iPhone

User Guide
For iPhone OS 3.0 Software
 Contents

9 Chapter 1: Getting Started

9 Viewing the User Guide on iPhone
9 What You Need
10 Activating iPhone
10 Installing the SIM Card
10 Registering iPhone
11 Setting Up iPhone Using VoiceOver
11 Syncing
16 Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Accounts
18 Installing Configuration Profiles
19 Disconnecting iPhone from Your Computer

20 Chapter 2: Basics
20 iPhone at a Glance
23 Home Screen
26 Buttons
28 Touchscreen
31 Onscreen Keyboard
36 Searching
37 Voice Control
39 Stereo Headset
40 Connecting to the Internet
43 Battery
44 Security Features
45 Cleaning iPhone
46 Restarting and Resetting iPhone

47 Chapter 3: Phone
47 Phone Calls
52 Visual Voicemail
54 Contacts
54 Favorites
55 Ringtones and the Ring/Silent Switch

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56 Bluetooth Devices
58 International Calls

60 Chapter 4: Mail
60 Setting Up Email Accounts
60 Sending Email
62 Checking and Reading Email
65 Searching Email
66 Organizing Email

67 Chapter 5: Safari
67 Viewing Webpages
70 Searching the Web
70 Bookmarks
71 Web Clips

72 Chapter 6: iPod
72 Getting Music, Video, and More
74 Music and Other Audio
81 Videos
84 Setting a Sleep Timer
85 Changing the Browse Buttons

86 Chapter 7: Messages
86 Sending and Receiving Messages
88 Sending Photos and Videos
88 Sending Voice Memos
89 Editing Conversations
89 Using Contact Information and Links
90 Managing Previews and Alerts

91 Chapter 8: Calendar
91 About Calendar
91 Syncing Calendars
92 Viewing Your Calendar
93 Searching Calendars
93 Subscribing to Calendars
93 Adding Calendar Events to iPhone
94 Responding to Meeting Invitations
96 Alerts

97 Chapter 9: Photos
97 About Photos
97 Syncing Photos with Your Computer

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 97 Viewing Photos and Videos
99 Slideshows
100 Sharing Photos and Videos
102 Assigning a Photo to a Contact
102 Wallpaper

103 Chapter 10: Camera

103 About Camera
104 Taking Photos and Recording Videos
105 Viewing and Sharing Photos and Videos
105 Trimming Videos
106 Uploading Photos and Videos to Your Computer

107 Chapter 11: YouTube

107 Finding and Viewing Videos
108 Controlling Video Playback
109 Managing Videos
109 Getting More Information
110 Using YouTube Account Features
111 Changing the Browse Buttons
111 Sending Videos to YouTube

112 Chapter 12: Stocks

112 Viewing Stock Quotes
113 Getting More Information

114 Chapter 13: Maps

114 Finding and Viewing Locations
118 Bookmarking Locations
119 Getting Directions
120 Showing Traffic Conditions
121 Finding and Contacting Businesses

122 Chapter 14: Weather

122 Viewing Weather Summaries
123 Getting More Weather Information

124 Chapter 15: Voice Memos

124 Recording Voice Memos
125 Listening to Voice Memos
126 Managing Voice Memos
126 Trimming Voice Memos
127 Sharing Voice Memos
127 Syncing Voice Memos

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129 Chapter 16: Notes
129 Writing and Reading Notes
129 Searching Notes
130 Emailing Notes
130 Syncing Notes

131 Chapter 17: Clock

131 World Clocks
132 Alarms
132 Stopwatch
133 Timer

134 Chapter 18: Calculator

134 Using the Calculator
134 Standard Memory Functions
135 Scientific Calculator Keys

137 Chapter 19: Settings

137 Airplane Mode
138 Wi-Fi
139 VPN
139 Notifications
140 Carrier
140 Sounds and the Ring/Silent Switch
141 Brightness
141 Wallpaper
141 General
149 Mail, Contacts, Calendars
152 Phone
154 Safari
156 Messages
156 iPod
157 Photos
158 Store
158 Nike + iPod

159 Chapter 20: iTunes Store

159 About the iTunes Store
160 Finding Music, Videos, and More
161 Purchasing Music or Audiobooks
161 Purchasing or Renting Videos
162 Streaming or Downloading Podcasts
163 Checking Download Status

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 163 Syncing Purchased Content
164 Changing the Browse Buttons
164 Viewing Account Information
165 Verifying Purchases

166 Chapter 21: App Store

166 About the App Store
167 Browsing and Searching
168 Info Screen
169 Downloading Applications
170 Deleting Applications
170 Writing Reviews
171 Updating Applications
171 Syncing Purchased Applications

172 Chapter 22: Compass

172 Getting Compass Readings
173 Compass and Maps

175 Chapter 23: Contacts

175 About Contacts
175 Adding Contacts
176 Searching Contacts
177 Managing Contacts on iPhone

179 Chapter 24: Nike + iPod

179 Activating Nike + iPod
180 Additional Nike + iPod Settings

181 Chapter 25: Accessibility

181 iPhone 3GS Accessibility Features
182 VoiceOver
187 Zoom
187 White on Black
187 Mono Audio
188 Speak Auto-text
188 Closed Captioning and Other Helpful Features

190 Appendix A: Troubleshooting

190 Apple iPhone Support Site
190 General
192 iTunes and Syncing
193 Phone and Voicemail
194 Safari, Text, Mail, and Contacts

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196 Sound, Music, and Video
198 iTunes Stores
198 Removing the SIM Card
198 Backing Up iPhone
200 Updating and Restoring iPhone Software

201 Appendix B: Other Resources

201 Safety, Software, and Service Information
202 Viewing the User Guide on iPhone
202 Disposal and Recycling Information
203 Apple and the Environment

204 Index

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 Getting Started
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 WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions in this guide and
safety information in the iPhone Important Product Information Guide at
www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone before using iPhone.

Viewing the User Guide on iPhone

The iPhone User Guide, optimized for viewing on iPhone, is available at

help.apple.com/iphone.

View the guide on iPhone: In Safari, tap , then tap the iPhone User Guide bookmark.

Add an icon for the guide to the Home screen: When viewing the guide, tap
, then
tap “Add to Home Screen.”

The iPhone User Guide is available in many languages.

View the guide in a different language: Tap “Change Language” at the bottom of the

screen on the main contents page, then choose the language you want.

What You Need

To use iPhone, you need:

 A wireless service plan with a carrier that provides iPhone service in your area

 A Mac or a PC with a USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems:

 Mac OS X version 10.4.11 or later; version 10.5.7 or later is required for syncing
Notes and for using iPhone as a modem
 Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 2 or later
 Windows Vista Home Premium, Business, Enterprise, or Ultimate edition
 Display resolution on your computer set to 1024 x 768 or higher
 iTunes 8.2 or later, available at www.itunes.com/download
 QuickTime 7.6.2 or later (for playing videos recorded by iPhone 3GS on your
computer)

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  An iTunes Store account (for purchases from the iTunes Store or App Store)
 An Internet connection for your computer (broadband recommended)

Activating iPhone
Before you can use any of iPhone’s features, you must activate iPhone by signing up
for a service plan with an iPhone service carrier in your area and registering iPhone
with the network.

Your iPhone may have been activated at the time of purchase. If it isn’t activated,
contact your iPhone retailer or cellular service provider.

For more information about iPhone, go to www.apple.com/iphone.

Installing the SIM Card

If your SIM card was not preinstalled, you must install the SIM card before you can use
iPhone.

SIM eject tool SIM

card
SIM tray

Install the SIM card:

1 Insert the end of the SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM tray.
Press firmly and push it straight in until the tray pops out. If you don’t have a SIM eject
tool, you can use the end of a paper clip.
2 Pull out the SIM tray and place the SIM card in the tray.
The angled corner of the SIM ensures that the card fits only the correct way in the tray.
3 With the tray aligned as shown, carefully replace the SIM tray containing the SIM card
in iPhone.

Registering iPhone
Registering iPhone with iTunes enables iTunes to identify your iPhone when it’s
connected to your computer and help you manage its contents. You can then sync
information with your computer and media from iTunes, and create backups of
iPhone’s contents and settings. You can create an iTunes Store account, or specify an
existing account, to enable purchases with iPhone. iTunes also records iPhone’s serial
number in the event you need it for service or in case of loss.

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 Register iPhone:
1 Download and install the latest version of iTunes from www.itunes.com/download.
2 Connect iPhone to a USB 2.0 port on your Mac or PC using the cable that came with
iPhone.

3 Follow the onscreen instructions in iTunes to register iPhone and sync iPhone with
your contacts, calendars, and bookmarks on your computer, and with music, video,
and other content from your iTunes library.

In the Set Up Your iPhone screen, select “Automatically sync contacts, calendars and
bookmarks” to configure those items to sync automatically when you connect iPhone
to your computer. Or, you can customize your sync settings in iTunes. See the following
section.

Setting Up iPhone Using VoiceOver

If you are sight imparied, VoiceOver may help you set up iPhone without outside
assistance. VoiceOver describes aloud what appears on the screen so that you can use
iPhone without seeing it. When you connect iPhone to your computer, iTunes detects
when you’re using a compatible screen reader on your computer, such as VoiceOver
on a Mac or GW-Micro Window-Eyes on a PC, and automatically enables VoiceOver
on iPhone. Or a sighted user can enable VoiceOver on iPhone for you, using the
Accessibility settings. See “Using VoiceOver” on page 185.

