iPhone User Guide For iOS 5.
Contents 2 9 9 9 10 12 Chapter 1: iPhone at a Glance 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 16 16 17 18 Chapter 2: Getting Started 19 19 22 24 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 34 36 37 37 Chapter 3: Basics 38 38 40 40 Chapter 4: Siri 41 41 45 Chapter 5: Phone iPhone overview Accessories Buttons Status icons Viewing this user guide on iPhone What you need Installing the SIM card Setup and activation Connecting to the Internet Connecting iPhone to your computer Setting up mail and other accounts Managing content on you
46 47 48 48 49 49 50 Visual voicemail Contacts Favorites Call forwarding, call waiting, and caller ID Ringtones, Ring/Silent switch, and vibrate International calls Setting options for Phone 51 51 52 52 53 53 53 54 54 54 Chapter 6: Mail 57 57 58 58 58 58 59 59 59 59 Chapter 7: Safari 60 60 60 61 62 62 63 63 63 64 64 65 65 Chapter 8: Music 66 66 67 67 68 68 Chapter 9: Messages Checking and reading email Working with multiple accounts Sending mail Using links and detected data Viewing attachment
69 69 69 70 70 70 71 71 71 Chapter 10: Calendar 72 72 73 73 73 74 Chapter 11: Photos 75 75 76 76 77 77 77 78 78 Chapter 12: Camera 79 79 79 80 80 80 81 81 81 Chapter 13: YouTube 82 82 83 Chapter 14: Stocks 84 84 85 86 86 87 Chapter 15: Maps 88 88 Chapter 16: Weather 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 photos and videos Viewi
89 89 89 90 90 90 Chapter 17: Notes 91 91 91 92 92 92 Chapter 18: Clock 93 93 94 94 95 95 95 95 Chapter 19: Reminders 96 96 97 97 97 97 98 Chapter 20: Game Center 99 99 99 100 100 100 101 101 102 102 102 Chapter 21: iTunes Store About Notes Writing notes Reading and editing notes Searching notes Printing or emailing notes About Clock Setting world clocks Setting alarms Using the stopwatch Setting a timer About Reminders Setting a reminder Managing reminders in List view Managing reminders in
107 107 107 108 108 109 109 Chapter 24: Contacts 110 110 110 111 111 111 112 112 113 113 Chapter 25: Videos 114 114 114 Chapter 26: Calculator 115 115 115 116 116 Chapter 27: Compass 117 117 118 118 119 119 Chapter 28: Voice Memos 120 120 120 120 121 121 121 Chapter 29: Nike + iPod 122 122 122 122 123 124 124 125 Chapter 30: iBooks About Contacts Syncing contacts Searching contacts Adding and editing contacts Unified contacts Contacts accounts and settings About Videos Playing videos
125 125 125 126 126 Looking up the definition of a word Having a book read to you Printing or emailing a PDF Organizing the bookshelf Syncing bookmarks and notes 127 127 128 137 137 138 138 138 139 139 139 139 139 140 140 140 141 141 141 141 141 141 142 142 142 Chapter 31: Accessibility 143 143 143 144 145 145 145 146 146 147 147 147 152 Chapter 32: Settings 153 153 153 153 155 155 Appendix A : International Keyboards Universal Access features VoiceOver Routing the audio of incoming calls Siri Tr
155 Using the candidate list 155 Using shortcuts 156 Vietnamese 157 157 157 157 159 159 160 160 160 161 162 162 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 Main camera LED flash Front camera App icons Apple Retina display SIM card tray Home button Bottom microphone iPhone Dock connector Speaker Your iPhone and the Home screen may look 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 32. 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.
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 60. When using another app: Double-click the Home button , then flick the app switcher from left to right. Start Siri (iPhone 4S) or Voice Control Press and hold the Home button “Voice Control” on page 29. .
