Book description
The new iOS 5-driven iPod touch devices are much more than just music. These have all the features of a PDA—including email, calendar, Google Maps, the App Store, and even phone capabilities—as well as the ability to watch movies and play your favorite games, all packed into Apple's sleek design.
With iPod touch Made Simple, iOS 5 Edition, you'll learn how to take advantage of all these features and more, now available using the new iOS 5. Packed with over 1,000 visuals and screenshots, this book will help you master all the functions of the iPod touch devices that run iOS 5 and teach you time-saving techniques and tips along the way.
Written by two successful smartphone trainers and authors, this is the go-to guide for the iPod touch!
What you'll learn
Support for both Windows and Mac users
Sync and manage all your music on the iPod touch or your computer
Find the best App Store applications and games
Save time with copy/paste & Spotlight search
Play music, videos, TV shows, and podcasts
Sync playlists, videos, contacts, calendar, and notes
Fast email, phone, calendar, and browser tips
Use Google Maps to find just about anything!
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network setup & security
All the best tips and tricks for the touch screen
Who this book is for
This book is for those new to the iPod touch or the iPod touch devices running the new and latest iOS 5 and even for seasoned users who want to learn new tips and techniques.
Table of contents
- Title
- Dedication
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- About the Authors
- About the Technical Reviewer
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Quick Start Guide
- Part II: Introduction
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Part III: You and Your iPod touch …
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
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Chapter 2: Typing, Copy, and Search
- Typing on Your iPod touch
- Spell Checker
- Accessibility Options
- Using the Magnifying Glass for Editing Text or Placing the Cursor
- Typing Numbers and Symbols
- Caps Lock
- Quickly Selecting and Deleting or Changing Text
- Keyboard Options and Settings
- Typing in Other Languages—International Keyboards
- Copy and Paste
- Finding Things with Spotlight Search
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Chapter 3: Sync with iCloud, iTunes, and More
- iCloud
- Setting up iCloud
- Managing iCloud Storage and Backup
- Buying More iCloud Storage
- iTunes in the Cloud
- iCloud on the Computer
- Syncing with iTunes
- Set Up Your iTunes Sync
- Syncing Your iPod touch with iTunes
- Syncing Media and More
- Troubleshooting iTunes and the Sync
- Updating Your iPod touch Operating System
- Other Sync Methods
- Chapter 4: Connect to the Network
- Chapter 5: AirPlay and Bluetooth
- Chapter 6: Icons and Folders
- Chapter 7: Multitasking
- Chapter 8: Personalize and Secure
- Chapter 9: Using iMessage
- Chapter 10: Video Messaging and Skype
- Chapter 11: Playing Music
- Chapter 12: iBooks and E-Books
- Chapter 13: Newsstand and More
- Chapter 14: Viewing Videos
- Chapter 15: Safari Web Browser
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Chapter 16: Communicate with Email
- Getting Started with Mail
- Setting up Email on the iPod touch
- Composing and Sending Emails
- Reading and Replying to Mail
- Email Attachments
- Replying, Forwarding, or Deleting a Message
- Cleaning up and Organizing Your Inbox
- Copy and Paste from an Email
- Searching for Email Messages
- Fine Tuning Your Email Settings
- Advanced Email Options
- Troubleshooting Email Problems
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Chapter 17: Contacts and Notes
- Loading Your Contacts onto the iPod touch
- When Is Your Contact List Most Useful?
- Adding a New Contact on Your iPod touch
- Adding a Photo to Contacts
- Searching Your Contacts
- Adding Contacts from Email Messages
- Sending a Picture to a Contact
- Sending an Email Message from Contacts
- Showing Your Contacts Addresses on the Map
- Changing Your Contact Sort and Display Order
- Contacts Troubleshooting
- The Notes App
- Chapter 18: Calendar and Reminders
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Chapter 19: Working with Photos
- Using the Camera App
- Getting Photos onto Your iPod touch
- Viewing Your Photos
- Working with Individual Pictures
- Zooming in and out of Pictures
- Viewing a Slideshow
- Using a Picture As Your iPod touch Wallpaper
- Emailing or Tweeting a Picture
- Share, Copy, Print, or Delete Several Pictures at Once
- Assigning a Picture to a Contact
- Viewing a Photo on Your Apple TV
- Downloading Pictures from Web Sites
- Chapter 20: Maps
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Chapter 21: iTunes on Your Device
- Getting Started with iTunes
- Customizing iTunes Soft Keys
- Finding Music with New Releases, Top Tens, and Genres
- iTunes U: Great Educational Content
- Download for Offline Viewing
- Searching iTunes
- Purchasing or Renting Music, Videos, Podcasts, and More
- Podcasts in iTunes
- Redeeming an iTunes Gift Card
- Ping
- Chapter 22: The Amazing App Store
- Chapter 23: Games and Fun
- Chapter 24: Social Networking
- Chapter 25: Troubleshooting
- Index
Product information
- Title: iPod touch Made Simple, iOS 5 Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2011
- Publisher(s): Apress
- ISBN: 9781430237143
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