www.apple.com/ipod-touch/specs.html.

Accessories
The following accessories are included with iPod touch:
Apple EarPods. Use the Apple EarPods to listen to music, videos, audiobooks, podcasts, and games.

Connecting cable. Using the Lightning to USB Cable, connect iPod touch to your computer to
sync and charge, or to the USB power adapter (sold separately) to charge.

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Multi-Touch screen
The Multi-Touch screen displays a wealth of info, entertainment, and creativity, all at your
fingertips. A few simple gestures—tap, drag, swipe, and pinch—are all you need to explore
and use iPod touch apps.

Buttons
Most of the buttons you use with iPod touch are virtual ones on the touchscreen. A few physical
buttons control basic functions, such as turning on iPod touch or adjusting the volume.

Sleep/Wake button
When you’re not using iPod touch, press the Sleep/Wake button to lock iPod touch. Locking
iPod touch puts the display to sleep, saves the battery, and prevents anything from happening
if you touch the screen. You can still listen to music and adjust the volume using the buttons
on the side of iPod touch, and receive FaceTime calls, text messages, alarms, notifications, and
other updates.

Sleep/Wake
button

iPod touch locks automatically if you don’t touch the screen for a minute or so. To adjust the
timing, go to Settings > General > Auto-Lock.
Turn on iPod touch. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
Unlock iPod touch. Press the Sleep/Wake button or the Home button, then drag the slider.
Turn off iPod touch. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the slider appears, then drag
the slider.

For additional security, you can require a passcode to unlock iPod touch. Go to
Settings > Passcode. See Use a passcode with data protection on page 37.

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Home button
The Home button takes you to the Home screen and provides other convenient shortcuts. On
the Home screen, tap any app to open it.

See apps you’ve opened. Double-click the Home button when iPod touch is unlocked, then
swipe left or right. See Start at home on page 19.
Use Siri or Voice Control. Press and hold the Home button. See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 41 and
Voice Control on page 28.

You can also use the Home button to turn accessibility features on or off. See Accessibility
Shortcut on page 128.

Volume controls
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.

WARNING:  For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety
information on page 153.

Volume
up
Volume
down

Lock the ringer and alerts volume. Go to Settings > Sounds, then turn off Change with Buttons.
To limit the volume for music and videos, go to Settings > Music > Volume Limit.

Note:  In some European Union (EU) countries, iPod touch may warn that you’re setting the
volume above the EU recommended level for hearing safety. To increase the volume beyond this
level, you may need to briefly release the volume control. To limit the maximum headset volume
to this level, go to Settings > Music > Volume Limit. To prevent changes to the volume limit, go
to Settings > General > Restrictions > Volume Limit.
Use Control Center to adjust the volume. When iPod touch is locked or when you’re using
another app, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center.

Do Not Disturb, also available in Control Center, is an easy way to keep iPod touch silent. See Do
Not Disturb on page 31.

You can also use either volume button to take a picture or record a video. See Take photos and
videos on page 81.

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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 iPod touch is connected to the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. See
Connect to Wi‑Fi on page 12.
Network activity Shows that there’s network activity. Some third-party apps may also
use this icon to indicate an active process.
Syncing iPod touch is syncing with iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 16.

Airplane mode Airplane mode is on—you can’t access the Internet or use
Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features are available. See Travel
with iPod touch on page 40.
Do Not Disturb “Do Not Disturb” is turned on. See Do Not Disturb on page 31.

VPN You’re connected to a network using VPN. See VPN settings on

page 158.
Portrait orientation The iPod touch screen is locked in portrait orientation. See Change
lock the screen orientation on page 21.
Alarm An alarm is set. See Alarms and timers on page 87.

Location Services An item is using Location Services. See Privacy on page 37.

Bluetooth Blue or white icon: Bluetooth is on and paired with a device, such as
a headset.
Gray icon: Bluetooth is on. If paired with a device, the device may be
out of range or turned off.
No icon: Bluetooth is turned off.
See Bluetooth devices on page 36.
Bluetooth battery Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device.

Battery Shows the iPod touch battery level or charging status. See Charge
and monitor the battery on page 39.

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 Get started
2
Set up iPod touch
· WARNING:  To avoid injury, read Important safety information on page 153 before using
iPod touch.

With only a Wi-Fi connection, you can easily set up iPod touch. You can also set up iPod touch
by connecting it to a computer and using iTunes (see Connect iPod touch to your computer on
page 16).
Set up iPod touch. Turn on iPod touch, then follow the Setup Assistant.

The Setup Assistant steps you through the setup process, including:
•• Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
•• Signing in with or creating a free Apple ID (needed for many features, including iCloud,
FaceTime, the iTunes Store, and the App Store)
•• Entering a passcode
•• Setting up iCloud and iCloud Keychain
•• Turning on recommended features such as Location Services

You can also restore iPod touch from an iCloud or iTunes backup during setup. See Back up
iPod touch on page 159.

Note:  Find My iPod touch is turned on when you sign in to iCloud. Activation Lock is engaged
to help prevent anyone else from setting up your iPod touch, even if it is completely restored.
Before you sell or give away your iPod touch, you should reset it to erase your personal content
and turn off Activation Lock. See Sell or give away iPod touch on page 160.

Connect to Wi‑Fi
If appears at the top of the screen, you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. iPod touch
reconnects anytime you return to the same location.
Configure Wi-Fi. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn Wi-Fi on or off. (You can also turn it on or off in
Control Center.)
•• Choose a network: Tap one of the listed networks, then enter the password, if asked.
•• Ask to join networks: Turn Ask to Join Networks on to be prompted when a Wi-Fi network
is available. Otherwise, you must manually join a network when a previously used network
isn’t available.
•• Join a closed Wi-Fi network: Tap Other, then enter the name of the closed network. You need to
know the network name, security type, and password.
•• Adjust the settings for a Wi-Fi network: Tap next to a network. You can set an HTTP proxy,
define static network settings, turn on BootP, or renew the settings provided by a DHCP server.
•• Forget a network: Tap next to a network you’ve joined before, then tap Forget this Network.

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Set up your own Wi-Fi network. If you have an unconfigured AirPort base station turned on and
within range, you can use iPod touch to set it up. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and look for Set up an
AirPort base station. Tap your base station and Setup Assistant will do the rest.
Manage an AirPort network. If iPod touch is connected to an AirPort base station, go to
Settings > Wi-Fi, tap next to the network name, then tap Manage this Network. If you haven’t
yet downloaded AirPort Utility, tap OK to open the App Store, then download it.

Connect to the Internet

iPod touch connects to the Internet by joining Wi-Fi networks. When joined to a Wi-Fi network
that is connected to the Internet, iPod touch connects to the Internet automatically whenever
you use Mail, Safari, FaceTime, Game Center, Stocks, Maps, Weather, the iTunes Store, or the
App Store.

Apple ID
Your Apple ID is the account you use for just about everything you do with Apple, including
storing your content in iCloud, downloading apps from the App Store, buying music, movies, and
TV shows from the iTunes Store, and purchasing books from the iBooks Store.

If you already have an Apple ID, use it when you first set up iPod touch, and whenever you need
to sign in to use an Apple service. If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one
whenever you’re asked to sign in. You only need one Apple ID for everything you do with Apple.

For more information, see appleid.apple.com.

iCloud
iCloud offers free mail, contacts, calendar, and other features that you can set up simply by
signing in to iCloud with your Apple ID, then making sure that the features you want to use are
turned on.
Set up iCloud. Go to Settings > iCloud. Create an Apple ID if needed, or use your existing one.

iCloud stores your photos and videos, documents, music, calendars, contacts, and more. Content
stored in iCloud is pushed wirelessly to your other iOS devices and computers signed in to
iCloud with the same Apple ID.

iCloud is available on devices with iOS 5 or later, on Mac computers with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or
later, and on PCs with iCloud for Windows 4.0 (Windows 7 or Windows 8 is required). You can
also sign in to iCloud.com from any Mac or PC to access your iCloud information and features like
Photos, Find My iPhone, Mail, Calendar, Contacts, iWork for iCloud, and more.

Note:  iCloud may not be available in all areas, and iCloud features may vary by area. For more
information, go to www.apple.com/icloud/.

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iCloud features include:
•• Music, Movies, TV Shows, Apps, and Books: Automatically get iTunes purchases on all your
devices set up with iCloud, or download previous iTunes music and TV show purchases for
free, anytime. With an iTunes Match subscription, all your music, including music you’ve
imported from CDs or purchased somewhere other than the iTunes Store, can also be stored
in iCloud and played on demand. See iTunes Match on page 65. Download previous App Store
and iBooks Store purchases to iPod touch for free, anytime.
•• Photos: Use iCloud Photo Library to store all your photos and videos in iCloud, and access
them on any iOS 8.1 or later device, Mac with OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 or later, and on
iCloud.com when using the same Apple ID. Use iCloud Photo Sharing to share photos and
videos with just the people you choose, and let them add photos, videos, and comments. See
iCloud Photo Library on page 75. See iCloud Photo Sharing on page 76.
•• Family Sharing: Up to six family members can share their purchases from the iTunes Store,
App Store, and iBooks Store. Pay for family purchases with the same credit card and approve
kids’ spending right from a parent’s device. Plus, share photos, a family calendar, and more. See
Family Sharing on page 32.
•• iCloud Drive: Safely store your presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, images, and other documents
in iCloud, and access them from your iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC. iCloud Drive is
available on any iOS 8 or later device and on any Mac with OS X Yosemite v10.10.0 or later. If
you’re using an earlier version of iOS, see Set up iCloud Drive on page 34.
•• Mail, Contacts, Calendars: Keep your mail, contacts, calendars, notes, and reminders up to date
across all your devices. If you use iCloud, don’t also use iTunes to sync your contacts, calendars,
and bookmarks to iPod touch.
•• Safari Tabs: See the tabs you have open on your other iOS devices or OS X computers. See
Browse the web on page 54.
•• Backup: Back up iPod touch to iCloud automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi.
iCloud data and backups sent over the Internet are encrypted. See Back up iPod touch on
page 159.
•• Find My iPod: Locate your iPod touch on a map, display a message, play a sound, lock the
screen, or remotely wipe your iPod touch data. Find My iPod includes Activation Lock, which
requires your Apple ID and password in order to turn off Find My iPod or erase your device.
Your Apple ID and password are also required before anyone can activate your iPod touch. See
Find My iPod touch on page 39.
•• Find My Friends: Share your location with people who are important to you. Download the free
app from the App Store.
•• iCloud Keychain: Keep your passwords and credit card information up to date across all your
designated devices. See iCloud Keychain on page 38.

With iCloud, you get a free mail account and 5 GB of storage for your mail, documents, photos,
and backups. Your purchased music, apps, TV shows, and books don’t count against your
available space.
Upgrade your iCloud storage. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage, then tap Change Storage Plan.
For information about upgrading your iCloud storage, go to help.apple.com/icloud/.

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View and download previous purchases, or get purchases shared by your family.
•• iTunes Store purchases: You can access your purchased songs and videos in the Music and
Videos apps. Or, in the iTunes Store, tap More, then tap Purchased.
•• App Store purchases: Go to the App Store, tap Updates, then tap Purchased.
•• iBooks Store purchases: Go to iBooks, then tap Purchased.
Turn on Automatic Downloads for music, apps, or books. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.

For more information about iCloud, go to www.apple.com/icloud/. For support information, go

to www.apple.com/support/icloud/.

Set up other mail, contacts, and calendar accounts

iPod touch works with Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular Internet-based mail,
contacts, and calendar service providers.
Set up an account. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account.

You can add contacts using an LDAP or CardDAV account if your company or organization
supports it. See Add contacts on page 126.

You can add calendars using a CalDAV calendar account, and you can subscribe to iCalendar (.ics)
calendars or import them from Mail. See Use multiple calendars on page 71.

Manage content on your iOS devices

You can transfer information and files between your iOS devices and computers, using iCloud
or iTunes.
•• iCloud stores your photos and videos, documents, music, calendars, contacts, and more. It all
gets pushed wirelessly to your other iOS devices and computers, keeping everything up to
date. See iCloud on page 13.
•• iTunes syncs music, videos, photos, and more between your computer and iPod touch.
Changes you make on one device are copied to the other when you sync. You can also use
iTunes to sync files and documents. See Sync with iTunes on page 16.

You can use iCloud or iTunes, or both, depending on your needs. For example, you can use
iCloud to automatically keep your contacts and calendars up to date on all your devices, and use
iTunes to sync music from your computer to iPod touch.

Important:  To avoid duplicates, keep contacts, calendars, and notes in sync using iCloud or
iTunes, but not both.

You can also manually manage content from iTunes, in the device’s Summary pane. This lets you
add songs and videos, by choosing a song, video, or playlist from your iTunes library and then
dragging it to your iPod touch in iTunes. This is useful if your iTunes library contains more items
than can fit on your device.

Note:  If you’re using iTunes Match, you can manually manage only video.

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Connect iPod touch to your computer
Connecting iPod touch to your computer lets you sync content from your computer using
iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 16.

To use iPod touch with your computer, you need:

•• An Internet connection for your computer (broadband is recommended)
•• A Mac or a PC with a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port and one of the following operating systems:
•• OS X version 10.6.8 or later
•• Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service
Pack 3 or later
Connect iPod touch to your computer. Use the Lightning to USB Cable provided with
iPod touch.

Sync with iTunes

Syncing with iTunes copies information from your computer to iPod touch, and vice versa. You
can sync by connecting iPod touch to your computer, or you can set up iTunes to sync wirelessly
with Wi-Fi. You can set iTunes to sync music, videos, apps, photos, and more. For help syncing
iPod touch, open iTunes on your computer, choose Help > iTunes Help, then select Sync your
iPod, iPhone, or iPad. iTunes is available at www.itunes.com/download/.
Set up wireless syncing. Connect iPod touch to your computer. In iTunes on your computer,
select your iPod touch, click Summary, then select Sync with this iPod over Wi-Fi.

If Wi-Fi syncing is turned on, iPod touch syncs when it’s connected to a power source, both
iPod touch and your computer are on and connected to the same wireless network, and iTunes is
open on your computer.

Tips for syncing with iTunes on your computer

Connect iPod touch to your computer, select it in iTunes, then set options in the different panes.
•• If iPod touch doesn’t appear in iTunes, make sure you’re using the latest version of iTunes,
check that the included Lightning to USB cable is correctly connected, then try restarting
your computer.
•• In the Summary pane, you can set iTunes to automatically sync iPod touch when it’s attached
to your computer. To temporarily prevent syncing when you attach the device, hold down
Command and Option (Mac) or Shift and Control (PC) until you see iPod touch appear in the
iTunes window.
•• In the Summary pane, select “Encrypt iPod backup” if you want to encrypt the information
stored on your computer when iTunes makes a backup. Encrypted backups are indicated by
a lock icon , and a password is required to restore the backup. If you don’t select this option,
other passwords (such as those for mail accounts) aren’t included in the backup, and you’ll
have to reenter them if you use the backup to restore iPod touch.

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•• In the Info pane, click Advanced to select options that let you replace the information on
iPod touch with the information from your computer during the next sync.
•• In the Music pane, you can sync music using your playlists.
•• In the Photos pane, you can sync photos and videos from a supported app or folder on
your computer.
•• If you use iCloud to store your contacts, calendars, and bookmarks, don’t also sync them to
iPod touch using iTunes.
•• If you turn on iCloud Photo Library, you can’t use iTunes to sync photos and videos to
iPod touch.

Date and time

The date and time are usually set for you based on your location—take a look at the Lock screen
to see if they’re correct.
Set whether iPod touch updates the date and time automatically. Go to Settings > General >
Date & Time, then turn Set Automatically on or off. If you set iPod touch to update the time
automatically, it gets the correct time based on your Wi-Fi connection. In some cases, iPod touch
may not be able to automatically determine the local time.
Set the date and time manually. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn off
Set Automatically.
Set whether iPod touch shows 24-hour time or 12-hour time. Go to Settings > General > Date &
Time, then turn 24-Hour Time on or off. (24-Hour Time may not be available in all areas.)

International settings
Go to Settings > General > Language & Region to set the following:
•• The language for iPod touch
•• The preferred language order for apps and websites
•• The region format
•• The calendar format
•• Advanced settings for dates, times, and numbers

To add a keyboard for another language, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. For
more information, see Use international keyboards on page 150.

Your iPod touch name

The name of your iPod touch is used by both iTunes and iCloud.
Change the name of your iPod touch. Go to Settings > General > About > Name.

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View this user guide on iPod touch
You can view the iPod touch User Guide on iPod touch in Safari, and in the iBooks app.
View the user guide in Safari. Tap , then tap the iPod touch User Guide bookmark. (If you
don’t see a bookmark, go to help.apple.com/ipod-touch/.)
•• Add an icon for the user guide to the Home screen: Tap , then tap Add to Home Screen.
•• View the user guide in a different language: Tap Change Language at the bottom of the
home page.
View the user guide in iBooks. Open iBooks, then search for “iPod touch user” in the
iBooks Store.

For more information about iBooks, see Chapter 24, iBooks, on page 109.

Tips for using iOS 8

The Tips app helps you get the most from iPod touch.
Get Tips. Open the Tips app. New tips are added weekly.
Get notified when new tips arrive. Go to Settings > Notifications > Tips.

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Basics
3
Use apps
All the apps that come with iPod touch—as well as the apps you download from the
App Store—are on the Home screen.

Start at home
Tap an app to open it.

Press the Home button anytime to return to the Home screen. Swipe left or right to see
other screens.

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Multitasking
iPod touch helps you manage several tasks at the same time.
View contacts and open apps. Double-click the Home button to reveal the multitasking
screen. Swipe left or right to see more. To switch to another app, tap it. To connect with a
recent or favorite contact, tap the contact’s picture or name, then tap your preferred method
of communication.

Close an app. If an app isn’t working properly, you can force it to quit. Drag the app up from the
multitasking display. Then try opening the app again.

If you have lots of apps, you can use Spotlight to find and open them. Drag down the center of
the Home screen to see the search field. See Spotlight Search on page 29.

Look around
Drag a list up or down to see more. Swipe to scroll quickly; touch the screen to stop it. Some lists
have an index—tap a letter to jump ahead.

Drag a photo, map, or webpage in any direction to see more.

To quickly jump to the top of a page, tap the status bar at the top of the screen.

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Get a closer look
Pinch open on a photo, webpage, or map for a close-up—then pinch closed to zoom back out. In
Photos, keep pinching to see the collection or album the photo’s in.

Or double-tap a photo or webpage to zoom in, and double-tap again to zoom out. In Maps,
double-tap to zoom in and tap once with two fingers to zoom out.

Change the screen orientation

Many apps give you a different view when you rotate iPod touch.

iPod 9:41 AM 100%

iPod 9:41 AM 100%

To lock the screen in portrait orientation, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open
Control Center, then tap .

The portrait orientation lock icon appears in the status bar when the screen orientation
is locked.

App extensions
Some apps let you extend the functionality of your apps on iPod touch. An app extension may
appear as a sharing option, action option, a widget in Notification Center, a file provider, or a
custom keyboard. For example, if you download Pinterest to iPod touch, Pinterest becomes
another option for sharing when you click .

Sharing options

Action options

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App extensions can also help you edit a photo or video in your Photos app. For example, you can
download a photo-related app that lets you apply filters to photos from your Photos app.
Install app extensions. Download the app from the App Store, then open the app and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Turn sharing or action options on or off. Tap , then tap More (drag options to the left if
necessary). Turn off third-party sharing or action options (they are on by default).
Organize sharing and action options. Tap , then tap More (drag options to the left if
necessary). Touch and drag to rearrange your options.

For more information about Notification Center widgets, see Notification Center on page 30. For
more information about Sharing options, see Share from apps on page 32.

Continuity
About Continuity features
Continuity features connect iPod touch with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac so they can work
together as one. You can start an email or document on iPod touch, for example, then pick up
where you left off on your iPad or Mac. Or let iPod touch use iPhone to make phone calls or send
SMS or MMS text messages.

Continuity features require iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite, and work with iPhone 5 or later, iPod touch
(5th generation) or later, iPad (4th generation) or later, and supported Mac computers. For more
information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT6337.

Handoff
Pick up on one device where you left off on another. You can use Handoff with Mail, Safari, Pages,
Numbers, Keynote, Maps, Messages, Reminders, Calendar, Contacts, and even some third-party
apps. For Handoff to work, your devices must be signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID,
and they must be within Bluetooth range of one another (about 33 feet or 10 meters).
Switch devices. Swipe up from the bottom-left edge of the Lock screen (where you see the app’s
activity icon), or go to the multitasking screen, then tap the app. On your Mac, open the app you
were using on your iOS device.
Disable Handoff on your devices. Go to Settings > General > Handoff & Suggested Apps.
Disable Handoff on your Mac. Go to System Preferences > General, then turn off Allow Handoff
between this Mac and your devices set up with iCloud.

Phone calls
With Continuity, you can make and receive phone calls on your other iOS devices and Mac
computers (with iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite). Calls are relayed through your iPhone, which must be
turned on and connected to a cellular network. All devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network,
and signed in to FaceTime and iCloud using the same Apple ID. (On iPhone, make sure Allow
Wi-Fi Calls, if that setting appears, is turned off. Go to Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calls.)
Make a phone call on iPod touch. Tap a phone number in Contacts, Calendar, FaceTime,
Messages, Spotlight, or Safari. You can also tap a recent contact in the multitasking screen.
Disable iPhone Cellular Calls. On your iPhone, go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn off iPhone
Cellular Calls.

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Messages
If your iPhone (with iOS 8) is signed into iMessage using the same Apple ID as your iPod touch,
you can also send and receive SMS and MMS messages on your iPod touch. Charges may apply
to the text messaging service for your iPhone.

Instant Hotspot
You can use Instant Hotspot on your iPhone (with iOS 8) or iPad (cellular models with iOS 8) to
provide Internet access to your other iOS devices and Mac computers that are signed into iCloud
using the same Apple ID. Instant Hotspot uses your iPhone or iPad Personal Hotspot, without you
having to enter a password or even turn on Personal Hotspot.
Use Instant Hotspot. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi on your iPod touch, then simply choose your iPhone
or iPad network under Personal Hotspots. On your Mac, choose your iPhone or iPad network
from your Wi-Fi settings.

When you’re not using using the hotspot, your devices disconnect to save battery life.

Note:  This feature may not be available with all carriers. Additional fees may apply. Contact your
carrier for more information.

Customize iPod touch

Arrange your apps
Arrange apps. Touch and hold any app on the Home screen until it jiggles, then drag apps
around. Drag an app to the edge of the screen to move it to a different Home screen, or to the
Dock at the bottom of the screen. Press the Home button to save your arrangement.

Create a new Home screen. While arranging apps, drag an app to the right edge of the last
Home screen. The dots above the Dock show how many Home screens you have, and which one
you’re viewing.
You can also customize the Home screen using iTunes when iPod touch is connected to your
computer. In iTunes, select iPod touch, then click Apps.
Start over. Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Reset Home Screen Layout to return the
Home screen and apps to their original layout. Folders are removed and the original wallpaper
is restored.

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Organize with folders
Create a folder. While arranging apps, drag one app onto another. Tap the name of the folder to
rename it. Drag apps to add or remove them. Press the Home button when you finish.

You can have multiple pages of apps in a folder.

Delete a folder. Drag out all the apps—the folder is deleted automatically.

Change the wallpaper

Wallpaper settings let you set an image or photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen or Home
screen. You can choose from dynamic and still images.
Change the wallpaper. Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Choose a New Wallpaper.

When choosing an image for new wallpaper, the Perspective Zoom button determines whether
your selected wallpaper is zoomed. For wallpaper you already set, go to the Wallpaper setting,
then tap the image of the Lock screen or Home screen to see the Perspective Zoom button.

Note:  The Perspective Zoom button doesn’t appear if Reduce Motion (in Accessibility settings) is
turned on. See Reduce screen motion on page 141.

Adjust the brightness

Dim the screen to extend battery life.
Adjust the screen brightness. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness, then drag the slider. You can
also adjust the brightness in Control Center.

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Type text
The onscreen keyboard lets you enter text when needed.

Enter text
Tap a text field to see the onscreen keyboard, then tap letters to type. 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.

iPod 9:41 AM

Tap Shift to type uppercase, or touch the Shift key and slide to a letter. Double-tap Shift for caps
lock. To enter numbers, punctuation, or symbols, tap the Number key or the Symbol key
. If you haven’t added any keyboards, tap to switch to the emoji keyboard. If you have
several keyboards, tap to switch to the last one you used. Continue tapping to access other
enabled keyboards, or touch and hold , then slide to choose a different keyboard. To quickly
end a sentence with a period and a space, just double-tap the space bar.

To type an alternate character,

touch and hold a key, then slide
to choose one of the options.

If you see a word underlined in red, tap it to see suggested corrections. If the word you want
doesn’t appear, type the correction.

As you write, the keyboard predicts your next word (not available in all languages). Tap a word
to choose it, or accept a highlighted prediction by entering a space or punctuation. When you
tap a suggested word, a space appears after the word. If you enter a comma, period, or other
punctuation, the space is deleted. Reject a suggestion by tapping your original word (shown as
the predictive text option with quotation marks).

Predictive text

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Hide predictive text. Pull down the suggested words. Drag the bar up when you want to see the
suggestions again.
Turn off predictive text. Touch and hold or , then slide to Predictive.

If you turn off predictive text, iPod touch may still try to suggest corrections for misspelled words.
Accept a correction by entering a space or punctuation, or by tapping return. To reject a correction,
tap the “x.” If you reject the same suggestion a few times, iPod touch stops suggesting it.
Set options for typing or add keyboards. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.

You can also use an Apple Wireless Keyboard to enter text. See Use an Apple Wireless
Keyboard on page 27. To dictate instead of typing, see Dictate on page 27.

Edit text
Revise text. Touch and hold the text to show the magnifying glass, then drag to position the
insertion point.

Select text. Tap the insertion point to display the selection options. Or double-tap a word
to select it. Drag the grab points to select more or less text. In read-only documents, such as
webpages, touch and hold to select a word.

Grab points

You can cut, copy, or paste over selected text. With some apps, you can also get bold, italic,
or underlined text (tap B/I/U); get the definition of a word; or have iPod touch suggest an
alternative. Tap to see all the options.
Undo the last edit. Shake iPod touch, then tap Undo.

Save keystrokes
A shortcut lets you enter a word or phrase by typing just a few characters. For example, type
“omw” to enter “On my way!” That one’s already set up for you, but you can also add your own.

Create a shortcut. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard, then tap Shortcuts.
Have a word or phrase you use and don’t want it corrected? Create a shortcut, but leave the
Shortcut field blank.
Use iCloud to keep your personal dictionary up to date on your other devices. Go to Settings >
iCloud, then turn on iCloud Drive or Documents & Data.

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Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard
You can use an Apple Wireless Keyboard (available separately) to enter text on your iPod touch.
The keyboard connects via Bluetooth, so you must first pair it with iPod touch.

Note:  The Apple Wireless Keyboard may not support keyboard features that are on your device.
For example, it doesn’t anticipate your next word or automatically correct misspelled words.
Pair an Apple Wireless Keyboard with iPod touch. Turn on the keyboard, go to Settings >
Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth, then tap the keyboard when it appears in the Devices list.

Once it’s paired, the keyboard reconnects to iPod touch whenever it’s in range—up to about 33
feet (10 meters). When it’s connected, the onscreen keyboard doesn’t appear.
Save your batteries. Turn off Bluetooth and the wireless keyboard when not in use. You can turn
off Bluetooth in Control Center. To turn off the keyboard, hold down the On/off switch until the
green light goes off.
Unpair a wireless keyboard. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap next to the keyboard name, then
tap Forget this Device.

See Bluetooth devices on page 36.

Add or change keyboards

You can turn typing features, such as spell checking, on or off; add keyboards for writing in different
languages; and change the layout of your onscreen keyboard or Apple Wireless Keyboard.
Set typing features. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.
Add a keyboard for another language. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add
New Keyboard.
Switch keyboards. If you haven’t added any keyboards, tap to switch to the emoji keyboard.
If you have several keyboards, tap to switch to the last one you used. Continue tapping to
access other enabled keyboards, or touch and hold , then slide to choose a different keyboard.

For information about international keyboards, see Use international keyboards on page 150.
Change the keyboard layout. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, select a
keyboard, then choose a layout.

Dictate
If you like, you can dictate instead of typing on iPod touch. Make sure Enable Dictation is turned
on (in Settings > General > Keyboard) and iPod touch is connected to the Internet.

Note:  Dictation may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary.
Dictate text. Tap on the onscreen keyboard, then speak. Tap Done when you finish.

Tap to begin dictation.

