PART I
Becoming an iPhone Setup Pro
- Chapter 1 Selecting and Setting Up Your iPhone
- Chapter 2 Icon Placement and Organization
- Chapter 3 Managing Your E-Mail Accounts with iPhone
- Chapter 4 Wrangling iTunes (While Maintaining Your Sanity)
Chapter 1
Selecting and Setting Up Your iPhone
In This Chapter
- Deciding which iPhone is right for you
- Going the refurbished route
- Selecting a carrier
- Dealing with non-expandable storage
- Utilizing Find My iPhone
- Working with wireless networks
- Updating your iTunes build
- Organizing your iLife
One of the beautiful things about Apple in general, and about the iPhone in particular, is the complete simplicity of the buying process. Apple’s never been one to offer limitless customization options, which just so happens to be a blessing and a curse. This chapter breaks down the options that do exist in the blossoming iPhone universe, explains the pros and cons of each, and discusses whether your hard-earned greenbacks should be used for an upscale model. I also dive into the process of managing the storage you’re dealt, untangle the mystery of wireless connectivity, and ensure that your PC or Mac is ready to work in concert with your freshly birthed phone. I’ve also found that iPhone ownership—much like home, car, and pet ownership—is far more gratifying when things are kept tidy. Hence, a deep dive into the organization of your looming iLife awaits.
Choosing Which iPhone to Buy
In the introduction, I made it sound like the process of buying an iPhone ...
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