Using Ringtones

Storing a person's name and phone number in the Contacts program can help identify that person by name whenever he or she calls you. To help you identify who is calling, you can also set up different ringtones for each caller.

Normally, when you receive a call, your iPhone plays the same sound, whether the person calling is your best friend or a bill collector. Ringtones give you the option of assigning each caller a particular ringtone. The ringtone your iPhone makes when you get a call can help you decide whether or not you want to answer that call.

To define a ringtone for a name already stored in the Contacts program, do this:

  1. From the Home screen, tap Contacts. (You may need to slide the Home screen to the side to see the second ...

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