iPhone User Guide For iOS 5.
Contents 2 9 9 9 10 12 Chapter 1: iPhone at a Glance 14 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 18 Chapter 2: Getting Started 19 19 22 24 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 34 35 37 38 38 Chapter 3: Basics 39 39 40 43 44 55 Chapter 4: Siri iPhone overview Accessories Buttons Status icons Viewing this user guide on iPhone What you need Installing the SIM card Setup and activation Connecting iPhone to your computer Connecting to the Internet Setting up mail and other accounts Managing content on your iOS devices iCloud
56 56 60 61 62 63 63 64 64 65 Chapter 5: Phone 66 66 67 67 68 68 68 69 69 69 Chapter 6: Mail 72 72 73 73 73 73 74 74 74 74 Chapter 7: Safari 75 75 75 77 77 78 78 78 79 79 79 80 81 Chapter 8: Music 82 82 83 83 Chapter 9: Messages Phone calls FaceTime Visual voicemail Contacts Favorites Call forwarding, call waiting, and caller ID Ringtones, Ring/Silent switch, and vibrate International calls Setting options for Phone Checking and reading email Working with multiple accounts Sending mail Using
84 84 Editing conversations Searching messages 85 85 85 86 86 86 87 87 87 Chapter 10: Calendar 88 88 89 89 89 90 Chapter 11: Photos 91 91 92 92 93 93 93 94 94 Chapter 12: Camera 95 95 95 96 96 97 97 97 Chapter 13: YouTube 98 98 99 Chapter 14: Stocks 100 100 101 102 102 103 Chapter 15: Maps About Calendar Viewing your calendars Adding events Responding to invitations Searching calendars Subscribing to calendars Importing calendar events from Mail Calendar accounts and settings Viewing pho
105 105 105 106 106 106 Chapter 17: Notes 107 107 107 108 108 108 Chapter 18: Clock 109 109 110 110 111 111 111 111 Chapter 19: Reminders 112 112 113 113 113 113 114 Chapter 20: Game Center 115 115 115 116 116 116 117 117 118 118 118 Chapter 21: iTunes Store 119 119 119 Chapter 22: Newsstand 120 120 121 121 122 Chapter 23: App Store About Notes Writing notes Reading and editing notes Searching notes Printing or emailing notes About Clock Setting world clocks Setting alarms Using the sto
123 123 123 124 124 125 125 Chapter 24: Contacts 126 126 126 127 127 127 128 128 128 129 Chapter 25: Videos About Contacts Syncing contacts Searching contacts Adding and editing contacts Unified contacts Contacts accounts and settings About Videos Playing videos Searching for videos Watching rented movies Watching videos on a TV Deleting videos from iPhone Using Home Sharing Setting a sleep timer Converting videos for iPhone 130 Chapter 26: Calculator 130 Using the calculator 130 Scientific calculat
142 142 143 152 153 153 153 153 154 154 154 154 154 155 155 155 156 156 156 156 156 156 157 157 157 Chapter 31: Accessibility 158 158 158 159 160 160 160 161 161 162 162 162 168 Chapter 32: Settings 169 169 169 169 171 171 171 171 172 Appendix A : International Keyboards Universal Access features VoiceOver Routing the audio of incoming calls Siri Triple-click Home Zoom Large Text White on Black Speak Selection Speak Auto-text Mono Audio Hearing aid compatibility Custom Vibrations LED Flash for Aler
173 173 173 173 175 175 175 176 176 176 177 178 8 Appendix B : Support and Other Information iPhone Support site Restarting or resetting iPhone Backing up iPhone Updating and restoring iPhone software File sharing Safety, software, and service information Using iPhone in an enterprise environment Using iPhone with other carriers Disposal and recycling information Apple and the environment iPhone operating temperature Contents
1 iPhone at a Glance iPhone overview Headset jack Top microphone Ring/Silent switch Volume buttons On/Off button Receiver Status bar Rear camera LED flash Front camera App icons Apple Retina display SIM card tray Home button Dock connector Bottom microphone iPhone Speaker Your iPhone features and the Home screen may be different, depending on the model of iPhone you have and whether you’ve customized your Home screen.
Item What you can do with it Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic Listen to music and videos, and make phone calls. See “Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic” on page 33. Dock Connector to USB Cable Use this cable to connect iPhone to your computer to sync and charge. The cable can be used with the optional dock or plugged directly into iPhone. USB power adapter Connect the power adapter to iPhone using the included cable, then plug it into a standard power outlet to charge iPhone.
At the Home screen, just a tap opens an app. See “Opening and switching apps” on page 19. Display the multitasking bar to see recently used apps With iPhone unlocked, double-click the Home button . Display audio playback controls When iPhone is locked: Double-click the Home button . See “Playing songs and other audio” on page 75. When using another app: Double-click the Home button , then flick the app switcher from left to right.
Status icons The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPhone: Status icon 12 What it means Cell signal* Shows whether you’re in range of the cellular network and can make and receive calls. The more bars, the stronger the signal. If there’s no signal, the bars are replaced with “No service.” Airplane mode Shows that airplane mode is on—you cannot use the phone, access the Internet, or use Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features are available.
Status icon What it means Play Shows that a song, audiobook, or podcast is playing. See “Playing songs and other audio” on page 75. Portrait orientation lock Shows that the iPhone screen is locked in portrait orientation. See “Viewing in portrait or landscape orientation” on page 21. Alarm Shows that an alarm is set. See “Setting alarms” on page 108. Location Services Shows that an item is using Location Services. See “Location Services” on page 160.
2 Getting Started · WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions in this guide and safety information in the iPhone Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone before using iPhone. Viewing this user guide on iPhone The iPhone User Guide can be viewed on iPhone in Safari, and in the free iBooks app. View the user guide in Safari: Tap , then tap the iPhone User Guide bookmark.
Installing the SIM Card in iPhone 4S Micro SIM card tray Paper clip or SIM eject tool Micro SIM card Install the SIM card: Insert the end of a small paper clip or SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM card tray. Pull out the SIM card tray and place the SIM card in the tray as shown. With the tray aligned and the SIM card on top, carefully replace the tray. Setup and activation To set up and activate iPhone, turn on iPhone and follow the Setup Assistant.
Setting up mail and other accounts iPhone works with iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular Internet-based mail, contacts, and calendar service providers. If you don’t already have a mail account, you can set up a free iCloud account when you first set up iPhone, or later in Settings > iCloud. See “iCloud” on page 16. Set up an iCloud account: Go to Settings > iCloud. Set up some other account: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
ÂÂ Mail, Contacts, Calendars—Keep your mail contacts, calendars, notes, and reminders up to date across all your devices. ÂÂ Backup—Back up iPhone to iCloud automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi. See “Backing up iPhone” on page 173. ÂÂ Find My iPhone—Locate your iPhone on a map, display a message, play a sound, lock the screen, or remotely wipe the data. See “Find My iPhone” on page 37. ÂÂ Find My Friends—Share your location with people who are important to you.
Syncing with iTunes Syncing with iTunes copies information from your computer to iPhone, and vice versa. You can sync by connecting iPhone to your computer using the Dock Connector to USB Cable, or you can set up iTunes to sync wirelessly using Wi-Fi. You can set iTunes to sync music, photos, video, podcasts, apps, and more. For information about syncing iPhone with a computer, open iTunes, then select iTunes Help from the Help menu.
3 Basics Using apps The high-resolution Multi-Touch screen and simple finger gestures make it easy to use iPhone apps. Opening and switching apps Press the Home button to go to the Home screen and see your apps. Open an app: Tap it. To return to the Home screen, press the Home button Home screen. again. Flick left or right to see another Flick left or right to switch to another Home screen. Double-click the Home button to reveal the multitasking bar, which shows your most recently used apps.
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. Flick to scroll quickly. You can wait for the scrolling to come to a stop, or touch the screen to stop it immediately. Touching the screen to stop scrolling won’t choose or activate anything. To quickly scroll to the top of a page, tap the status bar at the top of the screen.
Zooming in or out When viewing photos, webpages, email, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your fingers together or apart. For photos and webpages, you can double-tap (tap twice quickly) to zoom in, then double-tap again to zoom out. For maps, double-tap to zoom in and tap once with two fingers to zoom out. Zoom is also an accessibility feature that lets you magnify the screen with any app you’re using, to help you see what’s on the display. See “Zoom” on page 153.
