Item

What you can do with it

 

 

Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic (Fall

Listen to music, audiobooks, podcasts, and videos.

2009 models with 32 GB or more)

Use the built-in microphone to speak. Press the

Apple Earphones (8 GB model)

center button to play or pause a song, or press

 

twice quickly to skip to the next track. Use the

 

+ and – buttons to adjust the volume (Apple

 

Earphones with Remote and Mic included only

 

with Fall 2009 models with 32 GB or more). Press

 

and hold the center button to use Voice Control

 

(available only on Fall 2009 models with 32 GB

 

or more).

 

 

Dock Connector to USB Cable

Use the cable to connect iPod touch to your

 

computer to sync and charge, or to the USB

 

power adapter (sold separately) to charge. The

 

cable can be used with the optional dock or

 

plugged directly into iPod touch.

 

 

Status Icons

The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPod touch:

 

Status icon

What it means

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wi-Fi

Shows that iPod touch is connected to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internet over a Wi-Fi network. The more bars,

 

 

 

 

 

 

the stronger the connection. See “Joining a Wi-Fi

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network” on page 35.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network activity

Shows network activity. Some third-party

 

 

 

 

 

 

applications may also use this icon to indicate an

 

 

 

 

 

 

active process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VPN

Shows that you are connected to a network using

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VPN. See “Network” on page 117.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lock

Shows that iPod touch is locked. See “Sleep/Wake

 

 

 

 

 

 

Button.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play

Shows that a song, audiobook, or podcast is

 

 

 

 

 

 

playing. See “Playing Songs” on page 42.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alarm

Shows that an alarm is set. See “Alarms” on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

page 110.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth

Blue or white icon: Bluetooth® (not available on

 

 

 

 

 

 

first-generation iPod touch) is on and a device,

 

 

 

 

 

 

such as a headset, is connected. Gray icon:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bluetooth is on, but no device is connected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No icon: Bluetooth is turned off.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery

Shows battery level or charging status.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See “Charging the Battery” on page 36.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 2    Basics

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MB533LL/A, MC086LL/A specifications

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The performance of the MB533LL/A is further complemented by its faster Intel Core 2 Duo processor, combined with a more robust graphics solution, making it a better option for demanding applications. The device comes with 4GB of RAM, ensuring efficient multitasking capabilities.

Both models run on macOS, known for its user-friendly interface and seamless integration within the Apple ecosystem, making it easier for users to work across different Apple devices. Additionally, they offer an impressive battery life, typical of Appleā€™s dedication to efficiency and user convenience.

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