If you use multiple switches, you can set up each switch to perform a specific action and customize your item selection method. For example, instead of automatically scanning screen items, you can set up switches to move to the next or previous item on demand.

You can adjust the behavior of Switch Control in a variety of ways, to suit your specific needs and style.

Add a switch and turn on Switch Control

You can use any of these as a switch:

An external adaptive switch. Choose from a variety of popular USB or Bluetooth switches. The iPod touch screen. Tap on the screen to trigger the switch.

The iPod touch FaceTime camera. Move your head to trigger the switch. You can use the camera as two switches; one when you move your head to the left, and the other when you move your head to the right.

Add a switch and choose its action. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Switches.

Turn on Switch Control. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control.

Turn off Switch Control. Use any scanning method to select Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control.

Bail out! Triple-click the Home button at any time to exit from Switch Control.

Basic techniques

These techniques work whether you’re scanning by item or by point.

Select an item. While the item is highlighted, trigger the switch you’ve set up as your Select Item switch. If you are using a single switch, it is your Select Item switch by default.

Display available actions. Select an item using the Select Item switch. Available actions appear in the control menu that appears.

Tap an item. Use your scanning method to choose Tap from the control menu that appears when you select the item. Or turn on Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Auto Tap, then just select an item and do nothing for the Auto Tap interval (0.75 seconds if you haven’t adjusted it). Or set up a switch specifically to perform the tap gesture, at Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Switches.

Perform other gestures or actions. Select the gesture or action from the control menu that appears when you select the item. If you have Auto Tap turned on, trigger your switch within the Auto Tap interval, then select the gesture. If there is more than one page of actions available, tap the dots at the bottom of the menu to go to another page.

Dismiss the control menu. Tap while all the icons in the menu are dimmed.

Scroll the screen to see more items. Select any item on the screen, then choose Scroll from the menu.

Perform a hardware action. Select any item, then select Device from the control menu that appears. You can use the menu to mimic these actions:

Click the Home button

Double-click the Home button for multitasking

Open Notification Center or Control Center

Press the Sleep/Wake button to lock iPod touch

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MD723LL/A, MD717LL/A specifications

The Apple MD717LL/A and MD723LL/A are notable entries in Apple's lineup of computers, specifically catering to users seeking a balance between performance and portability. Both models fall under the MacBook Air category, which is renowned for its slim design and lightweight build, making them ideal for students, professionals, and casual users alike.

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