Discover great new music on iTunes Radio. When you listen to iTunes Radio and hear a song you like, you can connect to iTunes Store to purchase it, add it to your wish list, or discover similar music. See iTunes Radio on page 50.

Preview a song or video. Tap it.

Tired of tapping More? To rearrange the buttons, tap More, then tap Edit. To replace a button, drag another icon over the one you want to replace. Then tap Done.

Purchase, rent, or redeem

Tap an item’s price (or tap Free), then tap again to buy it. If you see instead of a price, you’ve already purchased the item and you can download it again without a charge.

Use a gift card or code. Tap a category (like Music), scroll to the bottom, then tap Redeem. To send a gift, view the item you want to give, then tap and Gift.

See the progress of a download. Tap More, then tap Downloads.

Bought something on another device? Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store to set up automatic downloads to your iPod touch. To see your purchased music, movies, and TV shows, in iTunes Store, tap More, then tap Purchased.

Watch your time with rentals. In some areas, you can rent movies. You have 30 days to begin watching a rented movie. After you start watching it, you can play it as many times as you want in the allotted time (24 hours within the U.S. iTunes Store; 48 hours in other countries). Once your time’s up, the movie is deleted. Rentals can’t be transferred to another device; however, you can use AirPlay and Apple TV to view a rental on your television.

iTunes Store settings

To set options for iTunes Store, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store. You can:

View or edit your account. Tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. To change your password, tap the Apple ID field.

Sign in using a different Apple ID. Tap your account name, then tap Sign Out. Then enter a different Apple ID.

Turn on iTunes Match. If you’re a subscriber, tap iTunes Match so you can access your music on iPod touch anywhere.

Turn off automatic downloads. Tap Music, Books, or Updates. Content updates automatically over Wi-Fi, unless you turn off the option in Automatic Downloads.

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Apple MD723LL/A, MD717LL/A manual Purchase, rent, or redeem, ITunes Store settings

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.

One of the key features of these MacBook Air models is their powerful performance, driven by Intel's fifth-generation Core processors. The MD717LL/A is equipped with an Intel Core i5 processor, which provides sufficient power for everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption. The MD723LL/A variant offers enhanced performance with the option of an Intel Core i7 processor, making it suitable for users who run more demanding applications, including those for graphic design and programming.

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