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 Bluetooth* Blue or white icon: Bluetooth is on and a device, such as a headset or car kit, is connected. Gray icon: Bluetooth is on, but no device is connected. See “Bluetooth devices” on page 33. Bluetooth battery Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device. Battery Shows battery level or charging status. See “Battery” on page 34. * The use of certain accessories with iPhone may affect wireless performance.
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 If you were given a SIM card to install, install it before setting up iPhone. Important: A SIM card is required to use cellular services when connecting to GSM networks and some CDMA networks. An iPhone 4S that has been activated on a CDMA wireless network may also use a SIM card for connecting to a GSM network, primarily for international roaming.
Connecting iPhone to your computer If you don’t have Wi-Fi or cellular access, you may need to connect iPhone to your computer in order to complete activation. Connecting iPhone to your computer also lets you sync information, music, and other content with iTunes. See “Syncing with iTunes” on page 18. Connect iPhone to your computer: Use the Dock Connector to USB Cable provided with iPhone.
iCloud iCloud stores your photos, apps, contacts, calendars, and more, and wirelessly pushes it to your iOS devices and computers, automatically keeping everything up to date. iCloud features include: ÂÂ Automatic Downloads—Music, apps, and books that you purchase appear on your devices automatically. ÂÂ Previous Purchases—View previous iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooksstore purchases and download them again if needed.
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.
Remove an app from the multitasking bar Touch and hold the app icon until it begins to jiggle, then tap Removing an app from the multitasking also forces it to quit. . 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.
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 138.
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.
Enter a comma, period, or other punctuation mark Say the punctuation mark. 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”.
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. You can also double-tap to select a word. In read-only documents, such as webpages, or email messages you’ve received, touch and hold to select a word. Drag the grab points to select more or less text. Cut or copy text Select text, then tap Cut or Copy. Paste text Tap the insertion point and tap Paste.
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. See “Pairing a Bluetooth device with iPhone” on page 33. Once the keyboard is paired with iPhone, it connects whenever the keyboard is within range (up to 30 feet). You can tell that the keyboard is connected if the onscreen keyboard doesn’t appear when you tap in a text field.
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 38. 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. Then 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 157 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.
4 Siri Using Siri Siri helps you get things done. All you have to do is ask. You can ask Siri to make a call, find a business and get directions, schedule reminders and meetings, search the web, dictate text, and much more. Note: Siri is available only on iPhone 4S and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply. What Siri heard you say Siri’s response Related info—tap to open the app.
Reminders Create, search, and update reminders. Example: “Remind me to call mom.” Maps Find locations, get directions, and contact businesses. Example: “How do I get home?” Mail Send and search email. Example: “Email Lisa about the trip.” Weather Get current weather and forecasts. Example: “What’s the weather for today?” Stocks Get stock info. Example: “What is Apple’s stock price?” Clock Get the date and time for major cities, set alarms, and start the timer.
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, Set options for Siri Go to Settings > General > Siri. See “Siri” on page 148. Restrict Siri completely or restrict explicit language Go to Settings > General > Restrictions. If Siri doesn’t hear you correctly On the Siri screen, Siri shows what it heard you say and displays a response.
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 (the screen must be one). 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 150.
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.
Resize any column of text to fit the screen Double-tap the text. See all the recipients of a message Tap Details. Tap a name or email address to see the recipient’s contact information, then tap a phone number or email address to contact the person. 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.
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.
Mail settings Mail settings, except where noted, apply to all your accounts on iPhone. Set options for mail: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars. To change the tones played when mail is sent or received, go to Settings > Sounds. Fetch New Data This setting lets you turn Push on or off for iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo!, and any other push accounts on iPhone.
7 Safari 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. Flick through open webpages or open a new page. View your bookmarks or Reading List. Add a bookmark, add to the Reading List, add an icon to the Home screen, or share or print the page. View a webpage: Tap the address field (in the title bar) to bring up the keyboard. Type the web address, then tap Go.
Close a page Tap , then tap by the page. 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. Links Follow a link on a webpage: Tap the link. See a link’s destination address Touch and hold the link. Detected data—such as phone numbers and email addresses—may also appear as links in webpages. Touch and hold a link to see the available options.