Note: VoiceOver may not be available in all languages.

Syncing
With iPhone, you can have easy access to important information on your computer,
including your contacts, calendars, and even your browser bookmarks, as well as to
music, video, and other content in your iTunes library.

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 About Syncing
Syncing copies information and content between iPhone and your computer, keeping
it current and up-to-date, whether you make changes on iPhone or on your computer.

iTunes lets you specify the information and content on your computer that you want
to sync with iPhone. By default, iTunes syncs automatically with iPhone whenever you
connect iPhone to your computer.

You can also set up iPhone to sync your MobileMe and Microsoft Exchange accounts,
over the air. See “Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Accounts” on page 16.

Syncing with iTunes

You can set iTunes to sync any or all of the following:
 Contacts—names, phone numbers, addresses, email addresses, and more
 Calendars—appointments and events
 Email account settings
 Webpage bookmarks
 Notes (requires Mac OS X version 10.5.7 on a Mac)
 Ringtones
 Music and audiobooks
 Photos
 Podcasts
 Movies, TV shows, and music videos
 Applications downloaded from the iTunes Store

You can adjust sync settings whenever iPhone is connected to your computer.

Ringtones, music, audiobooks, podcasts, video content, and applications are synced
from your iTunes library. If you don’t already have content in iTunes, the iTunes Store
(available in some countries) makes it easy to preview and download content to
iTunes. You can also add music to your iTunes library from your CDs. To learn about
iTunes and the iTunes Store, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.

Contacts, calendars, notes, and webpage bookmarks are synced with applications
on your computer, as described in the following section. Contacts and calendars are
synced both ways between your computer and iPhone. New entries or changes you
make on iPhone are synced to your computer, and vice versa. Notes and webpage
bookmarks are also synced both ways. Photos can be synced from an application or
from a folder.

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 Email account settings are synced only from your computer’s email application to
iPhone. This allows you to customize your email accounts on iPhone without affecting
email account settings on your computer.

Note: You can also set up email accounts directly on iPhone. See “

” on page 16.

Purchases you make on iPhone in the iTunes Store or the App Store are synced back

to your iTunes library. You can also purchase or download content and applications

directly from the iTunes Store on your computer, and then sync them to iPhone.

You can set iPhone to sync with only a portion of what’s on your computer.

For example, you might want to sync only a group of contacts from your address book,

or only unwatched video podcasts.

Important: You should be logged in to your own computer user account before

connecting iPhone.

Set up iTunes syncing:

1 Connect iPhone to your computer, and open iTunes (if it doesn’t open automatically).
2 In iTunes, select iPhone in the sidebar.
3 Configure the sync settings in each of the settings panes.
See the following section for descriptions of the panes.
4 Click Apply in the lower-right corner of the screen.
By default, “Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected” is selected.

iPhone Settings Panes in iTunes

The following sections provide an overview of each of the iPhone settings panes.

For more information, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.

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 Summary Pane
Select “Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected” to have iTunes sync iPhone
automatically whenever you connect it to your computer. Deselect this option if you
want to sync only by clicking the Sync button in iTunes. For more information about
preventing automatic syncing, see “Preventing Automatic Syncing” on page 16.

Select “Sync only checked songs and videos” if you want iTunes to skip unchecked
items in your iTunes library when syncing.

Select “Manually manage music and videos” to turn off automatic syncing in the Music
and Video settings panes. See “Manually Managing Content” on page 73.

Select “Encrypt iPhone backup” if you want to encrypt the information stored on your
computer when iTunes makes a backup. Encrypted backups are indicated by a padlock
icon, and a password is required to restore the information to iPhone. See “Backing Up
iPhone” on page 198.

Click Configure Universal Access to turn on iPhone’s Accessibility features. See

Chapter 25, “Accessibility,” on page 181.

Info Pane
The Info pane lets you configure the sync settings for your contacts, calendars, email
accounts, and web browser.
 Contacts
Sync contacts with applications such as Mac OS X Address Book, Yahoo! Address
Book, and Google Contacts on a Mac, or with Yahoo! Address Book, Google Contacts,
Windows Address Book (Outlook Express), Windows Vista Contacts, or Microsoft
Outlook 2003 or 2007 on a PC. (On a Mac, you can sync contacts with multiple
applications. On a PC, you can sync contacts with only one application at a time.)
If you sync with Yahoo! Address Book, you only need to click Configure to enter your
new login information when you change your Yahoo! ID or password after you’ve
set up syncing.
 Calendars
Sync calendars from applications such as iCal on a Mac, or from Microsoft Outlook
2003 or 2007 on a PC. (On a Mac, you can sync calendars with multiple applications.
On a PC, you can sync calendars with only one application at a time.)
 Mail Accounts
Sync email account settings from Mail on a Mac, and from Microsoft Outlook 2003
or 2007 or Outlook Express on a PC. Account settings are transferred only from your
computer to iPhone. Changes you make to an email account on iPhone don’t affect
the account on your computer.

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 Note: The password for your Yahoo! email account isn’t saved on your computer,
so it can’t be synced and must be entered on iPhone. In Settings, choose “Mail,
Contacts, Calendars,” tap your Yahoo! account, and enter the password.
 Web Browser
You can sync bookmarks on iPhone with Safari on a Mac, or with Safari or Microsoft
Internet Explorer on a PC.
 Notes
Sync notes in the Notes application on iPhone with notes in Mail on a Mac or with
Microsoft Outlook on a PC. (On a Mac, you must have Mac OS version 10.5.7 or later
installed to sync notes.)
 Advanced
These options let you replace the information on iPhone with the information on
your computer during the next sync.

Ringtones Pane
Use the Ringtones pane to select the ringtones you want to sync to iPhone. To learn
how to create ringtones in iTunes, see “Creating Ringtones” on page 55.

Music, Podcasts, and Video Panes

Use these panes to specify the media you want to sync. You can sync all music,
podcasts, and videos, or select the playlists and specific podcasts and videos you want
on iPhone.

If you want to watch rented movies on iPhone, transfer them to iPhone using the
Video pane in iTunes.

If there’s not enough room on iPhone for all the media you’ve specified, iTunes asks if
you want to create a special playlist. iTunes creates the playlist for you, and sets it to
sync with iPhone.

Photos Pane
You can sync photos with iPhoto 4.0.3 or later, or Aperture on a Mac; or with Adobe
Photoshop Album 2.0 or later, or Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 or later on a PC. You
can also sync photos in any folder on your computer that contains images.

Applications Pane
Use the Applications pane to specify which App Store applications you want synced
on iPhone. Any applications downloaded directly to iPhone are automatically backed
up to your iTunes library when you sync. If you manually delete an application on
iPhone, you can reinstall it from this pane as long as it was previously synced.

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 Preventing Automatic Syncing
You may want to prevent iPhone from syncing automatically when you connect
iPhone to a computer other than the one you usually sync with.
Turn off automatic syncing for iPhone: Connect iPhone to your computer. In iTunes,
select iPhone in the sidebar, then click the Summary tab. Deselect “Automatically sync
when this iPhone is connected.”You can always sync by clicking the Sync button.
Prevent automatic syncing for all iPhones and iPods: In iTunes choose iTunes >
Preferences (on a Mac) or Edit > Preferences (on a PC), click Devices, and select “Disable
automatic syncing for all iPhones and iPods.”

If this checkbox is selected, iPhone won’t sync automatically, even if “Automatically

sync when this iPhone is connected” is selected in the Summary pane.
Prevent automatic syncing one time, without changing settings: Open iTunes. Then,
as you connect iPhone to your computer, press and hold Command-Option (on a Mac)
or Shift-Control (on a PC) until you see iPhone appear in the sidebar.
Sync manually: In iTunes, select iPhone in the sidebar, then click Sync in the lower-
right corner of the window. Or, if you’ve changed any sync settings, click Apply.

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar Accounts

iPhone works with MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular
email systems.

Setting Up Accounts
MobileMe and Microsoft Exchange provide not only email, but contact and calendar
information that can be synced to iPhone automatically, over the air. MobileMe can
also sync your bookmarks on iPhone with Safari on a Mac, or with Safari or Microsoft
Internet Explorer on a PC. You set up MobileMe, Exchange, and other email accounts
directly on iPhone.

iPhone uses the Exchange ActiveSync protocol to sync email, calendars, and contacts
with the following versions of Microsoft Exchange:
 Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2
 Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1

For many of the popular email accounts, iPhone automatically enters most of the
settings for you.

If you don’t already have an email account, you can get a free account online at
www.yahoo.com, www.google.com, or www.aol.com. You can also try MobileMe,
free for 60 days. Go to www.me.com.

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 Set up an account on iPhone:
1 From the iPhone Home screen, tap Settings.
2 Tap “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” then tap Add Account.
3 Tap an account type:
 Microsoft Exchange
 MobileMe
 Google email
 Yahoo! Mail
 AOL
 Other
4 Enter your account information and tap Save.
Your service provider or system administrator can provide the account settings you
need.
Exchange accounts: Enter your complete email address, domain (optional), user name,
password, and a description. The description can be whatever you like.
iPhone supports Microsoft’s Autodiscovery service, which uses your user name and
password to determine the address of the Exchange server. If the server’s address
can’t be determined, you’re asked to enter it. (Enter the complete address in the Server
field.) Once you connect to the Exchange server, you may be prompted to change your
passcode to match the policies set on the server.
5 If you’re setting up a MobileMe or Microsoft Exchange account, tap the items you want
to use on iPhone—mail, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks (MobileMe only).
MobileMe includes the Find My iPhone feature that helps you locate iPhone if it’s
been lost or stolen, and remotely erase the information on iPhone if necessary.

