for iOS 6.0 software

Chapter 27 Settings 97
General
General settings include network, sharing, security, and other settings. You can also nd
information about your iPod touch, and reset various iPod touch settings.
About
Display information about iPod touch: Go to Settings > General > About. The items you can
view include:
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Available storage space
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Serial number
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iOS version
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Network addresses
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Legal notices, license, and regulatory marks.
To copy the serial number and other identiers, touch and hold the identier until Copy appears.
Change the device name: Go to Settings > General > About, then tap Name. The device name
appears in the sidebar when it’s connected to iTunes, and it’s used by iCloud.
To help Apple improve products and services, iPod touch sends diagnostic and usage data. This
data does not personally identify you but may include location information.
View or turn o diagnostic information: Go to Settings > General > About > Diagnostics & Usage.
Software Update
Software Update lets you download and install iOS updates from Apple.
Update to the latest iOS version: Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
If a newer version of iOS is available, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install it.
Usage
View usage information: Go to Settings > General > Usage. You can:
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View and delete iCloud backups, turn o backing up the Camera Roll, and buy additional storage
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View each app’s storage
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Display battery level as a percentage
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See the elapsed time since iPod touch has been charged
Siri
Enable Siri: Go to Settings > General > Siri.
For information about using Siri and changing Siri settings, see Setting options for Siri on
page 38.
VPN
VPNs used within organizations allow you to communicate private information securely over a
non-private network. You may need to congure VPN, for example, to access your work email. Ask
the network’s administrator for the settings necessary to congure VPN for your network. After
one or more VPN settings are dened you can:
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Turn VPN on or o: Go to Settings > VPN.
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Switch between VPNs: Go to Settings > General > VPN, then choose a conguration.