Customizing the Home screen Rearranging apps You can customize the layout of app icons on the Home screen—including the apps in the Dock along the bottom of the screen. If you want, arrange them over multiple Home screens. You can also organize apps by collecting them in folders. Rearrange icons: 1 Touch and hold any app on the Home screen until it begins to jiggle. 2 Arrange the apps by dragging them. 3 Press the Home button to save your arrangement.
Create a folder: Touch an app until the Home screen apps begin to jiggle, then drag the app onto another app. iPhone creates a new folder that includes the two apps, and shows the folder’s name. You can tap the name field and enter a different name. Tap a folder to open it, then you can tap to open an app inside. To close a folder, tap outside the folder, or press the Home button . While arranging apps: Add an app to a folder Drag the app onto the folder.
Typing The onscreen keyboard appears anytime you need to type. Entering text Use the keyboard to enter text. The keyboard corrects misspellings, predicts what you’re typing, and learns as you use it. Depending on the app you’re using, the intelligent keyboard may suggest corrections as you type, to help prevent mistyped words. Type text: Tap a text field to bring up the keyboard, then tap on the keyboard. As you type, each letter appears above your thumb or finger.
Auto-correction and spell checking For many languages, iPhone automatically corrects misspellings or makes suggestions as you type. When iPhone suggests a word, you can accept the suggestion without interrupting your typing. Note: For a list of supported languages, see www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html. Suggested word Accept the suggestion: Type a space, punctuation mark, or return character. Reject a suggestion: Tap the “x”.
Editing text The touchscreen makes it easy to change text you’ve entered. An onscreen magnifying glass helps you position the insertion point right where you need it. Grab points let you quickly select more or less text. You can also cut, copy, and paste text and photos within apps, or across apps. Position the insertion point: Touch and hold to bring up the magnifying glass, then drag to position the insertion point. Select text: Tap the insertion point to display the selection buttons.
For each language, you can make separate selections for both the onscreen software and any external hardware keyboards. The software keyboard layout determines the layout of the keyboard on the iPhone screen. The hardware keyboard layout determines the layout of an Apple Wireless Keyboard connected to iPhone. Using an Apple Wireless Keyboard You can use an Apple Wireless Keyboard (available separately) for typing on iPhone. The Apple Wireless Keyboard connects via Bluetooth.
Printing AirPrint AirPrint lets you print wirelessly to AirPrint-enabled printers. You can print from: ÂÂ Mail—email messages and attachments that can be viewed in Quick Look ÂÂ Photos and Camera—photos ÂÂ Safari—webpages, PDFs, and other attachments that can be viewed in Quick Look ÂÂ iBooks—PDFs ÂÂ Maps—view of map showing on the screen ÂÂ Notes—currently displayed note Other apps available from the App Store may also support AirPrint.
Searching You can search many apps on iPhone, including Contacts, Mail, Calendar, Music, Messages, Notes, and Reminders. You can search an individual app, or all apps at once. Search iPhone: Go to the Search screen. (From the first Home screen, flick right or press the Home button .) Enter text in the Search field. Search results appear as you type. Tap an item in the list to open it. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard and see more results.
Voice Control Voice Control lets you make phone calls and control music playback using voice commands. On iPhone 4S, you can also use Siri to control iPhone by voice. See Chapter 4, “Siri,” on page 39. Note: Voice Control may not be available in all languages. Voice Control is not available on iPhone 4S when Siri is turned on. Use Voice Control: Press and hold the Home button until the Voice Control screen appears and you hear a beep. You can also press and hold the center button on the iPhone earphones.
Notifications Notification Center displays all your alerts in one place, including alerts about: ÂÂ Missed phone calls and voice messages ÂÂ New email ÂÂ New text messages ÂÂ Reminders ÂÂ Calendar events ÂÂ Friend requests (Game Center) ÂÂ Weather ÂÂ Stocks Show Notification Center: Drag down from the top of the screen. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. Alerts also appear on the lock screen, or briefly at the top of the screen when you’re using iPhone.
Twitter Sign in to your Twitter account (or create a new account) in Settings to enable Tweets with attachments from the following apps: ÂÂ Camera or Photos—with a photo ÂÂ Safari—with a webpage ÂÂ Maps—with a location ÂÂ YouTube—with a video Sign in to or create a Twitter account: Go to Settings > Twitter. Enter the user name and password for an existing account, or tap Create New Account. In Camera or Photos, tap the Action button to tweet a photo. Tweet a photo.
Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic The Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic included with iPhone feature a microphone, volume buttons, and an integrated button that allows you to answer and end calls easily, and control audio and video playback. Center button Plug in the earphones to listen to music or make a phone call. Press the center button to control music playback and answer or end calls, even when iPhone is locked. Pause a song or video Press the center button. Press again to resume playback.
AirPlay You can stream music, photos, and video wirelessly to your HDTV using AirPlay and Apple TV. You can also use AirPlay to stream audio to an Airport Express base station. Other AirPlay-enabled receivers are available from third-parties. Visit the online Apple Store for details. Stream content to an AirPlay-enabled device: Start the video, slideshow, or music, then tap and choose the AirPlay device. Once streaming starts, you can exit the app that’s playing the content.
Pair an Apple Wireless Keyboard with iPhone: 1 Go to Settings > General > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on. 2 Press the power button on the Apple Wireless Keyboard to turn it on. 3 On iPhone, select the keyboard listed under Devices. 4 Type the passkey on the keyboard as instructed, then press Return. Note: You can pair only one Apple Wireless Keyboard with iPhone at a time. To pair a different keyboard, you must first unpair the current one.
Note: Connecting iPhone to a power outlet can start an iCloud backup or wireless iTunes syncing. See “Backing up iPhone” on page 173 and “Syncing with iTunes” on page 18. Charge the battery and sync iPhone: Connect iPhone to your computer using the included Dock Connector to USB Cable. Or connect iPhone to your computer using the included cable and the Dock, available separately. Unless your keyboard has a high-powered USB 2.0 port, you must connect iPhone to a USB 2.0 port on your computer.
Security features Security features help protect the information on iPhone from being accessed by others. Passcodes and data protection You can set a passcode that you must enter each time you turn on or wake up iPhone. Set a passcode: Go to Settings > General > Passcode Lock and enter a 4-digit passcode, then enter the passcode again to verify it. iPhone then requires you to enter the passcode to unlock it or to display the passcode lock settings. Setting a passcode turns on data protection.
Cleaning iPhone Clean iPhone immediately if it comes in contact with any contaminants that may cause stains, such as ink, dyes, makeup, dirt, food, oils, or lotions. To clean iPhone, disconnect all cables and turn off iPhone (press and hold the On/Off button, then slide the onscreen slider). Then use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth. Avoid getting moisture in openings.
Siri 4 What is Siri? Siri is the intelligent personal assistant that helps you get things done just by talking. Siri understands natural speech, so you don’t have to learn specific commands or remember keywords. You can ask things in different ways. For example, you can say “Set the alarm for 6:30 a.m.” or “Wake me at 6:30 in the morning.” Either way, Siri gets it.
Using Siri Starting Siri Siri comes to life with the press of a button. Start Siri: Press the Home button until Siri appears. You’ll hear two quick beeps and see “What can I help you with?” on the screen. Just begin speaking. The microphone icon lights up to let you know that Siri hears you talking. Once you’ve started a dialogue with Siri, tap the microphone icon to talk to it again. Siri waits for you to stop talking, but you can also tap the microphone icon to tell Siri you’re done.
If Siri doesn’t respond when you bring iPhone to your ear, start with the screen facing you, so your hand rotates on the way up. Cancel a request Say “cancel,” tap , or press the Home button . Stop a phone call you started with Siri Before Phone opens, press the Home button tap End. . If Phone is already open, Telling Siri about yourself The more Siri knows you, the more it can use your information to help you. Siri gets your information from your personal info card (“My Info”) in Contacts.
Onscreen guide Siri gives you examples of things you can say, right on screen. Ask Siri “what can you do” or tap when Siri first appears. Handsfree Siri You can use Siri with the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic that came with your iPhone, or with other supported headphones and Bluetooth headsets. Talk to Siri using earphones: Press and hold the center button. Talk to Siri using a Bluetooth headset: Press and hold the call button.
Location Services Because Siri knows locations like “current,” “home,” and “work,” it can remind you to do a certain task when you leave a location or arrive at a location. Tell Siri “Remind me to call my wife when I leave the office,” and Siri does just that. Location information isn’t tracked or stored outside the phone. You can still use Siri if you turn Location Services off, but Siri won’t do anything that requires location information.