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Add text. Tap again and continue dictating. To insert text, tap to place the insertion point first.
You can also replace selected text by dictating.
Add punctuation or format text. Say the punctuation or format. For example, “Dear Mary
comma the check is in the mail exclamation mark” becomes “Dear Mary, the check is in the mail!”
Punctuation and formatting commands include:
•• quote … end quote
•• new paragraph
•• new line
•• cap—to capitalize the next word
•• caps on … caps off—to capitalize the first character of each word
•• all caps—to make the next word all uppercase
•• all caps on … all caps off—to make the enclosed words all uppercase
•• no caps on … no caps off—to make the enclosed words all lowercase
•• no space on … no space off—to run a series of words together
•• smiley—to insert :-)
•• frowny—to insert :-(
•• winky—to insert ;-)

Voice Control
Make FaceTime calls and control music playback with Voice Control, if you have Siri turned off.
(For information about using Siri to control iPod touch by voice, see Chapter 4, Siri, on page 41.)

Note:  Voice Control and Voice Control settings aren’t available when Siri is turned on.

Use Voice Control. Turn Siri off in Settings > General > Siri. Then press and hold the Home button
until the Voice Control screen appears and you hear a beep.

For best results:

•• Speak clearly and naturally.
•• Say only Voice Control commands, names, and numbers. Pause slightly between commands.
•• Use full names.

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Change the language for Voice Control. By default, Voice Control expects you to speak voice
commands in the language that’s set for iPod touch (in Settings > General > International >
Language). To use Voice Control in another language or dialect, go to Settings > General >
International > Voice Control.

Voice Control for the Music app is always on, but you can keep Voice Control from dialing
FaceTime calls when iPod touch is locked. Go to Settings > Passcode, then turn off Voice Dial.

For specific commands, see Siri and Voice Control on page 66. For more about using
Voice Control, including information about using Voice Control in different languages, see
support.apple.com/kb/HT3597.

Search
Search apps
Many apps include a search field where you can type to find something within the app. For
example, in the Maps app, you can search for a specific location.

Spotlight Search
Spotlight Search not only searches your iPod touch, but also shows suggestions from the
App Store and the Internet. You may see suggestions for movie showtimes, nearby locations,
and more.
Search iPod touch. Drag down the middle of any Home screen to reveal the search field. Results
occur as you type; to hide the keyboard and see more results on the screen, tap Search. Tap an
item in the list to open it.

You can also use Spotlight Search to find and open apps.

Choose which apps and content are searched. Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search,
then tap to deselect apps or content. To change the search order, touch and drag to a
new position.
Limit Spotlight Search to your iPod touch. Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search, then tap
Spotlight Suggestions to deselect it.
Turn off Location Services for Spotlight Suggestions. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location
Services. Tap System Services, then turn off Spotlight Suggestions.

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Control Center
Control Center gives you instant access to the camera, calculator, AirPlay, control and playback
of currently playing audio, and other handy features. You can also adjust the brightness, lock
the screen in portrait orientation, turn wireless services on or off, and turn on AirDrop. See
AirDrop on page 32.

Models with
iSight camera

Open Control Center. Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen (even the Lock screen).
Open the currently playing audio app. Tap the song title.
Close Control Center. Swipe down, tap the top of the screen, or press the Home button.
Turn off access to Control Center in apps or on the Lock screen. Go to Settings > Control Center.

Alerts and Notification Center

Alerts
Alerts let you know about important events. They can appear briefly at the top of the screen, or
remain in the center of the screen until you acknowledge them.

Some apps may include a badge on their Home screen icon, to let you know how many new
items await—for example, the number of new email messages. If there’s a problem—such as a
message that couldn’t be sent—an exclamation mark appears on the badge. On a folder, a
numbered badge indicates the total number of notifications for all the apps inside.

Alerts can also appear on the Lock screen.

Respond to an alert without leaving your current app. Pull down on the alert when it appears
at the top of your screen.
Note:  This feature works with text and email messages, calendar invitations, and more.
Respond to an alert when iPod touch is locked. Swipe the alert from right to left.
Silence your alerts. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. You can also use Siri to turn Do Not Disturb
on or off. Say “Turn on Do Not Disturb” or “Turn off Do Not Disturb.”
Set sounds. Go to Settings > Sounds.

Notification Center
Notification Center collects your notifications in one place, so you can review them whenever
you’re ready. View details about your day—such as the weather forecast, appointments,
birthdays, stock quotes, and even a quick summary of what’s coming up tomorrow. Tap the
Notifications tab to review all your alerts.

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Open Notification Center. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen.

Set Today options. To choose what information appears, tap the Edit key at the end of your
information on the Today tab. Tap + or — to add or remove information. To arrange the order of
your information, touch , then drag it to a new position.
Set notification options. Go to Settings > Notifications. Tap an app to set its notification options.
For example, choose to view a notification from the Lock screen. You can also tap Edit to arrange
the order of app notifications. Touch , then drag it to a new position.
Choose whether to show Today and Notifications View on a locked screen. Go to Settings >
Passcode, then choose whether to allow access when locked.
Close Notification Center. Swipe up, or press the Home button.

Sounds and silence

You can change or turn off the sounds iPod touch plays when you get a FaceTime call, text, email,
tweet, Facebook post, reminder, or other event.
Set sound options. Go to Settings > Sounds for options such as alert tones and ringtones, and
ringer and alert volumes.

If you want to temporarily silence incoming FaceTime calls, alerts, and sound effects, see the
following section.

Do Not Disturb
Do Not Disturb is an easy way to silence iPod touch, whether you’re going to dinner or to sleep.
It keeps FaceTime calls and alerts from making any sounds or lighting up the screen.
Turn on Do Not Disturb. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center,
then tap . When Do Not Disturb is on, appears in the status bar.

Note:  Alarms still sound, even when Do Not Disturb is on. To make sure iPod touch stays silent,
turn it off.
Configure Do Not Disturb. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.

You can schedule quiet hours, allow FaceTime calls from your Favorites or groups of contacts, and
allow repeated calls to ring through for those emergency situations. You can also set whether Do
Not Disturb silences iPod touch only when it’s locked, or even when it’s unlocked.

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Sharing
Share from apps
In many apps, you can tap Share or to choose how to share your information. The choices vary
depending on the app you’re using. Additional options may appear if you’ve downloaded apps
with sharing options. For more information, see App extensions on page 21.
Use Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Vimeo or other third-party apps with sharing options. Sign in to
your account in Settings. The third-party sharing buttons take you to the appropriate setting if
you’re not yet signed in.
Customize the different ways you share, view, and organize your information. Tap the More
button, then touch and drag to move items to new positions.

AirDrop
AirDrop lets you share your photos, videos, websites, locations, and other items wirelessly
with other nearby devices (iOS 7 or later). With iOS 8, you can share with Mac computers
with OS X Yosemite. AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be
turned on. To use AirDrop, you need to be signed in to iCloud using your Apple ID. Transfers are
encrypted for security.

Tap to share with

a nearby friend
using AirDrop.

Share an item using AirDrop. Tap Share , then tap the name of a nearby AirDrop user.
Receive AirDrop items from others. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open
Control Center. Tap AirDrop, then choose to receive items from Contacts Only or from Everyone.
You can accept or decline each request as it arrives.

Family Sharing
With Family Sharing, up to six family members can share their iTunes Store, App Store, and
iBooks Store purchases, a family calendar, and family photos, all without sharing accounts.

One adult in your household—the family organizer—invites family members to join the family
group and agrees to pay for any iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases those family
members initiate while part of the family group. Once set up, family members get immediate
access to each other’s music, movies, TV shows, books, and eligible apps. In addition, family
members can easily share photos in a shared family album, add events to a family calendar,
share their location with other family members, and even help locate another family member’s
missing device.

Children under 13 can participate in Family Sharing, too. As a parent or legal guardian, the family
organizer can provide parental consent for a child to have his or her own Apple ID, and create it
on the child’s behalf. Once the account is created, it’s added to the family group automatically.

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Family Sharing requires you to sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID. You will also be asked to
confirm the Apple ID you use for the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store. It is available on
devices with iOS 8, Mac computers with OS X Yosemite, and PCs with iCloud for Windows 4.0. You
can be part of only one family group at a time.
Set up Family Sharing. Go to Settings > iCloud > Set Up Family Sharing. Follow the onscreen
instructions to set up Family Sharing as the family organizer, then invite family members to join.
Create an Apple ID for a child. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, scroll to the bottom of the
screen, then tap Create an Apple ID for a child.
Accept an invitation to Family Sharing. Make sure you are signed in to iCloud, and that you can
accept a Family Sharing invitation from your iOS device (iOS 8 required), Mac (OS X Yosemite
required), or PC (iCloud for Windows 4.0 required). Or, if the organizer is nearby during the setup
process, he or she can simply ask you to enter the Apple ID and password you use for iCloud.

Access shared iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases. Open iTunes Store, iBooks
Store, or App Store, tap Purchased, then choose a family member from the menu that appears.

When a family member initiates a purchase, it is billed directly to the family organizer’s account.
Once purchased, the item is added to the initiating family member’s account and is shared with
the rest of the family. If Family Sharing is ever disabled, each person keeps the items they chose
to purchase—even if they were paid for by the family organizer.
Turn on Ask to Buy. The family organizer can require young family members to request approval
for purchases or free downloads. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, then tap the person’s name.
Note:  Age restrictions for Ask to Buy vary by area. In the United States, the family organizer can
enable Ask to Buy for any family member under age 18; for children under age 13, it’s enabled
by default.
Hide your iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases. To hide all your purchases from
family members, tap Settings > iCloud > Family > [your name], then turn off Share My Purchases.
On your computer, you can also hide specific purchases so they aren’t available to other family
members. See support.apple.com/en-us/HT201322.
Share photos or videos with family members. When you set up Family Sharing, a shared album
called “Family” is automatically created in the Photos app on all family members’ devices. To share
a photo or video with family members, open the Photos app, then view a photo or video or
select multiple photos or videos. Tap , tap iCloud Photo Sharing, add comments, then share to
your shared family album. See iCloud Photo Sharing on page 76.
Add an event to the family calendar. When you set up Family Sharing, a shared calendar called
“Family” is automatically created in the Calendar app on all family members’ devices. To add a
family event, open the Calendar app, create an event, then choose to add the event to the family
calendar. See Share iCloud calendars on page 72.

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Set up a family reminder. When you set up Family Sharing, a shared list is automatically created
in the Reminders app on all family members’ devices. To add a reminder to the family list, open
the Reminders app, tap the family list, then add a reminder to the list. See Reminders at a
glance on page 96.
Share your location with family members. Family members can share their location by tapping
Settings > iCloud > Share My Location (under Advanced). To find a family member’s location,
use the Find My Friends app (download it for free from the App Store). Or use the Messages
app (iOS 8 required). For more information about using Messages to share or view locations, see
Share photos, videos, your location, and more on page 46.
Keep track of your family’s devices. If family members have enabled Share My Location in
iCloud, you can help them locate missing devices. Open the Find My iPhone app on your device
or at iCloud.com. For more information, see Find My iPod touch on page 39.
Leave Family Sharing. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, then tap Leave Family Sharing. If you are
the organizer, go to Settings > iCloud > Family, tap your name, then tap Stop Family Sharing. For
more information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT201081.

iCloud Drive
About iCloud Drive
iCloud Drive stores your presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, images, and any other kind of
document in iCloud so you can access these documents from any of your devices set up
with iCloud. It allows your apps to share documents so you can work on the same file across
multiple apps.

iCloud Drive works with devices with iOS 8, Mac computers with OS X Yosemite, PCs with iCloud
for Windows 4.0, or on iCloud.com. To access iCloud Drive, you must be signed in to iCloud using
your Apple ID. iCloud Drive is integrated with Pages, Numbers, Keynote, GarageBand, and some
iCloud-enabled third-party apps. Storage limits are subject to your iCloud storage plan.

Note:  iCloud Drive is automatically turned on for new accounts and users (iOS 8 or later).

Set up iCloud Drive

If iCloud Drive is not turned on, you can set it up using Setup Assistant when you install iOS 8,
or you can set it up later in Settings. iCloud Drive is an upgrade to Documents & Data. When
you upgrade to iCloud Drive, your documents are copied to iCloud Drive and become available
on your devices using iCloud Drive. You won’t be able to access the documents stored in iCloud
Drive on your other devices until they are also upgraded to iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite. For more
information about upgrading to iCloud Drive, see support.apple.com/kb/HT6345.
Set up iCloud Drive. Go to Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive, then turn on iCloud Drive and follow
the onscreen instructions.

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Transfer files
There are several ways to transfer files between your iPod touch and your computer or other
iOS device.
Transfer files using iTunes. Connect iPod touch to your computer using the included cable.
In iTunes on your computer, select iPod touch, then click Apps. Use the File Sharing section to
transfer documents between iPod touch and your computer. Apps that support file sharing
appear in the File Sharing Apps list in iTunes. To delete a file, select it in the Documents list, then
press the Delete key.

You can also view files received as email attachments on iPod touch.

With some apps, you can transfer files using AirDrop. See AirDrop on page 32.

AirPlay
Use AirPlay to stream music, photos, and video wirelessly to Apple TV and other AirPlay-enabled
devices. If you don’t see your AirPlay-enabled devices when you tap , you may also need to
make sure everything is on the same Wi-Fi network.
Display the AirPlay controls. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control
Center, then tap .
Stream content. Tap , then choose the device you want to stream to.
Switch back to iPod touch. Tap , then choose iPod touch.
Mirror the iPod touch screen on a TV. Tap , choose an Apple TV, then tap Mirroring. A blue bar
appears at the top of the iPod touch screen when AirPlay mirroring is turned on.

You can also connect iPod touch to a TV, projector, or other external display using the
appropriate Apple cable or adapter. See support.apple.com/kb/HT4108.

AirPrint
Use AirPrint to print wirelessly to an AirPrint-enabled printer from apps such as Mail, Photos, and
Safari. Many apps available on the App Store also support AirPrint.

iPod touch and the printer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. For more information about
AirPrint, see support.apple.com/kb/HT4356.
Print a document. Tap or (depending on the app you’re using).
See the status of a print job. Double-click the Home button, then tap Print Center. The badge on
the icon shows how many documents are in the queue.
Cancel a job. Select it in Print Center, then tap Cancel Printing.

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Bluetooth devices
You can use Bluetooth devices with iPod touch, such as stereo headphones or an Apple Wireless
Keyboard. For supported Bluetooth profiles, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT3647.

WARNING:  For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distractions
that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information on page 153.

Note:  The use of certain accessories with iPod touch may affect wireless performance. Not all
iPhone and iPad accessories are fully compatible with iPod touch. Turning on Airplane Mode may
eliminate audio interference between iPod touch and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating
iPod touch and the connected accessory may improve wireless performance.
Turn Bluetooth on or off. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. You can also turn Bluetooth on or off in
Control Center.
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 information
about Bluetooth pairing. For information about using an Apple Wireless Keyboard, see Use an
Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 27.

iPod touch must be within about 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.
Return audio output to iPod touch. Turn off or unpair the device, turn off Bluetooth in Settings >
Bluetooth, or use AirPlay to switch audio output to iPod touch. See AirPlay on page 35. Audio
output returns to iPod touch whenever the Bluetooth device is out of range.
Unpair a device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap next to the device, then tap Forget this
Device. If you don’t see the Devices list, make sure Bluetooth is on.

Restrictions
You can set restrictions for some apps, and for purchased content. For example, parents can
restrict explicit music from appearing in playlists, or disallow changes to certain settings. Use
restrictions to prevent the use of certain apps, the installation of new apps, or changes to
accounts or the volume limit.
Turn on restrictions. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions. You’ll
be asked to define a restrictions passcode that’s necessary to change the settings you make. This
can be different from the passcode for unlocking iPod touch.
Important:  If you forget your restrictions passcode, you must restore the iPod touch software.
See Restore iPod touch on page 160.

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Privacy
Privacy settings let you see and control which apps and system services have access to Location
Services, and to contacts, calendars, reminders, and photos.

Location Services lets location-based apps such as Maps, Camera, and Passbook gather and
use data indicating your location. Your approximate location is determined using available
information from local Wi-Fi networks (if you have Wi-Fi turned on). The location data collected
by Apple isn’t collected in a form that personally identifies you. When an app is using Location
Services, appears in the status bar.
Turn Location Services on or off. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. You can turn it off
for some or for all apps and services. If you turn off Location Services, you’re prompted to turn it
on again the next time an app or service tries to use it.
Turn Location Services off for system services. Several system services, such as location-based
ads, use Location Services. To see their status, turn them on or off, or show in the menu
bar when these services use your location, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services >
System Services.
Turn off access to private information. Go to Settings > Privacy. You can see which apps and
features have requested and been granted access to the following information:
•• Contacts
•• Calendars
•• Reminders
•• Photos
•• Bluetooth Sharing
•• Microphone
•• Camera
•• Health
•• HomeKit
•• Twitter
•• Facebook
You can turn off each app’s access to each category of information. Review the terms and privacy
policy for each third-party app to understand how it uses the data it’s requesting. For more
information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT6338.

Security
Security features help protect the information on your iPod touch from being accessed by others.

Use a passcode with data protection

For better security, you can set a passcode that must be entered each time you turn on or wake
up iPod touch.
Set a passcode. Go to Settings > Passcode, then set a 4-digit passcode.

Setting a passcode turns on data protection, using your passcode as a key to encrypt Mail
messages and attachments stored on iPod touch, using 256-bit AES encryption. (Other apps may
also use data protection.)
Increase security. Turn off Simple Passcode and use a longer passcode. To enter a passcode that’s
a combination of numbers and letters, you use the keyboard. If you prefer to unlock iPod touch
using the numeric keypad, set up a longer passcode using numbers only.

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Allow access to features when iPod touch is locked. Go to Settings > Passcode. Optional
features include:
•• Today (see Notification Center on page 30)
•• Notifications View (see Notification Center on page 30)
•• Siri (if enabled; see Siri settings on page 42)
•• Passbook (see Chapter 26, Passbook, on page 116)
•• Reply with Message (see Make and answer calls on page 68)
Allow access to Control Center when iPod touch is locked. Go to Settings > Control Center. See
Control Center on page 30.
Erase data after ten failed passcode attempts. Go to Settings > Passcode, then tap Erase Data.
After ten failed passcode attempts, all settings are reset, and all your information and media are
erased by removing the encryption key to the data.

If you forget your passcode, you must restore the iPod touch software. See Restore iPod touch on
page 160.

iCloud Keychain
iCloud Keychain keeps your Safari website user names and passwords, credit card information,
and Wi-Fi network information up to date. iCloud Keychain works on all your approved devices
(iOS 7 or later) and Mac computers (OS X Mavericks or later).

iCloud Keychain works with Safari Password Generator and AutoFill. When you’re setting up a
new account, Safari Password Generator suggests unique, hard-to-guess passwords. You can use
AutoFill to have iPod touch enter your user name and password info, making login easy. See Fill
in forms on page 57.

Note:  Some websites do not support AutoFill.

iCloud Keychain is secured with 256-bit AES encryption during storage and transmission, and
cannot be read by Apple.
Set up iCloud Keychain. Go to Settings > iCloud > Keychain. Turn on iCloud Keychain, then
follow the onscreen instructions. If you set up iCloud Keychain on other devices, you need to
approve the use of iCloud Keychain from one of those devices, or use your iCloud Security Code.

Important:  If you forget your security code, you have to start over and set up your iCloud
Keychain again.
Set up AutoFill. Go to Settings > Safari > Passwords & AutoFill. Make sure Names and Passwords,
and Credit Cards, are turned on (they’re on by default). To add credit card info, tap Saved
Credit Cards.
The security code for your credit card is not saved—you have to enter that manually.

To automatically fill in names, passwords, or credit card info on sites that support it, tap a text
field, then tap AutoFill.

To protect your personal information, set a passcode if you turn on iCloud Keychain and AutoFill.

Limit Ad Tracking
Restrict or reset Ad Tracking. Go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising. Turn on Limit Ad Tracking
to prevent apps from accessing your iPod touch advertising identifier. For more information, tap
About Advertising & Privacy.

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Find My iPod touch
Find My iPod touch can help you locate and secure your iPod touch using the free Find My
iPhone app (available in the App Store) on another iPod touch, iPhone, or iPad, or using a Mac or
PC web browser signed in to www.icloud.com/find. Find My iPod touch includes Activation Lock,
which is designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPod touch if you ever lose it. Your
Apple ID and password are required to turn off Find My iPod touch, or to erase and reactivate
your iPod touch.
Turn on Find My iPod touch. Go to Settings > iCloud > Find My iPod touch.

Important:  To use these features, Find My iPod touch must be turned on before your iPod touch
is lost. iPod touch must be able to connect to the Internet for you to locate and secure the
device. iPod touch sends its last location prior to the battery running out when Send Last
Location in Settings is turned on.
Use Find My iPhone. Open the Find My iPhone app on an iOS device, or go to
www.icloud.com/find on your computer. Sign in, then select your device.
•• Play Sound: Play a sound at full volume for two minutes, even if the ringer is set to silent.
•• Lost Mode: Immediately lock your missing iPod touch with a passcode and send it a message
displaying a contact number. iPod touch also tracks and reports its location, so you can see
where it’s been when you check the Find My iPhone app.
•• Erase iPod touch: Protect your privacy by erasing all the information and media on your
iPod touch and restoring it to its original factory settings.

Note:  Before selling or giving away your iPod touch, you should erase it completely to remove all
your personal data, and turn off Find My iPod touch to ensure the next owner can activate and
use the device normally. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings. See
Sell or give away iPod touch on page 160.

Charge and monitor the battery

iPod touch has an internal, lithium-ion rechargeable battery. For more information about the
battery—including tips for maximizing battery life—see www.apple.com/batteries/.

WARNING:  For important safety information about the battery and charging iPod touch, see
Important safety information on page 153.

Charge the battery. Connect iPod touch to your computer using the included cable. You can
sync iPod touch with iTunes at the same time. It may take longer to charge, however, if you sync
or use iPod touch while it is charging.

Unless your keyboard has a high-power USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, you must connect iPod touch to a
USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer.

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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.
Charge the battery using a power adapter. Connect iPod touch to a power outlet using the
included cable and a USB power adapter (available separately).

Note:  Connecting iPod touch to a power outlet can start an iCloud backup or wireless iTunes
syncing. See Back up iPod touch on page 159 and Sync with iTunes on page 16.

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 an image of a nearly depleted
battery, 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.

Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be
replaced. The iPod touch battery isn’t user replaceable; it should be replaced only by Apple or an
authorized service provider. See www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/.

Travel with iPod touch

Some airlines let you keep your iPod touch turned on if you switch to Airplane Mode. Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth are disabled so you can’t make or receive FaceTime calls or use features that require
wireless communication, but you can listen to music, play games, watch videos, or use other
apps that don’t require Internet access. If the airline allows it, you can turn Wi-Fi or Bluetooth
back on to enable those services, even while in Airplane Mode.
Turn on Airplane Mode. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center,
then tap . You can also turn Airplane Mode on or off in Settings. When Airplane Mode is on,
appears in the status bar at the top of the screen.

You can also turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off in Control Center.

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Siri
4
Make requests
Siri lets you speak to iPod touch to send messages, schedule meetings, make FaceTime calls,
and much more. Siri understands natural speech, so you don’t have to learn special commands
or keywords. Ask Siri anything, from “set the timer for 3 minutes” to “what movies are showing
tonight?” Open apps, and turn features like Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, and
VoiceOver on or off. Siri is great for keeping you updated with the latest sports info, helping you
decide on a restaurant, and searching the iTunes Store or App Store for purchases.

Note:  To use Siri, iPod touch must be connected to the Internet. See Connect to the Internet on
page 13.
Summon Siri. Press and hold the Home button until Siri beeps, then make your request.
Control when Siri listens. Instead of letting Siri notice when you stop talking, you can continue
to hold down the Home button while you speak, and release it when you finish.
Hey Siri. With iPod touch connected to a power source (or if you’ve already started a
conversation with Siri), you can use Siri without even pressing the Home button. Just say “Hey
Siri,” then make your request. To turn Hey Siri on or off, go to Settings > General > Siri > Allow
“Hey Siri”.

If you’re using a headset, you can use the center or call button in place of the Home button.

Response from Siri

Often you can

tap the screen
for additional info
or further action.

Tap to speak to Siri.

For hints, ask Siri “what can you do,” or tap .

Depending on your request, the onscreen response from Siri often includes information or
images that you can tap for additional detail, or to perform some other action like searching the
web or opening a related app.
Change the voice gender for Siri. Go to Settings > General > Siri (may not be available in all areas).
Adjust the volume for Siri. Use the volume buttons while you’re interacting with Siri.

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Siri and apps
Siri works with many of the apps on iPod touch, including FaceTime, Messages, Maps, Clock,
Calendar, and more. For example, you can say things like:
•• “FaceTime Mom”
•• “Do I have any new texts from Rick?”
•• “I’m running low on gas”
•• “Set an alarm for 8 a.m.”
•• “Cancel all my meetings on Friday”

More examples of how you can use Siri with apps appear throughout this guide.

Tell Siri about yourself

If you tell Siri about yourself—including things like your home and work addresses, and
your relationships—you can get personalized service like, “remind me to call my wife” or “get
directions to home.”
Tell Siri who you are. Fill out your info card in Contacts, then go to Settings > General > Siri >
My Info and tap your name.

To let Siri know about a relationship, say something like “Emily Parker is my wife.”

Note:  Siri uses Location Services when your requests require knowing your location. See
Privacy on page 37.

Make corrections
If Siri doesn’t get something right, you can tap to edit your request.

Or tap again, then clarify your request verbally.

Want to cancel that last command? Say “cancel,” tap the Siri icon, or press the Home button.

Siri settings
To set options for Siri, go to Settings > General > Siri. Options include:
•• Turning Siri on or off
•• Turning Allow “Hey Siri” on or off
•• Language
•• Voice gender (may not be available in all areas)
•• Voice feedback
•• My Info card
Prevent access to Siri when iPod touch is locked. Go to Settings > Passcode. You can also
disable Siri by turning on restrictions. See Restrictions on page 36.

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Messages
5

iMessage service
With the Messages app and the built-in iMessage feature, you can send text messages over
Wi-Fi to others using iOS 5 or later, or OS X Mountain Lion or later. Messages can include photos,
videos, and other info. You can see when people are typing, and let them know when you’ve read
their messages. If you’re signed in to iMessage using the same Apple ID on other iOS devices or
a Mac (OS X Mavericks or later), you can start a conversation on one device and continue it on
another. For security, messages you send with iMessage are encrypted before they’re sent.

With Continuity (iOS 8 or later), you can also send and receive SMS and MMS messages on your
iPod touch, relayed through your iPhone. Both your iPod touch and iPhone must be signed in
to iMessage using the same Apple ID. Charges may apply to the text messaging service for your
iPhone. See About Continuity features on page 22.
Sign in to iMessage. Go to Settings > Messages, then turn on iMessage.

WARNING:  For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous
situations, see Important safety information on page 153.

Note:  Cellular data charges or additional fees may apply for iPhone and iPad users you exchange
messages with over their cellular data network.

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Send and receive messages
Get info, make a
voice or FaceTime
call, share your
location, or mute
notifications.

Blue indicates
an iMessage
conversation.

Add your voice to

the conversation.
Send a photo or video.

Start a conversation. Tap , then enter a phone number or email address, or tap , then
choose a contact. You can also start a conversation by tapping a phone number in Contacts,
Calendar, or Safari, or from a recent contact in the multitasking screen.

Note:  An alert appears if a message can’t be sent. Tap the alert in a conversation to try
sending the message again.
Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “Send a message to Emily saying how about tomorrow”
•• “Read my messages”
•• “Read my last message from Bob”
•• “Reply that’s great news”
Resume a conversation. Tap the conversation in the Messages list.
Use picture characters. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard,
then tap Emoji to make that keyboard available. When you type a message, tap to change to
the Emoji keyboard. See Special input methods on page 151.
Tap to Talk. Touch and hold to record a message, then swipe up to send it. To delete it,
swipe left.

To save space, Tap to Talk audio messages that you receive are deleted automatically two
minutes after you listen to them, unless you tap Keep. To keep them automatically, go to
Settings > Messages > Expire (under Audio Messages), then tap Never.
See what time a message was sent or received. Drag any bubble to the left.
See a person’s contact info. In a conversation, tap Details, then tap . Tap the info items to
perform actions, such as making a FaceTime call.

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Send messages to a group. Tap , then enter multiple recipients.
Give a group a name. While viewing the conversation, tap Details, drag down, then enter the
name in the Subject line.
Add someone to a group. Tap the To field, then tap Add Contact.
Leave a group. Tap Details, then tap Leave this Conversation.
Keep it quiet. Tap Details, then turn on Do Not Disturb to mute notifications for the conversation.
Block unwanted messages. On a contact card, tap Block this Caller. You can see someone’s
contact card while viewing a message by tapping Details, then tapping . You can
also block callers in Settings > Messages > Blocked. You will not receive FaceTime calls
or text messages from blocked callers. For more information about blocking calls, see
support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.

