Taking your iPod touch to the max / Michael Grothaus.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grothaus, Michael.

Series:

Technology in action series.

Technology in action

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

iPod (Digital music player)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

iPod (Digital music player).

Digital music players--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Digital music players.

Portable media players--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Portable media players.

Pocket computers--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Pocket computers.

iTunes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (469 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

New York : Apress, c2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Unleash your iPod touch and take it to the limit using secret tips and techniques. Fast and fun to read, Taking Your iPod touch 5 to the Max will help you get the most out of iOS 5 on your iPod touch. You’ll find all the best undocumented tricks, as well as the most efficient and enjoyable introduction to the iPod touch available. Starting with the basics, you’ll quickly move on to discover the iPod touch's hidden potential, like how to connect to a TV and get contract-free VoIP. From e-mail and surfing the Web, to using iTunes, iBooks, games, photos, ripping DVDs and getting free VoIP with Skype or FaceTime—whether you have a new iPod touch, or an older iPod touch with iOS 5, you'll find it all in this book. You’ll even learn tips on where to get the best and cheapest iPod touch accessories. Get ready to take iPod touch to the max!

Contents:

Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; About the Author; About the Technical Reviewer; Acknowledgments; Preface; Chapter 1 Bringing Homethe iPod touch; Buying Your iPod touch; Picking Your iPod touch; Considering System Requirements; Deciding Where to Buy Your iPod; Understanding Return and Exchange Policies; Bringing Your iPod Home; Unpacking Your iPod touch; Reviewing the iPod touch Features; Preparing for a Fresh Start; Creating a New Apple Account; Configuring Your iPod touch; Pairing Your iPod touch to Your Computer; Syncing the iPod touch to Your Computer

Insuring and Repairing Your iPodAccessorizing Your iPod; Summary; Chapter 2 Putting Your Data andMedia on the iPod touch; The iPod touch iTunes Device Window; A Word on Syncing Your Data; Where Do You I Get My Media From?; Remember to Apply Your Changes; The Tabs; The Summary Tab; iPod; Version; Backup; Options; The Apps Tab; Sync Apps; Creating Folders; File Sharing; The Ringtones Tab; The Music Tab; The Movies Tab; The TV Shows Tab; The Podcasts Tab; The Books Tab; The Photos Tab; The Info Tab; Sync Address Book Contacts; Sync iCal Calendars; Sync Mail Accounts; Other; Advanced

iTunes Device SettingsRestoring; Welcome to the Cloud; iCloud; iTunes Match; Summary; Chapter 3 Interacting with Your iPodtouch; Interaction Basics; The iPod touch Language; The iPod touch Sensors; Accelerometer Sensor; Light Sensor; Gyro Sensor; iPod Power Tricks; Unlocking Your iPod; Putting Your iPod to Sleep; Powering Your iPod Off and On; Rebooting Your iPod; iPod Recovery Mode and Restoration; The Home Screen; Manipulating the Home Screen; Multitasking and Managing Background Apps; Quitting an App; Force Quitting an App; Orientation; Spotlight Search; Spotlight Settings

The iPod KeyboardBluetooth Keyboard Support; iPod Keyboard Basics; More Keyboards; Getting Started Typing; iPod touch Typing Tricks; Contractions; Punctuation; Accents; Caps Lock; Word Deletion; Autocapitalization; Shortcuts; Copy and Paste; Undo and Redo; Dictionary Lookup; iPod Typing Test; Notification Center; Types of Notifications; Setting Up Notifications and the Notification Center; Summary; Chapter 4 Browsing withWi-Fi and Safari; Getting Started with Wi-Fi; Checking Your Wi-Fi Connection; Choosing a Wi-Fi Network; Connecting to a Protected Network; Asking to Join a Network

Getting Started with the Safari Web BrowserEntering URLs; Searching the Web; Searching for Text on a Web Page; Entering Text; Following Links; Changing Orientation; Scrolling, Zooming, and Other Viewing Skills; Working with Pages; Working with Bookmarks; Selecting Bookmarks; Editing Bookmarks; Saving Bookmarks and Sharing Web Pages; Eliminating Clutter with Reader; Building Up Your Reading List; Customizing Safari Settings; The iPod and Flash Videos; Summary; Chapter 5 Touching Your Photos andVideos; Working with Photos; Syncing Photos from Your Computer; Saving Photos from Mail and Safari

Navigating Your Photos in the Photo App

Notes:

Includes index.

"iOS 5 edition".

ISBN:

9781430237334

1430237333

OCLC:

831116367