See “Security Features” on page 44. If you enable Find My iPhone for your MobileMe

account, make sure that Push is turned on for Fetch New Data. In Settings, choose

“Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Fetch New Data, and if Push is off, tap to turn it on.

For Exchange accounts, you can set how many days of email you want to sync

to iPhone.

If you already have contact or calendar information on iPhone when you enable

the account, iPhone asks what you want to do with existing information on iPhone.

You can choose to merge the existing data into your MobileMe or Exchange account.

If you don’t merge the data, you can choose to keep it in a separate account on iPhone

(the account is labeled “On My iPhone”), or delete it. Existing bookmarks can only be

merged or deleted.

Similarly, when you disable contacts or calendars in an MobileMe or Exchange account,

or if you delete an account, iPhone asks if you want to keep information or delete it.

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 You can add contacts using an LDAP account if your company or organization
supports it. See “Adding Contacts” on page 175.

You can subscribe to CalDAV or iCal (.ics) calendars. See “Subscribing to Calendars” on
page 93.

Push Accounts
MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, and Yahoo! Mail are known as “push” accounts. When
new information is available, such as the arrival of an email message, the information
is automatically delivered (pushed) to iPhone. (In contrast, “fetch” services require your
email software to periodically check with your service provider to see if new messages
have arrived, and then request them to be delivered.) MobileMe and Exchange also
use push to sync your contacts, calendars, and bookmarks (MobileMe only) if you have
those items selected in the account settings.

Synced information is transferred automatically over your wireless connection; you

don’t need to connect iPhone to your computer to sync. If you don’t have a cellular
connection, iPhone can receive pushed data over a Wi-Fi connection when iPhone is
awake (the screen is on, or iPhone is connected to your computer or a power adapter).

Installing Configuration Profiles

If you’re in an enterprise environment, you may be able to set up accounts and

other items on iPhone by installing a configuration profile. Configuration profiles

provide a way for system administrators to quickly set up your iPhone to work with

the information systems at your company, school, or organization. For example, a

configuration profile might set up your iPhone to access the Microsoft Exchange

servers at work, enabling iPhone to access your Exchange email, calendars, and

contacts.

Configuration profiles can configure multiple settings on iPhone all at once.

For example, a configuration profile can set up your Microsoft Exchange account,

VPN account, and certificates for secure access to your company’s network and

information. A configuration profile may turn on the Passcode Lock, requiring you to

create and enter a passcode for using iPhone.

Your system administrator may distribute configuration profiles by email or by putting

them on a secure webpage. A system administrator may also install a configuration

profile directly on iPhone for you.

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 Install a configuration profile:
1 Using iPhone, open the email message or download the configuration profile from the
website provided by your system administrator.
2 When the configuration profile opens, tap Install.
3 Enter passwords and other information as requested.

Important: You may be asked to verify that the configuration profile is trusted. If in
doubt, consult your system administrator before installing a configuration profile.

Settings provided by a configuration profile cannot be altered. If you want to change

these settings, you must first remove the configuration profile or install an updated
configuration profile.
Remove a profile: In Settings, choose General > Profile, then select the configuration
profile and tap Remove.

Removing a configuration profile deletes the settings and all other information

installed by the configuration profile from iPhone.

Disconnecting iPhone from Your Computer

Unless iPhone is syncing with your computer, you can disconnect it from your
computer at any time.

When iPhone is syncing with your computer, iPhone shows “Sync in progress.” If you
disconnect iPhone before it finishes syncing, some data may not get transferred.
When iPhone finishes syncing, iTunes shows “iPhone sync is complete.”
Cancel a sync: Drag the slider on iPhone.

If you get a call during a sync, the sync is canceled automatically and you can unplug
iPhone to answer the call. Connect iPhone after the call to finish syncing.

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2
iPhone at a Glance
Headset jack Sleep/Wake
button

Receiver
SIM card tray

Ring/Silent
switch Camera
(on back)

Volume
Status bar
buttons

Application
Touchscreen
icons

Home button Dock

connector

Speaker Microphone

Your Home screen may look different, depending on the model of iPhone you have
and whether you have rearranged its icons.

iPhone Included Accessories

Stereo headset
Dock Connector to USB Cable

USB power adapter SIM eject tool

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Item What you can do with it
Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic Listen to music, videos, and phone calls. Use
(iPhone 3GS) the built-in microphone to talk. Press the center
iPhone Stereo Headset (iPhone 3G) button to answer or end a call. When listening
to iPod, press the button once to play or pause
a song, or press twice quickly to skip to the next
track. Use the “+” and “–” buttons to adjust the
volume (iPhone 3GS only).
Dock Connector to USB Cable Use the cable to connect iPhone to your
computer to sync and charge. The cable can be
used with the optional dock or plugged directly
into iPhone.
USB power adapter Connect the power adapter to iPhone using
the included cable, then plug it into a standard
power outlet to charge iPhone.
SIM eject tool Eject the SIM card.

Status Icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPhone:

Status icon What it means

Cell signal Shows whether you’re in range of the cellular
network and can make and receive calls. The
more bars, the stronger the signal. If there’s no
signal, the bars are replaced with “No service.”
Airplane mode Shows that airplane mode is on—you cannot use
the phone, access the Internet, or use Bluetooth®
devices. Non-wireless features are available. See
“Airplane Mode” on page 137.
3G Shows that your carrier’s 3G network is available,
and iPhone can connect to the Internet over 3G.
Available on iPhone 3G or later. See “How iPhone
Connects to the Internet” on page 40.
EDGE Shows that your carrier’s EDGE network is
available, and iPhone can connect to the Internet
over EDGE. See “How iPhone Connects to the
Internet” on page 40.
GPRS Shows that your carrier’s GPRS network is
available, and iPhone can connect to the Internet
over GPRS. See “How iPhone Connects to the
Internet” on page 40.
Wi-Fi Shows that iPhone is connected to the Internet
over a Wi-Fi network. The more bars, the stronger
the connection. See “Joining a Wi-Fi Network” on
page 40.

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 Status icon What it means
Network activity Indicates over-the-air syncing or other network
activity. Some third party applications may also
use this icon to indicate an active process.
Call Forwarding Shows that Call Forwarding is set up on iPhone.
See “Call Forwarding” on page 153.
VPN Shows that you’re connected to a network using
VPN. See “Network” on page 142.
Lock Shows that iPhone is locked. See “Sleep/Wake
Button” on page 26.
TTY Shows that iPhone is set to work with a TTY
machine. See “Using iPhone with a Teletype (TTY)
Machine” on page 153.
Play Shows that a song, audiobook, or podcast is
playing. See “Playing Songs” on page 74.
Alarm Shows that an alarm is set. See “Alarms” on
page 132.
Bluetooth Blue or white icon: Bluetooth is on and a device,
such as a headset or car kit, is connected. Gray
icon: Bluetooth is on, but no device is connected.
No icon: Bluetooth is turned off. See “Bluetooth
Devices” on page 56.
Battery Shows battery level or charging status. See
“Battery” on page 43.

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Home Screen
Press the Home button at any time to go to the Home screen, which contains your
iPhone applications. Tap any application icon to get started.

iPhone Applications
The following applications are included with iPhone:

Make calls, with quick access to recent callers, favorites, and all your contacts. Dial
manually using the numeric keypad. Or just use voice dialing. Visual voicemail presents
a list of your voicemail messages. Just tap to listen to any message you want, in any
Phone
order you want.
iPhone works with MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular email
systems—including Yahoo! Mail, Google email, and AOL—as well as most industry-
standard POP3 and IMAP email systems. View PDFs and other attachments within Mail.
Mail
Save attached photos and graphics to your Camera Roll album.
Browse websites over a cellular data network or over Wi-Fi. Rotate iPhone sideways
for widescreen viewing. Double-tap to zoom in or out—Safari automatically fits the
webpage column to the iPhone screen for easy reading. Open multiple pages. Sync
Safari
bookmarks with Safari or Microsoft Internet Explorer on your computer. Add Safari web
clips to the Home screen for fast access to favorite websites. Save images from websites
to your Photo Library.
Listen to your songs, audiobooks, and podcasts. Create on-the-go playlists or use the
Genius feature to automatically create a playlist with songs from your library that go
great together. Watch movies and video podcasts in widescreen.
iPod
Send and receive SMS text messages. Conversations are saved in an iChat-like
presentation, so you can see a history of messages you’ve sent and received. Send
photos, video clips (iPhone 3GS only), contact information, and voice memos to MMS
Messages
devices (iPhone 3G or later).
View and search your MobileMe, iCal, Microsoft Entourage, Microsoft Outlook, or
Microsoft Exchange calendars. Enter events on iPhone and they get synced back to the
calendar on your computer. Subscribe to calendars. Set alerts to remind you of events,
Calendar
appointments, and deadlines.
View photos and videos (iPhone 3GS only) you’ve taken with iPhone, and images
synced from your computer. View them in portrait or landscape orientation. Zoom in
on any photo for a closer look. Watch a slideshow. Email photos and videos, send them
Photos
in MMS messages (iPhone 3G or later), add them to MobileMe galleries. Assign images
to contacts, and use them as wallpaper.

