Apple Ipod Touch Ios5 User Guide

							Voice Memos
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About Voice Memos
Voice Memos lets you use iPod touch as a portable recording device using the built-in 
microphone, iPod touch or Bluetooth headset mic, or supported external microphone.  
Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an   
external stereo microphone.
Note:   External microphones must be designed to work with the iPod touch headset jack or Dock 
Connector. Look for accessories marked with the Apple “Made for iPod” or “Works with iPod” logo.
Start, pause, or stop recording.
Recording level 
See your list of 
recordings.
Recording
Make a recording:   Tap  or press the center button on the iPod touch earphones. Tap  to pause 
or  to stop recording, or press the center button on the iPod touch earphones.
Adjust the recording levelMove the microphone closer to or further away from what you’re recording. 
For better recording quality, the loudest level on the level meter should be 
between –3 dB and 0 dB.
Play or mute the start/stop toneUse the iPod touch volume buttons to turn the volume all the way down.
Use another app while recording Press the Home button  and open an app. To return to Voice Memos,  
tap the red bar at the top of the screen.
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							Listening to a recording
Play a recording:  Tap , tap a memo, then tap . Tap  to pause.
Trim or relabel the 
recording.
Attach the recording to an 
email or text message.
Drag to skip to any point.
Listen to the recording.
Skip to any point in a recordingDrag the playhead along the scrubber bar.
Trim a recording Tap 
 next to the recording, then tap Trim Memo. Drag the edges of the 
audio region, then tap  to preview. Adjust if necessary, then tap Trim Voice 
Memo to save. The portions you trim can’t be recovered.
Managing and sharing recordings
The default label for a recording is the time when it was recorded.
Label a recording:  Tap  next to the recording, tap  on the Info screen, then choose a label or 
choose Custom.
Delete a recordingTap a recording in the list, then tap Delete.
View recording details Tap 
 next to the recording.
Email a recording or send it in  
a messageTap a recording in the list, then tap Share.
Sharing voice memos with your computer
iTunes can sync voice memos with your iTunes library when you connect iPod touch to  
your computer.
When you sync voice memos to iTunes, they remain in the Voice Memos app until you delete 
them. If you delete a voice memo on iPod touch, it isn’t deleted from the Voice Memos playlist in 
iTunes. However, if you delete a voice memo from iTunes, it is deleted from iPod touch the next 
time you sync with iTunes.
Sync voice memos with iTunes:   Connect iPod touch to your computer and select iPod touch in 
the iTunes device list. Select Music at the top of the screen (between Apps and Movies), select 
Sync Music, select “Include voice memos,” and click Apply.
The voice memos from iPod touch appear in the Voice Memos playlist in iTunes.
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							iTunes Store
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About the iTunes Store
Use the iTunes Store to add content to iPod touch. You can browse and purchase music, TV shows, 
and ringtones. You can also buy and rent movies, or download and play podcasts or iTunes U 
collections. An Apple ID is required to purchase content. See “Store settings
” on page 99 .
Note:   The iTunes Store may not be available in all areas, and iTunes Store content may vary. 
Features are subject to change.
To access the iTunes Store, iPod touch must have an Internet connection. See “Connecting to the 
Internet
”  on page 14 .
Finding music, videos, and more
Choose a category.
Downloadpurchases again.
Browse content:  Tap one of the content categories, such as Music or Videos. Or tap More to 
browse other content.
Search for contentTap Search (tap More first, if Search isn’t visible), tap the search field and 
enter one or more words, then tap Search.
Buy, review, or tell a friend  
about an item Tap an item in a list to see more details on its Info screen.
Explore artist and friend 
recommendations Tap Ping (tap More first, if Ping isn’t visible) to find out what’s new from 
your favorite artists or see what music your friends are excited about.  
For information, see “Following artists and friends
”
 on page 95 .
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							Purchasing music, audiobooks, and tones
When you find a song, album, alert tone, or audiobook you like in the iTunes Store, you can 
purchase and download it. You can preview an item before you purchase it to make sure it’s what 
you want.
Preview an item:  Tap the item and follow the onscreen instructions.
Redeem a gift card or codeTap Music (tap More first, if Music isn’t visible), then tap Redeem at 
the bottom of the screen and follow the onscreen instructions. While 
you’re signed in, your remaining store credit appears with your Apple ID 
information at the bottom of most iTunes Store screens.
Complete an album While viewing any album, tap the discounted price for the remaining songs 
below Complete My Album (not available in all areas). To see offers for 
completing other albums, tap Music, then tap Complete My Album Offers.
Download a previous purchase Tap Purchased.
You can also download an item while browsing; just tap Download where 
you usually see the price.
Automatically download  
purchases made on other  
iOS devices and computers In Settings, choose Store, then turn on the kinds of purchases you want to 
automatically download.
Purchasing or renting videos
The iTunes Store lets you purchase and download movies, TV shows, and music videos (may not 
be available in all areas). Some movies can also be rented for a limited time. Video content may be 
available in standard-definition (SD, or 480p) format, high-definition (HD, or 720p) format, or both.
