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Macworlds Phone suPerguide, second edition

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Apples iPhone isnt just another mobile phone. Itsalso a full-featured iPod and the smallest Mac ever

createdbecause underneath that glass touch

screen its running OS X.

The iPhone represents the second time Apple has

tried to completely rethink the way we connect with

our computers. The original Macintosh changed the

world by providing a physical control (the mouse) that

moved a cursor on a computer interface. But the

iPhone does it one better. Now, instead of pushing around a mouse tomake a disembodied arrow or hand move on the computer screen, you

use your finger to do all the moving. When you touch a photo, Web page,

or e-mail message on the iPhone and slide your finger across the screen,

the image moves along with your touch, as if you were moving a physi-

cal object. Theres no cursor on the iPhone because your finger is your

pointerand pointing, despite what your mother may have told you, is

just what fingers are meant to do.

That brings us to the subject of this book. Why in the world would

Macworld publish an entire book about a device thats supposed to be so

intuitive? Its a question I get a lot, including from people at Apple. Their

goaland its a smart one to shoot foris to make an incredibly complex

technology as easy to use as possible. And the iPhone is easy to use,

which is one reason its so appealing.

But make no mistake about it: the iPhone is a computer. And a full Web

browser. And an e-mail client. It can run thousands of programs written

by independent developers, connect to Wi-Fi networks, and even log in

to your employers virtual private network (VPN). As easy as it is to use,the iPhone has an ocean of depth. Our goal is to help you plumb those

depths and uncover more of your phones hidden potential. In the pages

of this book, well give you not only the basics but also more-advanced

tips, tricks, and troubleshooting advice. And for the very latest iPhone

coverageincluding accessory reviewsbe sure to visit iPhone Central

(iphone.macworld.com).

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Table of Contents

Getting Started8 The iPhone 3G at a GlanceFamiliarize yourself with the

iPhones main hardware features,

including every button, switch, slot,

and plug.

13 Changing Your Settings

Take a tour of the Settings menu,where you can change your ring-

tone, check how many minutes

youve used, and set preferences

for individual third-party apps.

24 Getting On the NetworkGet the most from the iPhones

Wi-Fi, Edge, and 3G abilities. Well

show you how to connect and what

precautions to take to protect your

valuable data.

Staying in Touch

30 Managing

ContactsAt the heart of all of the

iPhones communication

featuresincluding phone,

e-mail, and text messag-

inglies the contacts list.

Heres how to create,

sync, access, and orga-

nize your contacts.

36 Usingthe Phone

From making calls to

answering voice mail,

well show you how to quickly navi-gate the iPhones most important

features.

42 Checking E-mailReview the basics on how to set

up new e-mail accounts and work

with your messagesincluding

viewing attachments. Weve also

got tips for mastering the iPhoneskeyboard.

53 Sending Text MessagesSMS text messages offer a

convenient way to have a brief

conversation or send quick notes.

Learn how to carry on multiple

conversations with the iPhones

Text program.

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Multimedia onthe iPhone

58 Navigating Musicand Videos

Learn how to navigate your media

library easily, how to access some

of the less obvious features, and

how to create playlists on the fly.

67 Using YouTubeIf you get bored with the video files

synced to your iPhone, you can

access streaming content from

YouTubes online video warehouse.

70 Smart SyncingStrategies

Do you have more music, pod-

casts, and videos than will fit on

your iPhone? Learn how to get the

most from the iPhones storage by

slimming down files and setting up

smart playlists.

81 Converting Videofor the iPhoneWith the help of some free or low-

cost software, you can quickly con-

vert videos from your hard drive or

other sources to enjoy on the road.

83 Working with PhotosThe iPhone can sync existing pho-

tos from your computer and takenew ones. Well show you how to

get photos onto the iPhone, use

the built-in camera, and show off

your masterpieces to others.

