My New iPhone

Chapter 37. Storing Contact Information

Unless you're a hermit, you probably need to contact certain people occasionally, such as friends, family members, co-workers, and business associates. You could try memorizing each person's contact information—name, address, email address, and phone number—but a much simpler solution is to store this information in your iPhone so you can find it any time you need it.

To store contact information, you can use the Contacts program, which acts like a simple database, similar to a Rolodex of business cards. After you've stored important contact information, you'll be able to send email, make a phone call, or send a text message just by tapping a person's name. You can even attach a picture of each person so ...