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 Take photos and record videos (iPhone 3GS only) and view them on iPhone, email
them, send them in a MMS message (iPhone 3G or later), or upload them to your
computer. Upload videos directly to YouTube. Take a friend’s picture and set iPhone to
Camera
display it when that person calls you.
Play videos from YouTube’s online collection. Search for any video, or browse featured,
most viewed, most recently updated, and top-rated videos. Set up and log into your
YouTube account—rate videos, sync your favorites, show subscriptions, and more.
YouTube
Upload your own videos taken with iPhone.
Watch your favorite stocks, updated automatically from the Internet. View company
news and current trading information, such as opening or average price, trading
volume, or market capitalization. Rotate iPhone to see detailed charts in landscape
Stocks
orientation. Drag your finger along the charts to track price points, or use two fingers
to see a range between points.
See a street map, satellite view, or hybrid view of locations around the world. Zoom
in for a closer look, or check out the Google Street View. Find and track your current
(approximate) location. See which way you’re facing (iPhone 3GS only, using its built-
Maps
in compass). Get detailed driving, public transit, or walking directions and see current
highway traffic conditions. Find businesses in the area and call with a single tap.
Get current weather conditions and a six-day forecast. Add your favorite cities for a
quick weather report anytime.
Weather
Record voice memos on iPhone. Play them back on iPhone or sync them with iTunes
to listen to voice memos on your computer. Attach voice memos to email or MMS
messages (iPhone 3G or later).
Voice
Memos
Jot notes on the go—reminders, grocery lists, brilliant ideas. Send them in email.
Sync notes to Mail or Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express.
Notes
View the time in cities around the world—create clocks for your favorites. Set one or
more alarms. Use the stopwatch, or set a countdown timer.
Clock

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 Add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Rotate iPhone sideways to use expanded scientific
functions.
Calculator
Set up accounts and adjust all iPhone settings in one convenient place. Set your own
volume limit for listening comfort. Set your ringtone, wallpaper, screen brightness,
and settings for network, phone, mail, web, music, video, photos, and more. Set auto-
Settings
lock and a passcode for security. Restrict access to explicit iTunes content and certain
applications. Reset iPhone.
Search the iTunes Store for music, audiobooks, TV shows, music videos, and movies.
Browse, preview, purchase, and download new releases, top items, and more. Rent
movies to view on iPhone. Stream and download podcasts. Read reviews or write your
iTunes
own reviews for your favorite store items.
Search the App Store for iPhone applications you can purchase or download using
your Wi-Fi or cellular data network connection. Read reviews or write your own reviews
for your favorite apps. Download and install the application on your Home screen.
App Store
Use the built-in digital compass (iPhone 3GS only) to determine your heading.
Get your current coordinates. Choose between true north and magnetic north.
Compass
Get contact information synced from MobileMe, Mac OS X Address Book, Yahoo!
Address Book, Google Contacts, Windows Address Book (Outlook Express), Microsoft
Outlook, or Microsoft Exchange. Search, add, change, or delete contacts, which get
Contacts
synced back to your computer.
Nike + iPod (which appears when you activate it in Settings) turns iPhone into a
workout companion. Track your pace, time, and distance from one workout to the next
and choose a song to power through your routine. (iPhone 3GS only. Requires select
Nike + iPod
Nike shoes and a Nike + iPod Sensor, sold separately.)

Note: Application functionality and availability may vary depending on the country or
region where you purchase and use iPhone. Contact your carrier for more information.

Customizing the Home Screen

You can customize the layout of icons on the Home screen—including the Dock

icons along the bottom of the screen. If you want, arrange them over multiple

Home screens.

Rearrange icons:
1 Touch and hold any Home screen icon until the icons begin to wiggle.
2 Arrange the icons by dragging them.
3 Press the Home button to save your arrangement.

You can also add links to your favorite webpages on the Home screen. See “Web

Clips” on page 71.

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 Create additional Home screens: While arranging icons, drag an icon to the right
edge of the screen until a new screen appears. You can flick to return to the original
screen and drag more icons to the new screen.

You can create up to 11 screens. The number of dots above the Dock shows the

number of screens you have, and indicates which screen you’re viewing.

Switch to another Home screen: Flick left or right, or tap to the left or right of the row

of dots.

Go to the first Home screen: Press the Home button.

Reset your Home screen to the default layout: Choose Settings > General > Reset
and tap Reset Home Screen Layout.

Buttons
A few simple buttons make it easy to turn iPhone on and off, adjust the volume,
and switch between ring and silent modes.

Sleep/Wake Button
When you’re not using iPhone but you still want to receive calls and text messages,
you can lock it.

When iPhone is locked, nothing happens if you touch the screen. You can still listen to
music and adjust the volume, and use the button on the included stereo headset to
play or pause a song, or answer or end a call.

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By default, if you don’t touch the screen for a minute, iPhone locks automatically.

Sleep/Wake
button

Lock iPhone Press the Sleep/Wake button.

Unlock iPhone Press the Home button or the Sleep/Wake
button, then drag the slider.
Turn iPhone completely off Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few
seconds until the red slider appears, then drag
the slider. When iPhone is off, incoming calls go
straight to voicemail.
Turn iPhone on Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the
Apple logo appears.

For information about changing how long before iPhone locks, see “Auto-Lock” on
page 144. For information about setting iPhone to require a passcode to unlock it,
see “Passcode Lock” on page 144.

Volume Buttons
When you’re on the phone or listening to songs, movies, or other media, the buttons
on the side of iPhone adjust the audio volume. Otherwise, the buttons control the
volume for the ringer, alerts, and other sound effects.

WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see the Important
Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.

To adjust the volume, use the buttons on the side of iPhone.

Volume
up

Volume
down

To set a volume limit for music and videos on iPhone, see “Music” on page 156.

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 Ring/Silent Switch
Flip the Ring/Silent switch to change between ring and silent modes.

Ring

Silent

When set to ring mode, iPhone plays all sounds. When set to silent mode, iPhone
doesn’t ring or play alerts and other sound effects.

Important: Clock alarms, audio-dependent applications such as iPod, and many games
still play sounds through the built-in speaker when iPhone is set to silent mode.

By default, when you get a call, iPhone vibrates whether it’s set to ring mode, or in
silent mode. If iPhone is set to ring mode, you can silence a call by pressing the Sleep/
Wake button or one of the volume buttons once. Press a second time to send the call
to voicemail.

For information about changing sound and vibrate settings, see “Sounds and the Ring/
Silent Switch” on page 140.

Touchscreen
The controls on the iPhone touchscreen change dynamically depending on the task
you’re performing.

Opening Applications
Open an application: Tap an icon.

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Close an application and return to the Home screen: Press the Home button
below the display.

Scrolling
Drag up or down to scroll. On some screens such as webpages, you can also scroll side
to side.

Dragging your finger to scroll won’t choose or activate anything on the screen.

Flick to scroll quickly.

You can wait for the scrolling to come to a stop, or tap or touch anywhere on the
screen to stop it immediately. Tapping or touching to stop scrolling won’t choose or
activate anything on the screen.

To quickly scroll to the top of a list, webpage, or email, just tap the status bar.

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 Lists
Some lists have an index along the right side.

Find items in an indexed list: Tap a letter to jump to items starting with that letter.

Drag your finger along the index to scroll quickly through the list.

Index

Choose an item: Tap an item in the list.

Depending on the list, tapping an item can do different things—for example, it may
open a new list, play a song, open an email, or show someone’s contact information so

you can call that person.

Return to a previous list: Tap the back button in the upper-left corner.

Zooming In or Out
When viewing photos, webpages, email, or maps, you can zoom in and out. Pinch your
fingers together or apart. For photos and webpages, you can double-tap (tap twice
quickly) to zoom in, then double-tap again to zoom out. For maps, double-tap to zoom
in and tap once with two fingers to zoom out.

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Viewing in Landscape
Many iPhone applications let you view the screen in either portrait or landscape
orientation. Rotate iPhone and the display rotates too, adjusting automatically to fit
the new screen orientation.

You may prefer landscape for viewing webpages in Safari, or when entering text, for
example. Webpages automatically scale to the wider screen in landscape, making the
text and images larger. Similarly, the onscreen keyboard is larger in landscape, which
may help increase your typing speed and accuracy.

The following applications support both portrait and landscape orientation:

 Mail
 Safari
 Messages
 Notes
 Contacts
 Stocks
 iPod
 Photos
 Camera
 Calculator

Movies viewed in iPod and YouTube appear only in landscape orientation. Street views
in Maps also appear in landscape.

Onscreen Keyboard
Use the onscreen keyboard to enter text, such as contact information, text messages,
and web addresses.

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 Typing
Depending on the application you’re using, the intelligent keyboard may automatically
suggest corrections as you type to help prevent mistyped words.

Enter text:
1 Tap a text field, such as in a note or new contact, to bring up the keyboard.
2 Tap keys on the keyboard.

Start by typing with just your index finger. As you get more proficient, you can type
more quickly using two thumbs.