MaximizeProductivity90 Surf the WebThe iPhones Web browser packs

a lot of power. Navigate the Web,

manage your bookmarks, and learnthe smart way to check RSS feeds.

100 Maps and GPSUse iPhones Maps program and

GPS powers to find local busi-

nesses, follow driving directions,

and keep an eye on traffic.

106 SchedulingTrack time with smart calendar

syncing and alarm settings. Heres

how to manage events and dead-

lines without missing a beat.


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111 The iPhones OtherApplicationsMeet the iPhones other default ap-

plications that make it a true PDA:

Calculator, Notes, Stocks, and

Weather.

Troubleshooting

Tips116 Tools of the TradeEvery iPhone owner should learn

these simple steps. They will help

you recover fast from the most

common iPhone problems.

121 Fixing CommonProblems

Whether its stubborn e-mail attach-

ments or confusing sync options,

here are our tips on how to solve

some of the most common iPhone

conundrums.

Third-Party Apps130 Accessing AppsGet acquainted with Apples App

Store and learn how to download

and manage any of the thousands

of third-party apps available.

133 Be Productive

Use your iPhone to accomplishmore with these recommended

productivity apps which let you log

time, organize your searches, and

transfer files.

136 Stay ConnectedStay up-to-date on the latest news,changing stock prices, and your

friends Twitter feeds.

138 Have FunThese iPhone apps are excellent at

cutting loose. Listen to the radio,

find movie times, edit photos, and

of course, play games.

The Best iPhoneAccessories

144 CasesKeep your iPhone safe from drops,

scrapes, and other mishaps with

these cases. Whether you want

something stylish, rugged, or invis-

ible, theres a case for you.

147 HeadphonesImprove sound and get

interesting features,

such as noise-canceling

technology, whenyou invest in a

good pair of third-

party headphones.

151 SpeakersFind the right iPhone speakers for

any setup in our recommendations

that cover every size and budget.

153 Power AccessoriesKeep your iPhone juiced and ready

to go with these clever power-

related gadgets.


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Contributors

Ben Boychuk is a freelance writerand columnist in Rialto, California.

Senior Editor Christopher Breen is

the author of The iPod and iTunes

Pocket Guide, third edition, and

The iPhone Pocket Guide, second

edition (Peachpit Press, 2008).

Senior Editor Peter Cohen writesnews for Macworld.com when hes

not stoking the fires of Macworlds

Game Room.

Jim Dalrymple is Macworlds edi-

tor at large, covering the pro audio

market. Jim has a video training

series on MacProVideo.com on

how to record guitars using a Mac.

Glenn Fleishman writes about

Wi-Fi at wifinetnews.com and is the

author of Take Control of Sharing

Files in Leopard (TidBits Publish-

ing, 2007, takecontrolbooks.com).

Senior Editor Dan Frakes reviewsiPod, iPhone, and audio gear for

Macworld and runs Macworld.coms

Mac Gems and Mobile Mac blogs.

Senior Editor Rob Griffiths runs

MacOSXHints.com, writes Mac-

worlds monthly Mac OS X Hints

column, and offers Mac hints on

Macworlds Mac OS X Hints blog.

Assistant Editor Chris Holt reviews

games for Macworld and is part of

the Macworld lab reviews team.

Senior Contributor and trouble-shooting guru Ted Landaus latest

book is Take Control of Your

iPhone (Take Control Books, 2008,

takecontrolbooks.com).

Associate Editor Dan Moren is the

editor of MacUser.com and a con-

tributor to the iPhone Central blog.

Jon Seff is Macworlds senior

news editor and resident expert

on converting video files for the

iPhone, iPod, Apple TV, and any

other medium imaginable.

Jason Snell, Macworlds editorial

director, guides you through the

iPhone basics.

