Contents
iPhone Basics
How to Buy an iPhone
How to Charge Your iPhone
How to Activate Your iPhone
iPhone Controls and Interface
How to Sync Your iPhone
How to Make and Receive Calls with Your iPhone
How to Use Voicemail on Your iPhone
How to Use Email on Your iPhone
How to Surf the Web on Your iPhone
How to Use Your iPhone as an iPod
Other iPhone Applications
How to Troubleshoot Your iPhone
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- Navigate and control the iPhone’s touchscreen interface
- Use your iPhone as a cell phone, iPod, digital camera, and portable computer
- Surf the web, sync contacts and calendars, and send and receive messages
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iPhone Basics
The iPhone is a revolutionary portable electronic device made by Apple. The iPhone is essentially a cell phone, an iPod, and a mini-computer rolled into one, with an easy-to-use touchscreen interface. It offers a wide range of features beyond what you would expect from a cell phone, including:
- iPod functionality: Listen to music, watch videos, and view photos, just as on a regular iPod. You can also buy music from the iTunes store directly from the iPhone.
- Send and receive email: You can set up your iPhone to check virtually any email account, including accounts with popular providers such as Gmail, Yahoo!, and AOL.
- Surf the web: The iPhone includes Apple’s Safari browser, so you can surf the web.
- Take pictures: The iPhone has a built-in digital camera.
- Use apps: Apple offers a multitude of helpful applications for the iPhone, from GPS to an app for tracking stocks.
iPhone Technical Specifications
The iPhone 3G weighs 4.7 ounces and is 4.5" tall, 2.4" wide, and 0.48" deep. Slightly larger than a typical cell phone, it still fits comfortably in a pocket, a purse, or the palm of your hand. The iPhone is offered in black, but the 16 GB model is also available in white.
Memory
The second generation iPhones have a storage capacity of either 8 or 16 gigabytes. The number of songs, videos, or photos that can fit on an 8 GB or 16 GB iPhone varies
because the memory a song or video takes up depends on its length and sound or image quality. Also, the iPhone’s many functions take up a small amount of memory.
System Requirements
Before you buy an iPhone, make sure you have a computer that’s compatible with it. The iPhone can connect with
either a Mac or a PC with the following specs:
- If you’re using a Mac: A USB 2.0 port, Mac OS X version 10.4.10 or later, and an internet connection
- If you’re using a PC: A USB 2.0 port; Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate Edition, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later; and an internet connection
iTunes
In addition, you must have iTunes 7.7 or later installed on your computer to activate your iPhone. If you don’t already have iTunes, you can download the software for Mac or PC at www.apple.com/itunes. (For details on installing and
using iTunes, see the Quamut guide to iPod & iTunes.)
iPhone Accessories
The iPhone comes with a USB cable and power adapter that let you charge your iPhone and connect it to your computer. The phone also comes with a headset with a built-in mic for listening to audio or having hands-free conversations, as well as a SIM eject tool and a polishing cloth.
Third-Party Accessories
Beyond Apple’s included accessories, there are all sorts of third-party accessories you can buy for your iPhone. You should consider purchasing a case for your iPhone to protect it from the wear and tear it’s sure to face. Speck, InCase, and Griffin make cases in various materials, such as silicone, plastic, and polycarbonate.
Using iPod Accessories with Your iPhone
The iPhone contains the same 30-pin input at the bottom of the device found on iPods, so many
accessories you may already own for your iPod—such as docking stations, speakers, and connector cables—will also work with your iPhone. However, not all iPod accessories are also iPhone-compatible. When buying accessories, look for the official “Works with iPhone” logo on the packaging. This logo indicates that an accessory or third-party device will work with your iPhone.
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