Purchase or rent a video:  Tap Buy or Rent.
Once you purchase an item, it begins downloading and appears on the Downloads screen. See 
“ Checking download status
” on page 96 .
Preview a videoTap Preview.
View the preview on a TV with 
AirPlay and Apple  TV
When the preview starts, tap  and choose Apple TV. See “AirPlay” on 
page 30 .
Note:   If you purchase HD video on iPod touch, the video is downloaded in SD format.
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							Following artists and friends
Use Ping to connect with the world’s most passionate music fans. Follow favorite artists to learn 
about new releases and upcoming concerts and tours, get an insider’s perspective through their 
photos and videos, and learn about their musical influences. Read friends’ comments about the 
music they’re listening to, and see what they’re buying and which concerts they plan to attend. 
Finally, express your musical likes and post comments for your own followers.
To create and explore musical connections, you need to create a profile.
Create your iTunes Ping profile:  Open the iTunes application on your Mac or PC, click Ping, and 
follow the onscreen instructions.
Tap Ping (if Ping isn’t visible, tap More first), then explore Ping. You can do the following:
Follow an artistTap Follow on their profile page.
Follow a friend Tap People and enter your friend’s name in the search field. Tap your friend, 
then tap Follow.
When you follow someone, they don’t automatically follow you. In your 
profile you can choose to approve or decline requests to be followed as 
they arrive, or simply accept all new followers without review (the default).
Share your thoughts As you browse albums and songs, tap Post to comment on a piece of music, 
or tap Like just to say you like it. Your friends will see your thoughts in their 
Ping Activity feed.
Share concert plans Tap Concerts on your profile page to see upcoming concerts by the artists 
you follow, and see which of your friends are going to a concert. Tap Tickets 
to buy your own ticket, or tap I’m Going to let others know you’ll be there 
too. (Not available in all areas.)
Streaming or downloading podcasts
You can listen to audio podcasts or watch video podcasts streamed over the Internet from the 
iTunes Store. You can also download audio and video podcasts.
Stream a podcast:  Tap Podcasts (tap More first, if Podcasts isn’t visible) to browse podcasts in the 
iTunes Store.
Video podcasts are marked with a video icon 
.
Download a podcastTap the Free button, then tap Download. Downloaded podcasts appear in 
the Podcasts playlist in Music.
Listen to or watch a podcast  
you’ve downloaded In Music, tap Podcasts (tap More first, if Podcasts isn’t visible), then tap the 
podcast. Video podcasts also appear in your list of videos.
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							Checking download status
You can check the Downloads screen to see the status of in-progress and scheduled downloads, 
including purchases you pre-order.
See the status of items being downloaded:  Tap Downloads (tap More first, if Downloads  
isn’t visible).
Pre-ordered items don’t download automatically when they’re released. Return to the Downloads 
screen to begin the download.
Download a pre-ordered itemTap the item, then tap .
If a download is interrupted, the download resumes when there’s an Internet connection. Or, if 
you open iTunes on your computer, iTunes completes the download to your iTunes library (if your 
computer is connected to the Internet and signed in using the same Apple ID).
Changing the browse buttons
You can replace the Music, Podcasts, Videos, and Search buttons at the bottom of the screen with 
ones you use more frequently. For example, if you download audiobooks often but don’t watch 
many videos, you could replace the Videos button with Audiobooks.
Change the browse buttons:  Tap More, tap Edit, then drag a button to the bottom of the screen, 
over the button you want to replace.
You can drag the buttons at the bottom of the screen left or right to rearrange them. When you 
finish, tap Done.
While you browse, tap More to access the browse buttons that aren’t visible.
Viewing account information
To view iTunes Store information for your Apple ID on iPod touch, tap your Apple ID (at the 
bottom of most iTunes Store screens). Or go to Settings > Store and tap View Apple ID. You must 
be signed in to view your account information. See “Store settings
”  on page 99 .
Verifying downloads
You can use iTunes on your computer to verify that all the music, videos, apps, and other items 
you bought from the iTunes Store or App Store are in your iTunes library. You might want to do 
this if a download was interrupted.
Verify your downloads:  In iTunes on your computer, choose Store > Check for Available Downloads.
To see all of your purchases, sign in using your Apple ID, choose Store > View My Account, and 
click Purchase History.
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							App Store
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About the App Store
You can search for, browse, review, purchase, and download apps from the App Store directly to 
iPod touch. 
Note:  The App Store may not be available in all areas, and App Store content may vary. Features 
are subject to change.
To browse the App Store, iPod touch must be connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to the 
Internet
”  on page 14 . To purchase apps, you also need an Apple ID. See “Store settings” on page 99 .
View Genius
recommendations.
Check for app updates.
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							Finding and downloading apps
Browse the featured selections to see new, notable, or recommended apps, or browse Top 25 to 
see the most popular apps. If you’re looking for a specific app, use Search.
Browse the App Store:  Tap Featured, Categories, or Top 25.