As you type, each letter appears above your thumb or finger. If you touch the wrong
key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter isn’t entered until you
release your finger from the key.

Type uppercase Tap the Shift key before tapping a letter. Or

press and hold the Shift key, then slide to a letter.
Quickly type a period and space Double-tap the space bar. (You can turn
this feature on or off in Settings > General >
Keyboard.)
Turn caps lock on Double-tap the Shift key. The Shift key turns
blue, and all letters you type are uppercase. Tap
the Shift key again to turn caps lock off. (You can
turn this feature on or off in Settings > General >
Keyboard.)
Show numbers, punctuation, or symbols Tap the Number key. Tap the Symbol key
to see additional punctuation and symbols.
Type letters or symbols that aren’t on the Press and hold the related letter or symbol, then
keyboard slide to choose a variation.

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 Dictionary
For many languages, iPhone has dictionaries to help you type. The appropriate
dictionary is activated automatically when you select a supported keyboard.

For a list of supported languages, see www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html.

iPhone uses the active dictionary to suggest corrections or complete the word you’re
typing. You don’t need to interrupt your typing to accept the suggested word.

Suggested
word

Accept or reject dictionary suggestions:

B To reject the suggested word, finish typing the word as you want it, then tap the “x” to
dismiss the suggestion before typing anything else. Each time you reject a suggestion
for the same word, iPhone becomes more likely to accept your word.
B To use the suggested word, type a space, punctuation mark, or return character.
Turn Auto-Correction on or off: Choose General > Keyboard and turn Auto-Correction
on or off. Auto-Correction is on by default.

Note: If you’re entering Chinese or Japanese, tap one of the suggested alternatives.

Editing
An onscreen magnifying glass helps you position the insertion point for typing and
editing text. You can select text to cut, copy, and paste.

Position the insertion point: Touch and hold to bring up the magnifying glass, then

drag to position the insertion point.

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 Select text: Tap the insertion point to display the selection buttons. Tap Select to
select the adjacent word or tap Select All to select all text. When you’re typing, you can
also double-tap to select a word. In read-only documents, such as webpages, or email
or text messages you’ve received, touch and hold to select a word.
Drag the grab points to select more or less text.

Cut or copy text: Select text, then tap Cut or Copy.

Paste text: Tap the insertion point and tap Paste. The last text that you cut or copied is

inserted. Or, select text and tap Paste to replace the text.

Undo the last edit: Shake iPhone and tap Undo.

International Keyboards
iPhone provides keyboards that allow you to enter text in many different languages,
including languages that read from right to left. For a complete list of supported
keyboards, go to www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html.

Turn international keyboards on or off:

1 In Settings, choose General > International > Keyboards.
2 Turn on the keyboards you want. Languages with more than one keyboard, such as
Japanese and Chinese, indicate the number of keyboards available. Tap to choose a
keyboard for that language.

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Switch keyboards if more than one keyboard is Tap to switch keyboards. When you tap
turned on the symbol, the name of the newly activated
keyboard appears briefly.
Type letters, numbers, or symbols that aren’t on Press and hold the related letter, number, or
the keyboard symbol, then slide to choose a variation. On the
Hebrew and Thai keyboards, for example, you can
choose native numbers by pressing and holding
the related Arabic number.
Enter Japanese Kana Use the Kana keypad to select syllables. For more
syllable options, tap the arrow key and select
another syllable or word from the window.
Enter Japanese QWERTY Use the QWERTY keyboard to input code for
Japanese syllables. As you type, suggested
syllables appear. Tap the syllable to choose it.
Enter Emoji picture characters Use the Emoji keyboard. Available only on
iPhones purchased and used in Japan.
Enter Korean Use the 2-Set Korean keyboard to type Hangul
letters. To type double consonants or compound
vowels, press and hold the letter, then slide to
choose the double letter.
Enter Simplified or Traditional Chinese Pinyin Use the QWERTY keyboard to enter Pinyin for
Chinese characters. As you type, suggested
Chinese characters appear. Tap a character to
choose it, or continue entering Pinyin to see
more character options.
Enter Traditional Chinese Zhuyin Use the keyboard to enter Zhuyin letters. As you
type, suggested Chinese characters appear. Tap
a character to choose it, or continue entering
Zhuyin to see more character options. After you
type an initial letter, the keyboard changes to
show more letters.
Enter handwritten Simplified or Traditional Use the touchpad to enter Chinese characters
Chinese with your finger. As you write character strokes,
iPhone recognizes them and shows matching
characters in a list, with the closest match at the
top. When you choose a character, its related
characters appear in the list as additional choices.
You can get some complex characters by
entering two or more component characters.
For example, enter 魚 (fish), then 巤 (bristle), to
get 鱲 (partial name of Hong Kong International
Airport), which appears in the character list with
an arrow next to it. Tap the character to replace
the characters you entered.

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 When Simplified or Traditional Chinese handwriting formats are turned on, you can
enter Chinese characters with your finger, as shown:

Touchpad

Searching
You can search many applications on iPhone, including Mail, Calendar, iPod, Notes,
and Contacts. You can search an individual application, or search all the applications at
once using Spotlight.

Go to Spotlight: From the main page of the Home screen, flick left to right.
If you’re on the main Home screen page, you can press the Home button to go to
Spotlight. From the Spotlight page, press the Home button to return to the main
Home screen page. You can also set iPhone to go to Spotlight when you double-click
the Home button. See “Home” on page 146.
Search iPhone: On the Spotlight page, enter text in the Search field. Search results
appear automatically as you type. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard and see more of
the results.

Icons to the left of the search results let you know which application the results are
from. Tap an item in the results list to open it.

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Application What’s searched
Contacts First, last, and company names
Mail To, From, and Subject fields of all accounts (the text of messages isn’t searched)
Calendar Event titles, invitees, and locations (notes aren’t searched)
iPod Music (songs, artists, and albums) and the titles of podcasts, video, and audiobooks
Notes Text of notes

Spotlight also searches the names of the native and installed applications on iPhone,
so if you have a lot of applications you may want to use Spotlight as a way to locate
and open applications.
Open applications from Spotlight: Enter the application name, then tap to open the
application directly from the search results.

Use the Search Results settings to choose which applications are searched and the
order in which they’re searched. See “Home” on page 146.

Voice Control
Voice Control (iPhone 3GS only) lets you make phone calls and control iPod music
playback by using voice commands.

Note: Voice Control may not be available in all languages.

Use Voice Control: Press and hold the Home button until the Voice Control screen
appears and you hear a beep. Then use the commands described below to make calls
or play songs.

You can also press and hold the center button on the iPhone headset to bring up
Voice Control.

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 Call someone in contacts Say “call” or “dial,” then say the name of the
person. If the person has more than one phone
number, you can add “home” or “mobile,” for
example.
Dial a number Say “call” or “dial,” then say the number.
Make a correction Say “wrong,”“not that one,”“not that,”“no,” or
“nope.”
Control music playback Say “play,” or “play music.” To pause, say “pause,”
or “pause music.”You can also say “next song” or
“previous song.”
Play an album, artist, or playlist Say “play,” then say “album,”“artist,” or “playlist”
and the name.
Shuffle the current playlist Say “shuffle.”
Find out more about the currently playing song Say “what’s playing,”“what song is this,”“who
sings this song,” or “who is this song by.”
Use Genius to play similar songs Say “Genius,”“play more like this,” or “play more
songs like this.”
Cancel Voice Control Say “cancel.”

For best results:

 Speak into the iPhone microphone as if you were making a phone call. Or use the
microphone in the included headset.
 Speak clearly and naturally.
 Say only iPhone commands and names, and numbers. Pause slightly in between.
 Use full names.

By default, Voice Control expects you to speak voice commands in the language that’s
set for iPhone (the General > International > Language setting). The Voice Control
settings let you change the language for speaking voice commands. Some languages
are available in different dialects or accents.
Change language or country: In Settings, choose General > International > Voice
Control and tap the language or country.

Voice Control for the iPod application is always on, but for security you can prevent
voice dialing when iPhone is locked.
Prevent voice dialing when iPhone is locked: In Settings, choose General > Passcode
Lock and turn Voice Dial off. Unlock iPhone to use voice dialing.

See “Voice Dialing” on page 48 and “Using Voice Control with iPod” on page 78.

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Stereo Headset
The headset included with iPhone features a microphone and an integrated button
that allows you to answer and end calls easily, and control audio and video playback.
The headset included with iPhone 3GS (shown here) also has volume buttons.

Center button

Plug in the headset to listen to music or make a phone call. Callers hear you through
the built-in microphone. Press the center button to control music playback and answer
or end calls, even when iPhone is locked.

Pause a song or video Press center button once. Press again to resume
playback.
Skip to the next song Press center button twice quickly.
Adjust the volume (iPhone 3GS only) Press the “+” or “–” button.
Answer an incoming call Press center button once.
End the current call Press center button once.
Decline an incoming call Press and hold center button for about two
seconds, then let go. Two low beeps confirm you
declined the call.
Switch to an incoming or on-hold call and put Press center button once. Press again to switch
the current call on hold back to the first call.
Switch to an incoming or on-hold call and end Press and hold center button for about two
the current call seconds, then let go. Two low beeps confirm you
ended the first call.
Use Voice Control (iPhone 3GS only) Press and hold center button. See “Voice
Control” on page 37.