Manage conversations
Conversations are saved in the Messages list. A blue dot indicates unread messages. Tap a
conversation to view or continue it.

View the Messages list. From a conversation, tap Messages or swipe to the right.
Forward a message or attachment. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select
additional items if desired, then tap .
Delete a message or attachment. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select
additional items if desired, then tap .
Delete a conversation. In the Messages list, swipe the conversation to the left, then tap Delete.
Search conversations. In the Messages list, tap the top of the screen to display the search field,
then enter the text you’re looking for. You can also search conversations from the Home screen.
See Spotlight Search on page 29.

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Share photos, videos, your location, and more
You can send photos, videos, locations, contact info, and voice memos. The size limit of
attachments is determined by your service provider—iPod touch may compress photo and video
attachments when necessary.

Quickly take and send a photo or video. Touch and hold . Then slide to or to take a
photo or video. Photos are sent immediately. Tap to preview your video. To send your Video
Message, tap .
To save space, Video Messages that you receive are deleted automatically two minutes after you
view them, unless you tap Keep. To keep them automatically, go to Settings > Messages > Expire
(under Video Messages), then tap Never.
Send photos and videos from your Photos library. Tap . Recent shots are right there; tap
Photo Library for older ones. Select the items you want to send.
View attachments. While viewing a conversation, tap Details. Attachments are shown in reverse
chronological order at the bottom of the screen. Tap an attachment to see it in full screen. In full-
screen mode, tap to view the attachments as a list.
Send your current location. Tap Details, then tap Send My Current Location to send a map that
shows where you are.
Share your location. Tap Details, then tap Share My Location and specify the length of time. The
person you’re texting can see your location by tapping Details. To turn Share My Location on
or off, or to select the device that determines your location, go to Settings > iCloud > Share My
Location (under Advanced).
Send items from another app. In the other app, tap Share or , then tap Message.
Share, save, or print an attachment. Tap the attachment, then tap .
Copy a photo or video. Touch and hold the attachment, then tap Copy.

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Messages settings
Go to Settings > Messages, where you can:
•• Turn iMessage on or off
•• Notify others when you’ve read their messages
•• Specify phone numbers, Apple IDs, and email addresses to use with Messages
•• Show the Subject field
•• Block unwanted messages
•• Set how long to keep messages
•• Filter unknown senders
•• Manage the expiration of audio messages and video messages created within Messages
(audio or video attachments created outside of Messages are kept until you delete
them manually)
Manage notifications for messages. See Do Not Disturb on page 31.
Set the alert sound for incoming text messages. See Sounds and silence on page 31.

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Mail
6

Write messages
Mail lets you access all of your email accounts, on the go.

WARNING:  For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous
situations, see Important safety information on page 153.

Change mailboxes or accounts.

Delete, move, or mark

multiple messages.

Search for messages.

Compose a message.

Insert a photo or video. Double-tap, then tap Insert Photo or Video. Also see Edit text on
page 26.

Quote some text when you reply. Tap the insertion point, then select the text you want to
include. Tap , then tap Reply. You can turn off the indentation of the quoted text in Settings >
Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Increase Quote Level.
Send a message from a different account. Tap the From field to choose an account.
Change a recipient from Cc to Bcc. After you enter recipients, you can drag them from one field
to another or change their order.

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Mark addresses outside certain domains. When you’re addressing a message to a recipient
that’s not in your organization’s domain, Mail can color the recipient’s name red to alert you.
Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Mark Addresses and define the domains that you
don’t want marked. You can enter multiple domains separated by commas, such as “apple.com,
example.org.”
Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “New email to Jonah Schmidt”
•• “Email Simon and say I got the forms, thanks”

Get a sneak peek

Change how names are displayed
in Settings > Mail, Contacts,
Calendars > Short Name.

See a longer preview. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Preview. You can show up to
five lines.
Is this message for me? Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then turn on Show To/Cc
Label. If the label says Cc instead of To, you were just copied. You can also use the To/Cc mailbox,
which gathers all mail addressed to you. To show it, tap Edit while viewing the Mailboxes list.

Finish a message later

Look at another message while you’re writing one. Swipe down on the title bar of a message
you’re writing. When you’re ready to return to your message, tap its title at the bottom of the
screen. If you have more than one message waiting to be finished, tap the bottom of the screen
to see them all.

Save a draft for later. If you’re writing a message and want to finish it later, tap Cancel, then tap
Save Draft. To get it back, touch and hold Compose.
With OS X Yosemite, you can also hand off unfinished messages with your Mac. See About
Continuity features on page 22.

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See important messages
Get notified of replies to a message or thread. Tap , then tap Notify Me. While you’re writing
a message, you can also tap in the Subject field. To change how notifications appear, go to
Settings > Notifications > Mail > Thread Notifications.
Gather important messages. Add important people to your VIP list, so all their messages appear
in the VIP mailbox. Tap the sender’s name in a message, then tap Add to VIP. To change how
notifications appear, go to Settings > Notifications > Mail > VIP.

Flag a message so you can find it later. Tap while reading the message. To change the
appearance of the flagged message indicator, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Flag
Style. To see the Flagged mailbox, tap Edit while viewing the Mailboxes list, then tap Flagged.
Search for a message. Scroll to or tap the top of the message list to reveal the search field.
Searching looks at the address fields, the subject, and the message body. To search multiple
accounts at once, search from a smart mailbox, such as All Sent.
Search by timeframe. Scroll to or tap the top of the message list to reveal the search field,
then type something like “February meeting” to find all messages from February with the
word “meeting.”
Search by message state. To find all flagged, unread messages from people in your VIP list, type
“flag unread vip.” You can also search for other message attributes, such as “attachment.”
Junk, be gone! Tap while you’re reading a message, then tap Move to Junk to file it in the
Junk folder. If you accidentally move a message, shake iPod touch immediately to undo.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Any new mail from Natalia today?”
Make a favorite mailbox. Favorite mailboxes appear at the top of the Mailboxes list. To add a
favorite, tap Edit while viewing the Mailboxes list. Tap Add Mailbox, then select the mailbox to
add. You’ll also get push notifications for your favorite mailboxes.
Show draft messages from all of your accounts. While viewing the Mailboxes list, tap Edit, tap
Add Mailbox, then turn on the All Drafts mailbox.

Attachments
Save a photo or video to Photos. Touch and hold the photo or video until a menu appears, then
tap Save Image.
Open an attachment with another app. Touch and hold the attachment until a menu appears,
then tap the app you want to use to open the attachment. Some attachments automatically
show a banner with buttons you can use to open other apps.
See messages with attachments. The Attachments mailbox shows messages with attachments
from all accounts. To add it, tap Edit while viewing the Mailboxes list.

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Work with multiple messages
Delete, move, or mark multiple messages. While viewing a list of messages, tap Edit. Select
some messages, then choose an action. If you make a mistake, shake iPod touch immediately
to undo.
Manage a message with a swipe. While viewing a list of messages, swipe a message to the left
to reveal a menu of actions. Swipe all the way to the left to select the first action. You can also
swipe a message to the right to reveal another action. Choose the actions you want to appear in
Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Swipe Options.
Organize your mail with mailboxes. Tap Edit in the mailboxes list to create a new one, or rename
or delete one. (Some built-in mailboxes can’t be changed.) There are several smart mailboxes,
such as Unread, that show messages from all your accounts. Tap the ones you want to use.
Recover a deleted message. Go to the account’s Trash mailbox, open the message, then tap
and move the message. Or, if you just deleted it, shake iPod touch to undo. To see deleted
messages across all your accounts, add the Trash mailbox. To add it, tap Edit in the mailboxes list
and select it from the list.
Archive instead of delete. Instead of deleting messages, you can archive them so they’re still
around if you need them. Select Archive Mailbox in Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars >
account name > Account > Advanced. To delete a message instead of archiving it, touch and hold
, then tap Delete.
Stash your trash. You can set how long deleted messages stay in the Trash mailbox. Go to
Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > account name > Account > Advanced.

See and save addresses

See who received a message. While viewing the message, tap More in the To field.
Add someone to Contacts or make them a VIP. Tap the person’s name or email address, then tap
Add to VIP. You can also add their address to a new or existing contact.

Mark person
as a VIP.

Print messages
Print a message. Tap , then tap Print.
Print an attachment or picture. Tap to view it, tap , then choose Print.
See AirPrint on page 35.

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Mail settings
Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, where you can:
•• Create a different mail signature for each account
•• Add mail accounts
•• Set Out of Office replies for Exchange mail accounts
•• Bcc yourself on every message you send
•• Turn on Organize by Thread to group related messages together
•• Turn off confirmation for deleting a message
•• Turn off Push delivery of new messages, to save on battery power
•• Temporarily turn off an account

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Safari
7

Safari at a glance
Use Safari on iPod touch to browse the web, use Reading List to collect webpages to read later,
and add page icons to the Home screen for quick access. Use iCloud to see pages you have
open on other devices, and to keep your bookmarks, history, and reading list up to date on your
other devices.

Enter a web address

or search item, or
get quick access to
your Favorites.

To zoom, double tap

an item or pinch.

See your bookmarks,

reading list, and
shared links.

View open tabs or

open a new tab.

Share, print, and more.

Revisit recent pages.

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Search the web
Search the web. Enter a URL or search term in the search field at the top of the page, then tap a
search suggestion, or tap Go on the keyboard to search for exactly what you typed. If you don’t
want to see suggested search terms, go to Settings > Safari, then (under Search) turn off Search
Engine Suggestions.

Enter what
you’re
searching for,
then tap Go.

View selected
site.

Or tap a
suggestion.

Quickly search a site you’ve visited before. Enter the name of the site, followed by your
search term. For example, enter “wiki einstein” to search Wikipedia for “einstein.” Go to
Settings > Safari > Quick Website Search to turn this feature on or off.
Have your favorites top the list. Select them in Settings > Safari > Favorites.
Search the page. Scroll to the bottom of the suggested results list, then tap the entry under On
This Page. Tap to see the next occurrence on the page.
Choose your search tool. Go to Settings > Safari > Search Engine.

Browse the web

Look before you leap. To see the URL of a link before you go there, touch and hold the link.

Touch and hold a link

to see these options.

Open a link in a new tab. Touch and hold the link, then tap Open in New Tab. If you’d rather
open new pages in the background, go to Settings > Safari > Open Links.
Browse open tabs. Tap . To close a tab, tap in the upper-left corner, or swipe the tab to
the left.
View tabs open on your other devices. If you turn on Safari in Settings > iCloud, you can view
tabs that you have open on your other devices. Tap , then scroll to the list at the bottom of
the page.

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Note:  If you close the tab on iPod touch, the tab also closes on your other devices.

Scroll to the
bottom to see
tabs open on
other devices.

View recently closed tabs. Touch and hold .

Get back to the top. Tap the top edge of the screen to quickly return to the top of a long page.
See more. Turn iPod touch to landscape orientation.
See the latest. Tap next to the address in the search field to update the page.
See a tab’s history. Touch and hold or .
View the desktop version of a site. If you want to see the full desktop version of a site instead of
the mobile version, tap the search field, pull down the display of your favorites, then tap Request
Desktop Site.

Keep bookmarks

Bookmark the current page. Tap (or touch and hold ), then tap Add Bookmark.
View your bookmarks. Tap , then tap .
Get organized. To create a folder for bookmarks, tap , then tap Edit.
Add a webpage to your favorites. Open the page, tap the search field, drag down, then tap Add
to Favorites.
Quickly see your favorite and frequently visited sites. Tap the search field to see your favorites.
Scroll down to see frequently visited sites.
Edit your favorites. Tap the search field, then touch and hold a page or folder until the icon
expands. Then you can delete the item, or tap edit to rename or move it.
Choose which favorites appear when you tap the search field. Go to
Settings > Safari > Favorites.
Bookmarks bar on your Mac? Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Safari if you want items from
the bookmarks bar in Safari on your Mac to appear in Favorites on iPod touch.
Save an icon for the current page on your Home screen. Tap , then tap Add to Home Screen.
The icon appears only on the device where you create it.

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Save a reading list for later
Save interesting items in your reading list so you can revisit them later. You can read pages in
your reading list even when you’re not connected to the Internet.

Add the current page to your reading list. Tap , then tap Add to Reading List.
Add a linked page without opening it. Touch and hold the link, then tap Add to Reading List.
View your reading list. Tap , then tap .
Delete something from your reading list. Swipe left on the item in your reading list.

Shared links and subscriptions

You can view links shared from social media, such as Twitter, or feeds from your subscriptions.

View shared links and subscriptions. Tap , then tap .

Subscribe to a feed. Go to a site that provides a subscription feed, tap , tap Add to Shared
Links, then confirm by tapping Add to Shared Links.
Delete a subscription. Tap , tap , tap Subscriptions below the list of your shared links, then
tap next to the subscription you want to delete.
Spread the news. Tap .

Tap to share
with someone
nearby using
AirDrop.

Other sharing
options

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Fill in forms
Whether you’re logging in to a website, signing up for a service, or making a purchase, you can
fill in a web form using the onscreen keyboard or have Safari fill it in for you using AutoFill.
Tired of always having to log in? When you’re asked if you want to save the password for the
site, tap Yes. The next time you visit, your user name and password will be filled in for you.
Fill in a form. Tap any field to bring up the onscreen keyboard. Tap or above the keyboard to
move from field to field.
Fill it in automatically. Go to Settings > Safari > Passwords & AutoFill, then turn on Use Contact
Info. Then, tap AutoFill above the onscreen keyboard when you’re filling in the form. Not all
websites support AutoFill.
Add a credit card for purchases. Go to Settings > Safari > Passwords & AutoFill > Saved Credit
Cards > Add Credit Card. To enter the information without typing it, tap Use Camera, then hold
iPod touch above the card so that the image of the card fits in the frame. You can also add a
credit card by accepting when Safari offers to save it when you make an online purchase. See
iCloud Keychain on page 38.
Use your credit card information. Look for the AutoFill Credit Card button above the onscreen
keyboard whenever you’re in a credit card field. Your card’s security code isn’t stored, so you still
enter that yourself. If you’re not using a passcode for iPod touch, you might want to start; see Use
a passcode with data protection on page 37.
Submit a form. Tap Go, Search, or the link on the webpage.

Avoid clutter with Reader

Use Safari Reader to focus on a page’s primary content.

Tap to view the page in Reader.

Focus on content. Tap at the left end of the address field. If you don’t see the icon, Reader
isn’t available for the page you’re looking at.
Share just the good stuff. To share just the article text and a link to it, tap while viewing the
page in Reader.
Return to the full page. Tap the Reader icon in the address field again.

Privacy and security

You can adjust Safari settings to keep your browsing activities to yourself and protect yourself
from malicious websites.
Want to keep a low profile? Go to Settings > Safari, then turn on Do Not Track. Safari will ask
websites you visit not to track your browsing, but beware—a website can choose not to honor
the request.
Control cookies. Go to Settings > Safari > Block Cookies. To remove cookies already on
iPod touch, go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.

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Let Safari create secure passwords and store them for you. Tap the password field when
creating a new account, and Safari will offer to create a password for you.

Erase your browsing history and data from iPod touch. Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History
and Website Data.
Visit sites without making history. Tap , then tap Private. Sites you visit won’t appear in iCloud
Tabs or be added to History on your iPod touch. To put away your private sites, tap , then tap
Private again. You can close the pages, or keep them for viewing the next time you use Private
Browsing Mode.
Watch for suspicious websites. Go to Settings > Safari, then turn on Fraudulent Website Warning.

Safari settings
Go to Settings > Safari, where you can:
•• Choose your search engine and configure search results
•• Provide AutoFill information
•• Choose which favorites are displayed when you search
•• Have links open in a new page or in the background
•• Block pop-ups
•• Tighten privacy and security
•• Clear your history and website data
•• Configure advanced settings and more

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Music
8

Music at a glance
Use Music to enjoy music stored on iPod touch as well as music streamed over the Internet,
including the live worldwide station Beats 1. With an optional Apple Music membership, listen to
millions of tracks and connect with your favorite artists.

Note:  You need a Wi-Fi connection to stream Apple Music, Radio, and Connect content. In some
cases an Apple ID is also required. Services and features are not available in all areas, and features
may vary by area.

WARNING:  For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety
information on page 153.

Access music
Play music and other audio content on iPod touch in the following ways:
•• Become an Apple Music member: With a membership and Wi-Fi connection, stream as much
music as you like from the Apple Music catalog and make songs, albums, and playlists
available for offline play.
Note:  If you end your Apple Music membership, you can no longer stream Apple Music tracks
or play Apple Music tracks saved for offline play.
•• Listen to Beats 1: Ad-supported radio is available in the U.S. and Australia. Everyone around the
world can tune in to Beats 1 for free.
•• Purchase music from the iTunes Store: Go to iTunes Store. See iTunes Store at a glance on
page 103.
•• iCloud Music Library: iCloud Music Library includes all your music from Apple Music, your
iTunes purchases, and songs uploaded from your computer, along with your iTunes Match
library. Find this music in My Music. See My Music on page 65.
•• Family Sharing: Purchase an Apple Music Family Membership and everyone in your Family
Sharing group can enjoy Apple Music. If you aren’t an Apple Music member, you can still
listen to songs purchased by other members of your family who have chosen to share their
purchases. Go to iTunes Store, tap More, tap Purchased, then choose a family member. See
Family Sharing on page 32.
•• Sync content with iTunes on your computer: See Sync with iTunes on page 16.

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Apple Music
As an Apple Music member you can listen to dozens of hand-curated ad-free radio stations
and create your own stations, all with unlimited skips. You can also access millions of songs
for streaming and offline play, receive recommendations from music experts and artists, share
playlists among friends, and enjoy content posted directly by artists.

Just like nonmembers, you can also listen to music stored on iPod touch, access iTunes purchases
available through Family Sharing, stream previous iTunes purchases to iPod touch, and listen to
Beats 1 radio. (You can also play tracks identified by iTunes Match if you have an iTunes Match
subscription.)

You can join Apple Music when you first open Music. Or go to Settings > Music > Join
Apple Music.

Note:  You can play Apple Music and Radio tracks on only one device at a time unless you
have an Apple Music Family Membership, which lets you play music simultaneously on
multiple devices.

Get personalized recommendations

Apple Music can suggest songs you might enjoy, with a little guidance from you about your
genre and artist preferences.
Select your favorite genres and artists. When you first tap For You, you are prompted to tell
Music about your preferences. Tap the genres you like. (Double-tap those you love, and touch
and hold the genres you don’t care for.) Tap Next, then do the same with the artist names that
appear. Apple Music uses these preferences when recommending music to you.
Update genre and artist preferences. Tap , then tap Choose Artists For You.

For You
Discover expertly selected playlists and albums based on your tastes.

Play recommended
playlists or albums.

Tap to view the

contents of a
playlist or album.

Miniplayer

View music tweaked to your taste. Tap to play an album or playlist. Tap an album or a
playlist’s album art to view its contents. If you find a recommendation you don’t care for, tap and
hold it and tell Music that it’s not to your taste. To get more recommendations, pull down.

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Tell Music what you love. Tap when viewing an album’s contents or an artist’s screen, or from
Now Playing to help improve future recommendations.
Reorder a For You playlist. Play the playlist, tap the Miniplayer to show the Now Playing screen,
then tap . Drag to rearrange the song order.
Add For You playlists. Tap , then tap Add to My Music. The playlist remains in your library and
updates automatically if the playlist changes. (Go to Settings > Music, then turn on iCloud Music
Library to enable this feature.)
Do more with your music. When viewing an album’s contents tap to add music to the Up
Next queue, create a station based on the currently selected music, or share music with a friend.

Search for and add music

Find your music. Tap , tap My Music, then enter a song, album, playlist, artist, compilation, or
genre. Results include music on iPod touch as well as music in your iCloud Music Library. Tap a
result to play it.
Search Apple Music. Tap , tap Apple Music, then select a trending search or enter a song,
album, playlist, artist, curator, music video, activity, radio station, or genre. Tap a result to play it.
Add Apple Music. To add music, tap next to any result, then tap Add to My Music. To stream
an added song to iPod touch, tap it within My Music. To save music to iPod touch so that you can
play it when you don’t have a Wi-Fi connection, tap Make Available Offline.
To see the progress of tracks being saved to iPod touch, and to access options for pausing tracks
or removing them from the Downloads sheet, tap the Downloads bar.

Note:  Settings > Music > iCloud Music Library must be turned on to add and save Apple Music
to your library.

Play music
Tap to hide Now Playing.

Playhead

Up Next

Volume

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Control playback. Tap a song to play it and show the Miniplayer. Tap the Miniplayer to show the
Now Playing screen, where you can do the following:
•• Tap to skip to the next song.
•• Tap to return to the song’s beginning.
•• Double-tap to play an album or playlist’s previous song.
Skip to any point in a song. Drag the playhead. Decrease the scrubbing speed by sliding your
finger down the screen.
Share music. Tap , then choose a sharing option.
Shuffle. Tap to play your songs in random order.
Repeat. Tap to repeat an album or playlist. Double-tap to repeat a single song.
More. Tap for additional options.
See what’s up next. Tap . Tap a song to play it and the songs that follow. Drag to reorder
the list.
Stream music to an AirPlay-enabled device. Tap in Now Playing, then choose a device. See
AirPlay on page 35.

New
Music experts pick today’s best music. Tap New to browse their recommendations.

Play featured music.

Play other songs and

albums recommended
by Apple’s experts.

Browse expert recommendations. Tap New, then tap a featured album, song, artist, or playlist.
Browse your favorite genres. Tap All Genres, choose a genre, then tap a featured album, song,
artist, or playlist to hear music handpicked by music experts.
Fit the music to the mood. Tap Activities to play music that fits with what you’re doing (or how
you’re feeling).
Get expert advice. Tap Apple Editors or Curators to discover music recommended by music
experts. Tap Follow to keep up with your favorite experts.
See what’s hot. Tap Top Charts to view top songs, top albums, and other popular content.

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Radio
Radio offers the always-on Beats 1, featuring top DJs playing today’s best music. The featured
stations created by experts provide a great way to explore and enjoy new music in a variety of
genres. You can also create your own custom stations, based on your pick of artist, song, or genre.

Tap to play
the station.

Listen to live radio. Tap Listen Now to tune in to Beats 1.

Listen to your favorite music genre. Tap a station or, if you already listened to a station, tap a
recently played station.
Create a station. When browsing an artist, song, or genre, tap , then tap Start Station.

Connect
Even if you’re not an Apple Music member you can follow your favorite artists, learn more about
them, read their recent posts, and comment on what you find.

View posts from

your favorite artists.

Follow an artist. Music automatically follows the artists found in your music library. To follow
other artists, navigate to an artist’s page, then tap Follow. To stop following an artist, go to
the artist’s page, then tap Unfollow. Or tap , tap Following, then tap Unfollow next to the
artist’s name.

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View an artist’s content. Tap Connect to view the content shared by artists you follow. You can
also navigate to any artist’s page to see what that artist is sharing.
Make a comment. Tap to write a comment. Create a nickname the first time you make
a comment.
Share an artist post. Tap , then choose a sharing option.

Playlists
Create playlists to organize your music. If you’re an Apple Music member, tap My Music, tap
Playlists, then tap New. Enter a title, then tap Add Songs. Select songs and albums to add to
the playlist. (If you chose to hide the Apple Music features, you can tap Playlists to create a new
playlist.)
To customize your playlist’s artwork, tap and take a photo or choose an image from your
photo library.
View particular playlists. In addition to playlists you create, Playlists includes playlists you added
from Apple Music, as well as those shared with you. To view just the playlists you created, tap All
Playlists, then tap My Playlists. You can also choose to see just Apple Music Playlists or only the
playlists saved on iPod touch.
Create a Genius playlist. In My Music tap next to a song, then tap Create Genius Playlist.
Edit a playlist you created on iPod touch. Select the playlist, then tap Edit.
•• Add more songs: Tap Add Songs.
•• Delete a song: Tap , then tap Delete. Deleting a song from a playlist doesn’t delete it from
iPod touch.
••Change the song order: Drag .
New and changed playlists are added to iCloud Music Library and appear on all your devices if
you’re an Apple Music member or iTunes Match subscriber. If you’re not a member or subscriber,
they’re copied to your music library the next time you sync iPod touch with your computer.
Clear or delete a playlist you created on iPod touch. Tap next to the playlist, then
tap Delete.

Tap to reorder or
delete playlists.

Create a new playlist.

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iTunes Match
If you have an iTunes Match subscription and an Apple Music membership, your iTunes Match
library will be accessible in iCloud Music Library.
Subscribe to iTunes Match. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store > Subscribe to iTunes Match.
Turn on iTunes Match. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store. Sign in if you haven’t already.

My Music
My Music includes any Apple Music content you added, music and music videos synced to
iPod touch, iTunes purchases, and the music you make available through iTunes Match.

Tap to play a
recently added
album or song.

Choose a
sorting method.

Tap to view an
album’s contents.

Browse and play your music. Tap the sorting menu to display your music by Artists, Albums,
Songs, and more. Tap the album art to play a song or album. Tap the Miniplayer to display the
Now Playing screen.
Save music to iPod touch. Tap next to an album or track, then tap Make Available Offline.
View only music stored on iPod touch. Tap My Music, tap the sorting menu, then turn on Music
Available Offline.
Remove a song stored on iPod touch. Tap next to the song, then tap Remove Download.
The song is deleted from iPod touch, but not from iCloud Music Library.

To manage music storage on iPod touch, go to Settings > General > Usage > Manage Storage >
Music.
Add music to a playlist. Tap next to an album or track, tap Add to a Playlist, then choose
a playlist.
Get audio controls from the Lock screen or when using another app. Swipe up from the
bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center. See Control Center on page 30.

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Siri and Voice Control
You can use Siri or Voice Control to control music playback. See Make requests on page 41 and
Voice Control on page 28.

Siri can also help you find music in the iTunes Store. See “Find it with Siri” in Browse or search on
page 103.
Use Voice Control. Press and hold the Home button. Voice Control only works when Siri
is disabled.
•• Play or pause music: Say “play music.” To pause, say “pause,” “pause music,” or “stop.” You can
also say “next song” or “previous song.”
•• Play an album, artist, or playlist: Say “play album,” “play artist,” or “play playlist” followed by the
name of the artist, album, or playlist you wish to play.
•• Find out more about the current song: Say “what’s playing,” “who sings this song,” or “who is this
song by.”
Use Siri. Press and hold the Home button. In addition to the commands available through Voice
Control, Siri supports the following commands:
•• Play an album, artist, song, playlist, or Radio station: Say “play” followed by the name of the
artist, album, song, playlist, or station that you want to play. If Siri doesn’t find what you
asked for, be more specific. For example, say “play the radio station ‘Pure Pop’” rather than
saying “play ‘Pure Pop.’”
•• Play music in random order: Say “shuffle play” followed by the name of the artist or album you’d
like to play in random order.
•• Play similar music: While music is playing, say “play more songs like this one” or “create a radio
station based on this song.”
•• Browse Apple Music: You can play any Apple Music track by title (“play ‘Happy’ by Pharrell
Williams”), by artist (“play Echosmith”), by movie (“play that song from Into the Woods”), by
chart (“play the top song from March 1981”), and then change versions (“play the live version
of it”).
•• Add music from Apple Music to your collection (Apple Music membership required): Say, for
example, “add ‘Lifted Up’ by Passion Pit to My Music” or, while playing something, say “add this
to my collection.”

Music settings
Go to Settings > Music to set options for Music. The options you see depend on your
membership status.
•• Apple Music: If you’re not currently an Apple Music member you can choose to show
Apple Music features as well as become a member.
•• Connect: Show or hide Connect and show artist posts and shares in Now Playing and on the
Lock screen.
•• Sort Albums: You can choose to sort by artist or title.
•• iCloud Music Library: With this option off, all Apple Music content is removed from iPod touch.
Music you purchased or synced, and music identified by iTunes Match that you added for
offline play remains.
•• Equalization (EQ): EQ settings generally apply only to music played from the Music
app, but they affect all sound output, including the headset jack, AirPlay, and Bluetooth
audio connections.

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Note:  The Late Night setting compresses the dynamic range of the audio output, reducing the
volume of loud passages and increasing the volume of quiet passages. You might want to use
this setting when listening to music on an airplane or in some other noisy environment. (The
Late Night setting applies to all audio output—video as well as music.)
•• Volume Limit: In some European Union (EU) countries, iPod touch may indicate when you’re
setting the volume above the EU-recommended level for hearing safety. To increase the
volume beyond this level, you may need to briefly release the volume control. To limit the
maximum headset volume to this level, go to Settings > Music > Volume Limit, then turn on
EU Volume Limit.

