User's Manual
APPLE CONFIDENTIAL — PRELIMINARY DRAFT
Compass
In the Utilities folder. Use the built-in digital compass (iPhone 3GS or later) to
determine your heading. Get your current coordinates. Choose between true north and
magnetic north. See Chapter 20,“Compass,” on page 161.
Voice
Memos
In the Utilities folder. Record voice memos on iPhone. Play them back on iPhone
or sync them with iTunes to listen to voice memos on your computer. Attach voice
memos to email or MMS messages. See Chapter 21, “Voice Memos,” on page 164.
iTunes
Search the iTunes Store for music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and more. Browse,
preview, and download new releases, or see what’s popular in the top charts. Rent
movies and TV shows to view on iPhone. Stream and download podcasts. Follow your
See Chapter 22, “iTunes Store,” on page 169.
App Store
Search the App Store for iPhone apps you can purchase or download using your Wi-Fi
or cellular data network connection. Read reviews or write your own reviews for your
favorite apps. Download and install the app on your Home screen. See Chapter 23, “App
Store,” on page 178.
Game
Center
Discover new games and share your game experiences with friends around the world
(iPhone 3GS or later). Invite a friend, or request a match with other worthy opponents.
Check player rankings on the leaderboards. Earn achievements for extras points. See
Chapter 24, “Game Center,” on page 184.
Settings
Set up accounts and adjust all iPhone settings in one convenient place. Set your own
volume limit for listening comfort. Set your ringtone, wallpaper, screen brightness, and
settings for network, phone, mail, web, music, video, photos, and more. Use Location
Services settings to set location privacy options for Maps, Camera, Compass, and
applicable third-party apps. Set auto-lock and a passcode for security. Restrict access
to explicit iTunes content and certain apps. Reset iPhone. See Chapter 25, “Settings,” on
page 193.
Contacts
Get contact information synced from MobileMe, Mac OS X Address Book, Yahoo!
Address Book, Google Contacts, Windows Address Book (Outlook Express), Microsoft
Outlook, or Microsoft Exchange. Search, add, change, or delete contacts, which get
synced back to your computer. See Chapter 26, “Contacts,” on page 219.
Nike + iPod
Nike + iPod (which appears when you activate it in Settings) turns iPhone into a
workout companion. Track your pace, time, and distance from one workout to the next,
and choose a song to power through your routine. (iPhone 3GS or later. Requires select
Nike shoes and a Nike + iPod Sensor, sold separately.) See Chapter 27, “Nike + iPod,” on
page 225.
iBooks
Download the free iBooks app from the App Store for a great way to buy and read
books. Get everything from classics to best sellers from the built-in iBookstore.
Add ePub books and PDFs to your bookshelf using iTunes. Print PDFs. See
Chapter 28, “iBooks,” on page 229.
Status Icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPhone:
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Chapter 1 iPhone at a Glance