Visual QuickStart Guide: iPhone 5

Visual QuickStart Guide: iPhone 5

Released December 2012
Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
ISBN: None

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Book description

New Apple iPhone 5 users will want to start using their devices as soon as they get their hands on them and iPhone: Visual QuickStart Guide shows them how in a stunning full color layout. Lynn Beighley reveals the quickest way to learn iPhone 5 features. Everything is covered including the basics such as making calls and navigating through your music, TV shows, movies, and more. In addition, all the new features are covered including the improved iSight camera, Maps, and Siri. The author rounds out this complete guide with iOS 6 and iCloud coverage and along the way offers insider tips and tricks for making the most of the device's settings and troubleshooting advice.

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Dedication Page
  4. Acknowledgements
  5. Table of Contents
  6. Introduction
    1. About This Book
    2. What You’ll Need
  7. 1. Opening the Box
    1. What’s in the Box?
    2. Looking at Your iPhone
    3. Turning It On and Off
    4. Charging Your iPhone
    5. Using the Home Button
    6. Controlling Volume
    7. Using the EarPods
  8. 2. Touching Your iPhone
    1. Walking Through the Startup Screens
    2. Using Multi-Touch Gestures
    3. Opening and Closing Apps
    4. Multitasking
    5. Creating and Editing Text
    6. Dictating Text
    7. Selecting, Copying, and Editing Text
    8. Pasting Text
    9. Managing Keyboard Settings
    10. Getting Suggestions and Definitions
    11. Searching
  9. 3. Setting Up Your iPhone
    1. Setting a Passcode
    2. Customizing the Home Screen
    3. Controlling Screen Orientation
    4. Setting Your Location
    5. Updating iOS
  10. 4. Using Your iPhone as a Phone
    1. Making Calls
    2. Getting Calls
    3. During a Call
    4. Viewing Recent Calls
    5. Setting Up Voicemail
    6. Using Phone Settings
  11. 5. Managing Your Settings
    1. Understanding the Settings
    2. Understanding the Status Bar
    3. Setting Up Find My iPhone
    4. Changing Wallpaper and Brightness
    5. Managing Restrictions
    6. Setting Up iCloud
    7. Connecting with iTunes
    8. Viewing Usage Info
    9. Connecting to Wi-Fi
    10. Using VPNs
    11. Pairing with Bluetooth
  12. 6. Handling Notifications
    1. Getting Notifications
    2. Customizing Notifications
    3. Using Do Not Disturb
    4. Managing Notification Center
  13. 7. Talking to Your iPhone
    1. Creating Voice Memos
    2. Configuring Siri
    3. Talking to Siri
  14. 8. Getting and Using New Apps
    1. Setting Up Your Apple Account
    2. Finding Apps
    3. Getting and Deleting Apps
    4. Updating Apps
  15. 9. Reading, Listening, and Watching
    1. Browsing with Safari
    2. Using Newsstand
    3. Reading with iBooks
    4. Shopping on iTunes
    5. Playing Music
    6. Playing Videos
  16. 10. Playing with Game Center
    1. The Game Center App
    2. Connect with Friends
    3. Find and Buy Games
    4. Challenge a Friend
  17. 11. Keeping Track
    1. Navigating the Calendar
    2. Linking External Calendars
    3. Creating Calendars
    4. Creating Events
    5. Managing Event Invitations
    6. Syncing Calendar Events with iCloud
    7. Getting Event Notifications
    8. Publishing Your Calendar
    9. Creating Reminders
  18. 12. Creating
    1. Using Camera Controls
    2. Using Camera Options
    3. Making Videos
    4. Viewing and Sharing Photos and Videos
    5. Using the Photos App
    6. Editing Photos and Videos
    7. Using Notes
  19. 13. Communicating
    1. Managing Contacts
    2. Using Contacts
    3. Adding Mail Accounts
    4. Setting Up IMAP or POP Accounts
    5. Using Mail
    6. Getting, Composing, and Sending Mail
    7. Configuring Mail
    8. Using Messages
    9. Using FaceTime
  20. 14. Maps, Weather, Stocks, and Clocks
    1. Using Maps
    2. Checking the Weather
    3. Using the Compass
    4. Checking Stocks
    5. Looking at the Clock
    6. Keeping Time
  21. 15. Extending Your iPhone
    1. Using AirPlay
    2. Printing
    3. Passbook App
    4. iTunes U App
    5. Podcasts App
    6. Find My Friends App
    7. Find My iPhone App
  22. Index
  23. Ad Pages

Product information

  • Title: Visual QuickStart Guide: iPhone 5
  • Author(s):
  • Release date: December 2012
  • Publisher(s): Peachpit Press
  • ISBN: None