Note:  To prevent changes to the volume limit, go to Settings > General > Restrictions > Volume
Limit, then tap Don’t Allow Changes.
•• Sound Check: Sound Check normalizes the volume level of your audio content.

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FaceTime
9

FaceTime at a glance
Use FaceTime to make video or audio calls to other iOS devices or computers that support
FaceTime. The FaceTime camera lets you talk face-to-face; switch to the rear iSight camera (not
available on all models) to share what you see around you.

Note:  FaceTime may not be available in all areas.

Drag your image

to any corner.

Mute your mic (the

caller can see but
not hear you).

Switch to the rear

camera (available on
some models).

With a Wi-Fi connection and an Apple ID, you can make and receive FaceTime calls (first sign in
using your Apple ID, or create a new account).

Make and answer calls

Make a FaceTime call. Make sure FaceTime is turned on in Settings > FaceTime. Tap FaceTime,
then type the name or number you want to call in the entry field at the top. Tap to make a
video call, or tap to make a FaceTime audio call. Or tap to open Contacts and start your
call from there.

Tap an icon to start a

FaceTime call.

Use your voice to start the call. Press and hold the Home button, then say “FaceTime,” followed
by the name of the person to call.

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Want to call again? Tap FaceTime to see your call history on the screen. Tap Audio or Video to
refine your search, then tap a name or number to call again. Tap to open the name or number
in Contacts.
Delete a call from call history. Tap FaceTime to see your call history on the screen. Swipe to the
left, then tap Delete to delete the name or number from your call history.
Can’t take a call right now? When a FaceTime call comes in, you can answer, decline, or choose
another option.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Make a FaceTime call.”

Set up a reminder to
return the call later.

Send the caller

a text message.

See the whole gang. Rotate iPod touch to use FaceTime in landscape orientation. To avoid
unwanted orientation changes, lock iPod touch in portrait orientation. See Change the screen
orientation on page 21.

Manage calls
Multitask during a call. Press the Home button, then tap an app 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.
Juggle calls. FaceTime calls aren’t forwarded. If another call comes in while you’re on a FaceTime
call, you can either end the first call and answer the incoming call, decline the incoming call, or
reply with a text message. You can use call waiting with FaceTime audio calls only.
Use call waiting for audio calls. If you’re on a FaceTime audio call and another call comes in, you
can decline the call, end the first call and accept the new one, or put the first call on hold and
respond to the new call.
Block unwanted callers. Go to Settings > FaceTime > Blocked > Add New. You won’t receive
FaceTime calls or text messages from blocked callers. For more information about blocking calls,
see support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.

Settings
Go to Settings > FaceTime, where you can:
•• Turn FaceTime on or off
•• Specify a phone number, Apple ID, or email address to use with FaceTime
•• Set your caller ID

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Calendar
10

Calendar at a glance
View list of events.

View invitations.

Change calendars
or accounts.

Add an event. Tap , then fill in the event details. If you add a location and choose Alert > Time
to leave, Calendar reminds you of the event based on the current travel time to get there.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Set up a meeting with Barry at 9.”
Search for events. Tap , then enter text in the search field. The titles, invitees, locations, and
notes for the calendars you’re viewing are searched.
View a weekly calendar. Rotate iPod touch sideways.
Change your view. Tap a year, month, or day to zoom in or out on your calendar. In week or day
view, pinch to zoom in or out.
View a list of events. In month view, tap to see a day’s events. In day view, tap .
Use Siri. Say, for example, “What’s on my calendar for Friday?”
Change the color of a calendar. Tap Calendars, tap next to the calendar, then choose a color
from the list. For some calendar accounts, such as Google, the color is set by the server.
Adjust an event. Touch and hold the event, then drag it to a new time, or adjust the grab points.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Reschedule my appointment with Barry to next Monday at 9 a.m.”

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Invitations
iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, and some CalDAV servers let you send and receive meeting invitations.
Invite others to an event. Tap an event, tap Edit, then tap Invitees. Type names, or tap to pick
people from Contacts. If you don’t want to be notified when someone declines a meeting, go to
Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Show Invitee Declines.
RSVP. Tap an event you’ve been invited to, or tap Inbox and tap an invitation. If you add
comments (which may not be available for all calendars), your comments can be seen by the
organizer but not by other attendees. To see events you declined, tap Calendars, then turn on
Show Declined Events.
Schedule a meeting without blocking your schedule. Tap the event, tap Availability, then tap
“free.” If it’s an event you created, tap “Show As,” then tap “free.” The event stays on your calendar,
but it doesn’t appear as busy to others who send you invitations.
Quickly send an email to attendees. Tap the event, tap Invitees, then tap .

Use multiple calendars

Select which
calendars to view.

Turn on Facebook
Events in Settings >
Facebook.

Turn on iCloud, Google, Exchange, or Yahoo! calendars. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts,
Calendars, tap an account, then turn on Calendar.
Subscribe to a calendar. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then tap Add Account.
Tap Other, then tap Add Subscribed Calendar. Enter the server and filename of the .ics file to
subscribe to. You can also subscribe to an iCalendar (.ics) calendar published on the web, by
tapping a link to the calendar.
Add a CalDAV account. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, tap Add Account, then tap
Other. Under Calendars, tap Add CalDAV Account.
View the Birthdays calendar. Tap Calendars, then tap Birthdays to include birthdays from
Contacts with your events. If you set up a Facebook account, you can also include your Facebook
friends’ birthdays.
View the Holidays calendar. Tap Calendars, then tap Holidays to include national holidays with
your events.
See multiple calendars at once. Tap Calendars, then select the calendars you want to view.
Move an event to another calendar. Tap the event, tap Edit, tap Calendars, then select a calendar
to move it to.

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Share iCloud calendars
With Family Sharing, a calendar shared with all the members of your family is created
automatically. See Family Sharing on page 32. You can share an iCloud calendar with other iCloud
users. When you share a calendar, others can see it, and you can let them add or change events.
You can also share a read-only version that anyone can view.
Create an iCloud calendar. Tap Calendars, tap Edit, then tap Add Calendar in the iCloud section.
Share an iCloud calendar. Tap Calendars, tap Edit, then tap the iCloud calendar you want to
share. Tap Add Person, then enter a name, or tap to browse your Contacts. Those you invite
receive an email invitation to join the calendar, but they need an iCloud account in order
to accept.
Change a person’s access to a shared calendar. Tap Calendars, tap Edit, tap the shared calendar,
then tap the person. You can turn off his or her ability to edit the calendar, resend the invitation
to join the calendar, or stop sharing the calendar with that person.

Turn off notifications for shared calendars. When someone modifies a shared calendar,
you’re notified of the change. To turn off notifications for shared calendars, go to Settings >
Notifications > Calendar > Shared Calendar Changes.
Share a read-only calendar with anyone. Tap Calendars, tap Edit, then tap the iCloud calendar
you want to share. Turn on Public Calendar, then tap Share Link to copy or send the URL for your
calendar. Anyone can use the URL to subscribe to the calendar using a compatible app, such as
Calendar for OS X.

Calendar settings
Several settings in Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars affect Calendar and your calendar
accounts. These include:
•• Syncing of past events (future events are always synced)
•• Alert tone played for new meeting invitations
•• Default calendar for new events
•• Default time for alerts
•• Time zone support, to show dates and times using a different time zone
•• Which day starts the week
•• Display of Chinese, Hebrew, or Islamic dates

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Photos
11

View photos and videos

The Photos app lets you view the photos and videos:
•• Taken with Camera on iPod touch
•• Stored in iCloud (see iCloud Photo Library on page 75)
•• Shared from others (see iCloud Photo Sharing on page 76)
•• Synced from your computer (see Sync with iTunes on page 16)
•• Saved from an email, text message, webpage, or screenshot

Tap to view
full screen.

The Photos app includes tabs for Photos, Shared, and Albums.
•• Tap Photos to see all your photos and videos, organized by Years, Collections, and Moments. To
quickly browse the photos in a collection or year, touch and hold for a moment, then drag.
•• Tap Shared to see photos and videos you shared with others or that others shared with you.
See My Photo Stream on page 76 and iCloud Photo Sharing on page 76.
•• Tap Albums to see how photos and videos are organized into albums on your iPod touch. See
Organize photos and videos, next.

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View all your photos and videos. By default, Photos displays a representative subset of your
photos when you view by year or by collection. To see all your photos and videos, go to
Settings > Photos & Camera, then turn off Summarize Photos.
View by location. While viewing by year or by collection, tap . Photos and videos that include
location information appear on a map, showing where they were taken.

While viewing a photo or video, tap to show and hide the controls. Swipe left or right to go
forward or backward.
Search photos. From Albums or Photos, tap to search by date (month and year), or place
(city and state). Search also keeps your Recent Searches on hand and gives you a list of
suggested searches.
Zoom in or out. Double-tap, or pinch a photo. When you zoom in, you can drag to see other
parts of the photo.
Play a video. Tap . To toggle between full screen and fit-to-screen, double-tap the screen.
Play a slideshow. While viewing a photo, tap , then tap Slideshow. Select options, then tap
Start Slideshow. To stop the slideshow, tap the screen. To set other slideshow options, go to
Settings > Photos & Camera.

To stream a slideshow or video to a TV, see AirPlay on page 35.

Organize photos and videos

The Album tab includes albums you create yourself and some albums that are created for you,
depending on how you use Photos. For example, videos are automatically added to the Videos
album and you see a My Photo Stream album if you use that feature (see My Photo Stream, next).
All your photos in iCloud are in the All Photos album if you use iCloud Photo Library (see iCloud
Photo Library on page 75). If you don’t use iCloud Photo Library, you see the Camera Roll album
instead, which includes photos and videos you took with iPod touch and from other sources.

Note:  If you use iCloud Photo Library, albums are stored in iCloud and are up to date and
accessible on any iOS 8.1 or later device, Mac with OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 or later, and on
iCloud.com using the same Apple ID. See iCloud Photo Library on page 75.
Create a new album. Tap Albums, tap , enter a name, then tap Save. Select photos and videos
to add to the album, then tap Done.
Add items to an existing album. While viewing thumbnails, tap Select, select items, tap Add To,
then select the album.
Manage albums. While viewing your album list, tap Edit.
•• Rename an album: Select the album, then enter a new name.
•• Rearrange albums: Drag .
•• Delete an album: Tap .

With iCloud Photo Library, you can manage all your albums from any iOS 8.1 or later device set
up with iCloud Photo Library.
Mark your favorites. While viewing a photo or video, tap to automatically add it to the
Favorites album. A photo or video can be part of another album as well as Favorites.
Hide photos you want to keep but not show. Touch and hold a photo, then choose Hide. The
photo is moved to the Hidden album. Touch and hold a hidden photo to Unhide it.

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Remove a photo or video from an album. Tap the photo or video, tap , then tap Delete Photo.
The photo or video is removed from the album and from the Photos tab.
Delete a photo or video from Photos. Tap the Photos tab, tap the photo or video, tap , then
tap Delete Photo or Delete Video. Deleted photos and videos are kept in the Recently Deleted
album on iPod touch, with a badge showing the remaining days until the item is permanently
removed from iPod touch. To delete the photo or video permanently before the days expire,
tap the item, tap Delete, then tap Delete Photo or Delete Video. If you use iCloud Photo Library,
deleted photos and videos are permanently removed from all your devices using iCloud Photo
Library with the same Apple ID.
Recover a deleted photo or video. In the Recently Deleted album, tap the photo or video, tap
Recover, then tap Recover Photo or Recover Video to move the item to the Camera Roll or, if you
use iCloud Photo Library, the All Photos album.

iCloud Photo Library

iCloud Photo Library gives you access to your photos and videos on any iOS 8.1 or later device,
Mac with OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 or later, and on iCloud.com using the same Apple ID. You can
make changes to photos and videos in the Photos app, preserve both the original and edited
versions, and see the changes updated across your devices (see Edit photos and trim videos on
page 78). Store as many photos and videos as your iCloud storage plan allows.

Note:  If you turn on iCloud Photo Library, you can’t use iTunes to sync photos and videos to
iPod touch.
Turn on iCloud Photo Library. Go to Settings > iCloud > Photos. Or go to Settings > Photos &
Camera.
View photos and videos in iCloud Photo Library. In addition to viewing your photos and videos
in the Photos tab, organized by Years, Collections, and Moments, you can also view them as a
continuous stream, organized by date added, in the All Photos album.
Choose to optimize your storage or keep all your photos and videos in full-resolution on
iPod touch. If your iCloud storage plan is over 5 GB, Optimize iPod touch Storage is on by default.
It manages your device storage by automatically keeping full-resolution photos and videos in
iCloud and lightweight versions on your iPod touch, as space is needed. Tap Download and
Keep Originals to keep your full-resolution originals on your iPod touch. Your originals are always
stored in iCloud.
Download a full-resolution photo or video. If you’re not storing original versions on iPod touch,
simply pinch to zoom in to 100%, or tap Edit.

Note:  To upload photos and videos to iCloud Photo Library, iPod touch must be connected
to Wi-Fi.

If your uploaded photos and videos exceed your storage plan, you can upgrade your
iCloud storage. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Change Storage Plan to learn about the
available options.

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My Photo Stream
My Photo Stream, turned on by default, automatically uploads new photos and videos to your
other devices that use My Photo Stream.
Turn My Photo Stream on or off. Go to Settings > Photos & Camera, or Settings > iCloud >
Photos.

Note:  Photos stored in iCloud count against your total iCloud storage, but photos uploaded to
My Photo Stream don’t count additionally against your iCloud storage.
Use My Photo Stream without iCloud Photo Library. Photos and videos you take with
iPod touch are added to the My Photo Stream album when you leave the Camera app and
iPod touch is connected to Wi-Fi. Any photos you add—including screenshots and photos saved
from email, for example—also appear in your My Photo Stream album.

Photos and videos added to My Photo Stream on your other devices appear in your My Photo
Stream album on iPod touch. iOS devices can keep up to 1000 of your most recent photos in
iCloud for 30 days; you can choose to automatically import these photos to your computer, if you
want to keep them permanently.
Manage My Photo Stream contents. In the My Photo Stream album, tap Select.
•• Save your best shots on iPod touch: Select the photos, then tap Add To.
•• Share, print, or copy: Select the photos, then tap .
•• Delete photos: Select the photos, then tap .

Note:  Although deleted photos are removed from My Photo Stream on all your devices,
the original photos remain in Photos on the device on which they were originally taken.
Photos that you save to another album on a device or computer are also not deleted. See
support.apple.com/kb/HT4486.
Use My Photo Stream with iCloud Photo Library. If you use iCloud Photo Library on iPod touch,
you can use My Photo Stream to upload recent photos and videos and view them on other
devices that do not have iCloud Photo Library enabled.

iCloud Photo Sharing

With iCloud Photo Sharing, you can create albums of photos and videos to share, and subscribe
to other people’s shared albums. You can invite others using iCloud Photo Sharing (iOS 6 or later
or OS X Mountain Lion or later) to view your albums, and they can leave comments if they wish.
If they’re using iOS 7 or OS X Mavericks or later, they can add their own photos and videos. You
can also publish your album to a website for anyone to view. iCloud Photo Sharing works with or
without iCloud Photo Library and My Photo Stream.

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Note:  To use iCloud Photo Sharing, iPod touch must be connected to the Internet.

Create new
shared albums
or add photos to
existing ones.

Turn on iCloud Photo Sharing. Go to Settings > iCloud > Photos. Or go to Settings > Photos &
Camera.
Share photos and videos. While viewing a photo or video, or when you’ve selected multiple
photos or videos, tap , tap iCloud Photo Sharing, add comments, then share to an existing
shared album or create a new one. You can invite people to view your shared album using their
email address or the mobile phone number they use for Messages.
Enable a public website. Select the shared album, tap People, then turn on Public Website. Tap
Share Link if you want to announce the site.
Add items to a shared album. View a shared album, tap , select items, then tap Done. You can
add a comment, then tap Post.
Delete photos from a shared album. Select the shared album, tap Select, select the photos
or videos you want to delete, then tap . You must be the owner of the shared album, or the
owner of the photo.
Delete comments from a shared album. Select the photo or video that contains the comment.
Touch and hold the comment, then tap Delete. You must be the owner of the shared album, or
the owner of the comment.
Rename a shared album. Tap Shared, tap Edit, then tap the name and enter a new one.
Add or remove subscribers, or turn Notifications on or off. Select the shared album, then
tap People.
Subscribe to a shared album. When you receive an invitation, tap the Shared tab , then tap
Accept. You can also accept an invitation in an email.
Add items to a shared album you subscribed to. View the shared album, then tap . Select
items, then tap Done. You can add a comment, then tap Post.
See your Family album. When Family Sharing is set up, a shared album called “Family” is
automatically created in Photos on all family members’ devices. Everyone in the family can
contribute photos, videos, and comments to the album, and be notified whenever something
new is added. For more information about setting up Family Sharing, see Family Sharing on
page 32.

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Other ways to share photos and videos
You can share photos and videos in Mail or Messages, or through other apps you install.
Share or copy a photo or video. View a photo or video, then tap . If you don’t see , tap the
screen to show the controls.

Tap More in Sharing to turn on the apps you want to use for sharing.

The size limit of attachments is determined by your service provider. iPod touch may compress
photo and video attachments, if necessary.

You can also copy a photo or video, then paste it into an email or text message (iMessage).
Share or copy multiple photos and videos. While viewing by moment, tap Share.
Save or share a photo or video you receive.
•• Email: Tap to download it if necessary, then touch and hold the item to see sharing and
other options.
•• Text message: Tap the item in the conversation, then tap .

Photos and videos that you receive in messages or save from a webpage are saved to your
Photos tab. They can also be viewed in the Camera Roll or, if you’re using iCloud Photo Library,
the All Photos album.

Edit photos and trim videos

You can edit photos right on iPod touch. If your photos are stored in iCloud, your edits are
updated across all your devices set up with iCloud, and both your original and edited versions
are saved. If you delete a photo, it’s deleted from all your devices and iCloud. Photo app
extensions can provide special editing options. See App extensions on page 21.
Edit a photo. View the photo full screen, tap Edit, then tap one of the tools. To edit a photo not
taken with iPod touch, tap the photo, tap Edit, then tap Duplicate and Edit.
•• Auto-enhance improves a photo’s exposure, contrast, saturation, and other qualities.
•• With the Remove Red-eye tool , tap each eye that needs correcting.
•• Tap , and Photos suggests an optimal crop, but you can drag the corners of the grid tool to
set your own crop. Move the wheel to tilt or straighten the photo. Tap Auto to align the photo
with the horizon, and tap Reset to undo alignment changes. Tap to rotate the photo 90
degrees. Tap to choose a standard crop ratio, such as 2:3 or Square.
Move the wheel to
Rotate photo. tilt or straighten.

Choose a standard
photo format.

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•• Photo filters let you apply different color effects, such as Mono or Chrome.
•• Tap Adjustments to set Light, Color, and B&W (black & white) options. Tap the down arrow,
then tap next to Light, Color, or B&W to choose the element you want to adjust. Move the
slider to the desired effect.
Compare the edited version to the original. Touch and hold the photo to view the original.
Release to see your edits.
Don’t like the results? Tap Cancel, then tap Discard Changes. Tap Done to save changes.
Revert to original. After you edit a photo and save your edits, you can revert to the original
image. Tap the image, tap Edit, then tap Revert.
Trim a video. Tap the screen to display the controls, drag either end of the frame viewer, then
tap Trim.

Important:  If you choose Trim Original, the trimmed frames are permanently deleted from the
original video. If you choose Save as New Clip, a new trimmed video clip is saved in your Videos
album and the original video is unaffected.

Print photos
Print to an AirPrint-enabled printer.
•• Print a single photo: Tap , then tap Print.
••Print multiple photos: While viewing a photo album, tap Select, select the photos, tap , then
tap Print.
See AirPrint on page 35.

Photos settings
Settings for Photos are in Settings > Photos & Camera. These include:
•• iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream, and iCloud Photo Sharing
•• Photos Tab
•• Slideshow
•• Camera Grid
•• HDR (High Dynamic Range) (models with iSight camera)

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Camera
12

Camera at a glance
Quick! Get the camera! From the Lock screen, just swipe up. Or swipe up from the bottom
edge of the screen to open Control Center, then tap .

Note:  When you open Camera from the Lock screen, you can view and edit photos and videos
you take while the device is locked by tapping the thumbnail at the lower-left corner of the
screen. To share photos and videos, first unlock iPod touch.

With iPod touch, you can take both still photos and videos using the FaceTime camera on the
front or, on some models, the iSight camera on the back.

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The LED flash (models with an iSight camera) provides extra light when you need it—even as a
flashlight, just a swipe away in Control Center. See Control Center on page 30.

Set LED Take a

flash mode.* timed photo.*

Switch between
cameras.*

Turn on HDR.*

Take a photo.

Filter

View the photos and

videos you’ve taken.
*Models with an iSight camera.

Take photos and videos

Camera offers several photo and video modes, which let you shoot stills, square-format photos,
time-lapse, videos, slow-motion videos (some models), and panoramas (some models).
Choose a mode. Drag the screen left or right, or tap the camera mode labels.
Take a photo. Choose Photo, then tap the white Take Picture button or press either
volume button.
•• Take Burst shots: (some models) Touch and hold the Take Picture button to take rapid-fire
photos in bursts (available while in Square or Photo mode). The shutter sound is different,
and the counter shows how many shots you’ve taken, until you lift your finger. To see the
suggested shots and select the photos you want to keep, tap the thumbnail, then tap Select.
The gray dot(s) mark the suggested photos. To copy a photo from the burst as a separate
photo in your Bursts album in Photos, tap the circle in the lower-right corner of the photo. To
delete the burst of photos, tap it, then tap .
•• Apply a filter: Tap to apply different color effects, such as Mono or Chrome. To turn off a
filter, tap , then tap None. You can also apply a filter later, when you edit the photo. See Edit
photos and trim videos on page 78.

A rectangle briefly appears where the exposure is set. When you photograph people,
face detection balances the exposure across up to 10 faces. A rectangle appears for each
face detected.

Exposure is automatic, but you can set the exposure manually for the next shot by tapping an
object or area on the screen. With an iSight camera, tapping the screen sets the focus and the
exposure, and face detection is temporarily turned off. To lock the exposure and focus, touch
and hold until the rectangle pulses. Take as many photos as you want. When you tap the screen
again, the automatic settings and face detection turn back on.

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Adjust the exposure. Tap to see next to the exposure rectangle, then slide up or down to
adjust the exposure.
Take a panorama photo. (iSight camera) Choose Pano, tap the Take Picture button, then pan
slowly in the direction of the arrow. To pan in the other direction, first tap the arrow. To pan
vertically, first rotate iPod touch to landscape orientation. You can reverse the direction of the
vertical pan, too.

Capture an experience with time-lapse. (iSight camera) Choose Time-Lapse, set up iPod touch
where you want, then tap the Record Time-Lapse Video button to start capturing a sunset, a
flower opening, or other experiences over a period of time. Tap the Record Time-Lapse Video
button again to stop. The time-lapse photos are compiled into a short video that you can watch
and share.
Shoot some video. Choose Video, then tap the Record Video button or press either volume
button to start and stop recording. Video records at 30 fps (frames per second).
Take it slow. (some models) Choose Slo-Mo to shoot slow motion video. You can set which
section to play back in slow motion when you edit the video.
Set the slow-motion section of a video. Tap the thumbnail, then use the vertical bars beneath
the frame viewer to set the section you want to play back in slow motion.

Slide to adjust the slow-motion

section of the video.

Zoom in or out. (iSight camera) Pinch the image on the screen.

If Location Services is turned on, photos and videos are tagged with location data that can be
used by apps and photo-sharing websites. See Privacy on page 37.
Use the capture timer to put yourself in the shot. Avoid “camera shake” or add yourself to a
picture by using the capture timer. To include yourself, first stabilize iPod touch and frame your
shot. Tap , tap 3s (seconds) or 10s, then tap the Take Picture button.
Want to capture what’s displayed on your screen? Simultaneously press and release the Sleep/
Wake and Home buttons. The screenshot is added to the Photos tab in Photos and can also be
viewed in the Camera Roll album or All Photos album (if you’re using iCloud Photo Library).

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Make it better. You can edit photos and trim videos, right on iPod touch. See Edit photos and
trim videos on page 78.
Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “Open Camera”
•• “Take a picture”

HDR
HDR (High Dynamic Range) helps you get great shots in high-contrast situations. iPod touch
takes multiple photos in rapid succession, at different exposure settings—and blends them
together. The resulting photo has better detail in the bright and midtone areas.
Use HDR. (iSight camera) Tap HDR. For best results, keep iPod touch steady and avoid
subject motion.
Keep the normal photo and the HDR version. Go to Settings > Photos & Camera > Keep Normal
Photo. Both the normal and HDR versions of the photo appear in Photos. HDR versions of photos
in your Albums are marked with “HDR” in the corner.

View, share, and print

Photos and videos you take on iPod touch are saved in Photos. With iCloud Photo Library
enabled, all new photos and videos are automatically uploaded and available in Photos on
all your iOS 8.1 or later devices set up with iCloud Photo Library. See iCloud Photo Library on
page 75. When iCloud Photo Library is turned off, you can still collect up to 1,000 of your most
recent photos in the My Photo Stream album from your devices set up with iCloud. See My
Photo Stream on page 76.
View your photos. Tap the thumbnail image, then swipe left or right to see the photos you’ve
taken recently. Tap All Photos to see everything in the Photos app.

Tap the screen to show or hide the controls.

Get sharing and printing options. Tap . See Share from apps on page 32.
Upload photos and videos. Use iCloud Photo Library to upload photos and videos from your
iPod touch to iCloud and access them on your iOS 8.1 or later devices signed in to iCloud using
the same Apple ID. You can also upload and download your photos and videos from the Photos
app on iCloud.com. See iCloud Photo Library on page 75.

Camera settings
Go to Settings > Photos & Camera for camera options, which include:
•• iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream, and iCloud Photo Sharing
•• Slideshow
•• Grid
•• HDR (models with iSight camera)

Adjust the volume of the shutter sound with the Ringer and Alerts settings in Settings > Sounds.
Or mute the sound using the Ring/Silent switch. (In some countries, muting is disabled.)

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Weather
13
Get the current temperature and ten-day forecast for one or more cities around the world, with
hourly forecasts for the next 12 hours. Weather uses Location Services to get the forecast for your
current location.

Current conditions

Current
temperature

Current hourly
forecast

Add or delete cities.

Number of cities stored

Swipe up to see your detailed forecast. Swipe left or right to see weather for another city, or tap
, then choose a city from the list. The leftmost screen shows your local weather when Location
Services is on (Settings > Privacy > Location Services).
Add a city or make other changes. Tap .
•• Add a city: Tap . Enter a city or zip code, then tap Search.
•• Rearrange the order of cities: Touch and hold a city, then drag it up or down.
•• Delete a city: Slide the city to the left, then tap Delete.
•• Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius: Tap °F or °C.
View the current hourly forecast. Swipe the hourly display left or right.
Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “What’s the weather for today?”
•• “How windy is it out there?”
•• “When is sunrise in Paris?”

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See all cities at once. Pinch the screen or tap .

Turn local weather on or off. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. See Privacy on
page 37.
Use iCloud to push your list of cities to your other iOS devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then
make sure either iCloud Drive or Documents & Data is on. See iCloud on page 13.

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Clock
14

Clock at a glance
The first clock displays the time based on your location when you set up iPod touch. Add other
clocks to show the time in other major cities and time zones.

Delete clocks or change their order.

Add a clock.

View clocks, set an

alarm, time an event,
or set a timer.

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Alarms and timers
Want iPod touch to wake you? Tap Alarm, then tap . Set your wake-up time and other
options, then give the alarm a name (like “Good morning”).

Tap to change options or delete an alarm.

Turn saved
alarms on or off.

No wasting time! You can also use the stopwatch to keep time, record lap times, or set a timer to
alert you when time’s up.
Want to fall asleep to music or a podcast? Tap Timer, tap When Timer Ends, then choose Stop
Playing at the bottom.
Get quick access to clock features. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open
Control Center, then tap . You can access Timer from Control Center even when iPod touch is
locked. You can also navigate to the other clock features.
Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “Set the timer for 3 minutes”
•• “Wake me up tomorrow at 7 a.m.”
•• “What alarms do I have set?”

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Maps
15

Find places
WARNING:  For important information about navigation and avoiding distractions that could
lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information on page 153. See also Privacy on
page 37.

Get directions. Enter a search.

Get more info.

Tap a pin to display

the banner.

Current location

Quick driving
directions

Choose the view,

drop a pin, or
Show your show traffic.
current location.