Browse using GeniusTap Genius to see a list of recommended apps based on what’s already in 
your app collection. To turn Genius on, follow the onscreen instructions. 
Genius is a free service, but it requires an Apple ID. 
Search for apps Tap Search, tap the search field and enter one or more words, then  
tap Search.
Get ratings and read reviews Tap Ratings near the bottom of the app’s Info screen. You can rate and 
review apps you’ve downloaded.
Email a link to an app’s Info page 
in iTunes Tap “Tell a Friend” near the bottom of the app’s Info screen.
Send the app to someone as a gift Tap “Gift This App” near the bottom of the app’s Info screen, then follow the 
onscreen instructions.
Report a problem Tap “Report a Problem” near the bottom of the app’s Info screen. Select a 
problem from the list or type optional comments, then tap Report.
Purchase and download an app Tap the price (or tap Free), then tap Buy Now. 
If you already purchased the app, “Install” appears instead of the price on 
the Info screen. You won’t be charged if you download it again.
Redeem a gift card or code Tap Redeem near the bottom of the Featured screen, then follow the 
onscreen instructions. 
See the status of downloads After you begin downloading an app, its icon appears on the Home screen 
with a progress indicator.
Download a previous purchase Tap Purchased.
You can also download an item while browsing; just tap Download where 
you usually see the price.
Automatically download  
purchases made on other  
iOS devices and computers Go to Settings > Store, then turn on the kinds of purchases you want to 
automatically download.
Update an app At the bottom of the app’s Info screen, tap Updates and follow the 
onscreen instructions.
Deleting apps
You can delete apps you install from the App Store. If you delete an app, data associated with the 
app is also deleted.
Delete an App Store app:  Touch and hold the app icon on the Home screen, until the icons start 
to jiggle, then tap 
. Press the Home button  when you finish deleting apps.
For information about erasing every app and all of your data and settings, see “Erase All Content 
and Settings” on page 107 .
You can download any app that you’ve purchased from the App Store, free of charge.
Download a deleted appIn App Store, tap Updates, then tap Purchased. Tap the app, then tap Install.
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							Store settings
Use Store settings to sign in to an Apple ID, create a new Apple ID, or edit an existing one. If you 
have more than one Apple ID, you can use Store settings to sign out from one and in to another. 
By default, the Apple ID that appears in Store settings is the one you’re signed in to when you 
sync iPod touch with your computer. 
For iTunes Store terms and conditions go to www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/. 
Sign in using an Apple ID:  Choose Store, tap Sign In, then tap Use Existing Apple ID and enter 
your Apple ID and password.
View and edit your account 
information Go to Settings > Store, tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. Tap an 
item to edit it. To change your password, tap the Apple ID field.
Sign in using a different Apple ID Go to Settings > Store, tap your account name, then tap Sign Out.
Create a new Apple ID Go to Settings > Store, tap Sign In, then tap Create New Apple ID and 
follow the onscreen instructions.
Automatically download purchases Go to Settings > Store, then turn on the types of purchases, such as 
Music or Books, that you want to automatically download to iPod touch. 
You can also turn off automatic updating of Newsstand apps. See 
Chapter 14, “Newsstand,”  on page 72 .
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							Settings
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Settings lets you configure iPod touch, set app options, add accounts, and enter other preferences.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode disables the wireless features in order to reduce potential interference with aircraft 
operation and other electrical equipment.
Turn on airplane mode:  Tap Settings and turn airplane mode on.
When airplane mode is on, 
 appears in the status bar at the top of the screen. No Wi-Fi, or 
Bluetooth signals are emitted from iPod touch. You won’t be able to use features or apps that 
depend on these connections.
If allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations, you can continue to listen 
to music, watch videos, browse email, calendar, and other data you’ve previously received, and use 
apps that don’t require an Internet connection.
If Wi-Fi is available and allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations, go to 
Settings > Wi-Fi to turn it on. Similarly, you can turn on BlueTooth in Settings > General > BlueTooth.
Wi-Fi
Joining a Wi-Fi network
Wi-Fi settings determine whether iPod touch uses local Wi-Fi networks to connect to the Internet. 
When iPod touch is joined to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon  in the status bar at the top of the 
screen shows signal strength. The more bars you see, the stronger the signal. 
Once you join a Wi-Fi network, iPod touch automatically connects to it whenever the network is in 
range. If more than one previously used network is in range, iPod touch joins the one last used.
You can also use iPod touch to set up a new AirPort base station that provides Wi-Fi services to 
your home or office. See “Setting up an AirPort base station”  on page 101 .
Turn Wi-Fi on or off:  Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
Set iPod touch to ask if you want  
to join a new network Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and turn “Ask to Join Networks” on or off.
If “Ask to Join Networks” is turned off, you must manually join a network to 
connect to the Internet when a previously used network isn’t available.
Forget a network, so iPod touch 
doesn’t join itGo to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap 
 next to a network you’ve joined before. 
Then tap “Forget this Network.”
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