User Guide

Chapter 3 Phone 41
Ring/Silent Switch and Vibrate Modes
A switch on the side of iPhone makes it easy to turn the ringer on or o.
Turn the ringer on or o: Flip the switch on the side of iPhone.
Ring
Silent
Note: Clock alarms still sound even if you set the Ring/Silent switch to silent.
Set iPhone to vibrate: In Settings, choose Sounds. Separate controls let you set vibrate
for both ring mode and silent mode.
For more information, see Chapter 8, “Settings,” on page 101.
Setting Ringtones
You can set the default ringtone for calls and Clock alarms and timers. You can also
assign individual ringtones to contacts so you know who’s calling.
Set the default ringtone: In Settings, choose Sounds > Ringtone, then choose a
ringtone.
Assign a ringtone to a contact: From Phone, tap Contacts and choose a contact. Then
tap Ringtone and choose a ringtone.
Creating Ringtones
You can create ringtones in iTunes using songs purchased from the iTunes Store (not
available in all countries). Your iTunes Store account will be charged for each ringtone.
Create a ringtone:
1 In iTunes on your computer, choose iTunes > Preferences and make sure Ringtones is
selected (in the General pane).
2 Make sure you are connected to the Internet.
3 To identify the purchases you can use to create ringtones, choose View > View Options
and then select Ringtone. (If a message appears, click Check Songs.)
To identify eligible purchases later, choose iTunes > Check for Updates.
4 Select the song you want to use and then choose Store > Create Ringtone.