Move around Maps by dragging the screen. To face a different direction, rotate with two fingers.
To return to north, tap the compass in the upper right.
Zoom in or out. Double-tap with one finger to zoom in, and tap with two fingers to zoom
out—or pinch open or closed. The scale appears in the upper left while zooming, or if you
touch the screen with two fingers. To change how distance is shown (miles or kilometers), go
to Settings > Maps.
Search for a location. Tap the search field. You can search for a location in different ways.
For example:
•• Intersection (“8th and market”)
•• Area (“greenwich village”)
•• Landmark (“guggenheim”)

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•• Zip code
•• Business (“movies,” “restaurants san francisco ca,” “apple inc new york”)

Maps may also list recent locations, searches, or directions that you can choose from.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Find coffee near me.”
Find the location of a contact, or of a favorite or recent search. Tap Favorites.
Choose your view. Tap , then choose Standard, Hybrid, or Satellite.
Manually mark a location. Touch and hold the map until the dropped pin appears.

Get more info

Get info about a location. Tap a pin to display its banner, then tap . Info might include Yelp
reviews and photos, a webpage link, directions, and more.
To share the location, add the location to your Favorites, or use another app you install, tap .
See Share from apps on page 32.

Get directions
Note:  To get directions, iPod touch must be connected to the Internet. To get directions
involving your current location, Location Services must also be on.
Get directions. Tap , enter the starting and ending locations, then tap Route. Or choose a
location or a route from the list, if available. Tap to select driving or walking directions, or to use
an app for public or other modes of transportation.
If a location banner is showing, directions to that location from your current location appear. To
get other directions, tap the search field.
If multiple routes appear, tap the one you want to take.
•• View turn-by-turn directions:  Tap Start, then swipe left to see the next instruction.
•• See the route overview: Tap Overview.
•• View the directions as a list: Tap List Steps.
Get directions from your current location. Tap on the banner of your destination. Tap to
select driving or walking directions, or to use an app for public or other modes of transportation.
Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “Give me directions home”
•• “Directions to my dad’s work”
•• “What’s my ETA?”
•• “Find a gas station”
Use Maps on your Mac to get directions. Open Maps on your Mac (OS X Mavericks or later), get
directions for your trip, then choose File > Share > Send to your device. Your Mac and iPod touch
must both be signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID.
Find out about traffic conditions. Tap , then tap Show Traffic. Orange dots show slowdowns,
and red dots show stop-and-go traffic. To see an incident report, tap a marker.
Report a problem. Tap , then tap Report a Problem.

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3D and Flyover
With 3D and Flyover, you can see three-dimensional views and even fly over many of the world’s
major cities.

The Transamerica Pyramid Building is a registered

View 3D map. Tap , then tap Show 3D Map. Or, drag two fingers up. (Zoom in for a closer look
service mark of Transamerica Corporation.

if Show 3D Map doesn’t appear.)

Adjust the angle. Drag two fingers up or down.
Take a Flyover Tour. An aerial tour is available for select cities, indicated by next to the city
name. (Zoom out if you don’t see any markers.) Tap the name of the city to display its banner,
then tap Tour to begin the tour. To stop the tour, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap
End Flyover Tour. To return to standard view, tap .

Maps settings
Go to Settings > Maps. Settings include:
•• Distances in miles or kilometers
•• Map labels (these appear in the language specified in Settings > General > International >
Language)

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Videos
16

Videos at a glance
Open the Videos app to watch movies, TV shows, and music videos. To watch video podcasts,
open the Podcasts app—see Podcasts at a glance on page 119. To watch videos you record using
Camera on iPod touch, open the Photos app.

Add to your library.

Delete videos from

your library.

Tap a video
to play it.

This video hasn’t

been downloaded
to iPod touch.

Choose a category.

WARNING:  For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety
information on page 153.

Watch a video. Tap the video in the list of videos.

What about videos you shot with iPod touch? Open the Photos app.
Stream or download? If appears on a video thumbnail, you can watch it without
downloading it to iPod touch, if you have an Internet connection. To download the video to
iPod touch so you can watch without using a Wi-Fi connection, tap in the video details.
Looking for podcasts or iTunes U videos? Open the Podcasts app or download the free iTunes U
app from the App Store.
Set a sleep timer. Open the Clock app and tap Timer, then swipe to set the number of hours and
minutes. Tap When Timer Ends and choose Stop Playing, tap Set, then tap Start.

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Add videos to your library
Buy or rent videos from the iTunes Store. Tap Store in the Videos app, or open the iTunes Store
app on iPod touch, then tap Videos. See Chapter 22, iTunes Store, on page 103. The iTunes Store
is not available in all areas.
Transfer videos from your computer. Connect iPod touch, then sync videos from iTunes on your
computer. See Sync with iTunes on page 16.
Stream videos from your computer. Turn on Home Sharing in iTunes on your computer. Then,
on iPod touch, go to Settings > Videos and enter the Apple ID and password you used to set up
Home Sharing on your computer. Then open Videos on iPod touch and tap Shared at the top of
the list of videos.
Convert a video for iPod touch. If you try to sync a video from iTunes to iPod touch and a
message says the video can’t play on iPod touch, you can convert the video. Select the video in
your iTunes library and choose File > Create New Version > “Create iPod or iPhone Version.” Then
sync the converted video to iPod touch.
Delete a video. Tap Edit in the upper right of your collection, then tap on the video thumbnail.
If you don’t see the Edit button, look for on your video thumbnails—those videos haven’t
been downloaded to iPod touch, so you can’t delete them. To delete an individual episode of a
series, swipe left on the episode in the Episodes list.
Deleting a video (other than a rented movie) from iPod touch doesn’t delete it from the iTunes
library on your computer, and you can sync the video back to iPod touch later. If you don’t want
to sync the video back to iPod touch, set iTunes to not sync the video. See Sync with iTunes on
page 16.
Important:  If you delete a rented movie from iPod touch, it’s deleted permanently and cannot be
transferred back to your computer.

Control playback
Drag to skip Tap to show or
forward or back. hide the controls.

Drag to adjust Watch on a TV

the volume. with Apple TV.

Scale the video to fill the screen or fit to the screen. Tap or . Or double-tap the video. If
you don’t see the scaling controls, your video already fits the screen perfectly.
Start over from the beginning. If the video contains chapters, drag the playhead along the
scrubber bar all the way to the left. If there are no chapters, tap .
Skip to the next or previous chapter. Tap or . You can also press the center button or
equivalent on a compatible headset two times (skip to next) or three times (skip to previous).
Rewind or fast-forward. Touch and hold or . Or drag the playhead left or right. Move your
finger toward the bottom of the screen as you drag for finer control.

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Select a different audio language. If the video offers other languages, tap , then choose a
language from the Audio list.
Show subtitles or closed captions. Tap . Not all videos offer subtitles or closed captions.
Customize the appearance of closed captions. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
Subtitles & Captioning.
See closed captions and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning, then turn on Closed Captions + SDH.
Watch the video on a TV. Tap . For more about AirPlay and other ways to connect, see
AirPlay on page 35.

Videos settings
Go to Settings > Videos, where you can:
•• Choose where to resume playback the next time you open a video
•• Choose to show only videos that are downloaded to this device
•• Log in to Home Sharing

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Notes
17

Notes at a glance
Type notes on iPod touch, and iCloud automatically 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!.

Tap to edit.

Write a new note.

Share or print.
Delete this note.

See your notes on your other devices. If you use an icloud.com, me.com, or mac.com email
address for iCloud, go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Notes. If you use Gmail or another IMAP
account for iCloud, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then turn on Notes for the account.
Your notes appear in Notes on all your other iOS devices and Mac computers that use the same
Apple ID.
Search for a note. Scroll to the top of a list of notes (or tap the top of the screen) to reveal the
search field, then tap the field and type what you’re looking for. You can also search for notes
from the Home screen—just drag down the middle of the screen.
Share or print. Tap at the bottom of the note. You can share via Messages, Mail, or AirDrop.
Delete a note. Swipe left over the note in the list of notes.
Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “Create new note travel items”
•• “Add toothbrush to travel items”
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Use notes in multiple accounts
Share notes with other accounts. You can share notes with other accounts, such as Google,
Yahoo!, or AOL. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then turn on Notes for the account.
Create a note in a specific account. Tap Accounts at the top of a list of notes, select the account,
then tap New. Notes you create in the account on iPod touch show up in the notes folder of
the account.
Choose the default account for new notes. Go to Settings > Notes.
See all notes in an account. Tap Accounts at the top of a list of notes, then choose the account.

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Reminders
18

Reminders at a glance
Reminders lets you keep track of all the things you need to do.

Scheduled items

Add a list.

Completed item

Add a reminder. Tap a list, then tap a blank line.

Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “Remember to take an umbrella”
•• “Add artichokes to my groceries list”
•• “Read my work to-do list”
Share a list. Tap a list, then tap Edit. Tap Sharing, then tap Add Person. The people you share with
also need to be iCloud users. After they accept your invitation to share the list, you’ll all be able
to add, delete, and mark items as completed. Family members can also share a list. See Family
Sharing on page 32.
Delete a list. While viewing a list, tap Edit, then tap Delete List. All of the reminders in the list are
also deleted.
Delete a reminder. Swipe the reminder left, then tap Delete.
Change the order of lists. Touch and hold the list name, then drag the list to a new location. To
change the order of items in a list, tap Edit.

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What list was that in? Scroll to the top to see the search field. All lists are searched by the
reminder name. You can also use Siri to find reminders. For example, say “Find the reminder
about milk.”

With OS X Yosemite, you can hand off reminders you’re editing between your Mac and
iPod touch. See About Continuity features on page 22.

Scheduled reminders
Scheduled reminders notify you when they’re due.

Scheduled
reminder

Schedule a reminder. While editing a reminder, tap , then turn on “Remind me on a

day.” Tap Alarm to set the date and time. Tap Repeat to schedule the reminder for regularly
occurring intervals.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Remind me to take my medicine at 6 a.m. tomorrow.”
See all scheduled reminders. Tap to show the Scheduled list.
Don’t bother me now. You can turn off Reminders notifications in Settings > Notifications. To
silence notifications temporarily, turn on Do Not Disturb.

Reminders settings
Go to Settings > Reminders, where you can:
•• Set a default list for new reminders
•• Sync past reminders
Keep your reminders up to date on other devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on
Reminders. To keep up to date with Reminders on OS X, turn on iCloud on your Mac, too. Some
other types of accounts, such as Exchange, also support Reminders. Go to Settings > Mail,
Contacts, Calendars, then turn on Reminders for the accounts you want to use.

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Stocks
19
Keep track of the major exchanges and your stock portfolio, see the change in value over time,
and get news about the companies you’re watching.

Note:  To use Stocks, iPod touch must be connected to the Internet. See Connect to the
Internet on page 13.

Tap to see market

capitalization.
Tap again to see
percent change.

Swipe left or right

to see stats or
news articles.

Manage your stock list. Tap .

•• Add an item: Tap . Enter a symbol, company name, fund name, or index, then tap Search.
•• Delete an item: Tap .
•• Rearrange the order of items: Drag up or down.

While viewing stock info, you can tap any of the values along the right side of the screen to
switch the display to price change, market capitalization, or percentage change. Swipe the info
beneath the stock list to see the summary, chart, or news for the selected stock. Tap a news
headline to view the article in Safari.

You can also see your stocks in the Today tab of Notification Center. See Notification Center on
page 30.

Note:  Quotes may be delayed 20 minutes or more, depending upon the reporting service.
Add a news article to your reading list. Touch and hold the news headline, then tap Add to
Reading List.

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Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “How are the markets going?”
•• “How’s Apple stock today?”
Find out more. Tap YAHOO!
View a full-screen chart. Rotate iPod touch to landscape orientation. Swipe left or right to see
your other stock charts.
•• See the value for a specific date or time: Touch the chart with one finger.

•• See the difference in value over time: Touch the chart with two fingers.

Use iCloud to keep your stock list up to date on your iOS devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then
turn on iCloud Drive or Documents & Data. See iCloud on page 13.

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Game Center
20

Game Center at a glance

Game Center lets you play your favorite games with friends who have an iOS device or a Mac
(OS X Mountain Lion or later). You must be connected to the Internet to use Game Center.

WARNING:  For important information about avoiding repetitive motion injuries, see Important
safety information on page 153.

Play, share, or
remove this game.

See who’s the best.

Find someone
to play against.
Explore game goals.

Choose a game.

It’s on!

Is it your turn?

Invite friends to play.

Declare your status
or change your photo.

Get started. Open Game Center. If you see your nickname at the top of the screen, you’re already
signed in. Otherwise, you’ll be asked for your Apple ID and password.
Get some games. Tap Games, then tap a recommended game, browse for games in the
App Store (look for Supports Game Center in the game details), or get a game one of your
friends has. See Play games with friends on page 101.
Play! Tap Games, choose a game, tap in the upper right, then tap Play.
Sign out? No need to sign out when you quit Game Center, but if you want to, go to Settings >
Game Center, then tap your Apple ID.

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Invite friends to a multiplayer game. Tap Friends, choose a friend, choose a game, then tap
in the upper right. If the game allows or requires more players, choose the players, then tap Next.
Send your invitation, then wait for the others to accept. When everyone’s ready, start the game.
If a friend isn’t available or doesn’t respond, you can tap Auto-Match to have Game Center find
another player for you, or tap Invite Friend to invite someone else.
Send a friend request. Tap Friends, tap , then enter your friend’s email address or Game Center
nickname. To browse your contacts, tap . (To add several friends in one request, type Return
after each address.) Or tap any player you see anywhere in Game Center.
Challenge someone to outdo you. Tap one of your scores or achievements, then tap
Challenge Friends.
What are your friends playing and how are they doing? Tap Friends, tap your friend’s name,
then tap the Games or Points bubble.
Want to purchase a game your friend has? Tap Friends, then tap his or her name. Tap the Games
bubble, tap the game in the list, then tap in the upper right.
Make new friends. To see a list of your friend’s friends, tap Friends, tap your friend’s name, then
tap his or her Friends bubble.
Unfriend a friend. Tap Friends, tap the friend’s name, then tap in the upper right.
Keep your email address private. Turn off Public Profile in your Game Center account settings.
See Game Center settings, below.
Turn off multiplayer activity or friend requests. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions. If the
switches are dimmed, first tap Enable Restrictions at the top.
Keep it friendly. To report offensive or inappropriate behavior, tap Friends, tap the person’s name,
tap in the upper right, then tap Report a Problem.

Game Center settings

Go to Settings > Game Center, where you can:
•• Sign out (tap your Apple ID)
•• Allow invites
•• Let nearby players find you
•• Edit your Game Center profile (tap your nickname)
•• Get friend recommendations from Contacts or Facebook
Specify which notifications you want for Game Center. Go to Settings > Notifications > Game
Center. If Game Center doesn’t appear, turn on Notifications.
Change restrictions for Game Center. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions.

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Newsstand
21
Newsstand organizes your magazine and newspaper apps, and automatically updates them
when iPod touch is connected to Wi-Fi.

Touch and hold

a publication to
rearrange.

Find Newsstand apps.

Note:  You need an Internet connection and an Apple ID to download Newsstand apps, but you
can read downloaded content without an Internet connection. Newsstand is not available in
all areas.
Find Newsstand apps. Tap Newsstand to reveal the shelf, then tap Store. When you purchase a
Newsstand app, it’s added to the shelf. After the app is downloaded, open it to view its issues
and subscription options. Subscriptions are In-App purchases, billed to your Apple ID account.
Turn off automatic updates. Apps update automatically over Wi-Fi, unless you turn off the option
in Settings > General > Background App Refresh.

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iTunes Store
22

iTunes Store at a glance

Use the iTunes Store to add music, movies, TV shows, and more to iPod touch.

View your lists.

Browse

See purchases,
tones, audiobooks,
and more.

Note:  You need an Internet connection and an Apple ID to use the iTunes Store. The iTunes Store
is not available in all areas.

Browse or search
Browse by category or genre. Tap one of the categories (Music, Movies, or TV Shows). Tap Genres
to refine the list.
If you know what you’re looking for, tap Search. You can tap a search term that’s trending
among other iTunes users, or enter info in the search field, then tap Search again.
Access family members’ purchases. With Family Sharing turned on, you can view and download
songs, TV shows, and movies purchased by other family members. Tap Purchased, tap your name
or My Purchases, then select a family member from the menu.
Find it with Siri. Siri can search for items and make purchases in the iTunes Store. For example,
you can say “Get a new ringtone” or “Purchase song name by band name.” You can ask Siri to
download a podcast or redeem a gift card. For best results, say “purchase” instead of “buy” at the
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Ask Siri to tag it. When you hear music playing around you, ask Siri “What song is playing?” Siri
tells you what the song is and gives you an easy way to purchase it. It also saves it to the Siri tab
in the iTunes Store so you can buy it later. Tap Music, tap , then tap the Siri tab to see a list of
tagged songs available for preview or purchase.

Tap to see your

Wish List and
recommendations.

Discover great new music on Radio. When you listen to Radio, songs you play appear in the
Radio tab in the iTunes Store so you can preview or purchase them. Tap Music, tap , then
tap Radio.
Preview a song or video. Tap it.
Add to your Wish List. When you hear something you hope to buy from the iTunes Store, tap
, then tap Add to Wish List. To view your Wish List in the iTunes Store, tap Music, Movies, or TV
Shows, tap , then tap Wish List.
Pick your favorite buttons. To rearrange the buttons, tap More, then tap Edit. To replace a button,
drag another icon over the one you want to replace. Then tap Done.

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Purchase, rent, or redeem
Tap an item’s price (or tap Free), then tap again to buy it. If you see instead of a price, you’ve
already purchased the item and you can download it again without a charge.
Approve purchases with Family Sharing. With Family Sharing set up, the family organizer can
review and approve purchases made by family members under the age of 18. For example, if
Parent/Guardian > Ask to Buy is set for specific minor family members, when those members try
to make a purchase, a message is sent to the family organizer for approval. For more information
about setting up Family Sharing, see Family Sharing on page 32.

Note:  Age restrictions for Ask to Buy vary by area. In the United States, the family organizer can
enable Ask to Buy for any family member under age 18; for children under age 13, it’s enabled
by default.
Hide individual purchases. Using iTunes on a computer, family members can hide any of their
purchases so other family members can’t view or download them. For more information, see
Family Sharing on page 32.
Use a gift card or code. Tap a category (for example, Music), scroll to the bottom, then tap
Redeem. Or tell Siri “Redeem an iTunes Store gift card.”
Use iTunes Pass. You can add an iTunes Pass to Passbook, which makes it easy to add money to
your Apple ID so you can make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
without using a credit or debit card. To add your iTunes Pass in iTunes Store, tap a category, scroll
to the bottom, tap Redeem, then tap Get Started under iTunes Pass. You can add money to your
iTunes Pass at Apple Retail Stores in most countries.
Send a gift. View the item you want to give, tap , then tap Gift. Or tap one of the categories
(Music, Movies, or TV Shows), scroll to the bottom, then tap Send Gift to send an iTunes gift
certificate to someone.
See the progress of a download. Tap More, then tap Downloads.
Bought something on another device? Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store to set up automatic
downloads on your iPod touch. You can always view your purchased music, movies, and TV
shows in the iTunes Store (tap More, then tap Purchased).
Watch your time with rentals. In some areas, you can rent movies. You have 30 days to begin
watching a rented movie. After you start watching it, you can play it as many times as you want
in the allotted time (24 hours in the U.S. iTunes Store; 48 hours in other countries). Once your
time’s up, the movie is deleted. Rentals can’t be transferred to another device; however, you can
use AirPlay and Apple TV to view a rental on your television.

iTunes Store settings

To set options for the iTunes Store, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
View or edit your account. Tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. To change your password,
tap the Apple ID field, then tap Password.
Sign in using a different Apple ID. Tap your account name, then tap Sign Out. You can then enter
a different Apple ID.
Subscribe to or turn on iTunes Match. You can subscribe to iTunes Match, a service that stores
your music and more in iCloud. See iTunes Match on page 65. If you’re a subscriber, turn on
iTunes Match so you can access your music on iPod touch anywhere.
Turn on automatic downloads. Tap Music, Books, or Updates. Content updates automatically
over Wi-Fi, unless you turn off the option in Automatic Downloads.

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App Store
23

App Store at a glance

Use the App Store to browse, purchase, and download apps to iPod touch. Your apps update
automatically over Wi-Fi (unless you turn off this feature), so you can keep up with the latest
improvements and features.

See your Wish

List and other
suggestions
for you.

View purchases
and updates.

Browse Explore apps by

category and popularity.

Note:  You need an Internet connection and an Apple ID to use the App Store. The App Store is
not available in all areas.

Find apps
If you know what you’re looking for, tap Search. Or tap Categories to browse by type of app.
Ask Siri to find it. Siri can search for items and make purchases in the App Store. For example, tell
Siri to “Find apps by Apple” or “Purchase app name.”
Access family members’ apps. With Family Sharing turned on, you can view and download apps
purchased by other family members. Tap Purchased, tap your name or My Purchases, then select
a family member from the menu. For more information, see Family Sharing on page 32.
Want to tell a friend about an app? Find the app, tap , then choose the method. See Share
from apps on page 32.

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Use Wish List. To track an app you might want to purchase later, tap on the app page, then
tap Add to Wish List.
Search apps by category. Tap Explore, scroll to Categories, then tap a category to focus on the
apps you want, for example, Education, Medical, or Sports. Tap subcategories to further refine
your results.
What apps are being used nearby? Tap Explore to find out the most popular apps others around
you are using (Location Services must be on in Settings > Privacy > Location Services). Try this at
a museum, sporting event, or when you’re traveling, to dig deeper into your experience.

Tap to learn
more, download,
or purchase.

Check out apps

in your areas
of interest.

Delete an app. Touch and hold the app icon on the Home screen until the icon jiggles, then tap
. When you finish, press the Home button. You can’t delete built-in apps. Deleting an app also
deletes its data. You can download any app you’ve purchased from the App Store again, free
of charge.
For information about erasing all of your apps, data, and settings, see Reset iPod touch
settings on page 157.

Purchase, redeem, and download

Tap the app’s price, then tap Buy to purchase it. If it’s free, tap Free, then tap Install.

If you see instead of a price, you’ve already purchased the app and you can download it
again, free of charge. While the app is downloading or updating, its icon appears on the Home
screen with a progress indicator.
Approve purchases with Family Sharing. With Family Sharing set up, the family organizer can
review and approve purchases made by family members under the age of 18. For example, if
Parent/Guardian > Ask to Buy is set for specific minor family members, when those members try
to make a purchase, a message is sent to the family organizer for approval. For more information
about setting up Family Sharing, see Family Sharing on page 32.

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Note:  Age restrictions for Ask to Buy vary by area. In the United States, the family organizer can
enable Ask to Buy for any family member under age 18; for children under age 13, it’s enabled
by default.

Hide individual purchases. Using iTunes on a computer, family members can hide any of their
purchases so other family members can’t view or download them. For more information, see
Family Sharing on page 32.
Use a gift card or code. Tap Featured, scroll to the bottom, then tap Redeem. Or tell Siri “Redeem
an iTunes Store gift card.”
Send a gift. View the item you want to give, tap , then tap Gift. Or tap Featured, scroll to the
bottom, then tap Send Gift to send an iTunes gift certificate to someone.
Restrict in-app purchases. Many apps provide extra content or enhancements for a fee. To limit
purchases that can be made from within an app, go to Settings > General > Restrictions (make
sure Restrictions is enabled), then set options (for example, restrict by age rating or require a
password immediately or every 15 minutes). You can turn off In-App Purchases to prevent all
purchases. See Restrictions on page 36.
Use iTunes Pass. You can add an iTunes Pass to Passbook, which makes it easy to add money to
your Apple ID so you can make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
without using a credit or debit card. To add your iTunes Pass in App Store, tap Featured, scroll to
the bottom, tap Redeem, then tap Get Started under iTunes Pass. You can add money to your
iTunes Pass at Apple Retail Stores in most countries.

App Store settings

To set options for the App Store, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
View or edit your account. Tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. To change your password,
tap the Apple ID field, then tap Password.
Sign in using a different Apple ID. Tap your account name, then tap Sign Out. Then enter the
other Apple ID.
Turn off automatic downloads. Tap Apps in Automatic Downloads. Apps update automatically
over Wi-Fi, unless you turn off the option.

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iBooks
24

Get books
Get books from the iBooks Store. In iBooks, use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to
access the iBooks Store. Tap Featured to browse the latest releases, or Top Charts to view the
most popular. To find a specific book, tap Search.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Find books by author name.”

Read a book
Contents, bookmarks, and notes

Bookmark this page.

Search in this book.

Go to a page.

Open a book. Tap the book you want to read. If you don’t see it on the bookshelf, swipe left or
right to see other collections.
Show the controls. Tap near the center of a page. Not all books have the same controls, but
some of the things you can do include searching, viewing the table of contents, and sharing
what you’re reading.
Close a book. Tap Library, or pinch the page.
Enlarge an image. Double-tap the image. In some books, touch and hold to display a magnifying
glass you can use to view an image.
Read by columns. In books that support it, double-tap a column of text to zoom in, then swipe
up or to the left to move to the next column.

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Go to a specific page. Use the page navigation controls at the bottom of the screen. Or tap
and enter a page number, then tap the page number in the search results.
Get a definition. Double-tap a word, then tap Define in the menu that appears. Definitions aren’t
available for all languages.
Remember your place. Tap to add a bookmark, or tap again to remove it. You can have
multiple bookmarks—to see them all, tap , then tap Bookmarks.You don’t need to add a
bookmark when you close the book, because iBooks remembers where you left off.
Remember the good parts. Some books let you add notes and highlights. To add a highlight,
touch and hold a word, then move your finger to draw the highlight. To add a note, double-tap
a word to select it, move the grab points to adjust the selection, then tap Note in the menu that
appears.To see all the notes and highlights you’ve made, tap , then tap Notes.
Share the good parts. Tap some highlighted text, then, in the menu that appears, tap . If the
book is from the iBooks Store, a link to the book is included automatically. (Sharing may not be
available in all regions.)
Share a link to a book. Tap near the center of a page to display the controls, then tap . Tap ,
then tap Share Book.
Change the way a book looks. Some books let you change the font, font size, and color of the
page. (Tap .) You can change justification and hyphenation in Settings > iBooks. These settings
apply to all books that support them.

Brightness

Page color

Turn off pagination.

Change the brightness. Tap . If you don’t see , tap first.

Dim the screen when it’s dark. Turn on Auto-Night Theme to automatically change the
bookshelf, page color, and brightness when using iBooks in low-light conditions. (Not all books
support Auto-Night Theme.)

Interact with multimedia

Some books have interactive elements, such as movies, diagrams, presentations, galleries, and
3D objects. To interact with a multimedia object, tap, swipe, or pinch it. To view an element full-
screen, pinch open with two fingers. When you finish, pinch it closed.

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Study notes and glossary terms
In books that support it, you can review all of your highlights and notes as study cards.
See all your notes. Tap . You can search your notes, or tap a chapter to see notes you made in
that chapter.
Delete notes. Tap Select, select some notes, then tap .
Review your notes as study cards. Tap Study Cards. Swipe to move between cards. Tap Flip Card
to see its back.
Shuffle your study cards. Tap , then turn on Shuffle.
Study glossary terms. If a book includes a glossary, tap to include those words in your
study cards.

Listen to an audiobook
View chapters.

Slide to skip
back or forward.

Drag the playhead.

Skip back
and forward.

Open an audiobook. Audiobooks are identified by a on the cover. Tap the book you want to
listen to. If you don’t see it in the library, swipe left or right to view other collections.
Skip farther forward or back. Touch and hold the arrows, or slide and hold the cover. To change
the number of seconds that skipping moves, go to Settings > iBooks.
Speed it up, or slow it down. Tap Speed, then choose a playback rate. 1x is normal speed, 0.75x is
three-quarters speed, and so on.
Go to a chapter. Tap , then tap a chapter. Some books don’t define chapter markers.
Go to a specific time. Drag the playhead, located underneath the book cover. Where you started
listening during this session is marked on the timeline. Tap the mark to jump to that spot.
Set a sleep timer. Before starting playback, tap Sleep Timer, then choose a duration until the
audio automatically stops.
Download a previously purchased audiobook. You can redownload a book from the Purchased
list in the iBooks Store.

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Organize books
View collections.

Sort the list.

View on the
iBooks Store

View books by title or by cover. Tap or .