Noisy environments In a noisy environment, hold iPhone close to your mouth, but don’t talk directly into the bottom edge. Continue to speak clearly and naturally. Tap when you finish speaking. You can also try holding iPhone to your ear to speak to Siri. Network connection Siri might tell you it’s having trouble connecting to the network. Because Siri relies on Apple servers for voice recognition and other services, you need to have a good 3G or 4G cellular or Wi-Fi connection to the Internet.
So that Siri knows who you’re referring to when you ask to make a call, make sure to introduce yourself to Siri. See “Telling Siri about yourself” on page 41. Stop a phone call you started with Siri Before Phone opens, press the Home button progress, tap End. . If the phone call is in Music Ask Siri to play a song, album, or playlist. Pause playback, then resume. Set the mood by asking for a certain type of music. Or just say “Play” and let Siri choose for you.
To see or hear messages you’ve received, you can say: ÂÂ Read me my messages ÂÂ Show my new texts ÂÂ Read it again If you’ve just received a text message or if you’re reading one that you received earlier, you can simply say: ÂÂ Reply that’s great news ÂÂ Tell him I’ll be there in 10 minutes ÂÂ Call her Siri understands the context and knows who to address the reply to. Before sending a message you’ve composed, Siri displays it or reads it back to you to make sure it’s right.
To create an event: ÂÂ Set up a meeting at 9 ÂÂ Set up a meeting with Michael at 9 ÂÂ Meet with Lisa at noon ÂÂ Set up a meeting about hiring tomorrow at 9 a.m. ÂÂ New appointment with Susan Park Friday at 3 ÂÂ Schedule a planning meeting at 8:30 today in the boardroom To change or cancel an event: ÂÂ Move my 3 p.m. meeting to 4:30 ÂÂ Reschedule my appointment with Dr. Manning to next Monday at 9 a.m.
Including location info lets Siri remind you about the item when you approach or leave a location. A location can be your current location (“here”), or an address in Contacts. To let Siri know about your home and work locations, see “Telling Siri about yourself” on page 41.
ÂÂ Find coffee near me ÂÂ Find some burger joints in Baltimore ÂÂ Find a gas station within walking distance ÂÂ Good Mexican restaurants around here If you ask about a location, Siri displays it on a map. Sometimes Siri goes directly to Maps, but you can tap the map to open the Maps app if Siri doesn’t open it. Siri might respond with a list of choices. For example, if you ask about burger joints, Siri looks for hamburger restaurants in the vicinity and sorts the list by proximity.
ÂÂ Email Dr. Manning and say I got the forms, thanks ÂÂ Mail Lisa and Jason about the party and say I had a great time To check your mail: ÂÂ Check email ÂÂ Any new email from Michael today? ÂÂ Show new mail about the lease ÂÂ Show the email from Lisa yesterday To respond to email: ÂÂ Reply Dear Susan sorry about the late payment ÂÂ Call him at work Before sending an email, Siri displays or reads it back to you so you can make sure it’s right.
ÂÂ How windy is it out there? ÂÂ When is sunrise in Paris? Stocks Use Siri to quickly get quotes for your favorite stocks. Get market capitalization, or P/E ratios. Ask about specific indexes, and the situation in general.
ÂÂ Turn off my 6:30 alarm ÂÂ Delete my 7:30 alarm When you set an alarm, Siri displays the alarm so you can see that it’s correct. You can tap the switch to turn the alarm on or off. Tap the alarm to open it in the Clock app. To ask about the date and time: ÂÂ What time is it? ÂÂ What time is it in Berlin? ÂÂ What is today’s date? ÂÂ What’s the date this Saturday? Siri displays a clock for you. Tap it to open the Clock app.
Siri displays a timer. Tap it to open the Clock app. Contacts Siri uses your entries in Contacts to find addresses, look up phone numbers and other information, or tell you about someone’s birthday. Siri even knows who your relatives are by looking at your personal contact card. See “Telling Siri about yourself” on page 41.
Notes Use Siri to verbally jot down notes, or look up notes you’ve already made. Say things like: ÂÂ Note that I spent $12 on lunch ÂÂ Note: check out that new Alicia Keys album ÂÂ Find my restaurant note ÂÂ Create a reading list note ÂÂ Add Tom Sawyer to my reading list note Siri displays the note for you to review. To edit the note, tap it. Siri opens the Notes app for you, and you can edit the note by typing or dictating. See “Dictation” on page 55.
ÂÂ What’s the square root of 28? ÂÂ How many dollars is 45 euros? ÂÂ What was the Best Picture of 1983? ÂÂ How many days until Christmas? ÂÂ How far away is the sun? ÂÂ When is the next solar eclipse? ÂÂ Show me the Orion constellation ÂÂ What’s the population of Jamaica? ÂÂ How high is Mt. Everest? ÂÂ How deep is the Atlantic Ocean? ÂÂ What’s the price of gasoline in Chicago? Dictation When Siri is turned on, you can also dictate text. See “Dictation” on page 27.
5 Phone Phone calls Making a call Making a call on iPhone is as simple as tapping a name or number in your contacts, using Siri to say “call bob” (iPhone 4S), tapping one of your favorites, or tapping a recent call to return it. Buttons at the bottom of the Phone screen give you quick access to your favorites, recent calls, your contacts, and a numeric keypad for dialing manually. WARNING: For important information about driving safely, see the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.
Dialing manually You can use the keypad to dial a phone number manually. Dial a number: Tap Keypad, enter the number, then tap Call. Paste a number to the keypad Tap the screen above the keyboard, then tap Paste. Enter a soft (2-second) pause Touch the “*” key until a comma appears. Enter a hard pause (to pause dialing until you tap the Dial button) Touch the “#” key until a semicolon appears. Redial the last number Tap Keypad, tap Call, then tap Call again.
While on a call When you’re on a call, the screen shows call options. Mute your line. iPhone 4 or later: Touch and hold to put your call on hold. Dial a number or enter numbers. Use the speakerphone or a Bluetooth device. Get contact info. Make another call. iPhone 4 or later: Make a FaceTime call. iPhone 3GS (Hold button): Put a call on hold. The call options may vary, depending on which iPhone you’re using. Use another app during a call Press the Home button , then tap an app icon.
Conference calls With GSM, you can set up a conference call to talk with up to five people at a time, depending on your carrier. Note: Conference calling may be an optional service in some areas. Contact your carrier for information. Create a conference call: 1 Make a call. 2 Tap Add Call and make another call. The first call is put on hold. 3 Tap Merge Calls. The calls are merged on one line and everyone can hear each other. 4 Repeat steps two and three to add additional calls.
Important: You should not rely on wireless devices for essential communications, such as medical emergencies. Use of iPhone to call emergency services may not work in all areas or all operating conditions. Emergency numbers and services vary by area, and sometimes an emergency call cannot be placed due to network availability or environmental interference.
Make a FaceTime call using Siri or Voice Control Press and hold the Home button until you hear the tone. With Siri (iPhone 4S), you can also just hold iPhone to your ear while the screen is on. Say “FaceTime,” followed by the name of the person to call. Block FaceTime calls Go to Settings > FaceTime and turn off FaceTime. You can also disable FaceTime in Restrictions. See “Restrictions” on page 166.
Checking voicemail When you tap Phone, iPhone shows the number of missed calls and unheard voicemail messages. Tap Voicemail to see a list of your messages. Unheard messages Play/Pause Speakerphone (Audio, when a Bluetooth device is connected. Tap to choose audio output.) Contact info Scrubber bar Drag the playhead to skip to any point in a message. Return the call. Listen to a voicemail message: Tap Voicemail, then tap a message. If you’ve already heard the message, tap the message again to replay it.
Favorites Favorites gives you quick access to your frequently used phone numbers. Add a contact’s phone number to your favorites list: Tap Contacts, then choose a contact. Tap “Add to Favorites.” Choose a phone number or email address (for FaceTime calls). On iPhone 4 or later, choose whether to save as a voice or FaceTime call. To call a favorite, tap Favorites and choose a contact. If a FaceTime call.
Caller ID Caller ID displays your name or phone number to the person you call—if the recipient’s equipment has that capability and you haven’t turned off or blocked the feature. Note: For FaceTime calls, your phone number is displayed even if caller ID is turned off or blocked. Turn caller ID on or off (GSM): Go to Settings > Phone > Show My Caller ID. With CDMA, caller ID is on by default, but can be disabled for a single call. Block caller ID for a call (CDMA): Enter *67, then dial the number.
