Apple iPod touch iOS 3.1 - Manual (Page 24)

Touchscreen
The controls on the iPod touch touchscreen change dynamically depending on the
task you’re performing.
Opening Applications
Open an application: Tap an icon.
Close an application and return to the Home screen: Press the Home button
below the display.
Scrolling
Drag up or down to scroll. On some screens such as webpages, you can also scroll side
to side.
Dragging your finger to scroll won’t choose or activate anything on the screen.
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