www.it-ebooks.info Taking Your iPhone to the Max, iOS 5 Edition ■ ■ ■ Michael Grothaus Steve Sande Erica Sadun i www.it-ebooks.info Taking Your iPhone to the Max, iOS 5 Edition Copyright © 2011 by Michael Grothaus, Steve Sande, Erica Sadun All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner and the publisher. ISBN-13 (pbk): 978-1-4302-3581-1 ISBN-13 (electronic): 978-1-4302-3582-8 Trademarked names, logos, and images may appear in this book. Rather than use a trademark symbol with every occurrence of a trademarked name, logo, or image we use the names, logos, and images only in an editorial fashion and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. 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Jobs, without whom the iPhone and this ebook would never have existed. — Steve, Erica, and Mike www.it-ebooks.info Contents at a Glance Contents .............................................................................................................. v About the Authors ............................................................................................. xiv About the Technical Reviewer ........................................................................... xv Part I: Setup ........................................................................................................ 1(cid:2) ■Chapter 1: Selecting, Buying, and Activating Your iPhone .............................. 3(cid:2) ■Chapter 2: Putting Your Data and Media on the iPhone ................................ 27(cid:2) Part II: Meet the Phone ..................................................................................... 63(cid:2) ■Chapter 3: Interacting with Your New iPhone ............................................... 65(cid:2) ■Chapter 4: Placing Calls with iPhone .......................................................... 101(cid:2) Part III: Getting Online .................................................................................... 125(cid:2) ■Chapter 5: Browsing with Mobile Safari ..................................................... 127(cid:2) ■Chapter 6: Staying in Touch with FaceTime and Messages ........................ 157(cid:2) ■Chapter 7: iPhone Mail ................................................................................ 183(cid:2) Part IV: Media and Shopping .......................................................................... 213(cid:2) ■Chapter 8: Touching Your Music ................................................................. 215(cid:2) ■Chapter 9: Shopping at the iTunes Store ..................................................... 239(cid:2) ■Chapter 10: Shopping at the App Store ....................................................... 257(cid:2) ■Chapter 11: Reading Books and Newspapers with iBooks and Newsstand .... 275(cid:2) Part V: Photos, Video and the Camera ............................................................ 319(cid:2) ■Chapter 12: Touching Your Photos and Videos ........................................... 321(cid:2) ■Chapter 13: Photographing and Recording the World Around You ............. 365(cid:2) Part VI: Accessories ........................................................................................ 383(cid:2) ■Chapter 14: Staying on Time and Getting There with Clock, Calendar, and Maps ................................................................. 385(cid:2) ■Chapter 15: Using Your Desk Set: Contacts, Calculator, Notes, Weather, Stocks, Voice Memos, and Reminders ..................... 425(cid:2) Part VII: Preferences ....................................................................................... 455(cid:2) ■Chapter 16: Customizing Your iPhone ........................................................ 457(cid:2) Index ............................................................................................................... 487 iv www.it-ebooks.info Contents Contents at a Glance .......................................................................................... iv(cid:2) About the Authors ............................................................................................. xiv(cid:2) About the Technical Reviewer ........................................................................... xv(cid:2) Part I: Setup ........................................................................................................ 1(cid:2) ■Chapter 1: Selecting, Buying, and Activating Your iPhone .............................. 3(cid:2) (cid:2) Selecting Your iPhone ............................................................................................................................................. 3 (cid:2) Considering System Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 5 (cid:2) Buying Your iPhone ................................................................................................................................................. 5 (cid:2) Returns and Exchange Policies .......................................................................................................................... 7 (cid:2) Bringing Home Your iPhone .................................................................................................................................... 7 (cid:2) iPhone 4S Feature Overview .............................................................................................................................. 9 (cid:2) Activation at the Store .......................................................................................................................................... 10 (cid:2) Preparing for Activation Through iTunes .............................................................................................................. 11 (cid:2) Connecting Your iPhone to Your Computer ........................................................................................................... 14 (cid:2) Activating Your iPhone (Nonstore Version) ........................................................................................................... 15 (cid:2) The Activation Process .................................................................................................................................... 17 (cid:2) “PC-Free” Activation ........................................................................................................................................ 18 (cid:2) Insuring and Repairing Your iPhone ...................................................................................................................... 20 (cid:2) Accessorizing Your iPhone .................................................................................................................................... 20 (cid:2) iPhone Bumpers and Cases ............................................................................................................................. 21 (cid:2) iPhone Skins .................................................................................................................................................... 22 (cid:2) Power Adapters ............................................................................................................................................... 23 (cid:2) Docks ............................................................................................................................................................... 23 (cid:2) Cables .............................................................................................................................................................. 24 (cid:2) Summary .............................................................................................................................................................. 25 ■Chapter 2: Putting Your Data and Media on the iPhone ................................ 27(cid:2) (cid:2) Syncing ................................................................................................................................................................. 27 (cid:2) The iPhone iTunes Device Window ....................................................................................................................... 28 (cid:2) A Word on Syncing Your Data .......................................................................................................................... 30 (cid:2) Where Do I Get My Media From? ..................................................................................................................... 30 (cid:2) Remember to Apply Your Changes .................................................................................................................. 32 (cid:2) The Tabs ............................................................................................................................................................... 32 v www.it-ebooks.info ■ CONTENTS (cid:2) The Summary Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 33 (cid:2) The Apps Tab ................................................................................................................................................... 40 (cid:2) The Ringtones Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 44 (cid:2) Synchronization Options .................................................................................................................................. 45 (cid:2) The Music Tab .................................................................................................................................................. 