User Guide

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Getting Started
Set up and activate iPhone
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WARNING: To avoid injury, read Important safety information on page 172 before using iPhone.
Activation can be done over a Wi-Fi network, or over your carrier’s cellular network (not available
in all areas). If neither option is available, you need to connect iPhone to your computer and use
iTunes to activate iPhone (see the following section).
Set up and activate iPhone. Turn on iPhone and follow the Setup Assistant.
The Setup Assistant steps you through the process, including:
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
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Signing in with or creating a free Apple ID (needed for many features, including iCloud,
FaceTime, the App Store, the iTunes Store, and more)
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Entering a passcode
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Setting up iCloud and iCloud Keychain
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Turning on recommended features such as Location Services
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Adding a credit or debit card to Passbook to use with Apple Pay (iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus)
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Activating iPhone with your carrier
You can also restore from an iCloud or iTunes backup during setup.
Note: Find My iPhone is turned on when you sign in to iCloud. Activation Lock is engaged to
help prevent anyone else from activating your iPhone, even if it is completely restored. Before
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Activation Lock. See Sell or give away iPhone on page 180.
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option, see support.apple.com/kb/HT1937. Contact your carrier for authorization and setup
information. You need to connect iPhone to iTunes to complete the process. Additional fees may
apply. For more information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5014.