Book description
Congratulations—you've purchased the new iPhone 4S, the coolest smartphone on the market. Now it's time to learn how to take advantage of the new iOS 5 and all its features, apps, and secret techniques available.
To accomplish this, look no further than iPhone 4S Made Simple. More than 1,000 screen visuals and clear-cut instructions guide you through both basic and advanced features of the iPhone 4S, from email and calendar tips to navigating the App Store and understanding Bluetooth and Wi-Fi networks.
Written by two successful smartphone trainers and authors, this is the go-to guide for the latest and greatest version of the iPhone. This book should also help those who use the popular iPhone 4 or earlier iPhones, that are now running or can run the new iOS 5 operating system as well.
What you'll learn
Use copy/paste, spotlight search, and voice memos
Support for both Windows and Mac users
Use music, videos, photos and voice notes
Detailed iTunes instructions
Sync playlists, videos, contacts, calendar, and notes
Fast email, phone, calendar, and browser tips
Create your own ringtones and wallpapers
Use Google Maps to find just about anything!
Navigate the App Store for games, productivity apps, and more
Understand Bluetooth and Wi-Fi network setup & security
Install and remove software icons
Use you phone internationally and save money when traveling overseas
Save your battery life by understanding the network settings
All the best tips and tricks for the touch screen
Who this book is for
This book is for anyone who has or is considering an iPhone, whether it's the new iPhone 4S or earlier iPhone running the new iOS 5.
Table of contents
- Title
- Dedication
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- About the Authors
- About the Technical Reviewer
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Quick Start Guide
- Part II: Introduction
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Part III: You and Your iPhone 4S . . .
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
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Chapter 2: Typing, Copy, and Search
- Typing on Your iPhone
- Spell Checker
- Accessibility Options
- Using the Magnifying Glass for Editing Text or Placing the Cursor
- Typing Numbers and Symbols
- Caps Lock
- Quickly Selecting and Deleting or Changing Text
- Keyboard Options and Settings
- Typing in Other Languages—International Keyboards
- Copy and Paste
- Finding Things with Spotlight Search
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Chapter 3: Sync with iCloud, iTunes, and More
- iCloud
- Setting up iCloud
- Managing iCloud Storage and Backup
- Buying More iCloud Storage
- iTunes in the Cloud
- iCloud on the Computer
- Syncing with iTunes
- Set Up Your iTunes Sync
- Syncing Your iPhone with iTunes
- Syncing Media and More
- Troubleshooting iTunes and the Sync
- Updating Your iPhone Operating System
- Other Sync Methods
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Chapter 4: Connect to the Network
- Wi-Fi Connections
- Advanced Wi-Fi Options (Hidden or Undiscoverable Networks)
- Cellular Data Connection
- International Travel: Things to Do Before You Go
- Flying on an Airplane: Airplane Mode
- International Travel: When You Arrive
- International Travel: Returning Home
- Personal Hotspot
- VPN: Virtual Private Network
- Chapter 5: AirPlay and Bluetooth
- Chapter 6: Icons and Folders
- Chapter 7: Multitasking and Siri
- Chapter 8: Personalize and Secure
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Chapter 9: Using Your Phone
- Getting Started with the Phone Features
- Creating a New Contact from an Underlined Phone Number
- Voice Dialing using Siri
- Functions While on a Call
- Setting up and Using Voicemail
- Conference Calling
- Phone Options and Settings
- Ring Tones, Sounds, and Vibration
- Assigning Unique Ringtones to Contacts
- Purchasing a Tone from the iTunes App
- Creating Custom Ringtones
- Chapter 10: SMS, MMS, and iMessage
- Chapter 11: Video Messaging and Skype
- Chapter 12: Playing Music
- Chapter 13: iBooks and E-Books
- Chapter 14: Newsstand and More
- Chapter 15: Viewing Videos
- Chapter 16: Safari Web Browser
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Chapter 17: Communicate with Email
- Getting Started with Mail
- Setting up Email on the iPhone
- Composing and Sending Emails
- Reading and Replying to Mail
- Email Attachments
- Replying, Forwarding, or Deleting a Message
- Cleaning up and Organizing Your Inbox
- Copy and Paste from an Email
- Searching for Email Messages
- Fine Tuning Your Email Settings
- Advanced Email Options
- Troubleshooting Email Problems
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Chapter 18: Contacts and Notes
- Loading Your Contacts onto the iPhone
- When Is Your Contact List Most Useful?
- Adding a New Contact on Your iPhone
- Adding a Photo to Contacts
- Searching Your Contacts
- Adding Contacts from Email Messages
- Sending a Picture to a Contact
- Sending an Email Message from Contacts
- Showing Your Contacts Addresses on the Map
- Changing Your Contact Sort and Display Order
- Contacts Troubleshooting
- The Notes App
- Chapter 19: Calendar and Reminders
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Chapter 20: Working with Photos
- Using the Camera App
- Getting Photos onto Your iPhone
- Viewing Your Photos
- Working with Individual Pictures
- Zooming in and out of Pictures
- Viewing a Slideshow
- Using a Picture As Your iPhone Wallpaper
- Emailing or Tweeting a Picture
- Share, Copy, Print, or Delete Several Pictures at Once
- Assigning a Picture to a Contact
- Viewing a Photo on Your Apple TV
- Downloading Pictures from Web Sites
- Chapter 21: Maps
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Chapter 22: iTunes on Your Device
- Getting Started with iTunes
- Customizing iTunes Soft Keys
- Finding Music with New Releases, Top Tens, and Genres
- iTunes U: Great Educational Content
- Download for Offline Viewing
- Searching iTunes
- Purchasing or Renting Music, Videos, Podcasts, and More
- Podcasts in iTunes
- Redeeming an iTunes Gift Card
- Ping
- Chapter 23: The Amazing App Store
- Chapter 24: Games and Fun
- Chapter 25: Social Networking
- Chapter 26: Troubleshooting
- Index
Product information
- Title: iPhone 4S Made Simple
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2011
- Publisher(s): Apress
- ISBN: 9781430235873
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