45 (cid:2) The Movies Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 46 (cid:2) The TV Shows Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 48 (cid:2) The Podcasts Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 49 (cid:2) The Books Tab ................................................................................................................................................. 51 (cid:2) The Photos Tab ................................................................................................................................................ 53 (cid:2) The Info Tab ..................................................................................................................................................... 54 (cid:2) iTunes Device Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 58 (cid:2) Restoring .......................................................................................................................................................... 61 (cid:2) Syncing via iCloud ................................................................................................................................................. 61 (cid:2) Summary .............................................................................................................................................................. 62 Part II: Meet the Phone ..................................................................................... 63(cid:2) ■Chapter 3: Interacting with Your New iPhone ............................................... 65(cid:2) (cid:2) Interaction Basics ................................................................................................................................................. 65 (cid:2) The iPhone Language ...................................................................................................................................... 66 (cid:2) The iPhone Sensors ......................................................................................................................................... 69 (cid:2) iPhone Power Tricks ........................................................................................................................................ 74 (cid:2) Changing iPhone Wallpapers ................................................................................................................................ 81 (cid:2) Organizing Apps with Folders ............................................................................................................................... 82 (cid:2) Using the iPhone Keyboard .............................................................................................................................. 84 (cid:2) Dictating Text ........................................................................................................................................................ 92 (cid:2) Using a Bluetooth Keyboard with Your iPhone ...................................................................................................... 93 (cid:2) Using the iPhone Stereo Headset .................................................................................................................... 95 (cid:2) Talking to Siri ........................................................................................................................................................ 97 (cid:2) Summary .............................................................................................................................................................. 98 ■Chapter 4: Placing Calls with iPhone .......................................................... 101(cid:2) (cid:2) Checking the Cell Network Indicator .................................................................................................................. 101 (cid:2) iPhone Basics ..................................................................................................................................................... 102 (cid:2) Launching the Phone app .............................................................................................................................. 102 (cid:2) Placing Calls .................................................................................................................................................. 103 (cid:2) GSM versus CDMA ......................................................................................................................................... 106 (cid:2) Placing Calls with Siri .................................................................................................................................... 107 (cid:2) Placing Calls with Voice Control .................................................................................................................... 108 (cid:2) Answering Calls ............................................................................................................................................. 109 (cid:2) Managing Calls .............................................................................................................................................. 111 (cid:2) Managing Favorites ....................................................................................................................................... 114 (cid:2) Using Visual Voicemail ........................................................................................................................................ 115 (cid:2) Setting Up Your Voicemail Passcode ............................................................................................................. 115 (cid:2) Choosing Your Greeting ................................................................................................................................. 116 (cid:2) Managing Voicemail Messages ..................................................................................................................... 116 (cid:2) Accessing Voicemail Files .............................................................................................................................. 118 (cid:2) Sending Voicemail Indirectly ......................................................................................................................... 118 (cid:2) Managing Ringtones and Other iPhone Alerts .................................................................................................... 119 vi www.it-ebooks.info ■ CONTENTS (cid:2) Adding Custom Ringtones .............................................................................................................................. 119 (cid:2) Advanced Phone Preferences ............................................................................................................................. 121 (cid:2) iPhone Codes ...................................................................................................................................................... 121 (cid:2) Basic iPhone Information ............................................................................................................................... 122 (cid:2) Service Shortcuts ........................................................................................................................................... 122 (cid:2) Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 122 Part III: Getting Online .................................................................................... 125(cid:2) ■Chapter 5: Browsing with Mobile Safari ..................................................... 127(cid:2) (cid:2) Getting Started with Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................. 127 (cid:2) Checking Your Wi-Fi Connection .................................................................................................................... 128 (cid:2) Choosing a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................................................................. 128 (cid:2) Connecting to a Protected Network ............................................................................................................... 129 (cid:2) Asking to Join a Network ............................................................................................................................... 130 (cid:2) Getting Started with 3G Data Connections .......................................................................................................... 131 (cid:2) Getting Started with the Safari Web Browser ..................................................................................................... 133 (cid:2) Entering URLs ................................................................................................................................................ 135 (cid:2) Searching the Web ......................................................................................................................................... 136 (cid:2) Searching for Text on a Web Page ................................................................................................................. 137 (cid:2) Entering Text .................................................................................................................................................. 138 (cid:2) Following Links .............................................................................................................................................. 