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*
Shows that iPod touch is connected to the Internet
over a Wi-Fi network. The more bars, the stronger the
connection. See “Wi-Fi” on page 100.
Network activity
Shows network activity. Some third-party apps may also
use this icon to indicate an active process.
Syncing
Shows that iPod touch is syncing with iTunes.
Airplane mode
Shows that airplane mode is on—you cannot access the
Internet or use Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features
are available. See “Airplane mode” on page 100.
VPN
Shows that you are connected to a network using VPN.
See “Network” on page 103.
Lock
Shows that iPod touch is locked. See “On/Off button” on
page 10.
Play
Shows that a song, audiobook, or podcast is playing. See
“Playing songs and other audio” on page 35.
Portrait orientation lock
Shows that the iPod touch screen is locked in portrait
orientation. See “Viewing in portrait or landscape
orientation” on page 20.
Alarm
Shows that an alarm is set. See “Setting alarms” on
page 89.
Location Services
Shows that an app is using Location Services. See
“Location Services” on page 102.
Bluetooth*
Blue or white icon: Bluetooth is on and paired with a
device, such as a headset. Gray icon: Bluetooth is on and
paired with a device, but the device is out of range or
turned off. No icon: Bluetooth is turned off or not paired.
See “Bluetooth devices” on page 31.
Bluetooth battery
Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth
device.
Battery
Shows battery level or charging status. See “Charging the
battery” on page 32.
* The use of certain accessories with iPod touch may affect wireless performance.
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Chapter 1
iPod touch at a Glance