If you get a call while the headset is plugged in, you can hear the ringtone through
both the iPhone speaker and the headset.

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 Connecting to the Internet
iPhone connects to the Internet automatically whenever you use Mail, Safari, YouTube,
Stocks, Maps, Weather, the App Store, or the iTunes Store.

How iPhone Connects to the Internet

iPhone connects to the Internet using either a Wi-Fi network or a cellular data network.

iPhone does the following, in order, until connected:

 Connects over the last Wi-Fi

network you used that’s available.
 If no previously used Wi-Fi networks are available, iPhone shows a list of Wi-Fi
networks in range. Tap a network and, if necessary, enter the password to join.
Networks that require a password show next to them. You can prevent iPhone
from automatically showing available networks. See “Wi-Fi” on page 138.
 If no Wi-Fi networks are available or you choose not to join any, iPhone connects to
the Internet over a cellular data network ( , , or ).

If no Wi-Fi networks are available and a cellular data network isn’t available, iPhone
cannot connect to the Internet.

Note: If you don’t have a 3G connection, you cannot use the Internet over a cellular
data network when you’re on a call. You must have a Wi-Fi connection to use Internet
applications while also talking on the phone.

Many Wi-Fi networks can be used free of charge including, in some regions, Wi-Fi
hotspots provided by your iPhone carrier. Some Wi-Fi networks require a fee. To join a
Wi-Fi network at a hotspot where charges apply, you can usually open Safari to see a
webpage that allows you to sign up for service.

Joining a Wi-Fi Network

The Wi-Fi settings let you turn on Wi-Fi and join Wi-Fi networks.

Turn on Wi-Fi: Choose Settings > Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi on.

Join a Wi-Fi network: Choose Settings > Wi-Fi, wait a moment as iPhone detects

networks in range, then select a network (fees may apply to join some Wi-Fi networks).

If necessary, enter a password and tap Join (networks that require a password appear

with a lock
icon).

Once you’ve joined a Wi-Fi network manually, iPhone automatically connects to it

whenever the network is in range. If more than one previously used network is in
range, iPhone joins the one last used.

When iPhone is connected to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar at the
top of the screen shows the connection strength. The more bars you see, the stronger
the connection.

For information about configuring Wi-Fi settings, see “Wi-Fi” on page 138.

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Cellular Data Network Access
3G, EDGE, and GPRS allow Internet connectivity over the cellular network available
through your iPhone carrier’s wireless service. Check the carrier’s network coverage in
your area for availability.

You can tell iPhone is connected to the Internet via the cellular data network if you see
the 3G ( ), EDGE ( ), or GPRS ( ) icon in the status bar at the top of the screen.

Note: If you don’t have a 3G connection, you may not be able to receive calls while
iPhone is actively transferring data over a cellular network—downloading a webpage,
for example. Incoming calls then go directly to voicemail.
Turn 3G on: In Settings, choose General > Network and tap Enable 3G.

If you’re outside your carrier’s network, you may be able to access the Internet through
another carrier. To enable email, web browsing, and other data services whenever
possible, turn Data Roaming on.
Turn Data Roaming on: In Settings, choose General > Network and turn Data
Roaming on.

Important: Roaming charges may apply. To avoid data roaming charges, make sure
Data Roaming is turned off.

Internet Access on an Airplane

Airplane mode turns off all the iPhone radio transmitters to avoid interfering with
aircraft operation. In some regions, where allowed by the aircraft operator and
applicable laws and regulations, you can turn on Wi-Fi while airplane mode is on to:
 Send and receive email
 Browse the Internet
 Sync your contacts and calendars over the air
 Stream YouTube videos
 Get stock quotes
 Get map locations
 Get weather reports
 Purchase music and applications

For more information, see “Airplane Mode” on page 137.

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 VPN Access
VPN (virtual private network) provides secure access over the Internet to private
networks, such as the network at your company or school. Use Network settings to
configure and turn on VPN. See “Network” on page 142.

VPN can also be automatically set up by a configuration profile. See “Installing

Configuration Profiles” on page 18. When VPN is set up by a configuration profile,
iPhone might turned on VPN automatically whenever it’s needed. Contact your system
administrator for more information.

Using iPhone as a Modem

You can use iPhone 3G or later as a modem to connect, or tether, your computer to the
Internet. You can connect iPhone to your computer using the Dock Connector to USB
cable, or via Bluetooth.

Note: Additional fees may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.

Tethering works over the cellular data network; you can’t share a Wi-Fi connection to
the Internet. If you have a 3G connection, you can make and receive phone calls while
tethering.

Note: To use iPhone as a modem with a Mac computer, it must be running Mac OS X
version 10.5.7 or later

Set up a tethering connection:

1 In Settings, choose General > Network > Internet Tethering.
2 Slide the Internet Tethering switch to On.
3 Connect iPhone to your computer:
 USB: Connect your computer to iPhone using the Dock Connector to USB cable.
In your computer’s Network services settings, choose iPhone.
On a Mac, a pop-up window appears the first time you connect, saying “A new
network interface has been detected.” Click Network Preferences, configure the
network settings for iPhone, then click Apply. On a PC, use the Network Control
Panel to select and configure the iPhone connection.
 Bluetooth: On iPhone, choose Settings > General > Bluetooth and turn on
Bluetooth. Then refer to the documentation that came with your computer system
software to pair and connect iPhone with your computer.

When you are connected, a blue band appears at the top of the screen. Tethering

remains on when you connect with USB, even when you aren’t actively using the

Internet connection.

Monitor your cellular data network usage: In Settings, choose General > Usage.

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Battery
iPhone has an internal rechargeable battery.

Charging the Battery

WARNING: For important safety information about charging iPhone, see the
Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.

The battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery level or charging status.
You can also display the percentage of the battery charge (iPhone 3GS only).

Charging Charged

Charge the battery: Connect iPhone to a power outlet using the included USB cable
and power adapter.

Charge the battery and sync iPhone: Connect iPhone to your computer using the
included USB cable. Or, connect iPhone to your computer using the included cable
and the Dock, available separately.
Unless your keyboard has a high-powered USB 2.0 port, you must connect iPhone to a
USB 2.0 port on your computer.

Important: The iPhone battery may drain instead of charge if iPhone is connected to a
computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode.

If you charge the battery while syncing or using iPhone, it may take longer to charge.

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 Important: If iPhone is very low on power, it may display one of the following images,
indicating that iPhone needs to charge for up to ten minutes before you can use it.
If iPhone is extremely low on power, the display may be blank for up to two minutes
before one of the low-battery images appears.

or

Maximizing Battery Life

iPhone uses lithium-ion batteries. To learn more about how to maximize the lifespan
and battery life of your iPhone, go to www.apple.com/batteries.

Replacing the Battery

Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may
eventually need to be replaced. The iPhone battery isn’t user replaceable; it can
only be replaced by an authorized service provider. For more information, go to
www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/battery.

Security Features
Security features help protect the information on iPhone from being accessed by

others.

You can set up a passcode that you must enter each time you turn on or wake up

iPhone.

Set a passcode: Choose General > Passcode Lock and enter a 4-digit passcode, then

enter the passcode again to verify it. iPhone then requires you to enter the passcode

to unlock it or to display the passcode lock settings.

For addition information about using a passcode lock, see “Passcode Lock” on

page 144.

Prevent voice dialing when iPhone is locked: In Settings, choose General > Passcode

Lock and turn Voice Dial off. Unlock iPhone to use voice dialing.

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The Find My iPhone feature helps you locate iPhone if it’s been lost or misplaced,

and display a message on your iPhone to help someone return it to you.

It includes Remote Wipe, which lets you erase all the information on iPhone in case

you don’t recover it, in order to protect your privacy. Find My iPhone requires a

MobileMe account. MobileMe is an online service, available by subscription.

Go to www.apple.com/mobileme for more information.

To enable this feature, turn on Find My iPhone in your MobileMe account settings.

See “Setting Up Accounts” on page 16.

Find your iPhone: Log in to your MobileMe account at www.me.com and go to the

Find My iPhone pane. Follow the onscreen instructions to locate your device on a map

and display a message on its screen along with an optional sound to help you find it.

Remotely wipe information on your iPhone: Log in to your MobileMe account at

www.me.com, then go to the Find My iPhone pane. Click “Remote Wipe…,” then follow

the onscreen instructions.

You may also be able to remotely delete the information on iPhone if you set up

iPhone using a configuration profile. See “Installing Configuration Profiles” on page 18.

Consult your system administrator if you need to delete the information on your

iPhone.

Cleaning iPhone
To clean iPhone, unplug all cables and turn off iPhone (press and hold the Sleep/ Wake
button, then slide the onscreen slider). Then use a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Avoid getting moisture in openings. Don’t use window cleaners, household cleaners,
aerosol sprays, solvents, alcohol, ammonia, or abrasives to clean iPhone. If your iPhone
has an oleophobic coating on the screen (iPhone 3GS only), simply wipe your iPhone’s
screen with a soft, lint-free cloth to remove oil left by your hands and face.

For additional information about handling iPhone, see the iPhone Important Product
Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.

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 Restarting and Resetting iPhone
If something isn’t working right, restarting, force quitting an application, or resetting

iPhone will likely solve the problem.