Turn off Voice Roaming on a CDMA network Go to Settings > General > Network. Turning Voice Roaming off disables phones calls when you’re outside of your carrier’s network. Turn off Data Roaming Go to Settings > General > Network. Turning Data Roaming off disables data transmission over the cellular network. Apps that depend on Internet access are disabled unless iPhone has access to the Internet via a Wi-Fi connection.
6 Mail Mail works with iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular mail systems— including Yahoo!, Google, Hotmail, and AOL—as well as other industry-standard POP3 and IMAP mail systems. You can send and receive photos, videos, and graphics, and view PDFs and other attachments. You can also print messages, and attachments that open in Quick Look. Checking and reading email In Mail, the Mailboxes screen gives you quick access to all your inboxes and other mailboxes.
Add an email recipient to your contacts list Tap the message and, if necessary, tap Details to see the recipients. Then tap a name or email address and tap Create New Contact or “Add to Existing Contact.” Flag or mark a message as unread Open the message and, if necessary, tap Details. Then tap Mark. To mark multiple messages as unread, see “Organizing mail” on page 69. Open a meeting invitation Tap the invitation. See “Responding to invitations” on page 86.
Using links and detected data iPhone detects web links, phone numbers, email addresses, dates, and other types of information that you can use to open a webpage, create a preaddressed email message, create or add information to a contact, or perform some other useful action. Detected data appears as blue underlined text. Tap the data to use its default action, or touch and hold to see other actions. For example, for an address, you can show its location in Maps or add it to Contacts.
Organizing mail You can organize messages in any mailbox, folder, or search results window. You can delete or mark messages as read. You can also move messages from one mailbox or folder to another in the same account or between different accounts. You can add, delete, or rename mailboxes and folders. Delete a message: Open the message and tap . You can also delete a message directly from the mailbox message list by swiping left or right over the message title, then tapping Delete.
Settings may vary, based on the type of account you’re setting up. Your service provider or system administrator can provide the information you need to enter. Change an account’s settings: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, choose an account, then make the changes you want. Changes you make to an account’s settings on iPhone aren’t synced to your computer, so you can configure your accounts to work with iPhone without affecting the account settings on your computer.
Fetch New Data This setting lets you turn Push on or off for iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo!, and any other push accounts on iPhone. Push accounts deliver new information to iPhone whenever new information appears on the server (some delays may occur) and there’s an Internet connection. You might want to turn Push off to suspend delivery of email and other information, or to conserve battery life.
7 Safari Safari lets you surf the web and view webpages. Create bookmarks on iPhone and sync them with your computer. Add web clips to the Home screen for quick access to your favorite sites. Print webpages, PDFs, and other documents. Use Reading List to collect sites to read later. Viewing webpages Enter a web address (URL). Tap the status bar to quickly scroll to the top. Search the web and the current page. Double-tap an item or pinch to zoom in or out.
Stop a webpage from loading Tap . Reload a webpage Tap in the address field. Close a page Tap , then tap Protect private information and block some websites from tracking your behavior Go to Settings > Safari and turn on Private Browsing. Set options for Safari Go to Settings > Safari. by the page. Links Follow a link on a webpage: Tap the link. See a link’s destination address Touch and hold the link.
Searching The search field in the upper-right corner lets you search the web, and the current page or PDF. Search the web, and the current page or searchable PDF: Enter text in the search field. ÂÂ To search the web: Tap one of the suggestions that appear, or tap Search. ÂÂ To find the search text on the current page or PDF: Scroll to the bottom of the screen, then tap the entry below On This Page. The first instance is highlighted. To find later occurrences, tap .
Music 8 Adding music and audio To get music and other audio content onto iPhone: ÂÂ Purchase and download content from the iTunes Store on iPhone. See Chapter 21, “iTunes Store,” on page 115. (You can also go to the iTunes Store from Music by tapping the Store button when browsing.) ÂÂ Use Automatic Download to automatically download new music purchased on your other iOS devices and computers. See “iCloud” on page 16. ÂÂ Sync with iTunes on your computer.
View the Now Playing screen: Tap Now Playing. Back Track list Play/Pause Next/Fast-forward AirPlay Previous/ Rewind Volume Customize the browse buttons Tap More, tap Edit, then drag an icon over the button you want to replace. Get more podcast episodes Tap Podcasts (tap More first, if Podcasts isn’t visible) then tap a podcast to see available episodes. Shake to shuffle Shake iPhone to turn shuffle on and change songs. Shake again to change to another song.
Additional audio controls To display additional controls, tap the album artwork on the Now Playing screen. You can see elapsed time, remaining time, and the song number. The song’s lyrics also appear, if you’ve added them to the song in iTunes. Playhead Genius Scrubber bar Shuffle Repeat Ping like Ping post Repeat songs Tap . = repeat all songs in the album or list = repeat the current song only = no repeat Shuffle songs Tap .
Using Siri or Voice Control with Music You can use Siri (iPhone 4S) or Voice Control to control music playback on iPhone. See Chapter 4, “Siri,” on page 39 and “Voice Control” on page 30. Control music playback Say “play” or “play music.” To pause, say “pause” or “pause music.” You can also say “next song” or “previous song.” Play an album, artist, or playlist Say “play,” then say “album,” “artist,” or “playlist” and the name. Shuffle the current playlist Say “shuffle.
Searching audio content You can search the titles, artists, albums, and composers of songs, podcasts, and other audio content on iPhone. Search music: Enter text in the search field at the top of a song list, playlist, artist list, or other view of your Music content. You can also search audio content from the Home screen. See “Searching” on page 29.
Save a Genius playlist In the playlist, tap Save. The playlist is saved in Playlists with the title of the song you picked. Refresh a Genius playlist In the playlist, tap Refresh. Make a Genius playlist using a different song Tap Genius Playlist, then tap New and pick a song. Delete a saved Genius playlist Tap the Genius playlist, then tap Delete. Genius playlists created on iPhone are copied to your computer when you sync with iTunes.
Home Sharing Home Sharing lets you play music, movies, and TV shows on iPhone from the iTunes library on your Mac or PC. iPhone and your computer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. On your computer, iTunes must be open, with Home Sharing turned on and logged in using the same Apple ID as Home Sharing on iPhone. Note: Home Sharing requires iTunes 10.2 or later, available at www.itunes.com/download. Bonus content, such as digital booklets and iTunes Extras, can’t be shared.
9 Messages Sending and receiving messages WARNING: For important information about driving safely, see the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone. Messages supports text messages with other SMS and MMS devices, and with other iOS devices using iMessage. With MMS and iMessage, you can also include photos, videos, and other info. Use iMessage to send messages over Wi-Fi or cellular data connections to other iOS 5 users.
Use emoji characters Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > International Keyboards > Add New Keyboard, then tap Emoji to make that keyboard available. To enter Emoji characters when typing a message, tap to bring up the Emoji keyboard. See “Switching keyboards” on page 169. Resume a previous conversation Tap the conversation in the Messages list, then enter a message and tap Send. Display earlier messages in the conversation Scroll to the top (tap the status bar) and tap Load Earlier Messages.
Copy a photo or video Touch and hold the attachment, then tap Copy. Save contact information you receive Tap the contact bubble, then tap Create New Contact or “Add to Existing Contact.” Editing conversations If you want to keep just part of a conversation, you can delete the parts you don’t want. You can also delete entire conversations from the Messages list. Edit a conversation: Tap Edit, select the parts to delete, then tap Delete.
10 Calendar About Calendar Calendar makes it easy to stay on schedule. You can view individual calendars, or several calendars at once. You can view your events by day, by month, or in a list. You can search the titles, invitees, locations, and notes of events. If you enter birthdays for your contacts, you can view those birthdays in Calendar. You can also make, edit, or cancel events on iPhone, and sync them back to your computer. You can subscribe to Google, Yahoo!, or iCal calendars.
Edit or delete a calendar Tap Calendars, then tap Edit. Select calendars to view Tap Calendars, then tap to select the calendars you want to view. The events for all selected calendars appear in a single calendar on iPhone. Adding events You can create and update calendar events directly on iPhone. Add an event: Tap and enter event information, then tap Done. You can also touch and hold an empty spot on a calendar to create a new event. Drag the grab points to adjust the event’s duration.
