Taking Your iPhone 4S to the Max [electronic resource] : For iPhone 4S and Other iOS 5-Enabled iPhones /
Sadun, Erica.author.
Sande, Steve.author.
Grothaus, Michael.author.
Unleash the power of your new iPhone 4S or other iOS 5-driven iPhone and take it to the limit using powerful tips and techniques from the Apple experts at TUAW, Erica Sadun, Steve Sande, and Michael Grothaus. Fast and fun to read, Taking Your iPhone 4S to the Max shows you how to get the most out of your iPhone using Apple’s new iOS 5. Whether you're using the new iPhone 4S or earlier iPhone that runs the new iOS 5, you’ll find all the best undocumented tricks, as well as the most efficient and enjoyable introduction to the iPhone available. Starting with an introduction to iPhone basics, you’ll quickly discover the iPhone’s hidden potential, like how to connect to a TV, use Voice Control using Siri, have video chats with FaceTime, and call friends overseas with low-cost VoIP. From the unified e-mail inbox and surfing the Web with Mobile Safari, exploring the world of social networking, using the multitasking capabilities of iOS 5, taking and editing photos, shopping for apps, media, and books, or just managing phone calls—you’ll find it all in this book. You’ll even learn tips on where to get the best iPhone accessories. Get ready to take your iPhone 4S and earlier running the new iOS 5 to the max!
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Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents at a Glance; Table of Contents; About the Authors; About the Technical Reviewer; Part I: Setup; Chapter 1 Selecting, Buying, and Activating Your iPhone; Selecting Your iPhone; Considering System Requirements; Buying Your iPhone; Returns and Exchange Policies; Bringing Home Your iPhone; iPhone 4S Feature Overview; Activation at the Store; Preparing for Activation Through iTunes; Connecting Your iPhone to Your Computer; Activating Your iPhone (Nonstore Version); Voice Plans; Data Plans; Messaging Plans; The Activation Process; "PC-Free" Activation
Insuring and Repairing Your iPhoneAccessorizing Your iPhone; iPhone Bumpers and Cases; iPhone Skins; Power Adapters; Docks; Cables; Summary; Chapter 2 Putting Your Data and Media on the iPhone; Syncing; The iPhone iTunes Device Window; A Word on Syncing Your Data; Where Do I Get My Media From?; Remember to Apply Your Changes; The Tabs; The Summary Tab; iPhone Box; Version; Backup Box; Options; The Apps Tab; Sync Apps; Creating Folders; File Sharing; The Ringtones Tab; Synchronization Options; The Music Tab; The Movies Tab; The TV Shows Tab; The Podcasts Tab; The Books Tab; The Photos Tab
The Info TabSync Address Book Contacts; Sync iCal Calendars; Sync Mail Accounts; Other; Advanced; iTunes Device Settings; Restoring; Syncing via iCloud; Summary; Part II Meet the Phone; Chapter 3 Interacting with Your New iPhone; Interaction Basics; The iPhone Language; About the iPhone Home Screen; The iPhone Sensors; Proximity Sensor; Tilt Sensor; Ambient Light Sensor; Digital Compass; GPS Receiver; Three-Axis Gyroscope; Noise Cancellation Microphone; iPhone Power Tricks; Unlocking Your iPhone; Putting Your iPhone to Sleep; Securing Your iPhone with a Passcode Lock
Multitasking and Quitting ApplicationsPowering Your iPhone Off and On; Rebooting Your iPhone; Changing iPhone Wallpapers; Organizing Apps with Folders; Using the iPhone Keyboard; Getting Started; iPhone Typing Tricks; Contractions; Punctuation Dragging; Accents; Caps Lock; Deleting Multiple Words at a Time; Autocapitalization; iPhone Typing Test; Dictating Text; Using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Your iPhone; Using the iPhone Stereo Headset; Talking to Siri; Summary; Chapter 4 Placing Calls with iPhone; Checking the Cell Network Indicator; iPhone Basics; Launching the Phone app; Placing Calls
GSM versus CDMAPlacing Calls with Siri; Placing Calls with Voice Control; Answering Calls; Managing Calls; Managing Favorites; Using Visual Voicemail; Setting Up Your Voicemail Passcode; Choosing Your Greeting; Managing Voicemail Messages; Accessing Voicemail Files; Sending Voicemail Indirectly; Managing Ringtones and Other iPhone Alerts; Adding Custom Ringtones; Advanced Phone Preferences; iPhone Codes; Basic iPhone Information; Service Shortcuts; Summary; Part III Getting Online; Chapter 5 Browsing with Mobile Safari; Getting Started with Wi-Fi; Checking Your Wi-Fi Connection
Choosing a Wi-Fi Network
Includes index.
Unleash the power of your new iPhone 4S or other iOS 5-driven iPhone and take it to the limit using powerful tips and techniques from the Apple experts at TUAW, Erica Sadun, Steve Sande, and Michael Grothaus. Fast and fun to read, Taking Your iPhone 4S to the Max shows you how to get the most out of your iPhone using Apple’s new iOS 5. Whether you're using the new iPhone 4S or earlier iPhone that runs the new iOS 5, you’ll find all the best undocumented tricks, as well as the most efficient and enjoyable introduction to the iPhone available. Starting with an introduction to iPhone basics, you’ll quickly discover the iPhone’s hidden potential, like how to connect to a TV, use Voice Control using Siri, have video chats with FaceTime, and call friends overseas with low-cost VoIP. From the unified e-mail inbox and surfing the Web with Mobile Safari, exploring the world of social networking, using the multitasking capabilities of iOS 5, taking and editing photos, shopping for apps, media, and books, or just managing phone calls—you’ll find it all in this book. You’ll even learn tips on where to get the best iPhone accessories. Get ready to take your iPhone 4S and earlier running the new iOS 5 to the max!
Apple computer.
Application software.
Apple and iOS.
Computer Applications.