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

iPod touch is connected to the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. See

 

Connect to Wi-Fi on page 13.

 

 

Network activity

Shows that there’s network activity. Some third-party apps may also

 

use this icon to indicate an active process.

 

 

Syncing

iPod touch is syncing with iTunes.

 

 

Airplane mode

Airplane mode is on—you cannot access the Internet or use

 

Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features are available. See Travel

 

with iPod touch on page 34.

 

 

Do Not Disturb

“Do Not Disturb” is turned on. See Do Not Disturb on page 28.

 

 

VPN

You’re connected to a network using VPN. See VPN settings on

 

page 133.

 

 

Portrait orientation

The iPod touch screen is locked in portrait orientation. See Change

lock

the screen orientation on page 20.

 

 

Alarm

An alarm is set. See Alarms and timers on page 74.

 

 

Location Services

An item is using Location Services. See Privacy on page 31.

 

 

Bluetooth®

Blue or white icon: Bluetooth is on and paired with a device, such as

 

a headset.

 

Gray icon: Bluetooth is on. If paired with a device, the device may be

 

out of range or turned off.

 

No icon: Bluetooth is turned off.

 

See Bluetooth devices on page 30.

 

 

Bluetooth battery

Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device.

 

 

Battery

Shows the iPod touch battery level or charging status. See Charge

 

and monitor the battery on page 33.

 

 

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Apple MD723LL/A, MD717LL/A manual Status icons, Status icon What it means

MD723LL/A, MD717LL/A specifications

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