iPhone for Dummies - Softcover

Baig, Edward C.; LeVitus, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470878703 ISBN 13: 9780470878705

Publisher: For Dummies, 2010

Synopsis

The full-color guide to getting the most out of your iPhone

Completely updated and revised throughout, this full-color guide covers Apple's new iPhone and iOS 4. Bestselling veteran authors Baig and LeVitus introduce you to the capabilities of the iPhone whether you're making phone calls, browsing the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails, working with the calendar, watching videos, taking great photos, or much more. You'll discover how to set up iTunes, buy music and videos from the iTunes store, protect your information, troubleshoot, multitask, and download the hundreds of thousands of apps available from the App Store.

• Gets you started with your iPhone, and puts you on your way to mastering the multitouch interface, synchronizing your data, making phone and video calls, texting, working with the calendar, and more
• Explains setting up iTunes, watching videos, taking photos, and buying music
• Walks you through connecting to the Internet, sending and receiving e-mails, getting directions from GPS maps, protecting your information, and troubleshooting
• Addresses browsing and downloading any of the hundreds of thousands of applications from the App Store
• Includes coverage of iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, and the iPhone 4, available from AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone, Rogers, Telus, and other major carriers 

Presented in the straightforward-but-fun style that defines the Dummies series, iPhone For Dummies, 4th Edition is the only book you'll need to get comfortably acquainted with your new iPhone.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Find your way with GPS maps, download your favorite apps, and never miss a photo opportunity!

The iPhone continues to get better, and this handy guide keeps you in touch with the newest features. The basics are here too: how to master the multitouch interface, sync your data, send text and MMS messages, browse the Internet, set up iTunes, watch movies and TV shows, share photos, check the weather, find your location — and even make phone calls.

• Keep it together — synchronize contacts, calendars, e-mail accounts, and bookmarks between your computer and your iPhone

• Do you multitask? — while on a call, access your e-mail, calendar, or other apps and switch effortlessly between applications

• Video call — wave to your kids, confer with a client, or join a party from across the globe with the FaceTime video-chat feature

• Shake your groove thing — create playlists, scroll through your music library, and customize your listening experience

• All those apps — find the best apps to indulge your interests, get applications onto your iPhone, and keep your apps up to date

Open the book and find:

• Steps for getting started with your iPhone

• How to make a hands-free phone call with Voice Control

• Details about connecting to a Wi-Fi network

• Easy ways to record reminders or meetings with Voice Memos

• Instructions for turning your iPhone into an e-book reader with iBooks

• Tips for using the new unified inbox and app folders

• How MobileMe can help find your iPhone if it has been lost

• Advice on troubleshooting your iPhone

Learn to:

• Set up your iPhone, send and receive e-mail, and surf the Web

• Record and edit HD video and capture great photos

• Make video calls with FaceTimeŽ, organize apps in folders, and multitask

IN FULL COLOR!

About the Author

Edward C. Baig is the Personal Technology columnist for USA TODAY and the author of Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition.

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus pens the popular Dr. Mac column for the Houston Chronicle and is the author of Incredible iPhone Apps For Dummies.

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470878703
• ISBN 13: 9780470878705
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 336