Subscribing to calendars You can subscribe to calendars that use the iCalendar (.ics) format. Many calendar-based services support calendar subscriptions, including iCloud, Yahoo!, Google, and the iCal application in OS X. Subscribed calendars are read-only. You can read events from subscribed calendars on iPhone, but you can’t edit events or create new ones. Subscribe to a calendar: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then tap Add Account. Tap Other, then tap Add Subscribed Calendar.
11 Photos Viewing photos and videos Photos lets you view photos and videos on iPhone, in your: ÂÂ Camera Roll album—photos and videos you took with either of the built-in cameras, or saved from an email, text message, or webpage ÂÂ Photo Stream album—photos streamed from iCloud (see “Photo Stream” on page 94) ÂÂ Photo Library and other albums synced from your computer (see “Syncing with iTunes” on page 18) Edit the photo. Tap the screen to display the controls. Delete the photo.
Pan a photo Drag the photo. Play a video Tap View a video in full screen, or fit to screen Double-tap the video. Stream a video to an HDTV See “AirPlay” on page 34. Edit photos or trim videos See “Editing photos” or “Trimming videos” on page 93. in the center of the screen. Viewing slideshows View a slideshow: Tap an album to open it, then tap a photo and tap . Select slideshow options, then tap Start Slideshow. Stream a slideshow to an HDTV See “AirPlay” on page 34.
Save a photo or video from an email message Tap to download the item if necessary, tap the photo or touch and hold the video, then tap Save. Save a photo or video from a text message Tap the image in the conversation, tap Save a photo from a webpage Touch and hold the photo, then tap Save Image. Share a video on YouTube While viewing a video, tap , than tap Save. , then tap “Send to YouTube.” Photos and videos that you receive, or that you save from a webpage, are saved to your Camera Roll album.
12 Camera About Camera Built-in cameras let you take both still photos and videos. iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S include a front camera for FaceTime and self-portraits (in addition to the camera on the back), and an LED flash. View the photos and videos you’ve taken. Set LED flash mode. Turn on the grid or HDR. Switch between cameras. Camera/Video switch Tap a person or object to focus and set exposure. Take a photo.
Taking photos and videos To quickly open Camera when iPhone is locked, press the Home button then drag up. or the On/Off button, Take a photo: Make sure the Camera/Video switch is set to , then aim iPhone and tap You can also take a photo by pressing the volume up button. Record a video: Slide the Camera/Video switch to press the volume up button. , then tap . to start or stop recording, or When you take a photo or start a video recording, iPhone makes a shutter sound.
Viewing, sharing, and printing The photos and videos you take with Camera are saved in your Camera Roll album. View your Camera Roll album: Flick left-to-right, or tap the thumbnail image in the lower-left corner of the screen. You can also view your Camera Roll album in the Photos app. To take more photos or videos, tap . If you have iCloud Photo Stream turned on in Settings > iCloud, new photos also appear in your Photo Stream album and are streamed to your other iOS devices and computers.
Uploading photos and videos to your computer You can upload the photos and videos you take with Camera to photo applications on your computer, such as iPhoto on a Mac. Upload photos and videos to your computer: Connect iPhone to your computer using the Dock Connector to USB Cable. ÂÂ Mac: Select the photos and videos you want, then click the Import or Download button in iPhoto or other supported photo application on your computer. ÂÂ PC: Follow the instructions that came with your photo application.
13 YouTube About YouTube YouTube lets you watch short videos submitted by people from around the world. Some YouTube features require a YouTube account. To set up an account, go to www.youtube.com. Note: YouTube may not be available in all languages or areas. Browsing and searching for videos Browse videos: Tap any browse button at the bottom of the screen, or tap More to see additional browse buttons. If you’re watching a video, tap Done to see the browse buttons. Tap a video to play it.
Playing videos Watch a video: Tap any video as you browse. Playback starts when enough of the video is downloaded to iPhone. The shaded portion of the scrubber bar shows download progress. Drag to skip forward or back. Download progress Tap the video to show or hide the controls. Watch on a TV with Apple TV. Add the video to your YouTube Favorites. Drag to adjust the volume. Pause or resume playback Tap or . You can also press the center button on the iPhone earphones.
Sharing videos, comments, and ratings Show the controls for sharing, commenting, and rating: Tap next to the video. Email a link to a video Tap next to a video and tap Share Video. Or, if you’re watching the video, just tap . Rate or comment on a video On the More Info screen, tap “Rate, Comment, or Flag,” then choose “Rate or Comment.” Send a video to YouTube Open the Photos app, select the video, then Tap .
14 Stocks Viewing stock quotes Stocks lets you see the latest available quotes for your selected stocks, funds, and indexes. Quotes may be delayed up to 20 minutes or more, depending upon the reporting service. Add a stock, fund, or index to the stock reader: Tap name, fund name, or index, then tap Search. , then tap . Enter a symbol, company Show the change in value of a stock, fund, or index over time: Tap the stock, fund, or index in your list, then tap 1d, 1w, 1m, 3m, 6m, 1y, or 2y.
Getting more information See the summary, chart, or news page for a stock, fund, or index: Select the stock, fund, or index in your list, then flick the pages underneath the stock reader to view the summary, chart, or news page. On the news page, you can scroll up or down to read headlines, or tap a headline to view the article in Safari. See more stock information at Yahoo.com: Select the stock, fund, or index in your list, then tap Chapter 14 Stocks .
15 Maps Finding locations WARNING: For important information about driving and navigating safely, see the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone. Enter a search. Display the location of a business or person in your contacts list. More information Current location Double-tap to zoom in; tap with two fingers to zoom out. Or, pinch to zoom in or out. Show your current location. Get directions by car, public transit, or walking.
See the name or description of a location Tap the pin. See a list of the businesses found in a search Tap , then tap List. Tap a business to see its location. Find your current location Tap . Your current location is shown by a blue marker. If your location can’t be determined precisely, a blue circle appears around the marker. The smaller the circle, the greater the precision. Show which way you’re facing Tap again. The icon changes to Mark a location and the map rotates to show your heading.
5 If multiple routes appear, choose the one you want to use. If you’re taking public transit, tap to set your departure or arrival time, and to choose a schedule for the trip. Tap the icon at a stop to see the departure time for that bus or train, and to get a link to the transit provider’s website or contact info. Get directions from a location on the map Tap the pin, tap , then tap Directions To Here or Directions From Here. Bookmark a location Tap "Add to Bookmarks.
Map views See a satellite view or hybrid view: Tap , then select the view you want. See the Google Street View of a location: Tap . Flick left or right to pan through the 360° panoramic view (the inset shows your current view). Tap an arrow to move down the street. To return to map view, tap the map inset in the lower-right corner. Tap to return to map view Note: Street View may not be available in all areas.
16 Weather Getting weather information Tap Weather on the Home screen to get the current temperature and six-day forecast for one or more cities around the world. See hourly forecast. Current conditions Current temperature Six-day forecast Add or delete cities. Number of cities stored If the weather board is light blue, it’s daytime in that city. If the board is dark purple, it’s nighttime. Add a city: Tap 104 , then tap . Enter a city or zip code, then tap Search.
17 Notes About Notes Type notes on iPhone, and iCloud makes them available on your other iOS devices and Mac computers. You can also read and create notes in other accounts, such as Gmail or Yahoo. View the list of notes. Add a new note. Tap the note to edit it. Email or print the note. Delete the note. View the previous or next note. Writing notes Add a note: Tap , then type your note and tap Done. Use iCloud to keep your notes up to date on your iOS devices and Mac computers If you use a me.
Reading and editing notes Notes are listed with the most recent at the top. If you use more than one iOS device or computer with your iCloud account, notes from all devices are listed. If you share notes with an application on your computer or with other online accounts such as Yahoo or Gmail, those notes are organized by account. Read a note: Tap the note in the list. To see the next or previous note, tap or . Change the font Go to Settings > Notes.
18 Clock About Clock You can use Clock to check the time anywhere in the world, set an alarm, time an event, or set a timer. Delete clocks or change their order. Add a clock. View clocks, set an alarm, time an event, or set a timer. Setting world clocks You can add clocks to show the time in other major cities and time zones around the world. Add a clock: Tap , then type the name of a city. If you don’t see the city you’re looking for, try a major city in the same time zone.
Setting alarms You can set multiple alarms. Set each alarm to repeat on days you specify, or to sound only once. Set an alarm: Tap Alarm and tap . Change settings for an alarm Tap Edit, then tap . Delete an alarm Tap Edit, then tap . If at least one alarm is set and turned on, appears in the iPhone status bar at the top of the screen. If an alarm is set to sound only once, it turns off automatically after it sounds. You can turn it on again to reenable it.