139 (cid:2) Changing Orientation ..................................................................................................................................... 141 (cid:2) Scrolling, Zooming, and Other Viewing Skills ................................................................................................ 141 (cid:2) Working with Pages ............................................................................................................................................ 142 (cid:2) Working with Bookmarks .................................................................................................................................... 143 (cid:2) Selecting Bookmarks ..................................................................................................................................... 144 (cid:2) Editing Bookmarks ......................................................................................................................................... 145 (cid:2) Saving Bookmarks and Sharing Web Pages .................................................................................................. 147 (cid:2) Eliminating Clutter with Reader .......................................................................................................................... 149 (cid:2) Building Up Your Reading List ............................................................................................................................. 150 (cid:2) Customizing Safari Settings ................................................................................................................................ 152 (cid:2) The iPhone and Flash Videos .............................................................................................................................. 154 (cid:2) Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 155 ■Chapter 6: Staying in Touch with FaceTime and Messages ........................ 157(cid:2) (cid:2) The Camera Hardware ........................................................................................................................................ 157 (cid:2) Front Camera ................................................................................................................................................. 157 (cid:2) Rear Camera .................................................................................................................................................. 158 (cid:2) Getting Started with FaceTime ........................................................................................................................... 158 (cid:2) Signing In ....................................................................................................................................................... 158 (cid:2) Navigating Your FaceTime Contacts ................................................................................................................... 164 (cid:2) Favorites ........................................................................................................................................................ 164 (cid:2) Recents .......................................................................................................................................................... 166 (cid:2) Contacts ......................................................................................................................................................... 167 (cid:2) Placing and Receiving a FaceTime Call .............................................................................................................. 167 (cid:2) Other FaceTime Calling Options .......................................................................................................................... 170 (cid:2) FaceTime Settings .............................................................................................................................................. 172 (cid:2) Getting Started with Messages ........................................................................................................................... 173 (cid:2) Reading Conversations .................................................................................................................................. 174 vii www.it-ebooks.info ■ CONTENTS (cid:2) Deleting and Forwarding Individual iMessages ............................................................................................. 175 (cid:2) Deleting Entire Conversations ........................................................................................................................ 177 (cid:2) Sending a New iMessage .............................................................................................................................. 177 (cid:2) Attaching a Photo, Video, or Contact to an Messages ................................................................................... 178 (cid:2) Messages Settings ......................................................................................................................................... 180 (cid:2) Using Messages with Siri ................................................................................................................................... 181 (cid:2) Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 182 ■Chapter 7: iPhone Mail ................................................................................ 183(cid:2) (cid:2) Compatibility ....................................................................................................................................................... 183 (cid:2) POP ................................................................................................................................................................ 183 (cid:2) SMTP .............................................................................................................................................................. 184 (cid:2) IMAP ............................................................................................................................................................... 184 (cid:2) Microsoft Exchange ....................................................................................................................................... 185 (cid:2) Adding Mail Accounts to iPhone ......................................................................................................................... 185 (cid:2) Adding Accounts with iTunes ........................................................................................................................ 186 (cid:2) Adding Accounts from Your Phone ................................................................................................................ 187 (cid:2) E-mail Provider Setup .................................................................................................................................... 188 (cid:2) Removing Accounts from iPhone ................................................................................................................... 190 (cid:2) Mail Basic Settings ............................................................................................................................................. 191 (cid:2) Audible Mail Alerts ......................................................................................................................................... 194 (cid:2) Getting Started with iPhone Mail ........................................................................................................................ 194 (cid:2) Inboxes .......................................................................................................................................................... 195 (cid:2) Accounts ........................................................................................................................................................ 196 (cid:2) Using Mailboxes .................................................................................................................................................. 196 (cid:2) Reading and Navigating Through Mail ................................................................................................................ 198 (cid:2) Bottom Icons .................................................................................................................................................. 199 (cid:2) Top Icons ....................................................................................................................................................... 199 (cid:2) Embedded Links ............................................................................................................................................ 200 (cid:2) Viewing Attachments ..................................................................................................................................... 203 (cid:2) Sending Mail ....................................................................................................................................................... 205 (cid:2) Addressing E-mail .......................................................................................................................................... 206 (cid:2) Entering a Subject .......................................................................................................................................... 