IPhone for Dummies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hart-Davis, Guy.

Series:

--For dummies.

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

iPhone (Smartphone).

Smartphones.

Cell phones.

Portable computers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (286 pages)

Edition:

15th ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2023.

Summary:

The smart guide to your smartphone--updated for the latest iOS and iPhone releases Fully updated to cover the newest features of iOS and the latest iPhone models, iPhone For Dummies helps you keep in touch with family and friends, take pictures, play games, follow the news, stream music and video, get a little work done, and just about everything else. This user-friendly guide walks you through the basics of calling, texting, FaceTiming, and discovering all the cool things your iPhone can do. You'll benefit from the insight of a longtime Apple expert on how to make the most of your new (or old) iPhone and its features. These wildly popular devices get more useful all the time. Find out what's in store for you with Apple's latest releases--even if you've never owned an iPhone before. Discover the features of the latest iOS release and iPhone models Customize your settings and keep your phone secure Make the most of your camera and shoot high-quality videos Find little-known utilities and apps that will make your life easier iPhone For Dummies is the one-stop-shop for information on getting the most out of your new iPhone. New and inexperienced iPhone users will love this book.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Icons Used in This Book

Beyond the Book

Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Up and Running with Your iPhone

Chapter 1: Setting Up and Navigating Your iPhone

Meeting Your iPhone's Hardware

Setting Up and Activating Your iPhone

Starting to Use Your iPhone

Locking and Unlocking Your iPhone

Powering Down Your iPhone

Chapter 2: Mastering Essential Moves

Tapping, Swiping, Dragging, and More

Getting the Hang of the Onscreen Keyboards

Multitasking and Switching Apps

Navigating beyond the First Home Screen Page

Organizing Home Screen Icons into Folders

Visiting App Library

Working with Widgets

Searching Your iPhone

Using Notifications

Using Today View

Customizing the Lock Screen

Using Standby

Chapter 3: Getting in Sync

Syncing via iCloud

Syncing with Your Mac or Windows PC

Syncing Contacts and Calendars

Syncing Your Media

Syncing Items Manually

Chapter 4: Using Control Center and Siri

Controlling Control Center

Summoning Siri

Chapter 5: Setting Your iPhone Straight

Meeting the Settings Screen

Apple ID and iCloud Settings

Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular, and Personal Hotspot

Notifications, Sounds &amp

Haptics, Focus, and Screen Time Settings

General Settings

Control Center Settings

Display &amp

Brightness Settings

Home Screen &amp

App Library Settings

Accessibility Settings

Wallpaper

Standby

Siri &amp

Search

Face ID/Touch ID &amp

Passcode

Emergency SOS

Exposure Notifications

Battery

Privacy &amp

Security

Chapter 6: Finding and Managing Apps

Where and How Do You Get Apps?

Finding, Installing, and Updating Apps

Deleting an App

Organizing Your Apps

Understanding App Clips.

Visiting Apple's Arcade

Enjoying Books, Newspapers, and Magazines

Part 2: Communicating and Organizing

Chapter 7: Making Phone and FaceTime Calls

Making a Call

Receiving a Call

While on a Call

Making and Taking FaceTime Audio and Video Calls

Chapter 8: Going on a Mobile Safari

Starting a Safari into Cyberspace

Browsing the Smart Way

Private Browsing

Using Sign In with Apple

Creating Multiple Profiles for Safari

Choosing Smart Safari Settings

Chapter 9: Texting 1, 2, 3: Messages and Notes

Getting the iMessage

Taking Note of Notes

Chapter 10: The Email Must Get Through

Prep Work: Setting Up Your Accounts

See Me, Read Me, File Me, Delete Me: Working with Messages

Darling, You Send Me (Email)

Chapter 11: Managing Your Calendar and Commitments

Working with Calendar

Staying Organized with Reminders

Making the Most of Clock

Chapter 12: Using Maps and Other Helpful Tools

Finding Yourself and Your Destination

Getting Your Bearings with Compass

Herding Your Stocks

Weather Watching

Keeping Track of Documents with Files

Keeping Track of Stuff with AirTags

Using Calculator

Working with Voice Memos

Putting Your Wallet on Your iPhone

Sharing via AirDrop and NameDrop

Controlling Lights, Locks, and More

Connecting Your iPhone to Your Car

Unlocking Your Car

Measuring Things

Translating Text or Speech

Using the Health App

Part 3: Creating and Enjoying Multimedia

Chapter 13: Enjoying Music and Podcasts

Introducing Your iPhone's Music App

My Music Is Your Music

Taking Control of Your Tunes

Customizing Your Audio Experience

Listening to Podcasts with the Podcasts App

Shopping with the iTunes Store App

Chapter 14: Shooting, Editing, and Sharing Photos

Taking Photos with the Camera App.

Choosing Settings for the Camera App

Viewing and Organizing Your Photos

Editing Your Photos

Sharing Your Photos

Chapter 15: Shooting and Watching Videos

Shooting Video

Finding Videos to Watch

Playing Video

Part 4: The Part of Tens

Chapter 16: Ten+ Troubleshooting Moves

Update Your iPhone and Computer

Recharge Your iPhone

Restart Your iPhone

Reset (Force Restart) Your iPhone

Remove Your Content

Reset Your Settings and Content

Restore Your iPhone

Renew Your iPhone with Recovery Mode

Resolving Problems with Calling or Networks

Sorting Out Sync, Computer, or iTunes Issues

Getting More Help on the Apple Website

If You're Still Stuck

Dude, Where's My Stuff?

Chapter 17: Ten Helpful Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts

Use QuickPath for Speed and Accuracy

Autocorrect Is Your Friend

Connect a Hardware Keyboard

Assault on Batteries

Tricks with Links and Phone Numbers

Share the Love … and the Links

Choose a Home Page for Safari

Create Ringtones for Free in GarageBand

Getting Apps Out of App Switcher

Taking a Snapshot of the Screen

Index

About the Author

Connect with Dummies

End User License Agreement.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-394-22166-5

OCLC:

1430225019