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iPod touch Made Simple, iOS 5 Edition

Name: iPod touch Made Simple, iOS 5 Edition
Author: Martin Trautschold
ISBN: 9781430237143

by Martin Trautschold, Rene Ritchie

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Overview

The new iOS 5-driveniPod touch devicesare much more than just music. These have all the features of a PDA—including email, calendar, Google Maps, the App Store, and even phone capabilities—as well as the ability to watch movies and play your favorite games, all packed into Apple’s sleek design.

With iPod touch Made Simple, iOS 5 Edition, you'll learn how to take advantage of all these features and more, now available using the new iOS 5. Packed with over 1,000 visuals and screenshots, this book will help you master all the functions of the iPod touch devices that run iOS 5and teach you time-saving techniques and tips along the way.

Written by two successful smartphone trainers and authors, this is the go-to guide for the iPod touch!

What you’ll learn

Support for both Windows and Mac users
Sync and manage all your music on the iPod touch or your computer
Find the best App Store applications and games
Save time with copy/paste & Spotlight search
Play music, videos, TV shows, and podcasts
Sync playlists, videos, contacts, calendar, and notes
Fast email, phone, calendar, and browser tips
Use Google Maps to find just about anything!
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network setup & security
All the best tips and tricks for the touch screen

Who this book is for

This book is for those new to theiPod touch or the iPod touch devices running the new and latest iOS 5and even for seasoned users who want to learn new tips and techniques.

Table of Contents

Getting Started with iPod touch
Typing Tips, Copy/Paste, and Search
Sync Your iPod touch with iTunes
Other Sync Methods
Wi-Fi Connectivity
Organize Your iPod touch Icons and Folders
Personalize and Secure Your iPod touch
Multitasking and Voice Control
Playing Music
Viewing Videos, TV Shows, and More
iBooks and E-Books
Surfing the Web with Safari
FaceTime Video Messaging and Skype
Email on Your iPod touch
Working with Contacts
Your Calendar
iPod touch Photography
Recording and Editing Videos
iTunes on Your iPod touch
The Amazing App Store
Games and Fun
Social Networking
Eliminate Your Paper Notes
Bluetooth on the iPod touch
Utilities: Clock, Calculator, and Weather
New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and More
Find Your Way with Maps
Troubleshooting Your iPod touch
Your iTunes User Guide

About the Author, Martin Trautschold

Martin Trautschold is the founder and chief executive officer of Made Simple Learning, a leading provider of Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Palm webOS books and video tutorials. He has been a successful entrepreneur in the mobile device training and software business since 2001. With Made Simple Learning, he has been helping to train thousands of BlackBerry users with short, to-the-point video tutorials. He has now co-authored 15 Made Simple guide books. Martin also co-founded, ran for three years, then sold a mobile device software company. Prior to this, Martin spent 15 years in technology and business consulting in the U.S. and Japan. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton University and a master's in business administration from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Martin and his wife, Julia, have three daughters. Martin enjoys rowing and cycling. He can be reached at [email protected].