19 Reminders About Reminders Reminders lets you organize your life with lists—complete with due dates and locations. You can be reminded of an item on a specific day and date, or when you’re approaching or leaving a location, such as your home or office. Reminders works with your calendar accounts, so changes you make update automatically on your other iOS devices and computers. View and edit lists. Change views. Add a reminder. Mark as completed.
Setting a reminder You can set a reminder for a date and time, for a location, or for both. Add a reminder: In Reminders, tap , then enter a description and tap Done. After you add a reminder, you can fine-tune its settings. Set a location for a reminder Tap the reminder, then tap Remind Me. Turn on “At a Location” and select When I Leave or When I Arrive, or both. To change the location to somewhere other than where you are, tap Current Location, then tap Choose Address and pick a location from Contacts.
Managing reminders in Date view You use Date view to manage reminders that have a due date. View reminders for a date: At the top of the screen, tap Date to view today’s reminders, as well as uncompleted items from previous days. View a recent date Drag the time slider, located under the list, to a new day. View a specific day Tap , then select a date to view. About location reminders Location reminders are available only on iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S, and may not be available in all areas.
20 Game Center About Game Center Discover new games and share your game experiences with friends around the world in Game Center. Invite friends to play, or use auto-match to find other worthy opponents. Earn bonus points by achieving specific accomplishments in a game, see what your friends have achieved, and check leaderboards to see who the best players are. Note: Game Center may not be available in all areas, and game availability may vary.
Signing in to Game Center Sign in: Open Game Center. If you see your nickname and photo at the top of the screen, you’re already signed in. If not, enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In. Or, tap Create New Account to create a new Apple ID. Add a photo Tap the photo next to your name. Declare your status Tap Me, tap the status bar, and then enter your status. View your account settings Tap Me, tap the account banner, then choose View Account.
Search for someone in your list of friends Tap the status bar to scroll to the top of the screen, then tap the search field and start typing. Prevent game invitations from others Turn off Game Invites in your Game Center account settings. See “Game Center settings” on page 114. Keep your email address private Turn off Find Me By Email in your Game Center account settings. See “Game Center settings” on page 114.
21 iTunes Store About the iTunes Store Use the iTunes Store to add content to your iPhone. You can browse and purchase music, TV shows, audiobooks, alert tones, and ringtones. You can also buy or rent movies, or download and play podcasts or iTunes U collections. You need an Apple ID to purchase content. See “Store settings” on page 122. Note: The iTunes Store may not be available in all areas, and iTunes Store content may vary by area. Features are subject to change.
Purchasing music, audiobooks, and tones When you find a song, album, alert tone, ringtone, or audiobook you like in the iTunes Store, you can purchase and download it. You can preview an item before you purchase it, to make sure it’s what you want. Preview a song, ringtone, or audiobook: Tap the item and follow the onscreen instructions. Redeem a gift card or code Tap Music (tap More first, if Music isn’t visible), then tap Redeem at the bottom of the screen and follow the onscreen instructions.
Follow an artist Tap Follow on their profile page. Follow a friend When you follow someone, they don’t automatically follow you. In your profile, you can choose to approve or decline requests to be followed as they arrive, or simply accept all new followers without review. Share your thoughts As you browse albums and songs, tap Post to comment on a piece of music, or tap Like just to say you like it. Your friends will see your comments in their Ping Activity feed.
Changing the browse buttons You can replace the Music, Podcasts, Videos, and Search buttons at the bottom of the screen with ones you use more frequently. For example, if you download audiobooks often but don’t watch many videos, you could replace Videos with Audiobooks. Change the browse buttons: Tap More, tap Edit, then drag a button to the bottom of the screen, over the button you want to replace. You can drag the buttons at the bottom of the screen left or right to rearrange them.
22 Newsstand About Newsstand Newsstand organizes your magazine and newspaper app subscriptions with a shelf that lets you access your publications quickly and easily. Newsstand apps appear on the shelf, and as new issues become available, a badge lets you know they’re ready for reading. They’re delivered to iPhone automatically. Touch and hold a publication to rearrange. Find Newsstand apps: Tap Newsstand to reveal the shelf, then tap Store.
23 App Store About the App Store You can search for, browse, review, purchase, and download apps from the App Store directly to iPhone. To browse the App Store, iPhone must be connected to the Internet. See “Network” on page 163. To purchase apps, you also need an Apple ID (may not be available in all areas). See “Store settings” on page 122. Note: The App Store may not be available in all areas, and App Store content may vary by area. Features are subject to change. View Genius recommendations.
Finding and downloading apps Browse the featured selections to see new, notable, or recommended apps, or browse Top 25 to see the most popular apps. To look for a specific app, use Search. Browse the App Store: Tap Featured, Categories, or Top 25. Browse using Genius Tap Genius to see a list of recommended apps, based on what’s already in your app collection. To turn on Genius, follow the onscreen instructions. Genius is a free service, but it requires an Apple ID.
Store settings Use Store settings to sign in to an Apple ID, create a new Apple ID, or edit an existing one. If you have more than one Apple ID, you can use Store settings to sign out from one account and in to another. By default, the Apple ID that appears in Store settings is the one you’re signed in to when you sync iPhone with your computer. For iTunes Store terms and conditions, go to www.apple.com/legal/itunes/ww/.
24 Contacts About Contacts Contacts lets you easily access and edit your contact lists from personal, business, and organizational accounts. You can search across all of your groups, and the information in Contacts is automatically accessed to make addressing emails quick and easy. Call Send an email. See a map and get directions. Send a text message. Make a FaceTime video call.
Searching contacts You can search titles and first, last, and company names in your contacts on iPhone. If you have a Microsoft Exchange account, an LDAP account, or a CardDAV account, you can also search those contacts. Search contacts: In Contacts, tap the search field at the top of any contact list and enter your search. Search a GAL Tap Groups, tap Directories at the bottom of the list, then enter your search. Search an LDAP server Tap Groups, tap the LDAP server name, then enter your search.
Unified contacts When you sync contacts with multiple accounts, you might have entries for the same person in more than one account. To keep redundant contacts from appearing in the All Contacts list, contacts from different accounts that have the same name are linked and displayed as a single unified contact. When you view a unified contact, the title Unified Info appears at the top of the screen. Link a contact: Tap Edit, the tap and choose a contact.
25 Videos About Videos With iPhone, you can view video content such as movies, music videos, and video podcasts from iTunes, and, if they’re available in your area, TV shows. Playing videos Play a video: Tap the video. Drag to skip forward or back. Tap the video to show or hide controls. Watch the video on a TV with Apple TV. Choose a chapter. Drag to adjust the volume. Cars 2 is available on iTunes. Cars 2 © Disney/Pixar. Show or hide the playback controls While a video is playing, tap the screen.
Rewind or fast forward Touch and hold or . Stop watching a video Tap Done. Select a different audio language (if available) Tap , then choose a language from the Audio list. Show or hide subtitles (if available) Tap , then choose a language, or Off, from the Subtitles list. Show or hide closed captioning (if available) Go to Settings > Video. Searching for videos You can search the titles of movies, TV shows, and video podcasts on iPhone.
Stream videos using AirPlay: Start video playback, then tap and choose your Apple TV from the list of AirPlay devices. If doesn’t appear or if you don’t see Apple TV in the list of AirPlay devices, make sure it’s on the same wireless network as iPhone. For more information, see “AirPlay” on page 34. While video is playing, you can exit Videos and use other apps. To return playback to iPhone, tap and choose iPhone.
Converting videos for iPhone You can add videos other than those purchased from the iTunes Store to iPhone, such as videos you create in iMovie on a Mac, or videos you download from the Internet and then add to iTunes. If you try to add a video from iTunes to iPhone and a message says the video can’t play on iPhone, you can convert the video. Convert a video to work with iPhone: Select the video in your iTunes library and choose Advanced > “Create iPod or iPhone Version.
26 Calculator Using the calculator Tap numbers and functions in Calculator just as you would with a standard calculator. When you tap the add, subtract, multiply, or divide button, a white ring appears around the button to let you know the operation to be carried out. Clear memory. Add a number to memory. Subtract a number from memory. Get a number from memory (a white ring indicates a number is stored in memory). Clear the display.
27 Compass About Compass The built-in compass shows which direction your iPhone is pointing and the geographical coordinates of your current location. You can have the compass point to magnetic north or true north. Important: The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference; even the magnets in the iPhone earbuds can cause a deviation.