Restart iPhone: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the red slider appears.

Slide your finger across the slider to turn off iPhone. To turn iPhone back on, press and

hold the Sleep/Wake until the Apple logo appears.

If you can’t turn off iPhone or if the problem continues, you may need to reset. A reset

should be done only if turning iPhone off and on doesn’t resolve the problem.

Force quit an application: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of iPhone

for a few seconds until a red slider appears, and then press and hold the Home button

until the application quits.

Reset iPhone: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the

same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

For more troubleshooting suggestions, see Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,” on

page 190.

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3

Phone Calls
Making a call on iPhone is as simple as tapping a name and number in your contacts,
tapping one of your favorites, or tapping a recent call to return it.

Making Calls
Buttons at the bottom of the Phone screen give you quick access to your favorites,
recent calls, your contacts, and a numeric keypad for dialing manually.

WARNING: For important information about driving safely, see the Important Product
Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.

Number of unheard
voicemail messages

Number of missed calls

Use Contacts to call someone Tap Contacts, choose a contact, then tap a phone
number.
Call a favorite Tap Favorites, then choose a contact.
Return a recent call Tap Recents, then tap a name or number in the
list.
Dial a number Tap Keypad, enter the number, then tap Call.

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 Jump to favorites from anywhere: Double-click the Home button. You can change
this preference in Settings. See “Home” on page 146.

Bring up the last number you dialed: Tap Keypad, then tap Call. Tap Call again to dial

the number.

Voice Dialing
You can use Voice Control (iPhone 3GS only) to call someone in your contacts or dial a

specific number.

Note: Voice Control may not be available in all languages.

Use Voice Control to make phone calls: Press and hold the Home button until the

Voice Control screen appears and you hear a beep. Then use the commands described

below to make calls.

You can also press and hold the center button on the iPhone headset to bring up

Voice Control.

Call someone in contacts Say “call” or “dial” then say the name of the person.
If the person has more than one number, specify
which one you want to call.
Examples:
 Call John Appleseed
 Call John Appleseed at home
 Call John Appleseed, mobile

Dial a number Say “call” or “dial,” then say the number.

Make a correction Say “wrong,” “not that one,” “not that,” “no,” or
“nope.”

For best results, speak the full name of the person you’re calling. If you give only the
first name, and you have more than one contact with that same name, iPhone asks
which of those contacts you want to call. If there’s more than one number for the

person you’re calling, specify which number to use. If you don’t specify which number,

iPhone asks you which one to use.

When voice dialing a number, speak each digit separately—for example, say “four one

five, five five five, one two one two.”

Note: For the “800” area code only, you can say “eight hundred.”

Prevent voice dialing when iPhone is locked: In Settings, choose General > Passcode

Lock and turn Voice Dial off. Unlock iPhone to use voice dialing.

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Receiving Calls
When you receive a call, tap Answer. If iPhone is locked, drag the slider. If you’re using
the iPhone headset, press the center button to answer a call.

Center button

Silence a call: Press the Sleep/Wake or either volume button. You can still answer the
call after silencing it, until it goes to voicemail.
Decline a call: Do one of the following to send a call directly to voicemail.
 Press the Sleep/Wake button twice quickly.

Sleep/Wake
button

 Press and hold the center button on the iPhone headset for about two seconds.
Two low beeps confirm that the call was declined.
 Tap Decline (if iPhone is awake when a call comes in).
Block calls and maintain Wi-Fi access to the Internet: In Settings, turn on Airplane
Mode, then tap Wi-Fi to turn it on.

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 While On a Call
When you’re on a call, the screen shows call options.

Mute your line Tap Mute. You can still hear the caller, but the
caller can’t hear you.
Use the keypad to enter information Tap Keypad.
Use the speakerphone or a Bluetooth device Tap Speaker. The Button is labeled Audio Source
when a Bluetooth device is available, which lets
you select the Bluetooth device, iPhone,
or Speaker Phone.
See contact information Tap Contacts.
Put a call on hold Tap Hold. Neither party can hear the other.
Make another call Tap Add Call.

Use other applications during a call: Press the Home button, then tap an
application icon.

End a call: Tap End Call. If you’re using the iPhone headset, you can press the center

button instead.

Second Calls
During a call, you can make or receive another call. If you receive a second call, iPhone
beeps and shows the caller’s information and a list of options.

Note: Making and receiving second calls may be an optional service in some countries.
Contact your carrier for more information.
Respond to a second call:
 To ignore the call and send it to voicemail, tap Ignore.

 To hold the first call and answer the new one, tap Hold Call + Answer.

 To end the first call and answer the new one, tap End Call + Answer.

Make a second call: Tap Add Call. The first call is put on hold.

Switch between calls: Tap Swap. The active call is put on hold.

Create a conference call: Tap Merge Calls. See “Conference Calls” below.

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 Conference Calls
You can talk to more than one person at a time, and merge up to five calls, depending
on your carrier.

Note: Conference calling may be an optional service in some countries. Contact your
carrier for more information.

Create a conference call:

1 Make a call.
2 Tap Add Call and make another call. The first call is put on hold.
3 Tap Merge Calls. The calls are merged onto one line and everyone can hear each other.
4 Repeat steps two and three to add up to five calls.

Drop one call Tap Conference and tap next to a call.

Then tap End Call.
Talk privately with a call Tap Conference, then tap Private next to a call.
Tap Merge Calls to resume to conference.
Add an incoming call Tap Hold Call + Answer, then tap Merge Calls.

If your service includes conference calling, iPhone always has a second line available in
addition to the conference call.

Emergency Calls
If iPhone is locked with a passcode, you may still be able to make an emergency call.
Make an emergency call when iPhone is locked: On the Enter Passcode screen, tap
Emergency Call, then dial the number using the keypad.

Important: Only emergency numbers valid in the region where you’re making the call
will work. In some countries, you can’t make emergency calls unless your SIM card is
installed and activated, and the SIM PIN has been correctly entered or turned off.

In the U.S., location information (if available) is provided to emergency service

providers when you dial 911.

Important: You should not rely on wireless devices for essential communications, such
as medical emergencies. Use of any cellular phone to call emergency services may not
work in all locations. Emergency numbers and services vary by region, and sometimes
an emergency call cannot be placed due to network availability or environmental
interference. Some cellular networks may not accept an emergency call from iPhone if
it doesn’t have a SIM, if you locked your SIM, or if you haven’t activated your iPhone.

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 Visual Voicemail
On iPhone, visual voicemail lets you see a list of your messages and choose which ones
to listen to or delete, without having to listen to instructions or prior messages.

Note: Visual voicemail may not be available in all regions, or may be an optional
service. Contact your carrier for more information. If visual voicemail isn’t available,
tap Voicemail and follow the voice prompts to retrieve your messages.

Number of missed calls and unheard

voicemail messages appears on the

Home screen Phone icon.

Setting Up Voicemail
The first time you tap Voicemail, iPhone prompts you to create a voicemail password
and record your voicemail greeting.

Change your greeting:

1 Tap Voicemail, tap Greeting, then tap Custom.
2 Tap Record when you’re ready to start.
3 When you finish, tap Stop. To review, tap Play.
To rerecord, repeat steps 2 and 3.
4 Tap Save.

Use your carrier’s default greeting Tap Voicemail, tap Greeting, then tap Default.
Set an alert sound for new voicemail In Settings, choose Sounds and turn New
Voicemail on. The alert sounds once for each new
voicemail. If the Ring/Silent switch is off, iPhone
won’t sound alerts.
Change the voicemail password In Settings, choose Phone > Change Voicemail
Password.

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Checking Voicemail
When you tap Phone, iPhone shows the number of missed calls and unheard
voicemail messages.
Number of unheard
voicemail messages

Number of missed calls

Tap Voicemail to see a list of your messages.

Unheard

messages Play/Pause

Speakerphone (Audio,
when a Bluetooth device
is connected. Tap to
choose audio output.)

Contact info

Scrubber bar

Skip to any point in

a message: Drag the
playhead.

Return the call

Listen to a message: Tap the message. (If you’ve already heard the message, tap the
message again to replay it.) Use and to pause and resume playback.

Once you listen to a message, it’s saved until your carrier automatically erases it.

Check voicemail from another phone: Dial your own number or your carrier’s remote

access number.

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 Deleting Messages
Select a message, then tap Delete. Deleted visual voicemail messages are saved on
iPhone until your carrier permanently erases them.

Listen to a deleted message Tap Deleted Messages (at the end of the list),
then tap the message.
Undelete a message Tap Deleted Messages (at the end of the list),
then tap the message and tap Undelete.

Getting Contact Information

Visual voicemail saves the date and time of the call, the length of the message,

and any available contact information.

See a caller’s contact information: Tap

next to a message.
You can use the information to email or text the caller, or update contact info.

Contacts
From a contact’s Info screen, a quick tap lets you make a phone call, create a new email
message, find the location of their address, and more. See “Searching Contacts” on
page 176.

Favorites
Favorites gives you quick access to your most-used phone numbers.

Add a contact’s number to your favorites list: Tap Contacts and choose a contact.

Then tap “Add to Favorites” and choose the number you want to add.

Add a recent caller’s number to your favorites list: Tap Recents and tap
next to a
caller, then tap “Add to Favorites.”
Go to favorites: Double-click the Home button. See “Home” on page 146.