207 (cid:2) Editing the Message ...................................................................................................................................... 207 (cid:2) Saving a Draft ................................................................................................................................................ 208 (cid:2) Sending E-mail .............................................................................................................................................. 208 (cid:2) Writing and Sending Mail with Siri ..................................................................................................................... 208 (cid:2) Creating Mail .................................................................................................................................................. 208 (cid:2) Checking Mail ................................................................................................................................................ 210 (cid:2) Responding to Mail ........................................................................................................................................ 210 (cid:2) Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 211 Part IV: Media and Shopping .......................................................................... 213(cid:2) ■Chapter 8: Touching Your Music ................................................................. 215(cid:2) (cid:2) The Music Application ......................................................................................................................................... 215 (cid:2) Browsing Media .................................................................................................................................................. 216 (cid:2) Editing Your Browse Buttons ......................................................................................................................... 218 (cid:2) Navigating the Category Screens ................................................................................................................... 219 (cid:2) Playing Audio ...................................................................................................................................................... 220 viii www.it-ebooks.info ■ CONTENTS (cid:2) Album View .................................................................................................................................................... 223 (cid:2) Cover Flow ..................................................................................................................................................... 225 (cid:2) Creating Playlists ........................................................................................................................................... 226 (cid:2) Searching ....................................................................................................................................................... 231 (cid:2) Going Beyond the Music App .............................................................................................................................. 232 (cid:2) Saving Energy ................................................................................................................................................ 232 (cid:2) Display Music Playback Controls When in Another App ................................................................................ 233 (cid:2) Adding a Sleep Timer ..................................................................................................................................... 233 (cid:2) Adjusting Music Settings .................................................................................................................................... 234 (cid:2) Choosing Headphones ........................................................................................................................................ 236 (cid:2) Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 236 ■Chapter 9: Shopping at the iTunes Store ..................................................... 239(cid:2) (cid:2) Connecting to the iTunes Store ........................................................................................................................... 239 (cid:2) Signing in to Your iTunes Account ...................................................................................................................... 240 (cid:2) Browsing Through the iTunes Store ................................................................................................................... 241 (cid:2) The Music Store ............................................................................................................................................. 242 (cid:2) Exploring the Top Tens .................................................................................................................................. 243 (cid:2) The Video Store .............................................................................................................................................. 246 (cid:2) The Podcasts, Audiobooks, and iTunes U Stores ........................................................................................... 248 (cid:2) Searching the iTunes Store ............................................................................................................................ 248 (cid:2) Purchased ........................................................................................................................................................... 249 (cid:2) Downloads .......................................................................................................................................................... 250 (cid:2) Redeeming Codes ............................................................................................................................................... 251 (cid:2) Transferring Purchased Items to Your Computer ........................................................................................... 251 (cid:2) Getting Free Music and Videos ...................................................................................................................... 252 (cid:2) Getting Social with Ping ...................................................................................................................................... 252 (cid:2) Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 255 ■Chapter 10: Shopping at the App Store ....................................................... 257(cid:2) (cid:2) Connecting to the App Store ............................................................................................................................... 257 (cid:2) Signing in to Your App Store Account ................................................................................................................. 258 (cid:2) Browsing Through the App Store ........................................................................................................................ 259 (cid:2) Featured ......................................................................................................................................................... 259 (cid:2) Categories ...................................................................................................................................................... 261 (cid:2) Top 25 ............................................................................................................................................................ 262 (cid:2) Exploring an App’s Information Page ............................................................................................................. 263 (cid:2) Buying and Downloading Apps ...................................................................................................................... 265 (cid:2) Searching the App Store ................................................................................................................................ 266 (cid:2) Downloading Updates and Previously Purchased Apps ................................................................................. 267 (cid:2) Redeeming Gift Certificates and Codes .............................................................................................................. 270 (cid:2) Transferring Purchased Items to Your Computer ................................................................................................ 270 (cid:2) Buying Apps Through iTunes on Your PC ............................................................................................................ 270 (cid:2) Getting Your Game on in Game Center ............................................................................................................... 271 (cid:2) Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 272 ■Chapter 11: Reading Books and Newspapers with iBooks and Newsstand .... 275(cid:2) (cid:2) iBooks App .......................................................................................................................................................... 275 (cid:2) View a Book’s Info Page ................................................................................................................................ 276 (cid:2) Syncing Books .................................................................................................................................................... 276 ix www.it-ebooks.info