Finding the direction Find the direction your iPhone is pointing: Hold iPhone flat in your hand, level with the ground. Its heading appears at the top of the screen and location is displayed at the bottom. Switch between true north and magnetic north Tap . Using Compass with Maps The Compass app can also show your current location and heading in Maps. For information, see “Finding locations” on page 100. See your current location in Maps: Tap at the bottom of the Compass screen.
28 Voice Memos About Voice Memos Voice Memos lets you use iPhone as a portable recording device using the built-in microphone, iPhone or Bluetooth headset mic, or supported external microphone. Recordings using the builtin microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external stereo microphone. Note: External microphones must be designed to work with the iPhone headset jack or Dock Connector.
Listening to a recording Play a recording: Tap , tap a memo, then tap . Tap to pause. Switch between the speaker and the receiver. Listen to the recording. Trim or relabel the recording. Drag to skip to any point. Attach the recording to an email or text message. Skip to any point in a recording Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar. Listen through the built-in iPhone speaker instead of the receiver Tap Speaker. Trim a recording next to the recording, then tap Trim Memo.
29 Nike + iPod About Nike + iPod With a Nike + iPod Sensor (sold separately), the Nike + iPod app provides audible feedback on your speed, distance, time elapsed, and calories burned during a run or walk. You can send your workout information to nikeplus.com, where you can track your progress, set goals, and participate in challenges. Choose a workout type. Calibrate based on your last workout. Choose a standard workout. Choose or create a custom workout. Review your workout history.
Link your sensor to iPhone: Attach the sensor to your shoe, then go to Settings > Nike + iPod > Sensor. Link to a different sensor to iPhone Go to Settings > Nike + iPod > Sensor and tap Link New. Working out with Nike + iPod After activating Nike + iPod and inserting the Nike + iPod Sensor in your Nike+ ready shoe, you’re ready to collect workout data. Important: Before starting any exercise program, you should consult with a physician and have a complete physical examination.
30 iBooks About iBooks iBooks is a great way to read and buy books. Download the free iBooks app from the App Store, and then get everything from classics to best sellers from the built-in iBookstore. Once you download a book, it’s displayed on your bookshelf. To download the iBooks app and use the iBookstore, you need an Internet connection and an Apple ID. If you don’t have an Apple ID, or if you want to make purchases using another Apple ID, go to Settings > Store. See “Store settings” on page 122.
Syncing books and PDFs Use iTunes to sync your books and PDFs between iPhone and your computer, and to buy books from the iTunes Store. When iPhone is connected to your computer, the Books pane lets you select which items to sync. You can also add DRM-free ePub books and PDFs to your iTunes library. Books in PDF and ePub format are available on the web. Sync an ePub book or PDF to iPhone: In iTunes on your computer, choose File > Add to Library and select the file.
Add or remove a highlight Double-tap a word, use the grab points to adjust the selection, then tap Highlight and choose a color. To remove a highlight, tap the highlighted text, then tap . To underline words, tap . To change the color, tap the highlighted text, tap the current color, then select a new color from the menu. Add, remove, or edit a note from the menu that Double-tap a word, tap Highlight, then choose appears. To view a note, tap the indicator in the margin near the highlighted text.
Changing a book’s appearance Some books let you change the type size, font, and page color. Change the brightness: Tap near the center of a page to display the controls, then tap don’t see , tap first. . If you Change the font or type size Tap near the center of a page to display the controls, then tap . Tap Fonts to select a typeface. Not all books support changing the font. Some books allow you to change the type size only when iPhone is in portrait orientation.
View a collection Tap the name of the current collection at the top of the screen, then pick a new one from the list that appears. Manage collections Tap the name of the current collection you’re viewing, such as Books or PDFs, to display the collections list. You can’t edit or remove the built-in Books and PDFs collections. Sort the bookshelf Tap the status bar to scroll to the top of the screen, then tap a sort method from the choices at the bottom of the screen.
Accessibility 31 Universal Access features iPhone incorporates numerous accessibility features, including: ÂÂ VoiceOver ÂÂ Call audio routing ÂÂ Siri ÂÂ Zoom ÂÂ Large Text ÂÂ White on Black ÂÂ Speak Selection ÂÂ Speak Auto-text ÂÂ Mono Audio and balance ÂÂ Hearing Aid Mode (iPhone 4 GSM) ÂÂ Custom Vibrations ÂÂ LED Flash for Alerts ÂÂ AssistiveTouch ÂÂ Support for braille displays ÂÂ Playback of closed-captioned content With the exception of VoiceOver, these accessibility features work with most iPhone
VoiceOver VoiceOver describes aloud what appears onscreen, so you can use iPhone without seeing it. VoiceOver tells you about each element on the screen as you select it. When you select an element, a black rectangle (the VoiceOver cursor) encloses it and VoiceOver speaks the name or describes the item. Touch the screen or drag your fingers to hear different items on the screen. When you select text, VoiceOver reads the text.
Select the pronunciations available in the language rotor Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Language Rotor. To change the position of a language in the list, drag up or down. Change the language for iPhone Go to Settings > General > International > Language. Some languages may be affected by the Region Format setting (Settings > General > International > Region Format). Skip images while navigating Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Navigate Images.
“Double-tap” the selected item when VoiceOver is on Triple-tap anywhere on the screen. Adjust a slider With a single finger, flick up to increase the setting or down to decrease the setting. VoiceOver announces the setting as you adjust it. Scroll a list or area of the screen Flick up or down with three fingers. Flick down to page down through the list or screen, or flick up to page up. When paging through a list, VoiceOver speaks the range of items displayed (for example, “showing rows 5 through 10”).
If you don’t see the VoiceOver Practice button, make sure VoiceOver is turned on. Here’s a summary of key VoiceOver gestures: Navigate and read ÂÂ Tap: Speak item. ÂÂ Flick right or left: Select the next or previous item. ÂÂ Flick up or down: Depends on the Rotor Control setting. See “Using the VoiceOver rotor control” on page 147. ÂÂ Two-finger tap: Stop speaking the current item. ÂÂ Two-finger flick up: Read all from the top of the screen. ÂÂ Two-finger flick down: Read all from the current position.
Using the VoiceOver rotor control The rotor control is a virtual dial that you can use to change the results of up and down flick gestures when VoiceOver is turned on. Operate the rotor: Rotate two fingers on the iPhone screen around a point between them. Change the options included in the rotor: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor and select the options you want to be available using the rotor. The effect of the rotor setting depends on what you’re doing.
Entering text Move insertion point and hear text by: ÂÂ Character, word, or line Select edit function Select language Using a control Select and hear values by: ÂÂ Character, word, or line Adjust the value of the control object Entering and editing text with VoiceOver When you select a text field with VoiceOver, you can use the onscreen keyboard or an external keyboard connected to iPhone to enter text. There are two ways to enter text in VoiceOver—standard typing and touch typing.
Choose standard or touch typing With VoiceOver turned on and a key selected on the keyboard, use the rotor to select Typing Mode, then flick up or down. Delete a character , then double-tap or split-tap. You must do this even when Select the touch typing. To delete multiple characters, touch and hold the Delete key, then tap the screen with another finger once for each character you want to delete. VoiceOver speaks the character as it’s deleted.
Editing videos and voice memos with VoiceOver You can use VoiceOver gestures to trim Camera videos and Voice Memo recordings. Trim a voice memo: On the Voice Memos screen, select the button to the right of the memo you want to trim, then double-tap. Then select Trim Memo and double-tap. Select the beginning or end of the trim tool. Flick up to drag to the right, or flick down to drag to the left. VoiceOver announces the amount of time the current position will trim from the recording.
Quick Nav Turn on Quick Nav to control VoiceOver using the arrow keys. Quick Nav is off by default.
Using a braille display with VoiceOver You can use a refreshable Bluetooth braille display to read VoiceOver output in braille, and you can use a braille display with input keys and other controls to control iPhone when VoiceOver is turned on. iPhone works with many wireless braille displays. For a list of supported displays, go to www.apple.com/accessibility/iphone/braille-display.html. Set up a braille display: Turn on the display, then go to Settings > General > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth.
Siri With Siri, you can do things with your iPhone just by asking, and VoiceOver can read Siri responses to you. For information, see Chapter 4, “Siri,” on page 39. Triple-click Home Triple-click Home provides an easy way to turn some of the Accessibility features on or off when you press the Home button quickly three times.