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 .
8 Music 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 99. (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 17. ÂÂ Sync with iTunes on your computer.
Play a song or other item: Tap the item. Use the onscreen controls to control playback. You can also use the buttons on the earphones. See “Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic” on page 32. 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.
Repeat songs Tap . = repeat all songs in the album or list = repeat the current song only = no repeat Shuffle songs Tap . Tap again to play songs in order = shuffle songs = play songs in order Skip to any point in a song Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar. Slide your finger down to slow down the scrub rate. Make a Genius playlist Tap Use Ping See “Following artists and friends” on page 100. . See “Genius” on page 64.
Browsing album artwork in Cover Flow When you browse music, rotate iPhone to see your iTunes content in Cover Flow and browse your music by album artwork. Browse album artwork: Drag left or right. See the tracks on an album Tap the album artwork or Return to the artwork Tap the title bar. Or tap . Drag up or down to scroll; tap a track to play it. again. Viewing tracks on an album See all the tracks on the album that contains the current song: On the Now Playing screen, tap . Tap a track to play it.
iTunes Match iTunes Match stores your music library in iCloud—even songs imported from CDs—and lets you enjoy your collection on your iPhone and other iOS devices and computers. iTunes Match is available as a paid subscription. Note: iTune Match is available starting in the U.S. Subscribe to iTunes Match: In iTunes on your computer, choose Store > Turn On iTunes Match, then click the Subscribe button. Once you subscribe, iTunes adds your music and playlists to your iCloud library.
Playlists You can create and edit your own playlists on iPhone, or edit playlists synced from iTunes on your computer. Create a playlist: View Playlists, then tap “Add Playlist” near the top of the list. Enter a title, tap to select songs and videos you want to include, then tap Done. When you make a playlist and then sync iPhone to your computer, the playlist is synced to your iTunes library. Edit a playlist: View Playlists and select the playlist to edit.
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 153. 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.
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. Clear all text and attachments, without deleting the conversation Tap Edit, then tap Clear All. Delete a conversation Swipe the conversation, then tap Delete. Searching messages You can search the content of conversations in the Messages list.
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.
View the Birthday calendar Tap Calendars, then tap Birthdays to include birthdays from your Contacts with your events. See the details of an event Tap the event. You can tap information about the event to get more details. If an address for the location is specified, for example, tap it to open Maps. 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.
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 Mac OS X iCal application. 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—shots you took with the built-in camera, or save from an email, text message, or webpage ÂÂ Photo Stream album—photos streamed from iCloud ÂÂ Photo Library and other albums synced from your computer Edit the photo. Tap the screen to display the controls. Delete the photo. Stream photos using AirPlay. Play a slideshow.
Play a video Tap in the center of the screen. View a video in full screen, or fit to screen Double-tap the video. Stream a video to an HDTV See “AirPlay” on page 33. Edit photos or trim videos See “Editing photos” or “Trimming videos” on page 77. 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 “AirPrint” on page 27. Stop a slideshow Tap the screen.
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 The built-in camera lets you take both still photos and videos. iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 include a front camera for FaceTime and self-portraits (in addition to the main 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 the main camera and front camera. Camera/Video switch Tap a person or object to focus and set exposure. Take a photo.
Taking photos and videos You can quickly open Camera when the screen is locked by double-clicking the Home button, then tapping . 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 or press the volume up button. , then tap . to start or stop recording, 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.
Delete a stock Tap and tap next to a stock, then tap Delete. Change the order of the list Tap . Then drag Switch the view to percentage change, price change, or market capitalization Tap any of the values along the right side of the screen. Tap again to switch to another view. Use iCloud to keep your stock list up to date on your iOS devices Go to Setting > iCloud > Document & Data, then turn on Documents & Data (it’s on by default). See “iCloud” on page 17.
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 map rotates to show your heading.
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.” Getting and sharing info about a location Make a call. Visit the website.
