Discover how to navigate the iPhone and its apps using the touch screen, plus launch apps from the Home screen and more.

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Learning iPhone Basics

Now that you understand the basic layout and design of your iPhone, in terms of what the various buttons and ports on the phone itself are used for, this chapter delves more into navigating the iPhone using the touch screen; launching apps from the Home screen; switching between apps using Multitasking mode; using the iOS 5 Select, Select All, Copy, Cut, and Paste features; and connecting your iPhone to the wireless web using a 3G or Wi-Fi connection.

Operating the Touch Screen

You’ve probably figured out by now that in addition to displaying crystal clear, vibrant, and colorful text, photos, and ...

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