Apple Touch OS 3.0 User Manual

When you’re listening to songs, movies, or other media, the buttons on the side of 
iPod touch adjust the audio volume. Otherwise, the buttons control the volume for 
alerts and other sound effects.

Note:  Volume buttons aren’t included on the first-generation iPod touch.

For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see the Important 

Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/ipodtouch. 

To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the side of iPod touch.

Volume
up

Volume
down

To set a volume limit for music and videos on iPod touch, see “Music” on page 118.

Touchscreen

The controls on the iPod touch touchscreen change dynamically depending on the 
task you’re performing.

Open an application:  Tap an icon.

Close an application and return to the Home screen:  Press the Home   button 
below the display.

Basics