August 2008
Beginner to intermediate
376 pages
9h 33m
English
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Problems That Aren't Really Problems
There's a difference between "things not working as they were designed to" and "things not working the way I'd like them to work." Here are a few examples:
Rotation sensor doesn't work. As you know, the screen image is supposed to rotate into horizontal mode when you turn the iPhone itself. But this feature works only in certain programs, like Safari, the iPod music-playback mode, and when viewing photos or email attachments.
Furthermore, the iPhone has to be more or less upright when you turn it. It can't be flat on a table, for example. The orientation sensor relies on gravity to tell it which way you're holding the phone.
The phone volume is low—even the speakerphone. That's true. The original iPhone's ringer, earpiece, and speaker aren't as loud as some other phones—and not as loud as the iPhone 3G. (P.S.: With all due respect, did you remove the plastic film from your brand-new iPhone? This plastic, intended to be on the phone only during shipping, covers up the earpiece.)
Tip
The speaker volume is a lot better when it's pointed at you, either on a table or with your hand cupped around the bottom of the phone to direct the sound.
My fancy headphones don't fit the jack. That's because the original iPhone's headphone jack is recessed. See Audio Jack.
I can't attach more than one photo to an email message, or copy and paste text. The iPhone doesn't let you do those things. Yet. Bummer.
My Notes don't sync back to my computer! True. But the army of ...
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