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”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...