Satellite view and street view 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 88 , 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 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.
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 98. Keep your email address private Turn off Find Me By Email in your Game Center account settings. See “Game Center settings” on page 98.
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 purchased content. See “Store settings” on page 106. 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 148. To purchase apps, you also need an Apple ID (may not be available in all areas). See “Store settings” on page 106. 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 will be available on iTunes beginning November 1, 2011.
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 33. While video is playing, you can exit Videos and use other apps. To return playback to iPhone, tap and choose iPhone.
Setting a sleep timer You can set iPhone to stop playing music or videos after a period of time. Set a sleep timer: From the Home screen choose Clock > Timer, then flick to set the number of hours and minutes. Tap When Timer Ends and choose Sleep iPod, tap Set, then tap Start to start the timer. When the timer ends, iPhone stops playing music or video, closes any other open app, and then locks itself.
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 84. 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 built-in 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.
Recording Make a recording: Tap or press the center button on the iPhone earphones. Tap to pause or to stop recording, or press the center button on the iPhone earphones. Adjust the recording level Move the microphone closer to or further away from what you’re recording. For better recording quality, the loudest level on the level meter should be between –3 dB and 0 dB. Play or mute the start/stop tone Use the iPhone Ring/Silent switch.
Managing and sharing recordings A recording is labeled with the time when it was recorded. Label a recording: Tap choose Custom. next to the recording, tap on the Info screen, then choose a label or Delete a recording Tap a recording in the list, then tap Delete. View recording details Tap Email a recording or send it in a message Tap a recording in the list, then tap Share. next to the recording.
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 106.
Sync an ePub book or PDF to iPhone: In iTunes on your computer, choose File > Add to Library and select the file. Select the book or PDF in the Books pane in iTunes, and then sync. To quickly add a PDF to iBooks without syncing, email the PDF to yourself from your computer. Open the email message on iPhone, then tap the PDF attachement and choose “Open in iBooks” from the menu that appears. Reading books Reading a book is easy. Go to the bookshelf and tap the book you want to read.
Add, remove, or edit a note Touch and hold any word until it’s selected. Use the grab points to adjust the selection, then tap Note. Type some text, then tap Done. To view a note, tap the indicator in the margin near the highlighted text. To remove a note, tap the highlighted text, then tap Delete Note. To change the color of a note, tap the highlighted text, then tap Colors and select a color from the menu.
Searching books and PDFs You can search for the title or author of a book to locate it on the bookshelf. You can also search the contents of a book to find all the references to a word or phrase you’re interested in, or send a search to Wikipedia or Google to find other related resources. Search in a book: Tap near the center of the page to show the controls, then tap the magnifying glass. Search for a book Go to the bookshelf.
Organizing the bookshelf Use the bookshelf to browse your books and PDFs. You can also organize items into collections. View collections. Touch and hold a book to rearrange. Move a book or PDF to a collection: Go to the bookshelf and tap Edit. Select the items you want to move, then tap Move and select a collection. When you add a book or PDF to your bookshelf, it’s added to the Books or PDF collection. From there, you can move it to a different collection.
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.
Change the language for iPhone Go to Settings > General > International > Language. Some languages may be affected by the Region Local setting in Settings > General > International > Region Format. Skip images while navigating Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Navigate Images. You can choose to skip all images or only those without descriptions. Speak notifications when you unlock iPhone Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Speak Notifications.
“Tap” the selected item when VoiceOver is on: Double-tap anywhere on the screen. “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.
Practice gestures: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then tap VoiceOver Practice. When you finish practicing, tap Done. 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 132.
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 your 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. In addition, braille displays with input keys and other controls can be used 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. Set up a braille display: Turn on the display, then go to Settings > General > Bluetooth and turn on Bluetooth.
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. You can set Triple-click Home to turn VoiceOver on or off, turn White on Black on or off, or present the options to: ÂÂ Turn VoiceOver on or off ÂÂ Turn White on Black on or off ÂÂ Turn Zoom on or off Triple-click Home is turned off by default.
