Part I

Getting Started with the iPhone

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In this part …

  • Get a big-picture overview of the iPhone and a quick tour of its hardware and software so you'll know where things are when you need them.
  • Find out how to activate the phone, turn it on and off, and unlock and lock it. Then discover some tips and tricks for mastering the iPhone's multitouch interface so you can use it effectively and efficiently.
  • Explore the process of synchronization and how to get data — contacts, appointments, movies, songs, podcasts, and such — between your computer, your iPhone, iCloud, and other iDevices, quickly and painlessly.
  • Discover all the ways you can make and receive calls on the iPhone — even video calls, where two (or more) people can see each other. Use the iPhone's clever visual voicemail, select a ringtone, and ignore, juggle, and merge calls.

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