With this ebook in hand, you'll get started with a rundown of iPhone 4S parts and ports, and then learn how to zoom through the iOS 5 Setup Assistant plus configure a few more important settings. Next up, you'll find out about a few iPhone fundamentals, including customizing your Home screen, handling multitasking, and using the new Siri voice feature to run your iPhone.
You'll also learn how to operate your iPhone as a modern telephone, with advice on tracking contacts and placing phone calls and video chats, and sending text messages, along with browsing the Web, working with email, and getting around in the Maps app.
Does this ebook cover my iPhone? What about the iPod touch? If you use an iPhone 4S, then absolutely yes. And, this ebook is great for iPhone 4 and 3GS users who are running iOS 5 (just skip the bits about Siri). If you're running iOS 5 on a third- or fourth-generation iPod touch, you'll find plenty of helpful advice, but the ebook doesn't call out differences between the iPhone and the iPod touch.
For those interested in office productivity, the ebook discusses calendaring, iWork basics, using Microsoft Office and Google Docs, accessing files stored elsewhere, and printing. And, for times when you feel musical, it helps you with the Music and GarageBand apps.
But wait! there's more! You'll also learn about watching videos and using the iMovie app, taking photos and using iCloud's Photo Stream, and reading ebooks and more with iBooks, Newsstand, or a third party app... plus get started with world domination in the Game Center. There's also a thoughtful troubleshooting chapter, and a chapter that shares Macworld's recommendations for accessories, such as headphones and cases.
Foreword
Since the moment the first iPhone was announced in 2007, there hasn't been a more talked-about technology product in existence. The iPhone 4 is the best-selling smartphone ever. It's still alive and kicking, and now it's joined by the iPhone 4S. While it resembles the iPhone 4, there are other delights in store: a dual-core processor, upgraded camera, and some brand-new voice-command technologies. And let's not forget iOS 5, Apple's next version of its operating system for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
That brings us to the subject of this book. Why would Macworld publish an entire book about devices that are supposed to be so intuitive? It's a question I get a lot, even from people at Apple. After all, the company's goal is to make incredibly complex technology as simple as possible. And these devices are easy to use, which is one reason they're so appealing.
But make no mistake about it—your iPhone is a computer. It can run thousands of apps written by independent developers, connect to Wi-Fi networks, surf the Web, and check your email. You can make a video call from the palm of your hand; you can even use your voice to give commands, write text messages, and ask probing questions. Apple may strive to make the iPhone easy to use, but it's a device with an ocean of depth. Our goal is to help you plumb those depths and uncover more of your device's hidden potential. In the pages of this book, we'll give the basics as well as advanced tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice.
And for the very latest iPhone coverage, be sure to visit the iOS Central channel and our App Guide at Macworld.com.
—Jason Snell
Editorial Director, Macworld
San Francisco, December 2011
Table of Contents
Get Started
- The iPhone 4S at a Glance
- Familiarize yourself with your device’s hardware features, including every button, switch, slot, and plug.
- Activate the iPhone
- Register and set up your iPhone and get it synced with your computer.
- Change Your Settings
- Set your device’s wallpaper, alert sounds, third-party app preferences, and more.
- Work with iOS
- Learn basic gestures, manage your apps with ease, multitask, sync wirelessly, set up your notifications, and start talking to Siri.
- Enter the iCloud
- Sign up with iCloud and store your documents, photos, music, and more in Apple’s wireless syncing and backup service.
- Download More Apps
- Master the App Store: Browse offerings, sign up for an account, and buy and update apps.
Connect and Communicate
- Manage Contacts
- Import, add, and share contacts on your iPhone.
- Use the Phone
- Master making and managing calls, customize phone settings, and check voicemail.
- Chat with Friends
- Chat with your fellow iPhone, iPhone and iPod touch users using Facetime and iMessage.
- Get Connected
- Learn about connecting over Wi-Fi and 3G, Internet hot spots, and secure networks
- Browse the Web
- Get familiar with mobile safari; navigate the Web; share, sync, and add bookmarks; and more.
- Check and Send Email
- set up your email accounts, navigate your inbox, organize messages, and share files.
- Navigate with Maps
- Put your iPhone’s screen to use with Maps search, view traffic, get directions, and add bookmarks.
Productivity
- Get Organized
- Use the iPhone’s built-in Calendar, notes, and Contacts apps to file and arrange your digital life.
- iWork
- Get the skinny on Apple’s productivity apps Create documents in Pages, spreadsheets in numbers, and presentations in Keynote.
- Microsoft Office and Google Docs
- Work with your office files and unify your documents in the cloud using Google Docs.
- Sync and Open Files
- share files with third-party apps Add and delete documents, import files to and export them from iWork, and use services like Dropbox and iCloud to harmonize your files.
- Print from the iPhone
- Print wirelessly using AirPrint, or use one of several third-party printing apps.
Multimedia
- Sync and Load
- Learn the best ways to sync your media using itunes, make content iPhone-friendly, and stream from the cloud.
- Music
- take your musical collection for a spin with the Music app Play music, make playlists, and create tunes in GarageBand.
- Video
- Watch your movies and tV shows in the Videos app, and make some of your own with Apple’s iMovie for the iPhone.
- Photos and Video
- take, edit, view, and share photos and videos with the Camera and Photos apps Keep your iPhone photos synced with Photo Stream.
- Reading on the iPhone
- Read a book on your iPhone Download iBooks and browse the iBookstore, or take advantage of the many third-party ebook apps in the App Store.
- Games
- Game Center is Apple’s multiplayer gaming service Connect with other players online or in your group of friends, battle for high scores, and buy more games.
- Share and Stream
- Project your music, videos, photos, and games on your television and beyond.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Quick-Fix Tips
- Learn essential tricks for fixing a misbehaving iPhone.
- Common Questions
- Browse this list of the most common iPhone problems and questions, and find some handy solutions.
- Power Issues
- Learn what to do to squeeze the most life out of your iPhone’s battery charge.
- Seek Outside Help
- When your own expertise isn’t enough, find the folks who can help.
- Security Tips
- Secure your device: utilize passcodes, VPns, and services like MobileMe to protect your iPhone from potential problems.
Accessories
- Cases
- Keep your device safe from drops, scrapes, and other mishaps with these cases. Whether you want something stylish, practical, or rugged, there's a case here for you.
- Headphones
- Get better sound quality, Bluetooth support, and other interesting features, such as noise-canceling technology, when you invest in a good pair of third-party headphones.
- Speakers
- Find the right iPhone speakers for any setup with our recommendations for every size and budget.
- Other Accessories
- Check out an assortment of other important iPhone accessories: battery packs, car chargers, video cables, and more.
