iPhone For Dummies, 13th Edition

iPhone For Dummies, 13th Edition

by Edward C. Baig, Bob LeVitus
Released November 2019
Publisher(s): For Dummies
ISBN: 9781119607960

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Book description

Unleash the power of your iPhone! 

The iPhone you carry in your pocket or purse gives you enormous power to get things done. It puts you within easy reach of your family and friends, provides instant access to your favorite music, TV, and movies, lets you to follow and react to news and events, and makes it possible to share your life in pictures and video with anyone in the world—all within seconds. And this is just scratching the surface of what it can do!

This updated edition of iPhone for Dummies covers the latest versions of the device and the latest version of the iOS operating system. Beginning with how to get started with a new phone—navigating the settings, hooking up to wifi, sharing audio and video — you’ll also find out the many ways in which the iPhone’s tools and applications can bring an extra dimension to all aspects of your life. 

  • Explore the latest version of iOS
  • Change your life with must-have apps
  • Get artsy with photos, videos, and creative applications
  • Troubleshoot common problems with ease 

Whether you’re just getting started or want to get even more from your iPhone, this book puts all the power in your hands!

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Introduction
    1. About This Book
    2. Foolish Assumptions
    3. Icons Used in This Book
    4. Beyond the Book
    5. Where to Go from Here
  3. Part 1: Meet Your iPhone
    1. Chapter 1: Unveiling the iPhone
      1. The Big Picture
      2. A Quick Tour Outside
      3. Home Sweet Home Screen
    2. Chapter 2: iPhone Basic Training
      1. Activating the iPhone
      2. Turning the iPhone On and Off
      3. Locking the iPhone
      4. Understanding Pressure-Sensitive Touch
      5. Mastering the Multitouch Interface
      6. Multitasking
      7. Navigating beyond the Home Screen
      8. Organizing Icons into Folders
      9. Proactive Searching
      10. Notifications and the Today View
    3. Chapter 3: Synchronicity: Getting Stuff to and from Your iPhone
      1. A Brief iCloud Primer
      2. The Kitchen Sync
      3. Syncing Your Data with iTunes or the Finder
      4. Synchronizing Your Media
      5. Manual Syncing
    4. Chapter 4: Understanding the Phone-damentals
      1. Making a Call
      2. Receiving a Call
      3. While on a Call
      4. Seeing Is Believing with FaceTime
  4. Part 2: The PDA iPhone
    1. Chapter 5: Taking Control of Your iPhone
      1. Controlling Control Center
      2. Summoning Siri
    2. Chapter 6: Texting 1, 2, 3: Messages and Notes
      1. Getting the iMessage
      2. Taking Note of Notes
    3. Chapter 7: Ten Indispensable Utilities
      1. Working with the Calendar
      2. Adding Calendar Entries
      3. Calculate This
      4. Punching the Clock
      5. Voicing Memos
      6. It’s a Wallet
      7. Dropping in on AirDrop
      8. Controlling Lights, Locks, and More
      9. Using the iPhone in the Car
      10. Measuring Things
      11. Keeping in Good Health
  5. Part 3: The Multimedia iPhone
    1. Chapter 8: Music to Your Ears: Audio on Your iPhone
      1. Introducing Your iPhone’s Music Player
      2. My Music Is Your Music
      3. Taking Control of Your Tunes
      4. Customizing Your Audio Experience
      5. Listening to Podcasts with the Podcasts App
      6. Shopping with the iTunes Store App
    2. Chapter 9: “Smile”: Taking Pictures with Your iPhone
      1. Taking Your Best Shot
      2. Making Photos Come to Life
      3. Keeping Things in Focus
      4. Tracking Down Your Pictures
      5. Admiring Your Pictures
      6. Editing and Deleting Photos
      7. Livening Up Live Photos
      8. More (Not So) Stupid Picture Tricks
    3. Chapter 10: Starring in a Blockbuster: Video on Your iPhone
      1. Finding Stuff to Watch
      2. Playing Video
      3. Shooting Video
  6. Part 4: The Internet iPhone
    1. Chapter 11: Going on a Mobile Safari
      1. Surfin’ Dude
      2. I Can See Clearly Now
      3. Private Browsing
      4. Smart Safari Settings
    2. Chapter 12: The Email Must Get Through
      1. Prep Work: Setting Up Your Accounts
      2. See Me, Read Me, File Me, Delete Me: Working with Messages
      3. Darling, You Send Me (Email)
    3. Chapter 13: Tracking with Maps, Compass, Stocks, Weather, and Files
      1. Maps Are Where It’s At
      2. Contemplating the Compass
      3. Taking Stock with Stocks
      4. Weather Watching
      5. Keeping Track of Documents with Files
  7. Part 5: The Undiscovered iPhone
    1. Chapter 14: Setting You Straight on Settings
      1. Sky-High Settings
      2. Report, Sound, and Appearance Settings
      3. In General
      4. Phoning in More Settings
    2. Chapter 15: Apps-O-Lutely!
      1. Finding Apps
      2. Deleting and Organizing Your Apps
      3. Apple’s New Arcade
      4. Books, Newspapers, and Magazines
    3. Chapter 16: When Good iPhones Go Bad
      1. iPhone Issues
      2. Problems with Calling or Networks
      3. Sync, Computer, or iTunes Issues
      4. More Help on the Apple Website
      5. If Nothing We Suggest Helps
      6. Dude, Where’s My Stuff?
  8. Part 6: The Part of Tens
    1. Chapter 17: Ten Appetizing Apps
      1. Shazam
      2. Action Movie FX
      3. Halide
      4. Evernote
      5. PhotoCard by Bill Atkinson
      6. IMDb
      7. Libby
      8. Waze
      9. BeCasso
      10. Dark Sky
    2. Chapter 18: Ten Helpful Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts
      1. Use QuickPath for Speed and Accuracy
      2. Autocorrect Is Your Friend
      3. Assault on Batteries
      4. Tricks with Links and Phone Numbers
      5. Share the Love … and the Links
      6. Choose a Home Page for Safari
      7. Like a Time Machine for iPhone Backups
      8. Create Ringtones for Free in GarageBand
      9. Getting Apps Out of the Multitasking Screen
      10. Taking a Snapshot of the Screen
  9. Index
  10. About the Authors
  11. Advertisement Page
  12. Connect with Dummies
  13. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: iPhone For Dummies, 13th Edition
  • Author(s): Edward C. Baig, Bob LeVitus
  • Release date: November 2019
  • Publisher(s): For Dummies
  • ISBN: 9781119607960