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Macworld is a publication of Mac Publishing, L.L.C., and International Data Group,Inc. Macworld is an independent journal not affiliated with Apple, Inc. Copyright

2008, Mac Publishing, L.L.C. All rights reserved. Macworld, the Macworld logo,the Macworld Lab, the mouse-ratings logo, MacCentral.com, PriceGrabber, andMac Developer Journal are registered trademarks of International Data Group,Inc., and used under license by Mac Publishing, L.L.C.Apple, the Apple logo,

Mac, andMacintosh are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Printed in the UnitedStates of America.

Have comments or suggestions? E-mail us [email protected].


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aRivrWith no headphones plugged in,

this is where youll place your ear

to listen to incoming calls. (This

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touch.)

b Tuh-Sr DispayUnlike other smart phones, the

iPhone doesnt have a tactilekeyboard or a bunch of navigation

buttons. Instead, youll use its 3.5-

inch touch-screen display to make

selections, type e-mail messages

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scratch resistant. The screen has a

resolution of 320 by 480 pixels at

160 pixels per inch (much higher

than that of most computer dis-

plays). Though the screen smudges

easily, the display is so bright that

you wont see those smudges

unless it has gone black. Apple

includes a chamois cloth in the boxso you can polish the screen.

c Hm buttThe only physical button on the

face of the iPhone, the Home

button is your shortcut out of the

current program and back to the

iPhones main interface. You can

also press this button to wakeup a snoozing iPhone. If youre

looking at the iPhones Home

screen, pressing the button will

take you back to the first page of

the Home screen. If you quicklypress the button twice when the

phone is locked, youll be able to

access basic iPod controls. At all

other times, a double-click of the

Home button can either take you

to the Home screen, bring up your

iPhone favorites, or switch to the

iPod appyou can choose which

by using the Settings app, underGeneral: Home Button.

D SpakrYoull find the speaker on the bot-

tom edge of the iPhone, on the

left side. If you have a caller on

speakerphone, this is where the

sound will come out. Itll also play

anything that makes noise on your

iPod, including music and a videos

audio track. Because the iPhone

has just one speaker, it plays all

audio in mono (in a single channel).

(On the iPod touch the speaker is

located inside the body of the iPod

rather than on the bottom.)

e Dk ctrThe iPhone uses the standard 30-

pin iPod dock connector to hook

up with your computer or other

accessories. But keep in mind that

the iPhone is a different shape than

the iPod models, so it may not fit

right in some accessories. And

interference from the iPhones cel-lular antenna may mean that exter-

nal speakers dont work as well, or

at all, unless you turn on Airplane

mode. (When you place the iPhone

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in a dock-connector speaker sys-

tem not designed specifically for

the iPhone, it automatically asks if

you want to switch modes.)

F MirphThe iPhones internal microphone

is found on the bottom right of the

device. You can use it for making

calls or, with the help of add-on

software from the App Store, use it

for voice recording and many other

purposes. (Theres no microphone

on the iPod touch.)

G Hadph JakThis is a standard 3.5mm audio

jack, like the one used on iPods,

rather than the smaller 2.5mm size

found on many cell phones. You

can use any sort of headphones

with it, though if you want to talk

as well as listen, youll need to use

Apples included earbuds, buy

a set with a built-in microphone,or buy an add-on adapter that

lets you use your favorite head-

phones with the adapters own

microphone.

H camraThe back of the iPhone sports

the lens of the phones built-in

2-megapixel camera. The image

is displayed on the front screen so

you can frame the shot. (The iPod

touch doesnt have a camera.)

I Sp/Wak buttPress this button to lock your

iPhones screen. (The phone will

still receive calls and play music,

but the screen itself will be off.) If

its already locked, you can press

this button to wake it up, then slide

your finger across the bottom ofthe touch screen to unlock it. To

turn the iPhone completely off,

hold the Sleep/Wake button down

for a few seconds, until the red

slide to power off slider appears.

(When shut down, the iPhone wont

ring, play music, or anything else.)