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 Mac OS X Take advantage of the Universal Access features in Mac OS X when you use iTunes to sync information and content from your iTunes library to iPhone. In the Finder, choose Help > Mac Help, then search for “universal access.” For more information about iPhone and Mac 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 41. Voice Control Voice Control lets you make phone calls and control Music playback using voice commands. See “Voice dialing” on page 42, and “Using Siri or Voice Control with Music” on page 62. 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.
Set iPhone to ask if you want to join a new network Choose 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 Choose Wi-Fi and tap “Forget this Network.” Join a closed Wi-Fi network To join a Wi-Fi network that isn’t shown in the list of scanned networks, choose Wi-Fi > Other, then enter the network name.
Display numbered badges on apps with notifications Tap Notifications, then choose an item in the In Notification Center list and turn off Badge App Icon. Hide alerts when iPhone is locked Tap Notifications, then choose an app in 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.
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. To pair and connect iPhone with your device, refer to the documentation that came with your computer. When a device is connected, a blue band appears at the top of the iPhone screen.
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 Auto-Brightness is on, iPhone adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions using the built-in ambient light sensor.
Siri Siri lets you control iPhone just by asking. You can make a phone call, send a message, create a reminder, find a restaurant, or even dictate text. Note: Siri is available on iPhone 4S only and requires Internet access. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Cellular data charges may apply. Enable Siri: Go to Settings > General > Siri. For information about using Siri, see Chapter 4, “Siri,” on page 38.
If Cellular Data is turned off, all data services will use only Wi-Fi—including email, web browsing, push notifications, and other services. If Cellular Data is turned on, carrier charges may apply. For example, certain features and services such as Siri and Messages transfer data, and your use of these features and services could impact charges to your data plan. Turn Voice Roaming on or off (CDMA) Go to Settings > General > Network, then turn Voice Roaming on or off.
Auto-Lock Locking iPhone turns off the display in order to save your battery and prevent unintended operation of iPhone. You can still receive calls and text messages, and you can adjust the volume and use the mic button on the iPhone earphones when listening to music or on a call. Set the amount of time before iPhone locks: Go to Settings > General > Auto-Lock, then choose a time. Passcode Lock By default, iPhone doesn’t require you to enter a passcode to unlock it.
Deleting Apps You cannot delete apps from iPhone. the Home screen. doesn’t appear on app icons when you’re customizing Siri You cannot use Siri. Voice commands and dictation are disabled. Explicit Language Siri attempts to replace explicit words you speak by replacing them with asterisks and beep sounds. Location Turn off Location Services for individual apps. You can also lock Location Services so that changes to the settings can’t be made, including authorizing additional apps to use the services.
Set the calendar format Go to General > International > Calendar, then choose the format. Set the language for Siri and Voice Control Go to Settings > General > International > Voice Control, then choose a language. Set the date, time, and telephone number formats Go to Settings > General > International > Region Format, and choose your region. The Region Format also determines the language used for the days and months that appear in apps.
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.
If you didn't enable iCloud backup when you first set up iPhone, you can turn it on in iCloud settings. When you turn on iCloud backup, iPhone no longer backs up to your computer automatically when you sync with iTunes. 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.
2 Click Devices (iPhone doesn’t need to be connected). 3 Select the backup you want to remove, then click Delete Backup. 4 Click Delete, to confirm you wish to remove the selected backup, then click OK. Updating and restoring iPhone software You can update iPhone software in Settings or by using iTunes. Use iCloud or iTunes to restore iPhone from a backup. Deleted data is no longer accessible via the iPhone user interface, but it isn’t erased from iPhone.
Safety, software, and service information This table describes where to get more iPhone-related safety, software, and service information. 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.
Disposal and recycling information Apple Recycling Program (available in some areas): For free recycling of your old mobile phone, a prepaid shipping label, and instructions, see: www.apple.com/recycling 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.
Apple and the environment At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our operations and products. For more information, go to: www.apple.com/environment 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.
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