My iPod touch (covers iPod touch running iOS 5) (3rd Edition) [Paperback]

Brad Miser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0789748940 | ISBN-13: 978-0789748942 | Edition: 3

The iPod touch is a unique device in many ways. The most significant example of this is its Multi-touch interface that enables users to easily control the device and type with their fingers. It also includes sensors that automatically re-orient the screen display to match the orientation of the iPod touch, such as switching to landscape view when the user rotates the phone 90 degrees when watching video. All iPod touch models include the applications Music, Videos, Photos, iTunes (providing access to the Wi-Fi Music Store), Safari, YouTube, Calendar, Contacts, Clock, Calculator, and Settings. Later models added Mail, Maps, Stocks, Notes, and Weather, which could also be added to the earlier models with the purchase of the iPhone 2.0 software upgrade for the iPod touch. My iPod touch, 3/e will include necessary coverage of iTunes to enable readers to manage the content on their iPod as well as purchase applications and customizing settings. In addition, readers will learn how to use every feature of their iPod touch and receive expert advice on topics like customizing, peer to peer connectivity, running apps, using peripheral devices and more. This book will be fully updated for the latest iPod touch release.

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From the Back Cover

Covers iPod touch running iOS 5

Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPod touch photos that show you exactly what to do.

Help when you run into iPod touch problems or limitations.

Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPod touch.

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPod touch working just the way you want.
Learn how to:

• Make the most of Apple’s new iOS 5 software
• Connect to Wi-Fi networks, the Internet, and other iOS devices
• Take advantage of iCloud to keep your music, movies, books, photos, calendars, contacts, bookmarks, and other content and information in sync on all your devices
• Listen to music, podcasts, and other audio
• Read books, magazines, PDFs, and other documents
• Watch movies, TV shows, music videos, and video podcasts
• Surf the Web with Safari
• Communicate with email, iMessages, and FaceTime
• Create, manage, display, and edit contacts, calendars, and reminders
• Capture, view, edit, and share photos and video
• Download, install, and maintain awesome iPod touch apps
• Customize, maintain, and troubleshoot your iPod touch

About the Author

Brad Miser has written extensively about technology, with his favorite topics being the amazing “i” gadgets, iPhone and iPod touch, that make it possible to take our lives with us while we are on the move. In addition to My iPhone,4th Edition, Brad has written many other books, including Sams Teach Yourself Mac OS X Lion; Sams Teach Yourself iTunes 10 in 10 Minutes; My iPhone, 5th Edition; iPhoto ’11 Portable Genius; and MacBook Pro Portable Genius, 3rd Edition. He has also been an author, development editor, or technical editor for more than 50 other titles.

Brad is or has been a sales support specialist, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.

In addition to his passion for silicon-based technology, Brad likes to ride his steel-based technology, aka, a motorcycle, whenever and wherever possible. He is also active building and flying radio-controlled aircraft.

Originally from California, Brad now lives in Brownsburg, Indiana, with his wife Amy; their three daughters, Jill, Emily, and Grace; a rabbit; and a sometimes inside cat.

Brad would love to hear about your experiences with this book (the good, the bad, and the ugly).You can write to him at [e-mail].

 

Product Details

• Paperback: 560 pages
• Publisher: Que; 3 edition (November 21, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789748940
• ISBN-13: 978-0789748942
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,256 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #8 in Books > Computers & Technology > Digital Music > iPods
  • #21 in Books > Computers & Technology > Computer Science > Human-Computer Interaction
  • #79 in Books > Computers & Technology > Hardware > Handheld & Mobile Devices

More About the Author

Brad Miser has written extensively about computers and related technology, with his favorite topics being anything related to Macintosh computers. Brad's most recent book is the Mac User's Guide to Living Wirelessly, Brad has written Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes, 2nd Edition; Special Edition Using Mac OS X Tiger, Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.3 Panther; Absolute Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling; Mac OS X and iLife: Using iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD; and Using Mac OS 8.5. He has been an author, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles. He has also published articles in MacAddict magazine along with other publications. He has been a featured speaker on various topics at Macworld Expo, at user group meetings, and in other venues.
Brad is the manager of education and support services for a software development company. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.
In addition to his passion for technology, Brad likes to ride his motorcycle, run, and play racquetball; playing with home theater technology is also a favorite pastime.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Right out of the box left on my door-step, January 20, 2012

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Barb (Southern Illinois) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: My iPod touch (covers iPod touch running iOS 5) (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I don't often write reviews.

I SO need a primer to help me understand how my ipod touch (3rd generation, 64G) works.

Perhaps (over the past twenty-plus years) I've developed a bias that "manuals" and "user guides" so often seem to be written for people who already understand the device and it's software, and need some help tweaking different functions. I'm no tweaker! I need how-do-I-turn-this-thing-on assistance! I need a primer!

When I searched amazon.com for a book/resource, this book description: My iPod touch (covers iPod touch running iOS 5) (3rd Edition) seemed the most helpful for me, and it did not disappoint!

10 minutes right out of the box, a quick glance through the index, and I had two (TWO I tell you!) answers for questions I've previously not been able to find clues, let alone any specific "how-to" info.

Execellently organized, and seemingly thouroughly put through the Ipod Touch paces, this is not a book to sit down and read cover to cover. It's a manual for how-to-use; and a ready reference when I don't recall exactly how to use one of the bazillion different features available on my Ipod Touch.

GREAT REFERENCE!

I intend to fully take advantage of this info, and report back in an update for how right or wrong I find this resource. In the meanwhile, if you are truly an ipod touch novice, you can't go wrong with this book!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for newbies and seasoned users, January 31, 2012

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SassySassy1 (Los Angeles, Ca USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: My iPod touch (covers iPod touch running iOS 5) (3rd Edition) (Paperback)

I bought this as well as the 'Dummies' book. My bf, who is not computer savvy, recently bought an iPod 4g and wanted to learn more. I ordered both books so that he could have a choice. He loves this book and found it very easy to read and understand. He especially likes the pictorial presentation, as well as the written explanations. Both features make this book worth every dime. (P.S.I kept the Dummies book for myself.)