for iOS 5.1 software
Table Of Contents
- iPhone User Guide
- Contents
- Chapter 1: iPhone at a Glance
- Chapter 2: Getting Started
- Chapter 3: Basics
- Chapter 4: Siri
- Chapter 5: Phone
- Chapter 6: Mail
- Chapter 7: Safari
- Chapter 8: Music
- Chapter 9: Messages
- Chapter 10: Calendar
- Chapter 11: Photos
- Chapter 12: Camera
- Chapter 13: YouTube
- Chapter 14: Stocks
- Chapter 15: Maps
- Chapter 16: Weather
- Chapter 17: Notes
- Chapter 18: Clock
- Chapter 19: Reminders
- Chapter 20: Game Center
- Chapter 21: iTunes Store
- Chapter 22: Newsstand
- Chapter 23: App Store
- Chapter 24: Contacts
- Chapter 25: Videos
- Chapter 26: Calculator
- Chapter 27: Compass
- Chapter 28: Voice Memos
- Chapter 29: Nike + iPod
- Chapter 30: iBooks
- Chapter 31: Accessibility
- 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 Alerts
- AssistiveTouch
- Universal Access in OS X
- TTY support
- Minimum font size for mail messages
- Assignable ringtones
- Visual voicemail
- Widescreen keyboards
- Large phone keypad
- Voice Control
- Closed captioning
- Chapter 32: Settings
- Appendix A: International Keyboards
- 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
Siri
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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 specic commands or remember keywords.
You can ask things in dierent 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.
Siri lets you write and send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, get directions, set a
reminder, search the web—and much much more!—simply by talking naturally. Siri understands
what you say and knows what you mean. Siri speaks back to let you know what it heard you
say, and asks a question if it needs clarication or more information. It’s very much like having a
conversation with a person.
For example, ask “Any good burger joints around here?” and Siri may reply “I found a number of
burger restaurants near you.” If you say “Hmm. How about tacos,” Siri remembers that you just
asked about restaurants and then looks for Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood.
In addition to the internal processing power of iPhone, Siri uses Apple’s data centers to
understand what you say and quickly return a response. Siri also uses information from your
contacts, music library, calendars, reminders, and so forth to know what you’re talking about.
Siri works with most of the built-in apps on iPhone 4S, and is smart enough to gure out which
app to use for a request. Siri also uses Search and Location Services to help you with your requests.
There’s so many things you can say to Siri! Here’s a few more examples, for starters:
Call Joe Â
Set the timer for 30 minutes Â
How far to the nearest Apple store? Â
Is it going to rain tomorrow? Â
Note: Siri is available only on iPhone 4S, and it requires Internet access via a cellular or Wi-Fi
connection. Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area.
Cellular data charges may apply.
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