White on Black Use White on Black to invert the colors on the iPhone screen, which may make it easier to read the screen. When White on Black is turned on, the screen looks like a photographic negative. Invert the screen’s colors: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > White on Black. Speak Selection Even with VoiceOver turned off, you can have iPhone read aloud any text you can select. Turn on Speak Selection and adjust speaking rate: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Speak Selection.
Custom Vibrations You can assign special vibration patterns for phone calls or FaceTime calls from important contacts. Choose from existing patterns or create a new one. Turn on custom vibrations: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Custom Vibrations. Choose the vibration pattern for a contact In Contacts, choose a contact, then tap “vibration.” If you don’t see vibration in the contact info, tap Edit and add it.
Move the menu button Drag it to any location on the screen. Exit a menu without performing a gesture Tap anywhere outside the menu. Universal Access in OS X Take advantage of the Universal Access features in OS X when you use iTunes to sync information and content from your iTunes library to iPhone. In the Finder, choose Help > Help Center, then search for “universal access.” For more information about iPhone and OS X accessibility features, go to www.apple.com/accessibility.
Large phone keypad Make phone calls simply by tapping entries in your contacts and favorites lists. When you need to dial a number, iPhone’s large numeric keypad makes it easy. See “Phone calls” on page 56. Voice Control Voice Control lets you make phone calls and control Music playback using voice commands. See “Voice dialing” on page 57, and “Using Siri or Voice Control with Music” on page 78. Closed captioning Turn on closed captioning for videos: Go to Settings > Video > Closed Captioning.
Settings 32 Settings lets you configure iPhone, set app options, add accounts, and enter other preferences. Airplane mode Airplane mode disables the wireless features in order to reduce potential interference with aircraft operation and other electrical equipment. Turn on airplane mode: Go to Settings and turn on airplane mode. When airplane mode is on, appears in the status bar at the top of the screen. No phone, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth signals are emitted from iPhone, and GPS reception is turned off.
Set iPhone to ask if you want to join a new network Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and turn “Ask to Join Networks” on or off. If “Ask to Join Networks” is off, you must manually join a network to connect to the Internet when a previously used network isn’t available. Forget a network, so iPhone doesn’t join it Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap Then tap “Forget this Network.
Display numbered badges on apps with notifications Go to Settings > Notifications, then choose an item from the In Notification Center list and turn on Badge App Icon. Hide alerts when iPhone is locked Go to Settings > Notifications, then choose an app from the In Notification Center list. Turn off “View in Lock Screen” to hide alerts from the app when iPhone is locked. Some apps have additional options.
After you turn on Personal Hotspot, other devices can connect in the following ways: ÂÂ W-Fi: On the device, choose your iPhone from the list of available Wi-Fi networks. ÂÂ USB: Connect your computer to iPhone using the Dock Connector to USB Cable. In your computer’s Network preferences, choose iPhone and configure the network settings. ÂÂ Bluetooth: On iPhone, go to Settings > General > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth.
Brightness Screen brightness affects battery life. Dim the screen to extend the time before you need to recharge iPhone, or use Auto-Brightness. Adjust the screen brightness: Go to Settings > Brightness and drag the slider. Set whether iPhone adjusts screen brightness automatically Go to Settings > Brightness and turn Auto-Brightness on or off. If AutoBrightness is on, iPhone adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions using the built-in ambient light sensor.
Reset your usage statistics Go to Settings > General > Usage > Cellular Usage, then tap Reset Statistics to clear the data and cumulative time statistics. Show battery percentage Go to Settings > General > Usage and turn on Battery Percentage. Siri Enable Siri: Go to Settings > General > Siri. For information about using Siri and changing Siri settings, see “Setting options for Siri” on page 42.
Turn Voice Roaming on or off (CDMA) Go to Settings > General > Network. Turn Voice Roaming off to avoid charges from using other carrier’s networks. When your carrier’s network isn’t available, iPhone won’t have cellular (data or voice) service. Turn Data Roaming on or off Go to Settings > General > Network. Data Roaming permits Internet access over a cellular data network when you’re in an area not covered by your carrier’s network.
Spotlight Search The Spotlight Search setting lets you specify the content areas searched by Search, and rearrange the order of the results. Set which content areas are searched by Search: Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search, then select the items to search. Set the order of search result categories Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search. Touch drag up or down.
Restrictions You can set restrictions for some apps and for purchased content. For example, parents can restrict explicit music from being seen on playlists, or turn off YouTube access entirely. Turn on restrictions: Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions. Important: If you forget your passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See “Updating and restoring iPhone software” on page 175.
Date & Time These settings affect the time shown in the status bar at the top of the screen, and in world clocks and calendars. Set whether iPhone shows 24-hour time or 12-hour time: Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn 24-Hour Time on or off. (24-Hour Time may not be available in all areas.) Set whether iPhone updates the date and time automatically Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn Set Automatically on or off.
Reset You can reset the word dictionary, network settings, home screen layout, and location warnings. You can also erase all of your content and settings. Erase all content and settings: Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Erase All Content and Settings. After confirming that you want to reset iPhone, all content, your information, and settings are removed. iPhone cannot be used until it’s set up again. Reset all settings Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
A Appendix International Keyboards International keyboards let you type text in many different languages, including Asian languages and languages that are written from right to left. Adding and removing keyboards To type text in different languages on iPhone, you use different keyboards. By default, only the keyboard for the language you’ve set is available. To make keyboards for other languages available, use Keyboard settings. For a list of supported iPhone keyboards, go to www.apple.
Typing using Cangjie Build Chinese characters from the component Cangjie keys. As you type, suggested characters appear. Tap a character to choose it, or continue typing up to five components to see more character options. Typing using Stroke (Wubihua) Use the keyboard to build Chinese characters using up to five strokes in the correct writing sequence: horizontal, vertical, left falling, right falling, and hook. For example, the Chinese character 圈 (circle) should begin with the vertical stroke 丨.
Japanese You can type Japanese using the Romaji or Kana keyboards. You can also type facemarks. Typing Japanese kana Use the Kana keypad to select syllables. For more syllable options, tap the arrow key and select another syllable or word from the window. Typing Japanese romaji Use the Romaji keyboard to type syllables. Alternative choices appear along the top of the keyboard, tap one to type it. For more syllable options, tap the arrow key and select another syllable or word from the window.
Vietnamese Touch and hold a character to see the available diacritical marks, then slide to choose the one you want.
B Appendix Support and Other Information iPhone Support site Comprehensive support information is available online at www.apple.com/support/iphone. You can also use Express Lane for personalized support (not available in all areas). Go to expresslane.apple.com. Restarting or resetting iPhone If something isn’t working right, try restarting iPhone, forcing an app to close, or resetting iPhone. Restart iPhone: Hold down the On/Off button until the red slider appears.
Turn on iCloud backups Go to Settings > iCloud, then log in with your Apple ID and password, if required. Go to Storage & Backup, then turn on iCloud Backup. Back up immediately Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup, then tap Back Up Now. Manage your backups Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup, then tap Manage Storage. Tap the name of your iPhone. Turn Camera Roll backup on or off Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup, then tap Manage Storage.
Updating and restoring iPhone software You can update iPhone software in Settings, or by using iTunes. You can also erase or restore iPhone, and then use iCloud or iTunes to restore from a backup. Deleted data is no longer accessible through the iPhone user interface, but it isn’t erased from iPhone. For information about erasing all content and settings, see “Reset” on page 168. Updating iPhone You can update software in iPhone Settings or by using iTunes.
To learn about Do this Using iPhone safely See the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone for the latest safety and regulatory information. iPhone service and support, tips, forums, and Apple software downloads Go to www.apple.com/support/iphone. Service and support from your carrier Contact your carrier or go to your carrier’s website. The latest information about iPhone Go to www.apple.com/iphone. Creating an Apple ID Go to appleid.apple.com.
iPhone disposal and recycling: You must dispose of iPhone properly according to local laws and regulations. Because iPhone contains electronic components and a battery, iPhone must be disposed of separately from household waste. When iPhone reaches its end of life, contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options, or simply drop it off at your local Apple retail store or return it to Apple. The battery will be removed and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
iPhone operating temperature If the interior temperature of iPhone exceeds normal operating temperatures, you may experience the following as it attempts to regulate its temperature: ÂÂ iPhone stops charging. ÂÂ The screen dims. ÂÂ The cellular signal is weak. ÂÂ A temperature warning screen appears. Important: You can't use iPhone while the temperature warning screen is displayed, except to make an emergency call.
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