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Transfer files, Airplay, Airprint – Apple iPod touch iOS 7.1 User Manual

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Chapter 3

Basics

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Transfer files

There are several ways to transfer files between iPod touch and your computer or other iOS
device. If you have an app that works with iCloud on multiple devices, you can use iCloud to
automatically keep the app’s documents up to date across your devices. See

iCloud

on page 15.

Transfer files using iTunes. Connect iPod touch to your computer using the included cable.
In iTunes on your computer, select iPod touch, then click Apps. Use the File Sharing section to
transfer documents between iPod touch and your computer. Apps that support file sharing
appear in the File Sharing Apps list in iTunes. To delete a file, select it in the Documents list, then
press the Delete key.

You can also view files received as email attachments on iPod touch.

Some apps may share content using AirDrop. See

AirDrop, iCloud, and other ways to share

on

page 29.

AirPlay

Use AirPlay to stream music, photos, and video wirelessly to Apple TV and other AirPlay-enabled
devices on the same Wi-Fi network as iPod touch.
Display the AirPlay controls. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control
Center, then tap .
Stream content. Tap , then choose the device you want to stream to.
Switch back to iPod touch. Tap , then choose iPod touch.
Mirror the iPod touch screen on a TV. Tap , choose an Apple TV, then tap Mirroring. A blue bar
appears at the top of the iPod touch screen when AirPlay mirroring is turned on.

You can also connect iPod touch to a TV, projector, or other external display using the
appropriate Apple cable or adapter. See

support.apple.com/kb/HT4108

.

AirPrint

Use AirPrint to print wirelessly to an AirPrint-enabled printer, from apps such as Mail, Photos, and
Safari. Many apps available on the App Store also support AirPrint.

iPod touch and the printer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. For more information about
AirPrint, see

support.apple.com/kb/HT4356

.

Print a document. Tap

or (depending on the app you’re using).

See the status of a print job. Double-click the Home button, then tap Print Center. The badge on
the icon shows how many documents are in the queue.
Cancel a job. Select it in the Print Center, then tap Cancel Printing.

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