View only audiobooks or PDFs. Tap the name of the current collection (at the top of the screen)
then choose PDFs or Audiobooks.
Organize your books with collections. Tap Select, then select some books to move them into a
collection. To edit or create collections, tap the name of the current collection (at the top of the
screen). Some built-in collections, such as PDFs, can’t be renamed or deleted.
Rearrange books. While viewing books by cover, touch and hold a cover, then drag it to a new
location. While viewing books by title, sort the list using the buttons at the top of the screen. The
All Books collection is automatically arranged for you; switch to another collection if you want to
manually arrange your books.
Search for a book. Pull down to reveal the Search field at the top of the screen. Searching looks
for the title and the author’s name.
Hide purchased books you haven’t downloaded. Tap the name of the current collection (at the
top of the screen), then turn on Hide iCloud Books.

Read PDFs
Sync a PDF. On a Mac, add the PDF to iBooks for OS X, open iTunes, select the PDF, then sync. In
iTunes on your Windows computer, choose File > Add to Library, select the PDF, then sync. See
iTunes Help for more info about syncing.
Add a PDF email attachment to iBooks. Open the email message, then touch and hold its PDF
attachment. Choose Open in iBooks from the menu that appears.
Print a PDF. With the PDF open, tap , then choose Print. You’ll need an AirPrint-compatible
printer. For more about AirPrint, see AirPrint on page 35.
Email a PDF. With the PDF open, tap , then choose Email.

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iBooks settings
Restrict access to books and audiobooks with explicit content. Go to Settings > General >
Restrictions then select an option for Books.
Go to Settings > iBooks, where you can:
•• Sync collections and bookmarks (including notes and current page information) with your
other devices.
•• Display online content within a book. Some books might access video or audio that’s stored
on the web.
•• Change the direction pages turn when you tap in the left margin.

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Health
25

Your health at a glance

Use the Health app to keep track of your health and fitness information. Enter data for key
parameters, or let the Health app collect data from other apps and devices that monitor your
health and activity. You can even share specific data with selected apps, and through apps with
some health care providers.

WARNING:  iPod touch and the Health app are not medical devices. See Important safety
information on page 153.

Tap any item to

see details.

Connect devices that

update your exercise
or medical status.

See all available data,

control data sharing, or
add to the Dashboard.

View selected health

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Collect health and fitness data
Enter your own data. If the parameter is in your Dashboard, just tap it there, then tap Add Data
Point. Otherwise, tap Health Data at the bottom of the screen, tap the parameter you want to
update, then tap Add Data Point.
Collect data from a device. Follow the instructions that can come with the device to set it up. If
it’s a Bluetooth device, you need to pair it with iPod touch—see Bluetooth devices on page 36.
Collect data from an app. Follow the instructions that can come with the app to set it up, then
watch for a sharing request where you control whether data is shared with the Health app.
Stop app data collection. Tap Sources at the bottom of the Health screen, then select the app
from the Apps list. Or tap the associated parameter in your Dashboard or in the Health Data list,
tap Share Data, then choose the app under Data Sources.

Share health and fitness data

Share data. Follow the instructions that come with the app or the device to set it up, then watch
for a sharing request where you control whether data is shared by the Health app. For example,
your health care provider might provide an app that sends blood pressure updates to your
doctor. You need only install the app, then allow the Health app to share blood pressure data
when prompted.
Stop sharing data. Tap Sources at the bottom of the Health screen, then select the app from the
Apps list. Or tap the associated parameter in your Dashboard or in the Health Data list, tap Share
Data, then choose the app under Share Data With.

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Passbook
26

Passbook at a glance
Use Passbook to keep your boarding passes, movie tickets, coupons, loyalty cards, and more,
all in one place. Scan a pass on iPod touch to check in for a flight, get in to a movie, or redeem
a coupon. Passes can include useful information, such as the balance on your coffee card, a
coupon’s expiration date, or your seat number for a concert.

Tap to add a pass.

Tap a pass to view it.

Passbook on the go
Find apps that support Passbook. Tap Apps for Passbook on the Welcome pass. Or, on your
computer, go to www.itunes.com/passbookapps/. Add a pass from an app, an email or a
Messages message, or a website when you make a purchase or receive a coupon or gift. Usually,
you tap or click the pass or the link to a pass to add it to Passbook. You can also scan codes,
which are then downloaded to Passbook, from merchants’ ads or receipts.
Scan a code. Tap , then tap Scan Code. Point your iPod touch at the code and frame it to add
the pass.

Tap to view
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Use a pass. If an alert for a pass appears on the Lock screen, slide the alert to display the pass. Or
open Passbook, select the pass, then present the barcode on the pass to the scanner.
Share a pass. You can share a pass using Mail, Messages, or AirDrop. See Share from apps on
page 32.
Display a pass based on location. A pass can appear on the Lock screen when you wake
iPod touch at the right time or place—for example, when you reach the airport for a flight you’re
taking. Location Services must be turned on in Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
Rearrange passes. Drag a pass in the list to move it to a new location. The pass order is updated
on all your iOS 7 or later devices.
Refresh a pass. Passes are usually updated automatically. To refresh a pass manually, tap the pass,
tap , then pull the pass downward.
Use iTunes Pass. You can add an iTunes Pass to Passbook, which makes it easy to add money to
your Apple ID so you can make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
without using a credit or debit card. To add your iTunes Pass, go to App Store > Redeem, then
tap Get Started under iTunes Pass. You can add money to your iTunes Pass at Apple Retail Stores
in most countries.
Done with a pass? Tap the pass, tap , then tap Delete.

Passbook settings
Keep passes from appearing on the Lock screen. Go to Settings > Passcode, then tap Turn
Passcode On. Then, under Allow Access When Locked, turn off Passbook. For passes with
notifications, to keep a specific pass from appearing on the Lock screen, tap the pass, tap ,
then turn off Show On Lock Screen.
Set notification options. Go to Settings > Notifications > Passbook.
Include passes on your other iOS devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Passbook.

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Calculator
27
Tap numbers and functions in Calculator, just as you would with a standard calculator.
Get to Calculator quickly! Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center.

Clear the display.

To use the scientific calculator, rotate iPod touch to landscape orientation.

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Podcasts
28

Podcasts at a glance
Open the Podcasts app, then browse, subscribe to, and play your favorite audio or video podcasts
on iPod touch.

Delete or rearrange podcasts.

Tap a podcast to
view and play
episodes.

New episodes

Browse for podcasts.

Organize and
automatically update
See your subscriptions your favorites.
and downloaded podcasts.

Get podcasts and episodes

Discover more podcasts. Tap Featured or Top Charts at the bottom of the screen.
Search for new podcasts. Tap Search at the bottom of the screen.
Search your library. Tap My Podcasts, then drag down the center of the screen to reveal the
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Preview or stream an episode. Tap the podcast, then tap an episode.

View unplayed
episodes.

View available
episodes.

Pull down to see

Edit, Settings, and
Share options.

Get more info. Tap to get episode details. Tap any link in podcast or episode descriptions to
open them in Safari.
Find new episodes. Tap Unplayed to find episodes you haven’t yet heard.
Browse episodes. Tap Feed to see episodes available to download or stream.
Download an episode to iPod touch. Tap next to the episode.
Get new episodes as they're released. Subscribe to the podcast. If you’re browsing Featured
podcasts or Top Charts, tap the podcast, then tap Subscribe. If you’ve already downloaded
episodes, tap My Podcasts, tap the podcast, tap Settings at the top of the episode list, then turn
on Subscribed.
Save episodes. Tap next to an episode, then tap Save Episode. Tap Delete Download to delete
a saved episode.

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Control playback
Use the playback controls to go forward and back in a podcast, set the speed, skip episodes,
and more.

See a list of
episodes.

Tap to see
more info.

Drag to skip
forward or back.

Skip to the next

episode.

Tap to speed up
Tap to start over, or or slow down.
double-tap to go to the
previous episode.

See podcast info while you listen. Tap the podcast image on the Now Playing screen.
Skip forward or back with greater accuracy. Move your finger toward the top of the screen as
you drag the playhead left or right. When you’re close to the playback controls, you can scan
quickly through the entire episode. When you’re close to the top of the screen, you can scan one
second at a time.
Use Siri. Say something like:
•• “Play podcasts”
•• “Play it twice as fast”
•• “Skip ahead 10 seconds”

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Organize your favorites into stations
Organize your favorite podcasts into custom stations, and update episodes automatically across
all your devices.

Delete or rearrange stations.

Tap a station to
choose episodes or
change settings.

Tap to play the

latest episode.

Organize selected
podcasts and
episodes into stations.

Pull together episodes from different podcasts. To add episodes to your On-The-Go station, tap
My Stations, tap On-The-Go, then tap Add. Or tap next to any episode in your library. You can
also touch and hold any episode, then tap Add to On-The-Go.
Create a station. Tap My Stations, then tap .
Change the order of the station list or the podcasts in a station. Tap My Stations, tap Edit above
the station list or the episode list, then drag up or down.
Change the playback order for episodes in a station. Tap the station, then tap Settings.
Rearrange your podcast library. Tap My Podcasts, tap list view in the upper right, tap Edit, then
drag up or down.
List oldest episodes first. Tap My Podcasts, tap a podcast, then tap Settings.
Play podcasts from the station list. Tap next to the station name.

Podcasts settings
Go to Settings > Podcasts, where you can:
•• Choose to keep your podcast subscriptions up to date on all your devices
•• Choose how frequently Podcasts checks your subscriptions for new episodes
•• Have episodes downloaded automatically
•• Choose whether to keep episodes after you finish them

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Voice Memos
29

Voice Memos at a glance

Voice Memos lets you use iPod touch as a portable recording device. Use it with the built-in
microphone, or a supported headset or external microphone.

Switch playback
between receiver
and speaker.

Drag recording
level to position
play/record head.

Trim the recording.

Save the recording.

Record, pause,
or resume.

Your recordings

Listen before saving.

Record
Make a recording. Tap or press the center button on your headset. Tap again to pause
or resume.
Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external
stereo microphone that works with the iPod touch headphones port or the Lightning connector.
Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPod” or “Works with iPod” logo.
Adjust the recording level. Move the microphone closer to what you’re recording. For better
recording quality, the loudest level should be between –3 dB and 0 dB.
Preview before saving. Tap to the left of the Record button. To position the play head, drag
the recording level display left or right.
Record over a section. Drag the recording level display to position the record/play head, then
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Trim the excess. Tap , then drag the red trim handles. Tap to check your edit. Adjust the trim
handles if necessary, then tap Trim when you’re finished.
Save the recording. Tap Done.
Mute the start and stop tones. Use the iPod touch volume buttons to turn the volume all the
way down.
Multitask. To use another app while you’re recording, press the Home button, then open the
other app. To return to Voice Memos, tap the red bar at the top of the screen.

Play it back
Tap a recording to play or edit it.

Drag to skip ahead

or rewind.

Trim or rename
the recording.

Listen to the recording.

Rename a recording. Tap the name of the recording.

Move recordings to your computer

You can sync voice memos with the iTunes library on your computer, and listen to them on your
computer or sync them with another iPod touch or iPhone.

When you delete a synced voice memo from iTunes, it stays on the device where it was recorded,
but it’s deleted from any other iPod touch or iPhone you synced. If you delete a synced voice
memo on iPod touch, it’s copied back to iPod touch the next time you sync with iTunes, but you
can’t sync that copy back to iTunes a second time.
Sync voice memos with iTunes. Connect iPod touch to your computer. Open iTunes on your
computer, then select iPod touch. Select Music at the top of the screen, select Sync Music, select
“Include voice memos,” then click Apply.

Voice memos synced from iPod touch to your computer appear in the Music list and in the Voice
Memos playlist in iTunes. Voice memos synced from your computer appear in the Voice Memos
app on iPod touch, but not in the Music app.

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Contacts
30

Contacts at a glance
iPod touch lets you access and edit your contact lists from personal, business, and
other accounts.

Open in Messages.

Open in Mail.

Set your My Info card for Safari, Siri, and other apps. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars,
tap My Info, then select the contact card with your name and information.
Let Siri know who’s who. On your contact card, use Add Related Names to define relationships
you want Siri to know about, so you can say things like “send a message to my sister.”
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Sarah Castelblanco is my sister.”
Find a contact. Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list, then enter your search. You can
also search your contacts using Spotlight Search (see Spotlight Search on page 29).
Use Siri. Say, for example, “What’s my brother’s work address?”
Share a contact. Tap a contact, then tap Share Contact. See Share from apps on page 32.
Change a label. If a field has the wrong label, such as Home instead of Work, tap Edit. Then tap
the label and choose one from the list, or tap Custom Field to create one of your own.
Add your friends’ social profiles. While viewing a contact, tap Edit, then tap “add social profile.”
You can add Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, Myspace, and Sina Weibo accounts, or create a
custom entry.
Delete a contact. Go to the contact’s card, then tap Edit. Scroll down, then tap Delete Contact.

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Besides entering contacts, you can:
•• Use your iCloud contacts: Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Contacts.
•• Import your Facebook Friends: Go to Settings > Facebook, then turn on Contacts in the “Allow
These Apps to Use Your Accounts” list. This creates a Facebook group in Contacts.
•• Use your Google contacts: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, tap your Google account,
then turn on Contacts.
•• Access a Microsoft Exchange Global Address List: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, tap
your Exchange account, then turn on Contacts.
•• Set up an LDAP or CardDAV account to access business or school directories: Go to Settings > Mail,
Contacts, Calendars > Add Account > Other. Tap Add LDAP account or Add CardDAV account,
then enter the account information.
•• Sync contacts from your computer: In iTunes on your computer, turn on contact syncing in the
device info pane. For information, see iTunes Help.
•• Import contacts from a vCard: Tap a .vcf attachment in an email or message.
Search a directory. Tap Groups, tap the GAL, CardDAV, or LDAP directory you want to search,
then enter your search. To save a person’s info to your contacts, tap Add Contact.
Show or hide a group. Tap Groups, then select the groups you want to see. This button appears
only if you have more than one source of contacts.
Update your contacts using Twitter, Facebook, and Sina Weibo. Go to Settings > Twitter,
Settings > Facebook, or Settings > Sina Weibo, then tap Update Contacts. This updates contact
photos and social media account names in Contacts.

Unify contacts
When you have contacts from multiple sources, you might have multiple entries for the same
person. To keep redundant contacts from appearing in your All Contacts list, contacts from
different sources 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.
Link contacts. If two entries for the same person aren’t linked automatically, you can unify them
manually. Edit one of the contacts, tap Edit, tap Link Contact, then choose the other contact entry
to link to.

If you link contacts with different first or last names, the names on the individual cards won’t
change, but only one name appears on the unified card. To choose which name appears when
you view the unified card, tap Edit, tap the linked card with the name you prefer, then tap Use
This Name For Unified Card.

Contacts settings
Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, where you can:
•• Change how contacts are sorted
•• Display contacts by first or last name
•• Change how long names are shortened in lists
•• Choose to show recent contacts in the multitasking screen
•• Set a default account for new contacts
•• Set your My Info card

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Accessibility
A

Appendix
Accessibility features
iPod touch offers many accessibility features:

Vision
•• VoiceOver

•• Support for braille displays

•• Zoom
•• Invert Colors and Grayscale
•• Speak Selection
•• Speak Screen
•• Speak Auto-text
•• Large, bold, and high-contrast text
•• Button Shapes
•• Reduce screen motion
•• On/off switch labels
•• Assignable tones
•• Video Descriptions

Hearing
•• Hearing aids

•• Mono audio and balance

•• Subtitles and closed captions

Interaction
•• Siri

•• Widescreen keyboards
•• Guided Access
•• Switch Control
•• AssistiveTouch
Turn on accessibility features. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, or use the Accessibility
Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on page 128.
With your voice, you can also use Siri to open apps, invert colors, read the screen in some apps,
and work with VoiceOver. See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 41.
Use iTunes on your computer to configure accessibility on iPod touch. You can choose some
accessibility options in iTunes on your computer. Connect iPod touch to your computer, then
select iPod touch in the iTunes device list. Click Summary, then click Configure Accessibility at the
bottom of the Summary screen.

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Accessibility Shortcut
Use the Accessibility Shortcut. Press the Home button quickly three times to turn any of these
features on or off:
•• VoiceOver
•• Invert Colors
•• Grayscale
•• Zoom
•• Switch Control
•• AssistiveTouch
•• Guided Access (The shortcut starts Guided Access if it’s already turned on. See Guided
Access on page 144.)
•• Hearing Aid Control (if you have paired Made for iPhone hearing aids)
Choose the features you want to control. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Accessibility
Shortcut, then select the accessibility features you use.
Not so fast. To slow down the triple-click speed, go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
Home-click Speed. (This also slows down double-clicks.)

VoiceOver
VoiceOver describes aloud what appears onscreen, so you can use iPod touch without seeing it.

VoiceOver tells you about each item on the screen as you select it. The VoiceOver cursor (a
rectangle) encloses the item and VoiceOver speaks its name or describes it.

Touch the screen or drag your finger over it to hear the items on the screen. When you select
text, VoiceOver reads the text. If you turn on Speak Hints, VoiceOver may tell you the name of the
item and provide instructions—for example, “double-tap to open.” To interact with items, such as
buttons and links, use the gestures described in Learn VoiceOver gestures on page 131.

When you go to a new screen, VoiceOver plays a sound, then selects and speaks the first item
of the screen (typically in the upper-left corner). VoiceOver also lets you know when the display
changes to landscape or portrait orientation, and when the screen becomes dimmed or locked.

Note:  VoiceOver speaks in the language specified in Settings > General > Language & Region.
VoiceOver is available in many languages, but not all.

VoiceOver Basics
Important:  VoiceOver changes the gestures you use to control iPod touch. When VoiceOver is on,
you must use VoiceOver gestures to operate iPod touch—even to turn VoiceOver off.
Turn VoiceOver on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, or use the
Accessibility Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut above.
Use Siri. Say:
•• “Turn VoiceOver on”
•• “Turn VoiceOver off”

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Explore. Drag your finger over the screen. VoiceOver speaks each item you touch. Lift your finger
to leave an item selected.
•• Select an item: Tap it, or lift your finger while dragging over it.
•• Select the next or previous item: Swipe right or left with one finger. Item order is left-to-right,
top-to-bottom.
•• Select the item above or below: Set the rotor to Vertical Navigation, then swipe up or down
with one finger. If you don’t find Vertical Navigation in the rotor, you can add it; see Use the
VoiceOver rotor on page 132.
•• Select the first or last item on the screen: Tap with four fingers at the top or bottom of the screen.
•• Select an item by name: Triple-tap with two fingers anywhere on the screen to open the Item
Chooser. Then type a name in the search field, or swipe right or left to move through the list
alphabetically, or tap the table index to the right of the list and swipe up or down to move
quickly through the list of items. You can also use handwriting to select an item by writing its
name; see Write with your finger on page 134. To dismiss the Item Chooser without making a
selection, do a two-finger scrub (move two fingers back and forth three times quickly, making
a “z”).
•• Change an item’s name so it’s easier to find: Select the item, then double-tap and hold with two
fingers anywhere on the screen.
•• Speak the text of the selected item: Set the rotor to characters or words, then swipe down or up
with one finger.
•• Turn spoken hints on or off: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Speak Hints.
•• Use phonetic spelling: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Phonetic Feedback.
•• Speak the entire screen, from the top: Swipe up with two fingers.
•• Speak from the current item to the bottom of the screen: Swipe down with two fingers.
•• Pause speaking: Tap once with two fingers. Tap again with two fingers to resume, or select
another item.
•• Mute VoiceOver: Double-tap with three fingers; repeat to unmute. If you’re using an external
keyboard, press the Control key.
•• Silence sound effects: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn off Use
Sound Effects.
Use a larger VoiceOver cursor. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn on
Large Cursor.
Adjust the speaking voice. You can adjust the VoiceOver speaking voice:
•• Change the volume: Use the volume buttons on iPod touch. You can also add volume to the
rotor, then swipe up and down to adjust; see Use the VoiceOver rotor on page 132.
•• Change the speech rate: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then drag the
Speaking Rate slider. You can also set the rotor to Speech Rate, then swipe up or down
to adjust.
•• Use pitch change: VoiceOver uses a higher pitch when speaking the first item of a group (such
as a list or table) and a lower pitch when speaking the last item of a group. Go to Settings >
General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Use Pitch Change.
•• Speak punctuation: Set the rotor to Punctuation, then swipe up or down to select how much
you want to hear.

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•• Control audio ducking: To choose whether audio that’s playing is turned down while VoiceOver
speaks, set the rotor to Audio Ducking, then swipe up or down.
•• Change the language for iPod touch: Go to Settings > General > Language & Region. VoiceOver
pronunciation of some languages is affected by the Region Format you choose there.
•• Change pronunciation: Set the rotor to Language, then swipe up or down. Language is
available in the rotor only if you add a language at Settings > General > Accessibility >
VoiceOver > Speech > Rotor Languages.
•• Choose which dialects are available in the rotor: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
VoiceOver > Speech > Rotor Languages. To adjust voice quality or speaking rate, tap next
to the language. To remove languages from the rotor or change their order, tap Edit, tap the
delete button or drag up or down, then tap Done.
•• Set the default dialect for the current iPod touch language: Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > VoiceOver > Speech.
•• Download an enhanced quality reading voice: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
VoiceOver > Speech, tap a language, then tap Enhanced Quality. If you’re using English, you
can choose to download Alex (869 MB), the same high-quality U.S. English voice used for
VoiceOver on Mac computers.

Use iPod touch with VoiceOver

Unlock iPod touch. Press either the Home button or the Sleep/Wake button, swipe to select the
Unlock button, then double-tap the screen.
Enter your passcode silently. To avoid having your passcode spoken as you enter it, use
handwriting; see Write with your finger on page 134.
Open an app, toggle a switch, or tap an item. Select the item, then double-tap the screen.
Double-tap the selected item. Triple-tap the screen.
Adjust a slider. Select the slider, then swipe up or down with one finger.
Use a standard gesture. Double-tap and hold your finger on the screen until you hear three
rising tones, then make the gesture. When you lift your finger, VoiceOver gestures resume. For
example, to drag a volume slider with your finger instead of swiping up and down, select the
slider, double-tap and hold, wait for the three tones, then slide left or right.
Scroll a list or area of the screen. Swipe up or down with three fingers.
•• Scroll continuously through a list: Double-tap and hold until you hear three rising tones, then
drag up or down.
•• Use the list index: Some lists have an alphabetical table index along the right side. Select the
index, then swipe up or down to move through the index. You can also double-tap, hold, then
slide your finger up or down.
•• Reorder a list: You can change the order of items in some lists, such as the Rotor items in
Accessibility settings. Select to the right of an item, double-tap and hold until you hear
three rising tones, then drag up or down.
Open Notification Center. Select any item in the status bar, then swipe down with three fingers.
To dismiss Notification Center, do a two-finger scrub (move two fingers back and forth three
times quickly, making a “z”).
Open Control Center. Select any item in the status bar, then swipe up with three fingers. To
dismiss Control Center, do a two-finger scrub.

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Switch apps. Double-click the Home button to see open apps, swipe left or right with one finger
to select an app, then double-tap to switch to it. Or, set the rotor to Actions while viewing open
apps, then swipe up or down.
Rearrange your Home screen. Select an icon on the Home screen, double-tap and hold, then
drag. Lift your finger when the icon is in its new location. Drag an icon to the edge of the screen
to move it to another Home screen. You can continue to select and move items until you press
the Home button.
Speak iPod touch status information. Tap the status bar at the top of the screen, then swipe left
or right to hear information about the time, battery state, Wi-Fi signal strength, and more.
Speak notifications. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn on Always
Speak Notifications. Notifications, including the text of incoming text messages, are spoken as
they occur, even if iPod touch is locked. Unacknowledged notifications are repeated when you
unlock iPod touch.
Turn the screen curtain on or off. Triple-tap with three fingers. When the screen curtain is on, the
screen contents are active even though the display is turned off.

Learn VoiceOver gestures

When VoiceOver is on, standard touchscreen gestures have different effects, and additional
gestures let you move around the screen and control individual items. VoiceOver gestures
include two-, three-, and four-finger taps and swipes. For best results using multi-finger gestures,
relax and let your fingers touch the screen with some space between them.

You can use different techniques to perform VoiceOver gestures. For example, you can perform
a two-finger tap using two fingers on one hand, or one finger on each hand. You can even use
your thumbs. Some people use a split-tap gesture: instead of selecting an item and double-
tapping, touch and hold an item with one finger, then tap the screen with another finger.

Try different techniques to discover which works best for you. If a gesture doesn’t work, try a
quicker movement, especially for a double-tap or swipe gesture. To swipe, try brushing the
screen quickly with your finger or fingers.

In VoiceOver settings, you can enter a special area where you can practice VoiceOver gestures
without affecting iPod touch or its settings.
Practice VoiceOver gestures. Go to Settings > 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 are some key VoiceOver gestures:

Navigate and read

•• Tap: Select and speak the item.

•• Swipe right or left: Select the next or previous item.

•• Swipe up or down: Depends on the rotor setting. See Use the VoiceOver rotor on page 132.
•• Two-finger swipe up: Read all from the top of the screen.
•• Two-finger swipe down: Read all from the current position.
•• Two-finger tap: Stop or resume speaking.
•• 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.
•• Three-finger swipe up or down: Scroll one page at a time.

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•• Three-finger swipe right or left: Go to the next or previous page (on the Home screen,
for example).
•• Three-finger tap: Speak additional information, such as position within a list or whether
text is selected.
•• Four-finger tap at top of screen: Select the first item on the page.
•• Four-finger tap at bottom of screen: Select the last item on the page.

Activate
•• Double-tap: Activate the selected item.

•• Triple-tap: Double-tap an item.

•• Split-tap: As an alternative to selecting an item and double-tapping to activate it, touch and
hold an item with one finger, then tap the screen with another.
•• Double-tap and hold (1 second) + standard gesture: Use a standard gesture. The double-tap and
hold gesture tells iPod touch to interpret the next gesture as standard. For example, you can
double-tap and hold, and then without lifting your finger, drag your finger to slide a switch.
•• Two-finger double-tap: Play or pause in Music, Videos, Voice Memos, or Photos. Take a photo in
Camera. Start or pause recording in Camera or Voice Memos. Start or stop the stopwatch.
•• Two-finger double-tap and hold: Change an item’s label to make it easier to find.
•• Two-finger triple-tap: Open the Item Chooser.
•• Three-finger double-tap: Mute or unmute VoiceOver.
•• Three-finger triple-tap: Turn the screen curtain on or off.

Use the VoiceOver rotor

Use the rotor to choose what happens when you swipe up or down with VoiceOver turned on, or
to select special input methods such as Braille Screen Input or Handwriting.
Operate the rotor. Rotate two fingers on the screen around a point between them.

Choose your rotor options. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor, then
select the options you want to include in the rotor.

The available rotor options and their effects depend on what you’re doing. For example, if you’re
reading an email, you can use the rotor to switch between hearing text spoken word-by-word or
character-by-character when you swipe up or down. If you’re browsing a webpage, you can set
the rotor to speak all the text (either word-by-word or character-by-character), or to jump from
one item to another of a certain type, such as headers or links.

When you use an Apple Wireless Keyboard to control VoiceOver, the rotor lets you adjust settings
such as volume, speech rate, use of pitch or phonetics, typing echo, and reading of punctuation.
See Use VoiceOver with an Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 135.

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Use the onscreen keyboard
When you activate an editable text field, the onscreen keyboard appears (unless you have an
Apple Wireless Keyboard attached).
Activate a text field. Select the text field, then double-tap. The insertion point and the onscreen
keyboard appear.
Enter text. Type characters using the onscreen keyboard:
•• Standard typing: Select a key on the keyboard by swiping left or right, then double-tap to enter
the character. Or move your finger around the keyboard to select a key and, while continuing
to touch the key with one finger, tap the screen with another finger. VoiceOver speaks the key
when it’s selected, and again when the character is entered.
•• Touch typing: Touch a key on the keyboard to select it, then lift your finger to enter the
character. If you touch the wrong key, slide your finger to the key you want. VoiceOver
speaks the character for each key as you touch it, but doesn’t enter a character until you lift
your finger.
•• Direct Touch typing: VoiceOver is disabled for the keyboard only, so you can type just as you do
when VoiceOver is off.
•• Choose typing style: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Typing Style. Or set
the rotor to Typing Mode, then swipe up or down.
Move the insertion point. Swipe up or down to move the insertion point forward or backward in
the text. Use the rotor to choose whether you want to move the insertion point by character, by
word, or by line. To jump to the beginning or end, double-tap the text.
VoiceOver makes a sound when the insertion point moves, and speaks the character, word, or
line that the insertion point moves across. When moving forward by words, the insertion point
is placed at the end of each word, before the space or punctuation that follows. When moving
backward, the insertion point is placed at the end of the preceding word, before the space or
punctuation that follows it.
Move the insertion point past the punctuation at the end of a word or sentence. Use the rotor
to switch back to character mode.
When moving the insertion point by line, VoiceOver speaks each line as you move across it.
When moving forward, the insertion point is placed at the beginning of the next line (except
when you reach the last line of a paragraph, when the insertion point is moved to the end of the
line just spoken). When moving backward, the insertion point is placed at the beginning of the
line that’s spoken.
Change typing feedback. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Typing Feedback.
Use phonetics in typing feedback. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Phonetic Feedback. Text is read character by character. VoiceOver first speaks the character, then
its phonetic equivalent—for example, “f” and then “foxtrot.”
Delete a character. Use with any of the VoiceOver typing styles. VoiceOver speaks each
character as it’s deleted. If Use Pitch Change is turned on, VoiceOver speaks deleted characters in
a lower pitch.
Select text. Set the rotor to Edit, swipe up or down to choose Select or Select All, then double-
tap. If you choose Select, the word closest to the insertion point is selected when you double-
tap. To increase or decrease the selection, do a two-finger scrub to dismiss the pop-up menu,
then pinch.