To turn the iPhone back on, press

and hold the Sleep/Wake buttonuntil the Apple logo appears. If you

wish to silence an incoming call,

press the Sleep/Wake button. If

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mail, press the Sleep/Wake button

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the iPhone uses a SIM (Subscriber

Identity Module) carda small

programmable card that contains

personal data such as your phone

number and carrier ID. Without an

activated SIM card, your iPhone is

just a pretty hunk of metal, glass,

and plastic. The top of the iPhone

bears a small slot for the phones

SIM card (its the one with the tiny

hole). The iPhones SIM card ispreinstalled and turns on when

you activate the phone through

iTunes. Your old GSM mobile

phone likely has a SIM card as

well. Regrettably, that SIM card

wont work with your iPhone

the iPhones SIM card has some

special characteristics not found

in other SIM cards. However, youcan use the iPhones SIM card

with other phones on AT&T ser-

vice. To eject the SIM card, insert

the end of a paper clip into the

small hole and push. (Because the

iPod touch isnt a phone, it has no

SIM card.)

KVum Up ad DwbuttsBelow the silent ringer switch are

the iPhones volume buttons. Press

up to increase volume and down to

decrease volume. This affects not

only the volume of calls, but also

application sounds and audio and

video playback.

L Sit Rigr SwithOn the left side of the phone is

the silent ringer switch. It doesexactly what youd suspect

push it toward the back of the

phone (so that you see an orange

dot) and the iPhones speaker

goes quiet. Pull it toward the front

of the phone and the ringer is ac-

tive. Note that flipping the switch

into silent mode does not silence

audio playback in the phonesiPod area, and some iPhone apps

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like an iPods earbuds. You can

listen to calls through it, as well as

audio from the iPod program and

other apps. But this headset differs

from those included with the iPod

because it also has a small micro-

phone attached to the cable dan-

gling down from the right earbud.With the headset plugged in, this

microphone picks up your voice

when you speak during a call.

The headset has a built-in

switch. Squeeze the microphone

once while listening to music or

watching a video to pause play-

back. Squeeze it twice in suc-

cession to skip to the next track.

Squeeze it three times to skip

back to the previous track. If a call

comes in, you can squeeze the mi-

crophoneonce to

answer

a call

and again

to end the

call. If you

wish to decline

an incoming call

and send it to voice mail,squeeze and hold the micro-

phone for a few seconds. The

iPhone will beep twice to let you

know its done the job.

While on a call, you can take an

incoming call and put the current

call on hold by squeezing the mike

once. To end the current call and

answer an incoming call, or to

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Nobody spends more time with Apples

revolutionary products than the editors

at Macworld.

In this book Macworlds team of

experts uses its knowledge to create

an updated and straightforward guide

to the iPhone. Apples groundbreaking

mobile device is an iPod, phone, Web

browser, PDA, and game console all

in one.

Inside these pages youll find detailed

instructions for mastering your devices

most important features, as well as a

few hidden ones. Youll learn how to

customize the iPhone or iPod touchs

settings, squeeze the most juice out of a battery charge, and connect

to nearby wireless networks while keeping your data protected. Youll

also get insider tips for communicating using the phone, e-mail, text

messages, and instant messages. Take advantage of the iPhone 3Gs

powerful GPS technology and built-in maps, as well as its Web browser.

Enjoy the iPod hiding inside your iPhone with our strategies for navi-

gating your media files and converting video files on your hard drive or

DVDs into an iPhone-compatible format. Well show you how to take

advantage of iTunes space-saving features, including smart playlists

that sift through your massive library and find the files you want to carry

with you. Expand your iPhones capabilities with our picks for best

third-party apps from Apples App Store. And for when you run into

trouble, our experts offer vital troubleshooting advice and indispensable

tips for solving common hiccups.

Whether youre on a Mac or Windows PC, using a first-generation

iPhone, iPhone 3G, or iPod touch, Macworlds award-winning team will

show you how to get the most out of your device.

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