Apple MB376LL/A User Manual

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Appendix A    
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In iTunes, you can also restore from a backup without deleting data stored on 
iPod touch.
Deleted data is no longer accessible via the iPod touch user interface, but isn’t 
permanently erased from your iPod touch until it’s overwritten by new data. For 
information about permanently erasing all content and settings, see “Resetting 
iPod touch”
 on page 117.
When prompted, select the option to restore your settings, downloaded applications, 
and other information from a backup and select the backup you want to use. Multiple 
backups are listed by device in chronological order with the most recent backup for a 
device listed first.
Removing a Backup
You can remove a backup of iPod touch from the list of backups in iTunes. You may 
want to do this, for example, if a backup was created on someone else’s computer.
Remove a backup:
 
1
  In iTunes, open iTunes Preferences.
 
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Windows:  Choose Edit > Preferences.
 
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Mac:  Choose iTunes > Preferences.
 
2
  Click Devices (iPod touch does not need to be connected).
 
3
  Select the backup you want to remove, then click Delete Backup.
 
4
  Confirm you wish to remove the selected backup by clicking Delete Backup.
 
5
  Click OK to close the iTunes Preferences Window.
Updating and Restoring iPod touch Software
You can use iTunes to update or reinstall iPod touch software, restore default settings, 
and delete all data on iPod touch.
 
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If you update, the iPod touch software is updated but your downloaded applications, 
settings, and songs aren’t affected.
 
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If you restore, the latest version of iPod touch software is reinstalled, default settings 
are restored, and data stored on iPod touch is deleted, including downloaded 
applications, songs, videos, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other 
data. In iTunes, you can also restore from a backup without deleting data stored on 
iPod touch.
Deleted data is no longer accessible via the iPod touch user interface, but isn’t 
permanently erased from your iPod touch until it’s overwritten by new data. For 
information about permanently erasing all content and settings, see “Resetting 
iPod touch”
 on page 117.