Apple Ipod Touch Ios5 User Guide

Playlists
You can create and edit your own playlists on iPod touch, or edit playlists synced from iTunes on 
your computer.
Create a playlist:  View Playlists, then tap “Add Playlist” near the top of the list. Enter a title, tap  
to select songs and videos you want to include, then tap Done.
When you make a playlist and then sync iPod touch to your computer, the playlist is synced to 
your iTunes library.
Edit a playlist:  View Playlists and select the playlist to edit. Tap Edit, then:
To add more...

Videos
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About Videos
With iPod touch, you can view movies, music videos, and video podcasts from iTunes, and, if 
they’re available in your area, TV shows.
Playing videos
Play a video:  Tap the video.
Tap the video 
to show or 
hide controls.
Watch the 
video on a 
TV with 
Apple TV.
Drag to skip forward or back.
Choose a
chapter. Drag to adjust
the volume.
Cars 2 is available on iTunes. Cars 2 © Disney/Pixar.
Show or hide the playback controlsWhile a video is playing, tap the screen.
Adjust the volume...

Rewind or fast-forwardTouch and hold  or .
Stop watching a videoTap Done.
Select a different audio language  
(if available) Tap 
, then choose a language from the Audio list.
Show or hide subtitles (if available)
Tap , then choose a language, or Off, from the Subtitles list.
Show or hide closed captioning  
(if available)Go to Settings > Video.
Searching for videos
You can search the titles of movies, TV shows, and video podcasts on iPod touch.
Search your videos:
  Tap the status bar at the top of the...

Watching videos on a TV
You can stream videos wirelessly to your TV using AirPlay and Apple TV, or connect iPod touch to 
your TV using any of the following:
Apple Digital AV Adapter and an HDMI cable (iPod touch 4th generation) Â
Apple Component AV Cable Â
Apple Composite AV Cable Â
Apple VGA Adapter and a VGA cable Â
Apple cables, adapters, and docks are available for purchase separately in many countries. Go to 
www.apple.com/ipodstore or check with your local Apple retailer.
Stream videos using...

Setting a sleep timer
You can set iPod touch to stop playing music or videos after a period of time.
Set a sleep timer:  From the Home screen choose Clock > Timer, then flick to set the number of 
hours and minutes. Tap When Timer Ends and choose Sleep iPod, tap Set, then tap Start to start 
the timer.
When the timer ends, iPod touch stops playing music or video, closes any other open app, and 
then locks itself.
Converting videos for iPod touch
You can add videos other than those purchased from the...

Messages
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Sending and receiving messages
Using the Messages app and the built-in iMessage service, you can send free text messages over 
Wi-Fi to other iOS 5 users. Messages can include photos, videos, and other info. You can see when 
the other person is typing, and let others be notified when you’ve read their messages. Because 
iMessages are displayed on all of your iOS 5 devices logged in to the same account, you can start 
a conversation on one of your devices, then continue it on another device....

Use emoji charactersGo to Settings > General > Keyboard > International Keyboards > Add New 
Keyboard, then tap Emoji to make that keyboard available. To enter emoji 
characters when typing a message, tap 
 to bring up the Emoji keyboard. 
See “Switching keyboards” on page 131 .
Resume a previous conversation Tap the conversation in the Messages list, then enter a message and tap Send.
Display earlier messages in the 
conversation Scroll to the top (tap the status bar) and tap Load Earlier Messages....

Editing conversations
If you want to keep just part of a conversation, you can delete the parts you don’t want. You can 
also delete entire conversations from the Messages list.
Edit a conversation:  Tap Edit, select the parts to delete, then tap Delete.
Clear all text and attachments, 
without deleting the conversationTap Edit, then tap Clear All.
Delete a conversation Swipe the conversation, then tap Delete.
Searching messages
You can search the content of conversations in the Messages list.
Search a...

FaceTime
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About FaceTime
FaceTime lets you make video calls over Wi-Fi. Use the front camera to talk face-to-face, or the 
main camera to share what you see around you.
To use FaceTime, you need iPod touch 4th generation and a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. The 
person you call must also have an iOS device or computer that works with FaceTime. 
Note:  FaceTime may not be available in all areas.
Switch cameras.
Drag your image
to any corner.
Mute (you can hear and see;the caller can see but not...

Making a FaceTime call
To make a FaceTime call, choose someone from your contacts, favorites, or list of recent calls.
When you open FaceTime, you may be prompted to sign in using your Apple ID, or to create a 
new account.
Tap to make a
FaceTime call.
Call a contact:  Tap Contacts, choose a name, then tap FaceTime. If you don’t see the FaceTime 
button, make sure FaceTime is turned on. Go to Settings > FaceTime.
Call using Voice ControlPress and hold the Home button until the Voice Control screen...