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Cut, copy, or paste. Set the rotor to Edit, select the text, swipe up or down to choose Cut, Copy,
or Paste, then double-tap.
Undo. Shake iPod touch, swipe left or right to choose the action to undo, then double-tap.
Enter an accented character. In standard typing style, 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. In touch typing
style, touch and hold a character until the alternate characters appear.
Change the keyboard language. Set the rotor to Language, then swipe up or down. Choose
“default language” to use the language specified in Language & Region settings. The Language
rotor item appears only if you select more than one language in Settings > General >
Accessibility > VoiceOver > Speech.

Write with your finger

Handwriting mode lets you enter text by writing characters on the screen with your finger. In
addition to normal text entry, use handwriting mode to enter your iPod touch passcode silently
or open apps from the Home screen.
Enter handwriting mode. Use the rotor to select Handwriting. If Handwriting isn’t in the rotor, go
to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor, then add it.
Choose a character type. Swipe up or down with three fingers to choose lowercase, numbers,
uppercase, or punctuation.
Hear the currently selected character type. Tap with three fingers.
Enter a character. Trace the character on the screen with your finger.
Enter a space. Swipe right with two fingers.
Go to a new line. Swipe right with three fingers.
Delete the character before the insertion point. Swipe left with two fingers.
Select an item on the Home screen. Start writing the name of the item. If there are multiple
matches, continue to spell the name until it’s unique, or swipe up or down with two fingers to
choose from the current matches.
Enter your passcode silently. Set the rotor to Handwriting on the passcode screen, then write
the characters of your passcode.
Use a table index to skip through a long list. Select the table index to the right of the table (for
example, next to your Contacts list or in the VoiceOver Item Chooser), then write the letter.
Set the rotor to a web browsing element type. Write the first letter of a page element type. For
example, write “l” to have up or down swipes skip to links, or “h” to skip to headings.
Exit handwriting mode. Do a two-finger scrub, or turn the rotor to a different selection.

Type onscreen braille

With Braille Screen Input enabled, you can use your fingers to enter 6-dot or contracted braille
codes directly on the iPod touch screen. Tap codes with iPod touch laying flat in front of you
(tabletop mode), or hold iPod touch with the screen facing away so your fingers curl back to tap
the screen (screen away mode).
Turn on Braille Screen Input. Use the rotor to select Braille Screen Input. If you don’t find it in the
rotor, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor, then add it.

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Enter braille codes. Place iPod touch flat in front of you or hold it with the screen facing away,
then tap the screen with one or several fingers at the same time.
Adjust entry dot positions. To move the entry dots to match your natural finger positions, tap
and lift your right three fingers all at once to position dots 4, 5, and 6, followed immediately by
your left three fingers for dots 1, 2, and 3.
Switch between 6-dot and contracted braille. Swipe to the right with three fingers. To set the
default, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille > Braille Screen Input.
Enter a space. Swipe right with one finger. (In screen away mode, swipe to your right.)
Delete the previous character. Swipe left with one finger.
Move to a new line (typing). Swipe right with two fingers.
Cycle through spelling suggestions. Swipe up or down with one finger.
Select an item on the Home screen. Start entering the name of the item. If there are multiple
matches, continue to spell the name until it is unique, or swipe up or down with one finger to
select a partial match.
Open the selected app. Swipe right with two fingers.
Turn braille contractions on or off. Swipe to the right with three fingers.
Translate immediately (when contractions are enabled). Swipe down with two fingers.
Stop entering braille. Do a two-finger scrub, or set the rotor to another setting.

Use VoiceOver with an Apple Wireless Keyboard

You can control VoiceOver using an Apple Wireless Keyboard paired with iPod touch. See Use an
Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 27.

Use VoiceOver keyboard commands to navigate the screen, select items, read screen contents,
adjust the rotor, and perform other VoiceOver actions. Most commands use the Control-Option
key combination, abbreviated in the list that follows as “VO.”

You can use VoiceOver Help to learn the keyboard layout and the actions associated with various
key combinations. VoiceOver Help speaks keys and keyboard commands as you type them,
without performing the associated action.

VoiceOver keyboard commands

VO = Control-Option
•• Turn on VoiceOver Help: VO–K
•• Turn off VoiceOver Help: Escape
•• Select the next or previous item: VO–Right Arrow or VO–Left Arrow
•• Double-tap to activate the selected item: VO–Space bar
•• Press the Home button: VO–H
•• Touch and hold the selected item: VO–Shift–M
•• Move to the status bar: VO–M
•• Read from the current position: VO–A
•• Read from the top: VO–B
•• Pause or resume reading: Control
•• Copy the last spoken text to the clipboard: VO–Shift–C
•• Search for text: VO–F

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•• Mute or unmute VoiceOver: VO–S
•• Open Notification Center: Fn–VO–Up Arrow
•• Open Control Center: Fn–VO–Down Arrow
•• Open the Item Chooser: VO–I
•• Change the label of the selected item: VO–/
•• Double-tap with two fingers: VO–”-”
•• Adjust the rotor: Use Quick Nav (see below)
•• Swipe up or down: VO–Up Arrow or VO–Down Arrow
•• Adjust the speech rotor: VO–Command–Left Arrow or VO–Command–Right Arrow
•• Adjust the setting specified by the speech rotor: VO–Command–Up Arrow or VO–Command–
Down Arrow
•• Turn the screen curtain on or off: VO–Shift–S
•• Return to the previous screen: Escape
•• Switch apps: Command–Tab or Command–Shift–Tab

Quick Nav
Turn on Quick Nav to control VoiceOver using the arrow keys.
•• Turn Quick Nav on or off: Left Arrow–Right Arrow
•• Select the next or previous item: Right Arrow or Left Arrow
•• Select the next or previous item specified by the rotor: Up Arrow or Down Arrow
•• Select the first or last item: Control–Up Arrow or Control–Down Arrow
•• Tap an item: Up Arrow–Down Arrow
•• Scroll up, down, left, or right: Option–Up Arrow, Option–Down Arrow, Option–Left Arrow, or
Option–Right Arrow
•• Adjust the rotor: Up Arrow–Left Arrow or Up Arrow–Right Arrow

You can also use the number keys on an Apple Wireless Keyboard to enter numbers in Calculator.

Single-key Quick Nav for web browsing

When you view a webpage with Quick Nav on, you can use the following keys on the keyboard
to navigate the page quickly. Typing the key moves to the next item of the indicated type. To
move to the previous item, hold the Shift key as you type the letter.
•• Turn on Single-key Quick Nav: VO-Q
•• Heading: H
•• Link: L
•• Text field: R
•• Button: B
•• Form control: C
•• Image: I
•• Table: T
•• Static text: S
•• ARIA landmark: W
•• List: X
•• Item of the same type: M

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•• Level 1 heading: 1
•• Level 2 heading: 2
•• Level 3 heading: 3
•• Level 4 heading: 4
•• Level 5 heading: 5
•• Level 6 heading: 6

Text editing
Use these commands (with Quick Nav turned off) to work with text. VoiceOver reads the text as
you move the insertion point.
•• Go forward or back one character: Right Arrow or Left Arrow
•• Go forward or back one word: Option–Right Arrow or Option–Left Arrow
•• Go up or down one line: Up Arrow or Down Arrow
•• Go to the beginning or end of the line: Command–Left Arrow or Command–Down Arrow
•• Go to the beginning or end of the paragraph: Option–Up Arrow or Option–Down Arrow
•• Go to the previous or next paragraph: Option–Up Arrow or Option–Down Arrow
•• Go to the top or bottom of the text field: Command–Up Arrow or Command–Down Arrow
•• Select text as you move: Shift + any of the insertion point movement commands above
•• Select all text: Command–A
•• Copy, cut, or paste the selected text: Command–C, Command–X, or Command–V
•• Undo or redo last change: Command–Z or Shift–Command–Z

Support for braille displays

You can use a Bluetooth braille display to read VoiceOver output, and you can use a braille
display with input keys and other controls to control iPod touch when VoiceOver is turned on.
For a list of supported braille displays, see www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/braille-display.html.
Connect a braille display. Turn on the display, then go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on
Bluetooth. Then go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille and choose
the display.
Adjust Braille settings. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille, where
you can:
•• Choose contracted, uncontracted 8-dot, or uncontracted 6-dot braille input or output
•• Turn on the status cell and choose its location
•• Turn on Nemeth code for equations
•• Display the onscreen keyboard
•• Choose to have the page turned automatically when panning
•• Change the braille translation from Unified English

For information about common braille commands for VoiceOver navigation and information
specific to certain displays, see support.apple.com/kb/HT4400.
Set the language for VoiceOver. Go to Settings > General > Language & Region.

If you change the language for iPod touch, you may need to reset the language for VoiceOver
and your braille display.

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You can set the leftmost or rightmost cell of your braille display to provide system status and
other information. For example:
•• Announcement History contains an unread message
•• The current Announcement History message hasn’t been read
•• VoiceOver speech is muted
•• The iPod touch battery is low (less than 20% charge)
•• iPod touch is in landscape orientation
•• The screen display is turned off
•• The current line contains additional text to the left
•• 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, then tap Left or Right.
See an expanded description of the status cell. On your braille display, press the status cell’s
router button.

Read math equations

VoiceOver can read aloud math equations that are encoded using:
•• MathML on the web
•• MathML or LaTeX in iBooks Author
Hear an equation. Have VoiceOver read the text as usual. VoiceOver says “math” before it starts
reading an equation.
Explore the equation. Double-tap the selected equation to display it full screen and move
through it one element at a time. Swipe left or right to read elements of the equation. Use the
rotor to select Symbols, Small Expressions, Medium Expressions, or Large Expressions, then swipe
up or down to hear the next element of that size. You can continue to double-tap the selected
element to “drill down” into the equation to focus on the selected element, then swipe left or
right, up or down to read one part at a time.

Equations read by VoiceOver can also be output to a braille device using Nemeth code, as well
as the codes used by Unified English Braille, British English, French, and Greek. See Support for
braille displays on page 137.

Use VoiceOver with Safari

Search the web. Select the search field, enter your search, then swipe right or left to move down
or up the list of suggested search phrases. Then double-tap the screen to search the web using
the selected phrase.
Skip to the next page element of a particular type. Set the rotor to the element type, then
swipe up or down.
Set the rotor options for web browsing. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Rotor. Tap to select or deselect options, or drag up or down to reposition an item.
Skip images while navigating. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Navigate
Images. You can choose to skip all images or only those without descriptions.
Reduce page clutter for easier reading and navigation. Select the Reader item in the Safari
address field (not available for all pages).
If you pair an Apple Wireless Keyboard with iPod touch, you can use single-key Quick Nav
commands to navigate webpages. See Use VoiceOver with an Apple Wireless Keyboard on
page 135.

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Use VoiceOver with Maps
With VoiceOver, you can zoom in or out, select a pin, or get information about a location.
Explore the map. Drag your finger around the screen, or swipe left or right to move to
another item.
Zoom in or out. Select the map, set the rotor to Zoom, then swipe down or up with one finger.
Pan the map. Swipe with three fingers.
Browse visible points of interest. Set the rotor to Points of Interest, then swipe up or down with
one finger.
Follow a road. Hold your finger down on the road, wait until you hear “pause to follow,” then
move your finger along the road while listening to the guide tone. The pitch increases when you
stray from the road.
Select a pin. Touch a pin, or swipe left or right to select the pin.
Get information about a location. With a pin selected, double-tap to display the information
flag. Swipe left or right to select the More Info button, then double-tap to display the
information page.

Edit videos and voice memos with VoiceOver

You can use VoiceOver gestures to trim Camera videos and Voice Memo recordings.
Trim a video. While viewing a video in Photos, double-tap the screen to display the video
controls, then select the beginning or end of the trim tool. Then swipe up to drag to the right, or
swipe down to drag to the left. VoiceOver announces the amount of time the current position
will trim from the recording. To complete the trim, select Trim, then double-tap.
Trim a voice memo. Select the memo in Voice Memos, tap Edit, then tap Start Trimming. Select
the beginning or end of the selection, double-tap and hold, then drag to adjust. VoiceOver
announces the amount of time the current position will trim from the recording. Tap Play to
preview the trimmed recording. When you’ve got it the way you want it, tap Trim.

Zoom
Many apps let you zoom in or out on specific items. For example, you can double-tap or pinch to
look closer in Photos or expand webpage columns in Safari. There’s also a general Zoom feature
that lets you magnify the screen no matter what you’re doing. You can zoom the entire screen
(Full Screen Zoom) or zoom part of the screen in a resizable window and leave the rest of the
screen unmagnified (Window Zoom). And, you can use Zoom together with VoiceOver.
Turn Zoom on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom. Or use the Accessibility
Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on page 128.
Zoom in or out. With Zoom turned on, double-tap the screen with three fingers.
Adjust the magnification. Double-tap with three fingers, then drag up or down. The tap-and-
drag gesture is similar to a double-tap, except you don’t lift your fingers on the second tap—
instead, drag your fingers on the screen. You can also triple-tap with three fingers, then drag the
Zoom Level slider in the zoom controls that appear. To limit the maximum magnification, go to
Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom > Maximum Zoom Level.
Pan to see more. Drag the screen with three fingers. Or hold your finger near the edge of the
screen to pan to that side. Move your finger closer to the edge to pan more quickly.

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Switch between Full Screen Mode and Window Zoom. Triple-tap with three fingers, then tap
Window Zoom or Full Screen Zoom in the zoom controls that appear. To choose the mode that’s
used when you turn on Zoom, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom > Zoom Region.
Resize the zoom window (Window Zoom). Triple-tap with three fingers, tap Resize Lens, then
drag any of the round handles that appear.
Move the zoom window (Window Zoom). Drag the handle on the edge of the zoom window.
Show the zoom controller. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom, then turn on Show
Controller, or triple-tap with three fingers, then choose Show Controller. Then you can double-
tap the floating Zoom Controls button to zoom in or out, single-tap the button to display the
zoom controls, or drag it to pan. To move the Zoom Controls button, tap and hold the button,
then drag it to a new location. To adjust the transparency of the zoom controller, go to Settings >
General > Accessibility > Zoom > Idle Visibility.
Have Zoom track your selections or the text insertion point. Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > Zoom > Follow Focus. Then, for example, if you use VoiceOver, turning on this
option causes the zoom window to magnify each element on the screen as you select it using a
swipe in VoiceOver.
Zoom in on your typing without magnifying the keyboard. Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > Zoom, then turn on Follow Focus and turn off Zoom Keyboard. When you zoom in
while typing (in Messages or Notes, for example), the text you type is magnified, but the entire
keyboard remains visible.
Display the magnified part of the screen in grayscale or inverted color. Triple-tap with three
fingers, then tap Choose Filter in the zoom controls that appear.

While using Zoom with an Apple Wireless Keyboard the screen image follows the insertion point,
keeping it in the center of the display. See Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 27.

Invert Colors and Grayscale

Sometimes, inverting the colors or changing to grayscale on the iPod touch screen makes it
easier to read.
Invert the screen colors. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Invert Colors.
See the screen in grayscale. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Grayscale.

Turn on both effects to see inverted grayscale. You can also apply these effects to just the
contents of the zoom window—see Zoom on page 139.

Speak Selection
Even with VoiceOver turned off, you can have iPod touch read aloud any text you can select.
Turn on Speak Selection. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Speech. There you can also:
•• Adjust the speaking rate
•• Choose to have individual words highlighted as they’re read
Have text read to you. Select the text, then tap Speak.

You can also have iPod touch read the entire screen to you. See Speak Screen, next.

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Speak Screen
iPod touch can read the contents of the screen to you, even if you don’t use VoiceOver.
Turn on Speak Screen. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Speech.
Have iPod touch speak the screen. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers. Use
the controls that appear to pause speaking or adjust the rate.
Highlight what’s being spoken. Turn on Highlight Content, below the Speak Screen switch when
it’s turned on.
Use Siri. Say “speak screen.”

You can also have iPod touch read just text you select—see Speak Selection, above.

Speak Auto-text
Speak Auto-text speaks the text corrections and suggestions iPod touch makes when you type.
Turn Speak Auto-text on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Speech.

Speak Auto-text also works with VoiceOver and Zoom.

Large, bold, and high-contrast text

Display larger text in apps such as Settings, Calendar, Contacts, Mail, Messages, and Notes.
Go to Settings > General > Text Size, then adjust the slider. For even larger text, go to Settings >
General > Accessibility > Larger Text, then turn on Larger Accessibility Sizes.
Display bolder text on iPod touch. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on
Bold Text.
Increase text contrast where possible. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on
Increase Contrast.

Button Shapes
iPod touch can add a colored background shape or an underline to buttons so they’re easier
to see.
Emphasize buttons. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on Button Shapes.

Reduce screen motion

You can stop the movement of some screen elements, for example, the parallax effect of icons
and alerts against the wallpaper, or motion transitions.
Reduce motion. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on Reduce Motion.

On/off switch labels

To make it easier to see whether a setting is on or off, you can have iPod touch show an
additional label on on/off switches.
Add switch-setting labels. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on On/Off Labels.

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Assignable tones
You can assign distinctive ringtones to people in your contacts list for audible FaceTime caller ID.
You can also assign distinct tones to alert you of a variety of other events, including new mail,
sent mail, Tweet, Facebook Post, and reminders. See Sounds and silence on page 31.

You can purchase ringtones from the iTunes Store on iPod touch. See Chapter 22, iTunes Store, on
page 103.

Video Descriptions
Video descriptions provide an audible description of video scenes. If you have a video that
includes video descriptions, iPod touch can play them for you.
Turn on Video Descriptions. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Video Descriptions.

Hearing aids
If you have Made for iPhone hearing aids, you can use iPod touch to adjust their settings, stream
audio, or use iPod touch as a remote mic.
Pair with iPod touch. If your hearing aids aren’t listed in Settings > General > Accessibility >
Hearing Aids, you need to pair them with iPod touch. To start, open the battery door on each
hearing aid. Next, on iPod touch, go to Settings > Bluetooth, then make sure Bluetooth is turned
on. Then go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing Aids. Close the battery doors on your
hearing aids and wait until their name appears in the list of devices (this could take a minute).
When the name appears, tap it and respond to the pairing request.
When pairing is finished, you hear a series of beeps and a tone, and a checkmark appears next to
the hearing aids in the Devices list. Pairing can take as long as 60 seconds—don’t try to stream
audio or otherwise use the hearing aids until pairing is finished.
You should only need to pair once (and your audiologist might do it for you). After that, each
time you turn your hearing aids back on, they reconnect to iPod touch.
Adjust hearing aid settings and view status. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing
Aids, or choose Hearing Aids from the Accessibility Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on
page 128. Hearing aid settings appear only after you pair your hearing aids with iPod touch.
For shortcut access from the Lock screen, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing Aids,
then turn on Control on Lock Screen. Use the settings to:
•• Check hearing aid battery status.
•• Adjust ambient microphone volume and equalization.
•• Choose which hearing aids (left, right, or both) receive streaming audio.
•• Control Live Listen.
Stream audio to your hearing aids. Stream audio from Siri, Music, Videos, and more by choosing
your hearing aids from the AirPlay menu .
Use iPod touch as a remote microphone. You can use Live Listen to stream sound from the
microphone in iPod touch to your hearing aids. This can help you hear better in some situations
by positioning iPod touch nearer the sound source. Triple-click the Home button, choose Hearing
Aids, then tap Start Live Listen.

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Use your hearing aids with more than one iOS device. If you pair your hearing aids with more
than one iOS device (both iPhone and iPod touch, for example), the connection for your hearing
aids automatically switches from one to the other when you do something that generates audio
on the other device, or when you receive a phone call on iPhone. Changes you make to hearing
aid settings on one device are automatically sent to your other iOS devices. To take advantage
of this, all of the devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network and signed in to iCloud using the
same Apple ID.

Mono audio and balance

Mono Audio combines the sound from the left and right channels into a mono signal played on
both channels. This way you can hear everything with either ear, or through both ears with one
channel set louder.
Turn Mono Audio on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Mono Audio.
Adjust the balance. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then drag the Left Right Stereo
Balance slider.

Subtitles and closed captions

The Videos app includes an Alternate Track button you can tap to choose subtitles and
captions offered by the video you’re watching. Standard subtitles and captions are usually listed,
but if you prefer special accessible captions, such as subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
(SDH), you can set iPod touch to list them instead, if they’re available.
Prefer accessible subtitles and closed captions for the hard of hearing in the list of available
subtitles and captions. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning, then
turn on Closed Captions + SDH. This also turns on subtitles and captions in the Videos app.
Choose from available subtitles and captions. Tap while watching a video in Videos.
Customize your subtitles and captions. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Subtitles &
Captioning > Style, where you can choose an existing caption style or create a new style based
on your choice of:
•• Font, size, and color
•• Background color and opacity
•• Text opacity, edge style, and highlight

Not all videos include closed captions.

Siri
With Siri, you can do things like opening apps just by asking, and VoiceOver can read Siri
responses to you. See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 41.

Widescreen keyboards
Many apps, including Mail, Safari, Messages, Notes, and Contacts, let you rotate iPod touch when
you’re typing, so you can use a larger keyboard.

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Guided Access
Guided Access helps an iPod touch user stay focused on a task. Guided Access dedicates
iPod touch to a single app, and lets you control which app features are available. Use Guided
Access to:
•• Temporarily restrict iPod touch to a particular app
•• Disable areas of the screen that aren’t relevant to a task, or areas where an accidental gesture
might cause a distraction
•• Limit how long someone can use an app
•• Disable the iPod touch hardware buttons
Use Guided Access. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Guided Access, where you can:
•• Turn Guided Access on or off
•• Set a passcode that controls the use of Guided Access and prevents someone from leaving a
session
•• Tap Time Limits to set a sound or have the remaining Guided Access time spoken before time
ends
•• Set whether other accessibility shortcuts are available during a session
Start a Guided Access session. After turning on Guided Access, open the app, then triple-click
the Home button. Adjust settings for the session, then tap Start.
•• Disable app controls and areas of the app screen: Draw a circle or rectangle around any part
of the screen you want to disable. Drag the mask into position or use the handles to adjust
its size.
•• Enable the Sleep/Wake or volume buttons: Tap Options below Hardware Buttons.
•• Keep iPod touch from switching from portrait to landscape or from responding to other
motions: Tap Options, then turn off Motion.
•• Prevent typing: Tap Options, then turn off Keyboards.
•• Ignore all screen touches: Turn off Touch at the bottom of the screen.
•• Set a session time limit: Tap Time Limit Options at the bottom of the screen.
End the session. Triple-click the Home button, then enter the Guided Access passcode.

Switch Control
Switch Control lets you control iPod touch using a single switch or multiple switches. Use any
of several methods to perform actions such as selecting, tapping, dragging, typing, and even
free-hand drawing. The basic technique is to use a switch to select an item or location on the
screen, and then use the same (or different) switch to choose an action to perform on that item
or location. Three basic methods are:
•• Item scanning (default), which highlights different items on the screen until you select one.
•• Point scanning, which lets you use scanning crosshairs to pick a screen location.
•• Manual selection, which lets you move from item to item on demand (requires multiple
switches).

Whichever method you use, when you select an individual item (rather than a group), a menu
appears so you can choose how to act on the selected item (tap, drag, or pinch, for example).

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If you use multiple switches, you can set up each switch to perform a specific action and
customize your item selection method. For example, instead of automatically scanning screen
items, you can set up switches to move to the next or previous item on demand.

You can adjust the behavior of Switch Control in a variety of ways, to suit your specific needs
and style.

Add a switch and turn on Switch Control

You can use any of these as a switch:
•• An external adaptive switch: Choose from a variety of popular USB or Bluetooth switches.
•• The iPod touch screen: Tap the screen to trigger the switch.
•• The iPod touch FaceTime camera: Move your head to trigger the switch. You can use the camera
as two switches: one when you move your head to the left, and the other when you move
your head to the right.
Add a switch and choose its action. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control >
Switches. If you use only one switch, it is your Select Item switch by default.
If you’re adding an external switch, you need to connect it to iPod touch before it will appear
in the list of available switches. Follow the instructions that came with the switch. If it connects
using Bluetooth, you need to pair it with iPod touch—turn on the switch, go to Settings >
Bluetooth, tap the switch, then follow the onscreen instructions. For more information, see
Bluetooth devices on page 36.
Turn on Switch Control. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control, or use the
Accessibility Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on page 128.
Turn off Switch Control. Use any scanning method to select, then tap Settings > General >
Accessibility > Switch Control. Or triple-click the Home button.

Basic techniques
Whether you use item scanning or point scanning, the Switch Control basics are the same.
Select an item. While the item is highlighted, trigger the switch you’ve set up as your Select Item
switch. If you are using a single switch, it is your Select Item switch by default.
Perform an action on the selected item. Choose a command from the control menu that appears
when you select the item. The layout of the menu depends on whether you use Auto Tap.
•• With Auto Tap off: The control menu includes only the Tap button and the More button (two
dots at the bottom). If you’re in a scrollable area of the screen, a Scroll button also appears.
To tap the highlighted item, trigger your Select Item button when Tap is highlighted. To see
additional action buttons, choose More at the bottom of the menu. If you have multiple
switches, you can set one up specifically for tapping.
•• With Auto Tap on: To tap the item, do nothing—the item is automatically tapped when the
Auto Tap interval expires (0.75 seconds if you haven’t changed it). To see the control menu,
trigger your Select Item button before the Auto Tap interval expires. The control menu skips
the Tap button and goes right to the full set of action buttons.
Turn on Auto Tap. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Auto Tap. To tap an
item with Auto Tap on, just wait for the Auto Tap interval to expire.
Dismiss the control menu without choosing an action. Tap while the original item is
highlighted and all the icons in the control menu are dimmed. Or choose Escape from the
control menu. The menu goes away after cycling the number of times you specify at Settings >
General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Loops.

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Perform screen gestures. Choose Gestures from the control menu.
Scroll the screen. Select an item in a scrollable part of the screen, then:
•• With Auto Tap off: Choose the Scroll Down button (next to the Tap button) in the control menu.
Or, for more scrolling options, choose More, then choose Scroll.
•• With Auto Tap on: Choose Scroll from the control menu. If many actions are available, you
might have to choose More first.
Tap the Home button. Choose Home from the control menu.
Perform other hardware actions. Select any item, then choose Device from the menu that
appears. Use the menu to mimic these actions:
•• Double-click the Home button for multitasking
•• Open Notification Center or Control Center
•• Press the Sleep/Wake button to lock iPod touch
•• Rotate iPod touch
•• Press the volume buttons
•• Hold down the Home button to open Siri
•• Triple-click the Home button
•• Shake iPod touch
•• Press the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot
•• Swipe down from the top with two fingers to speak the screen (if you have Speak Screen
turned on)

These techniques work whether you’re scanning by item or by point.

Item scanning
Item scanning alternately highlights each item or group of items on the entire screen until
you trigger your Select Item switch. If there are many items, Switch Control highlights them in
groups. When you select a group, highlighting continues with the items in the group. When you
select a unique item, scanning stops and the control menu appears. Item scanning is the default
when you first turn on Switch Control.
Select an item or enter a group. Watch (or listen) as items are highlighted. When the item you
want to control (or the group containing the item) is highlighted, trigger your Select Item switch.
Work your way down in the hierarchy of items until you select the individual item you want
to control.
Back out of a group. Trigger your Select Item switch when the dashed highlight around the
group or item appears.
Dismiss the control menu without performing an action. Trigger your Select Item switch when
the item itself is highlighted. Or choose Escape from the control menu.
Hear the names of items as they are highlighted. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
Switch Control, then turn on Speech. Or choose Settings from the control menu, then choose
Speech On.
Slow down the scanning. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Auto
Scanning Time.

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Point scanning
Point scanning lets you select an item on the screen by pinpointing it with scanning crosshairs.
Switch to point scanning. Use item scanning to choose Point Mode from the control menu. The
vertical crosshair appears when you close the menu.
Select an item. Trigger your Select Item switch when the item you want is within the broad,
horizontal scanning band, then trigger again when the fine scanning line is on the item. Repeat
for vertical scanning.
Refine your selection point. Choose Refine Selection from the control menu.
Return to item scanning. Choose Item Mode from the control menu.

Manual selection
You can select a screen item directly using dedicated switches instead of having iPod touch
alternately highlight every item.
Stop scanning and highlight items yourself. Add switches in addition to your Select Item switch to
perform the Move To Next Item and Move To Previous Item actions. (You can use the iPod touch
FaceTime camera with head-left and head-right movements for these switches.) When you’ve
added the switches, turn off Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Auto Scanning.
Important:  Don’t turn off Auto Scanning if you use only one switch. You need at least two: one to
move to an item and a second to select the item.

Settings and adjustments

Adjust basic settings. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control, where you can:
•• Add switches and specify their function
•• Turn off auto scanning (only if you’ve added a Move to Next Item switch)
•• Adjust how rapidly items are scanned
•• Set scanning to pause on the first item in a group
•• Choose how many times to cycle through the screen before hiding Switch Control
•• Turn Auto Tap on or off and set the interval for performing a second switch action to show
the control menu
•• Set whether a movement action is repeated when you hold down a switch, and how long
to wait before repeating
•• Set whether and how long you need to hold a switch down before it’s accepted as a
switch action
•• Have Switch Control ignore accidental repeated switch triggers
•• Adjust the point scanning speed
•• Turn on sound effects or have items read aloud as they are scanned
•• Choose what to include in the Switch Control menu
•• Set whether items should be grouped while item scanning
•• Make the selection cursor larger or a different color
•• Save custom gestures to the control menu (in Gestures > Saved)

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Fine-tune Switch Control. Choose Settings from the control menu to:
•• Adjust scanning speed
•• Change the location of the control menu
•• Switch between item scan mode and point scan mode
•• Choose whether point scan mode displays crosshairs or a grid
•• Reverse the scanning direction
•• Turn sound or speech accompaniment on or off
•• Turn off groups to scan items one at a time

AssistiveTouch
AssistiveTouch helps you use iPod touch if you have difficulty touching the screen or pressing the
buttons. You can use AssistiveTouch without an accessory to perform gestures that are difficult
for you. You can also use a compatible adaptive accessory (such as a joystick) together with
AssistiveTouch to control iPod touch.

The AssistiveTouch menu lets you perform actions such as these by just tapping (or the
equivalent on your accessory):
•• Press the Home button
•• Summon Siri
•• Perform multi-finger gestures
•• Access Control Center or Notification Center
•• Adjust iPod touch volume
•• Shake iPod touch
•• Capture a screenshot
Turn on AssistiveTouch. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch, or use the
Accessibility Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on page 128. When AssistiveTouch is on, the
floating menu button appears on the screen.
Show or hide the menu. Tap the floating menu button, or click the secondary button on
your accessory.
Simulate pressing the Home button. Tap the menu button, then tap Home.
Lock or rotate the screen, adjust iPod touch volume, or simulate shaking iPod touch. Tap the
menu button, then tap Device.
Perform a swipe or drag that uses 2, 3, 4, or 5 fingers. Tap the menu button, tap Device >
More > Gestures, then tap the number of digits needed for the gesture. When the corresponding
circles appear on the screen, swipe 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, then tap Pinch. When the pinch
circles appear, touch anywhere on the screen to move the pinch circles, then drag the pinch
circles in or out to perform a pinch gesture. When you finish, tap the menu button.

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Create your own gesture. You can add your own favorite gestures to the control menu (for
example, tap and hold or two-finger rotation). Tap the menu button, tap Favorites, then tap an
empty gesture placeholder. Or go to Settings > General > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch > Create
New Gesture.
Example 1: To create the rotation gesture, go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
AssistiveTouch > Create New Gesture. On the gesture recording screen that prompts you to
touch to create a gesture, rotate two fingers on the iPod touch screen around a point between
them. (You can do this with a single finger or stylus—just create each arc separately, one after
the other.) If it doesn’t turn out quite right, tap Cancel, then try again. When it looks right, tap
Save, then give the gesture a name—maybe “Rotate 90.” Then, to rotate the view in Maps, for
example, open Maps, tap the AssistiveTouch menu button, and choose Rotate 90 from Favorites.
When the blue circles representing the starting finger positions appear, drag them to the point
around which you want to rotate the map, then release. You might want to create several
gestures with different degrees of rotation.
Example 2: Let’s create the touch-and-hold gesture that you use to start rearranging icons on
your Home screen. This time, on the gesture recording screen, hold down your finger in one spot
until the recording progress bar reaches halfway, then lift your finger. Be careful not to move
your finger while recording, or the gesture will be recorded as a drag. Tap Save, then name the
gesture. To use the gesture, tap the AssistiveTouch menu button, then choose your gesture from
Favorites. When the blue circle representing your touch appears, drag it over a Home screen icon
and release.
If you record a sequence of taps or drags, they’re all played back at the same time. For example,
using one finger or a stylus to record four separate, sequential taps at four locations on the
screen creates a simultaneous four-finger tap.
Exit a menu without performing a gesture. Tap anywhere outside the menu. To return to the
previous menu, tap the arrow in the middle of the menu.
Move the menu button. Drag it anywhere along the edge of the screen.
Adjust your accessory tracking speed. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
AssistiveTouch > Touch speed.
Hide the menu button (with an accessory attached). Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
AssistiveTouch > Always Show Menu.

Voice Control
Voice Control lets you control iPod touch music playback using voice commands. See Voice
Control on page 28.

Accessibility in OS X
Take advantage of the accessibility features in OS X when you use iTunes to sync with iPod touch.
In the Finder, choose Help > Help Center (or Help > Mac Help in OS X Yosemite), then search
for “accessibility.”

For more information about iPod touch and OS X accessibility features, go to

www.apple.com/accessibility/.

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International keyboards
B

Appendix
Use international keyboards
International keyboards let you type text in many different languages, including Asian
languages and languages written from right to left. For a list of supported keyboards, go to
www.apple.com/ipod-touch/specs.html, then scroll to Languages.
Manage keyboards. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards.
•• Add a keyboard: Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose a keyboard from the list. Repeat to add
more keyboards.
•• Remove a keyboard: Tap Edit, tap next to the keyboard you want to remove, tap Delete,
then tap Done.
•• Edit your keyboard list: Tap Edit, drag next to a keyboard to a new place in the list, then
tap Done.

To enter text in a different language, switch keyboards.

Switch keyboards while typing. Touch and hold the Globe key to show all your enabled
keyboards. To choose a keyboard, slide your finger to the name of the keyboard, then release. The
Globe key appears only if you enable more than one keyboard.

You can also just tap . When you tap , the name of the newly activated keyboard appears
briefly. Continue tapping to access other enabled keyboards.

Many keyboards provide letters, numbers, and symbols that aren’t visible on the keyboard.
Enter accented letters or other characters. Touch and hold the related letter, number, or symbol,
then slide to choose a variant. For example:
•• On a Thai keyboard: Choose native numbers by touching and holding the related
Arabic number.
•• On a Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic keyboard: Suggested characters or candidates appear at the
top of the keyboard. Tap a candidate to enter it, or swipe left to see more candidates.
Use the extended suggested candidate list. Tap the up arrow on the right to view the full
candidate list.
•• Scroll the list: Swipe up or down.
•• Return to the short list: Tap the down arrow.

When using certain Chinese or Japanese keyboards, you can create a shortcut for word and input
pairs. The shortcut is added to your personal dictionary. When you type a shortcut while using a
supported keyboard, the paired word or input is substituted for the shortcut.

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Turn shortcuts on or off. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Shortcuts. Shortcuts are
available for:
•• Simplified Chinese: Pinyin
•• Traditional Chinese: Pinyin and Zhuyin
•• Japanese: Romaji and 50 Key
Reset your personal dictionary. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
All custom words and shortcuts are deleted, and the keyboard dictionary returns to its
default state.

Special input methods

You can use keyboards to enter some languages in different ways. A few examples are Chinese
Cangjie and Wubihua, Japanese Kana, and Facemarks. You can also use your finger or a stylus to
write Chinese characters on the screen.
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.
Build Chinese Wubihua (stroke) characters. 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.
•• As you type, suggested Chinese characters appear (the most commonly used characters
appear first). Tap a character to choose it.
•• If you’re not sure of the correct stroke, enter an asterisk (*). To see more character options, type
another stroke, or scroll through the character list.
•• Tap the match key (匹配) to show only characters that match exactly what you typed.
Write Chinese characters. Write Chinese characters directly on the screen with your finger when
Simplified or Traditional Chinese handwriting input is turned on. 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.

Matching characters

You can type some complex characters, such as 鱲 (part of the name for the Hong Kong
International Airport), by writing two or more component characters in sequence. Tap the
character to replace the characters you typed. Roman characters are also recognized.

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Type Japanese kana. Use the Kana keypad to select syllables. For more syllable options, drag the
list to the left or tap the arrow key.
Type 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.
Type facemarks or emoticons. Use the Japanese Kana keyboard and tap the key. Or you can:
•• Use the Japanese Romaji keyboard (QWERTY-Japanese layout): Tap , then tap the key.
•• Use the Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) Pinyin or (Traditional) Zhuyin keyboard: Tap , then
tap the key.

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Safety, handling, and support
C

Appendix
Important safety information
WARNING:  Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock, injury,
or damage to iPod touch or other property. Read all the safety information below before using
iPod touch.

Handling Handle iPod touch with care. It is made of metal, glass, and plastic and has sensitive
electronic components inside. iPod touch can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured, or
crushed, or if it comes in contact with liquid. Don’t use a damaged iPod touch, such as one with
a cracked screen, as it may cause injury. If you’re concerned about scratching the surface of
iPod touch, consider using a case or cover.

Repairing Don’t open iPod touch and don’t attempt to repair iPod touch yourself. Disassembling
iPod touch may damage it or may cause injury to you. If iPod touch is damaged, malfunctions, or
comes in contact with liquid, contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can find
more information about getting service at www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/faq/.

Battery Don’t attempt to replace the iPod touch battery yourself—you may damage the battery,
which could cause overheating and injury. The lithium-ion battery in iPod touch should be
replaced only by Apple or an authorized service provider, and must be recycled or disposed of
separately from household waste. Don’t incinerate the battery. For information about battery
service and recycling, see www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/.

Distraction Using iPod touch in some circumstances may distract you and might cause a
dangerous situation (for example, avoid using headphones while riding a bicycle and avoid
texting while driving a car). Observe rules that prohibit or restrict the use of mobile devices
or headphones.

Navigation Maps, directions, Flyover, and location-based apps depend on data services.
These data services are subject to change and may not be available in all areas, resulting in
maps, directions, Flyover, or location-based information that may be unavailable, inaccurate, or
incomplete. Some Maps features require Location Services. Compare the information provided
on iPod touch to your surroundings and defer to posted signs to resolve any discrepancies. Do
not use these services while performing activities that require your full attention. Always comply
with posted signs and the laws and regulations in the areas where you are using iPod touch and
always use common sense.

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Charging Charge iPod touch with the included USB cable, or with other third-party “Made for
iPod” cables and power adapters that are compatible with USB 2.0 or later, or power adapters
compliant with applicable country regulations and with one or more of the following standards:
EN 301489-34, IEC 62684, YD/T 1591-2009, CNS 15285, ITU L.1000, or another applicable mobile
phone power adapter interoperability standard. An iPod touch Micro USB Adapter (available
separately in some areas) or other adapter may be needed to connect iPod touch to some
compatible power adapters. Only micro USB power adapters in certain regions that comply
with applicable mobile device power adapter interoperability standards are compatible. Please
contact the power adapter manufacturer to find out if your micro USB power adapter complies
with these standards.

Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric
shock, injury, or damage to iPod touch or other property. When you use the Apple USB Power
Adapter (sold separately) to charge iPod touch, make sure the USB cable is fully inserted into the
power adapter before you plug the adapter into a power outlet.

Lightning cable and connector Avoid prolonged skin contact with the connector when the
Lightning to USB Cable is plugged into a power source because it may cause discomfort or
injury. Sleeping or sitting on the Lightning connector should be avoided.

Prolonged heat exposure iPod touch and its power adapter (available separately) comply
with applicable surface temperature standards and limits. However, even within these limits,
sustained contact with warm surfaces for long periods of time may cause discomfort or injury.
Use common sense to avoid situations where your skin is in contact with a device or its power
adapter when it’s operating or plugged into a power source for long periods of time. For
example, don’t sleep on a device or power adapter, or place them under a blanket, pillow, or your
body, when it’s plugged into a power source. It’s important to keep iPod touch and its power
adapter in a well-ventilated area when in use or charging. Take special care if you have a physical
condition that affects your ability to detect heat against the body.

Hearing loss Listening to sound at high volumes may damage your hearing. Background noise,
as well as continued exposure to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they
actually are. Turn on audio playback and check the volume before inserting anything in your ear.
For more information about hearing loss, see www.apple.com/sound/. For information about
how to set a maximum volume limit on iPod touch, see Music settings on page 66.

To avoid hearing damage, use only compatible receivers, earbuds, headphones, speakerphones,
or earpieces with iPod touch. The headsets sold with iPhone 4s or later in China (identifiable by
dark insulating rings on the plug) are designed to comply with Chinese standards and are only
compatible with iPhone 4s or later, iPad 2 or later, and iPod touch 5th generation or later.

WARNING:  To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.

Radio frequency exposure iPod touch uses radio signals to connect to wireless networks. For
information about radio frequency (RF) energy resulting from radio signals and steps you can
take to minimize exposure, go to Settings > General > About > Legal > RF Exposure or visit
www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/.

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Radio frequency interference Observe signs and notices that prohibit or restrict the use of
electronic devices (for example, in healthcare facilities or blasting areas). Although iPod touch
is designed, tested, and manufactured to comply with regulations governing radio frequency
emissions, such emissions from iPod touch can negatively affect the operation of other electronic
equipment, causing them to malfunction. Turn off iPod touch or use Airplane Mode to turn off
the iPod touch wireless transmitters when use is prohibited, such as while traveling in aircraft, or
when asked to do so by authorities.

Medical device interference iPod touch contains components and radios that emit
electromagnetic fields. iPod touch also contains magnets and the included headphones also
have magnets in the earbuds. These electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with
pacemakers, defibrillators, or other medical devices. Maintain a safe distance of separation
between your medical device and iPod touch and the earbuds. Consult your physician and
medical device manufacturer for information specific to your medical device. If you suspect
iPod touch is interfering with your pacemaker, defibrillators, or any other medical device, stop
using iPod touch.

Not a medical device iPod touch and the Health app are not designed or intended for use in
the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention
of disease.

Medical conditions If you have any medical condition that you believe could be affected by
iPod touch (for example, seizures, blackouts, eyestrain, or headaches), consult with your physician
prior to using iPod touch.

Explosive atmospheres Charging or using iPod touch in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, such as areas where the air contains high levels of flammable chemicals,
vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders), may be hazardous. Obey all signs
and instructions.

Repetitive motion When you perform repetitive activities such as typing or playing games on
iPod touch, you may experience discomfort in your hands, arms, wrists, shoulders, neck, or other
parts of your body. If you experience discomfort, stop using iPod touch and consult a physician.

High-consequence activities This device is not intended for use where the failure of the device
could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage.

iPod touch loop (available on some models) To attach the loop securely, press the button
on the back of iPod touch to pop it up, slip the loop tab over the button, then pull the loop
to snap it into place. Certain activities when using the iPod touch loop may pose a risk of
injury, especially if the loop becomes caught or trapped—for example, while working around
machinery. Don’t swing iPod touch while using the loop, as the loop might come off, causing
injury or damage.

Choking hazard Some iPod touch accessories may present a choking hazard to small children.
Keep these accessories away from small children.

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Important handling information
Cleaning Clean iPod touch immediately if it comes in contact with anything that may cause
stains—such as dirt, ink, makeup, or lotions. To clean:
•• Disconnect all cables and turn iPod touch off (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, then
slide the onscreen slider).
•• Use a soft, lint-free cloth.
•• Avoid getting moisture in openings.
•• Don’t use cleaning products or compressed air.

The front of iPod touch is made of glass with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic (oil repellant)
coating. This coating wears over time with normal usage. Cleaning products and abrasive
materials will further diminish the coating, and may scratch the glass.

Using connectors, ports, and buttons Never force a connector into a port or apply excessive
pressure to a button, because this may cause damage that is not covered under the warranty. If
the connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Check for
obstructions and make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned
the connector correctly in relation to the port.

Lightning to USB Cable Discoloration of the Lightning connector after regular use is normal.
Dirt, debris, and exposure to moisture may cause discoloration. If your Lightning cable or
connector become warm during use or iPod touch won’t charge or sync, disconnect it from your
computer or power adapter and clean the Lightning connector with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do
not use liquids or cleaning products when cleaning the Lightning connector.

Certain usage patterns can contribute to the fraying or breaking of cables. The Lightning to USB
Cable, like any other metal wire or cable, is subject to becoming weak or brittle if repeatedly bent
in the same spot. Aim for gentle curves instead of angles in the cable. Regularly inspect the cable
and connector for any kinks, breaks, bends, or other damage. Should you find any such damage,
discontinue use of the Lightning to USB Cable.

Operating temperature iPod touch is designed to work in ambient temperatures between

32° and 95° F (0° and 35° C) and stored in temperatures between -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C).
iPod touch can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or operated outside of these
temperature ranges. Avoid exposing iPod touch to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity.
When you’re using iPod touch or charging the battery, it is normal for iPod touch to get warm.

If the interior temperature of iPod touch exceeds normal operating temperatures (for example, in
a hot car or in direct sunlight for extended periods of time), you may experience the following as
it attempts to regulate its temperature:
•• iPod touch stops charging.
•• The screen dims.
•• A temperature warning screen appears.
•• Some apps may close.

Important:  You may not be able to use iPod touch while the temperature warning screen is
displayed. If iPod touch can’t regulate its internal temperature, it goes into deep sleep mode
until it cools. Move iPod touch to a cooler location out of direct sunlight and wait a few minutes
before trying to use iPod touch again.

For more information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT2101.

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iPod touch Support site
Comprehensive support information is available online at www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch/.
To contact Apple for personalized support (not available in all areas), see
www.apple.com/support/contact/.

Restart or reset iPod touch

If something isn’t working right, try restarting iPod touch, forcing an app to quit, or resetting
iPod touch.
Restart iPod touch. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button until the slider appears. Slide your finger
across the slider to turn off iPod touch. To turn iPod touch back on, hold down the Sleep/Wake
button until the Apple logo appears.
Force an app to quit. From the Home screen, double-click the Home button and swipe upwards
on the app screen.

If you can’t turn off iPod touch or if the problem continues, you may need to reset iPod touch. Do
this only if you’re unable to restart your iPod touch.
Reset iPod touch. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for
at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
You can reset the word dictionary, network settings, home screen layout, and location warnings.
You can also erase all of your content and settings.

Reset iPod touch settings

Reset iPod touch settings. Go to Settings > General > Reset, then choose an option:
•• Reset All Settings: All your preferences and settings are reset.
•• Erase All Content and Settings: Your information, and settings are removed. iPod touch cannot
be used until it’s set up again.
•• Reset Network Settings: When you reset network settings, previously used networks and VPN
settings that weren’t installed by a configuration profile are removed. (To remove VPN settings
installed by a configuration profile, go to Settings > General > Profile, select the profile, then
tap Remove. This also removes other settings or accounts provided by the profile.) Wi-Fi is
turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and
“Ask to Join Networks” settings remain turned on.
•• Reset Keyboard Dictionary: You add words to the keyboard dictionary by rejecting words
iPod touch suggests as you type. Resetting the keyboard dictionary erases all words
you’ve added.
•• Reset Home Screen Layout: Returns the built-in apps to their original layout on the
Home screen.
•• Reset Location & Privacy: Resets the location services and privacy settings to their defaults.

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Get information about your iPod touch
See information about iPod touch. Go to Settings > General > About. The items you can
view include:
•• Name
•• Number of songs, videos, photos, and apps
•• Capacity and available storage space
•• iOS version
•• Model number
•• Serial number
•• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth addresses
••Legal (including legal notices, and license, warranty, regulatory marks, and RF exposure
information)
To copy the serial number and other identifiers, touch and hold the identifier until Copy appears.

To help Apple improve products and services, iPod touch sends diagnostic and usage data. This
data doesn’t personally identify you, but may include location information.
View or turn off diagnostic information. Go to Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics & Usage.

Usage information
View usage information. Go to Settings > General > Usage to:
•• See Battery Usage, including the elapsed time since iPod touch has been charged and usage
by app
•• View overall storage availability and storage used per app
•• View and manage iCloud storage

Disabled iPod touch

If iPod touch is disabled because you forgot your passcode or entered an incorrect passcode too
many times, you can restore iPod touch from an iTunes or iCloud backup and reset the passcode.
Restoring erases the content and settings on iPod touch, but uses a backup to replace your data
and settings. For more information, see Restore iPod touch on page 160 and Back up iPod touch,
below.

If you get a message in iTunes that iPod touch is locked and you must enter a passcode, see
support.apple.com/kb/HT1212.

VPN settings
A VPN (virtual private network) provides secure access over the Internet to private networks,
such as the network at your organization. You may need to install a VPN app from the App Store
that configures your iPod touch to access a network. Contact your system administrator for
information about the app and settings you need.

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Profiles settings
Configuration profiles define settings for using iPod touch with corporate or school networks or
accounts. You might be asked to install a configuration profile that was sent to you in an email,
or one that is downloaded from a webpage. iPod touch asks for your permission to install the
profile, and displays information about what it contains, when you open the file. You can see
the profiles you have installed in Settings > General > Profiles. If you delete a profile, all of the
settings, apps, and data associated with the profile are also deleted.

Back up iPod touch

You can use iCloud or iTunes to automatically back up iPod touch. If you choose to back up using
iCloud, you can’t also use iTunes to automatically back up to your computer, but you can use
iTunes to manually back up to your computer. iCloud backs up iPod touch daily over Wi-Fi, when
it’s connected to a power source and is locked. The date and time of the last backup is listed at
the bottom of the Storage & Backup screen.

iCloud backs up your:

•• Purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books
•• Photos and videos taken with iPod touch (if you use iCloud Photo Library, your photos and
videos are already stored in iCloud, so they won’t also be part of an iCloud backup)
•• iPod touch settings
•• App data
•• Home screen, folders, and app layout
•• Messages

Note:  Purchased content is not backed up in all areas.

Turn on iCloud backups. Go to Settings > iCloud, then log in with your Apple ID and password
if required. Go to Backup, then turn on iCloud Backup. To turn on backups in iTunes on your
computer, go to File > Devices > Back Up.
Back up immediately. Go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, then tap Back Up Now.
Encrypt your backup. iCloud backups are encrypted automatically so that your data is protected
from unauthorized access both while it’s transmitted to your devices and when it’s stored
in iCloud. If you’re using iTunes for your backup, select “Encrypt iPod backup” in the iTunes
Summary pane.
Manage your backups. Go to Settings > iCloud. You can manage which apps are backed up
to iCloud by tapping them on or off. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage to
remove existing backups and manage iCloud Drive or Documents & Data. In iTunes, remove
backups in iTunes Preferences.
View the devices being backed up. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage.
Stop iCloud backups. Go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, then turn off iCloud Backup.

Music not purchased in iTunes isn’t backed up in iCloud. Use iTunes to back up and restore that
content. See Sync with iTunes on page 16.

Important:  Backups for music, movies, or TV show purchases are not available in all countries.
Previous purchases may not be restored if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or
iBooks Store.

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Purchased content, iCloud Photo Sharing, and My Photo Stream content don’t count against your
5 GB of free iCloud storage.

For more information about backing up iPod touch, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5262.

Update and restore iPod touch software

About update and restore
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 from a backup.

Update iPod touch

You can update software in iPod touch Settings or by using iTunes.
Update wirelessly on iPod touch. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. iPod touch
checks for available software updates.
Update software in iTunes. iTunes checks for available software updates each time you sync
iPod touch using iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 16.

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 157.
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 off 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.

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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 153.
iPod touch service and support, tips, forums, and Go to www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch/.
Apple software downloads
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 find 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.
Obtaining warranty service First follow the advice in this guide. Then go to
www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch/.
Viewing iPod touch regulatory information On iPod touch, go to Settings > General > About >
Legal > Regulatory.
Battery service Go to
www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/.

FCC compliance statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:  This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
•• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Important:  Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple could void
the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority
to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions
that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system
components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables
between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios,
televisions, and other electronic devices.

Canadian regulatory statement

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.

Operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

Users are advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e., priority users) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or
damage to LE-LAN devices.

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre
le fonctionnement.

La bande 5 150-5 250 MHz est réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de
réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les
mêmes canaux.

Les utilisateurs êtes avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés
utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5
850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs
LAN-EL.

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Disposal and recycling information

Your iPod touch and/or battery should not be disposed of with household waste. Dispose of
your iPod touch and/or battery in accordance with local environmental laws and guidelines.
For information about the recycling program at Apple and recycling collection points, visit
www.apple.com/recycling/. For information about restricted substances and other environmental
initiatives at Apple, visit www.apple.com/environment/.

Battery replacement: The lithium-ion battery in iPod touch should be replaced by Apple or
an authorized service provider. For more information about battery service and recycling, go
to www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/.

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Türkiye

Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

Taiwan Battery Statement

China Battery Statement

European Union—Disposal information

The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its
battery shall 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. The separate collection
and recycling of your product and/or its battery at the time of disposal will help conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment.

Union Européenne—informations sur l’élimination: Le symbole ci-dessus signifie que,

conformément aux lois et réglementations locales, vous devez jeter votre produit et/
ou sa batterie séparément des ordures ménagères. Lorsque ce produit arrive en fin de vie,
apportez-le à un point de collecte désigné par les autorités locales. La collecte séparée et le
recyclage de votre produit et/ou de sa batterie lors de sa mise au rebut aideront à préserver les
ressources naturelles et à s’assurer qu’il est recyclé de manière à protéger la santé humaine et
l’environnement.

Europäische Union—Informationen zur Entsorgung: Das oben aufgeführte Symbol weist darauf
hin, dass dieses Produkt und/oder die damit verwendete Batterie den geltenden gesetzlichen
Vorschriften entsprechend und vom Hausmüll getrennt entsorgt werden muss. Geben Sie dieses
Produkt zur Entsorgung bei einer offiziellen Sammelstelle ab. Durch getrenntes Sammeln und
Recycling werden die Rohstoffreserven geschont und es ist sichergestellt, dass beim Recycling
des Produkts und/oder der Batterie alle Bestimmungen zum Schutz von Gesundheit und Umwelt
eingehalten werden.

Unione Europea—informazioni per lo smaltimento: Il simbolo qui sopra significa che, in base
alle leggi e alle normative locali, il prodotto e/o la sua batteria dovrebbero essere riciclati
separatamente dai rifiuti domestici. Quando il prodotto diventa inutilizzabile, portalo nel punto
di raccolta stabilito dalle autorità locali. La raccolta separata e il riciclaggio del prodotto e/o della
sua batteria al momento dello smaltimento aiutano a conservare le risorse naturali e assicurano
che il riciclaggio avvenga nel rispetto della salute umana e dell’ambiente.

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Europeiska unionen—information om kassering: Symbolen ovan betyder att produkten
och/eller dess batteri enligt lokala lagar och bestämmelser inte får kastas tillsammans med
hushållsavfallet. När produkten har tjänat ut måste den tas till en återvinningsstation som utsetts
av lokala myndigheter. Genom att låta den uttjänta produkten och/eller dess batteri tas om hand
för återvinning hjälper du till att spara naturresurser och skydda hälsa och miljö.

Brasil—Informações sobre descarte e reciclagem

O símbolo indica que este produto e/ou sua bateria não devem ser descartadas no lixo
doméstico. Quando decidir descartar este produto e/ou sua bateria, faça-o de acordo com
as leis e diretrizes ambientais locais. Para informações sobre substâncias de uso restrito,
o programa de reciclagem da Apple, pontos de coleta e telefone de informações, visite
www.apple.com/br/environment/.

Información sobre eliminación de residuos y reciclaje

El símbolo indica que este producto y/o su batería no debe desecharse con los residuos
domésticos. Cuando decida desechar este producto y/o su batería, hágalo de conformidad
con las leyes y directrices ambientales locales. Para obtener información sobre el programa de
reciclaje de Apple, puntos de recolección para reciclaje, sustancias restringidas y otras iniciativas
ambientales, visite www.apple.com/la/environment/.

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/.

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