Call a contact from your favorites Tap Favorites and choose a contact.
Delete a contact from your favorites Tap Favorites and tap Edit. Then tap next to a
contact or number and tap Remove.
Reorder your favorites list Tap Favorites and tap Edit. Then drag next to a
contact to a new place in the list.

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Ringtones and the Ring/Silent Switch
iPhone comes with ringtones you can use for incoming calls, Clock alarms, and the
Clock timer. You can also create and purchase ringtones from songs in iTunes.

Ring/Silent Switch and Vibrate Modes

A switch on the side of iPhone makes it easy to turn the ringer on or off.
Turn the ringer on or off: Flip the switch on the side of iPhone.

Ring

Silent

Note: Clock alarms still sound even if you set the Ring/Silent switch to silent.
Set iPhone to vibrate: In Settings, choose Sounds. Separate controls let you set vibrate
for both ring mode and silent mode.

For more information, see Chapter 19, “Settings,” on page 137.

Setting Ringtones
You can set the default ringtone for calls and Clock alarms and timers. You can also
assign individual ringtones to contacts so you know who’s calling.
Set the default ringtone: In Settings, choose Sounds > Ringtone, then choose a
ringtone.
Assign a ringtone to a contact: From Phone, tap Contacts and choose a contact.
Then tap Ringtone and choose a ringtone.

Creating Ringtones
You can create ringtones in iTunes using songs purchased from the iTunes Store
(U.S. only). Your iTunes Store account will be charged for each ringtone.

Eligible songs have a bell icon next to them. If you don’t see the bell column in your
iTunes library, choose iTunes > Preferences, click General, and select Ringtones. Then
choose View > View Options and select Ringtone. (If a message appears, click Check
Songs.) If you don’t see the bell column in the iTunes Store, select Ringtone in View
Options while you’re in the iTunes Store.

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 Create a ringtone:
1 Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
2 In iTunes, select the song you want to use, then choose Store > Create Ringtone.
3 In the editing window that appears, choose the part of the song you want to use as
the ringtone.
You can use up to 30 seconds of the song.
Select checkboxes Resize the highlighted area
to make the to choose up to 30 seconds
ringtone fade in of the song. Drag it to the
or out. portion you want to use.

Choose the length of Click to listen to

the delay before the the ringtone before
ringtone repeats. purchasing.

4 When you’re ready, click Buy.

Important: After you click Buy, you can change the ringtone’s name and other
information, but you can’t select a different portion of the song.

You can sync ringtones created with iTunes with any iPhone you own, and play them
on up to five authorized computers. After you sync your iPhone, you can assign the
ringtone to one or more contacts.

You can also create custom ringtones in Garage Band. See Garage Band Help for more
information.

Bluetooth Devices
You can use iPhone with hands-free Bluetooth headsets and Bluetooth car kits.
iPhone also supports Bluetooth stereo headphone devices when using iPod.

Pairing a Device with iPhone

You must first pair a Bluetooth device with iPhone before you can use it for your
phone calls.

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 Pair with iPhone:
1 Follow the instructions that came with the device to make it discoverable or to set it to
search for other Bluetooth devices.
2 In Settings, choose General > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on.
3 Choose the device on iPhone and enter its passkey or PIN number. See the instructions
about the passkey or PIN that came with the device.

After you pair a Bluetooth device to work with iPhone, you must make a connection to

have iPhone use the device for your calls.

Connect with iPhone: See the documentation that came with the headset or car kit.

When iPhone is connected to a Bluetooth device, outgoing calls are routed through

the device. Incoming calls are routed through the device if you answer using the

device, and through iPhone if you answer using iPhone.

WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and about driving
safely, see the Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/
manuals/iphone.

Bluetooth Status
The Bluetooth icon appears in the iPhone status bar at the top of the screen:
 (blue) or (white): Bluetooth is on and a device is connected to iPhone. (The color
depends on the current color of the status bar.)
 (gray): Bluetooth is on but no device is connected. If you’ve paired a device with
iPhone, it may be out of range or turned off.
 No Bluetooth icon: Bluetooth is turned off.

Routing Calls Back Through iPhone

When iPhone is connected to a Bluetooth device, you listen to calls through iPhone by
doing one of the following:
 Answer a call by tapping the iPhone touchscreen.
 During a call, tap Audio on iPhone. Choose iPhone to hear calls through iPhone or
Speaker Phone to use the speakerphone.
 Turn off Bluetooth. In Settings, choose General > Bluetooth and drag the switch
to Off.
 Turn off the device, or move out of range. You must be within about 30 feet of a
Bluetooth device for it to be connected to iPhone.

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 Unpairing a Device from iPhone
If you’ve paired iPhone with a device and want to use another device instead,
you must unpair the first device.

Unpair a device:
1 In Settings, choose General > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on.
2 Choose the device and tap Unpair.

International Calls
iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS are multi-band phones, supporting UMTS/HSDPA (850,
1900, 2100 MHz) and GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), ensuring broad international
coverage.

Making International Calls from Your Home Area

For information about making international calls from your home area, including rates
and other charges that may apply, contact your carrier or go to your carrier’s website.

Using iPhone Abroad

You can use iPhone to make calls in many countries around the world.
Enable international roaming: Contact your carrier for information about availability

and fees.

Set iPhone to add the correct prefix when dialing from another country: In Settings,

tap Phone, then turn International Assist on. This lets you make calls to your home
country using the numbers in your contacts and favorites, without having to add a
prefix or your country code. International Assist works for U.S. telephone numbers only.
When you make a call using International Assist, “International Assist” appears on the
iPhone screen, alternating with the “calling ...” message, until your call is connected.

Note: International Assist not available in all areas.

Set the carrier to use: In Settings, tap Carrier, then select the carrier you prefer. This
option is available only when you’re traveling outside your carrier’s network. You can
make calls only on carriers that have roaming agreements with your iPhone service
provider. For more information, see “Carrier” on page 140.

Important: Voice and data roaming charges may apply. To avoid data roaming charges,
turn Data Roaming off.

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Turn Data Roaming on or off: In Settings, choose General > Network and turn Data
Roaming on or off. Data Roaming is turned off by default.

Turning Data Roaming off helps to avoid data roaming charges when traveling outside
your carrier’s network by disabling data transmission over the cellular network. You
can still access the Internet if you have a Wi-Fi connection. If Wi-Fi network access isn’t
available, however, you cannot:
 Send or receive email
 Browse the Internet
 Sync your contacts, calendars, or bookmarks with MobileMe or Exchange
 Stream YouTube videos
 Get stock quotes
 Get map locations
 Get weather reports
 Purchase music or applications

Other third-party applications that use data roaming may also be disabled.

If Data Roaming is turned off, you can still make and receive phone calls, and send and
receive text messages. Voice roaming charges may apply. Visual voicemail is delivered

if there’s no charge; if your carrier charges for delivery of visual voicemail when

roaming, turning Data Roaming off prevents the delivery of visual voicemail.

To enable email, web browsing, and other data services, turn Data Roaming on.

Important: If Data Roaming is turned on, you may incur charges when roaming

outside your carrier’s network for the use of any of the features listed above, as well as

for delivery of visual voicemail. Check with your carrier for information about roaming

charges.

Get voicemail when visual voicemail isn’t available: Dial your own number, or press

and hold “1” on the keypad.

You can use Airplane Mode to turn off cellular services and then turn Wi-Fi on to get

access to the Internet, while preventing voice roaming charges.

Use Airplane Mode to turn off cellular services: In Settings, tap Airplane Mode to turn

it on, then tap Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi on. See “Airplane Mode” on page 137.

Incoming phone calls will be sent to voicemail. To make and receive calls again and

get your voicemail messages, turn Airplane Mode off.

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 Mail
4

Mail works with MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular email
systems—including Yahoo! Mail, Google email, and AOL—as well as other industry-
standard POP3 and IMAP email systems. You can send and receive embedded photos
and graphics, and view PDFs and other attachments.

Setting Up Email Accounts

You can set up email accounts on iPhone in either of the following ways:
 Set up an account directly on iPhone. See “Setting Up Accounts” on page 16.
 In iTunes, use the iPhone preference panes to sync email accounts settings from
your computer. See “Syncing” on page 11.

Sending Email
You can send an email message to anyone who has an email address.

Compose and send a message:

1 Tap .
2 Type a name or email address in the To field, or tap to add a name from your
contacts.
As you type an email address, matching email addresses from your contacts list appear
below. Tap an address to add it. To add more names, tap Return or .
Note: If you’re composing a message from your Microsoft Exchange account and
have access to your enterprise Global Address List (GAL), matching addresses from the
contacts on iPhone will appear first, then matching GAL addresses will appear.

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3 Tap Cc/Bcc/From if you want to copy or blind copy the message to others, or change
the account you send the message from. If you have more than one email account,
you can tap the From field to change the account you’re sending from.
4 Enter a subject, then your message.
You can tap Return to move from one field to another.
5 Tap Send.

Send a photo or video (iPhone 3GS only) in a In Photos, choose a photo or video, tap , then
message tap Email Photo. You can also copy a photo or
video in Photos or Camera and paste it into an
email message.
The photo is sent using your default email
account (see “Mail” on page 150).
Save a draft of a message to complete later Tap Cancel, then tap Save. The message is saved
in the Drafts mailbox.
Reply to a message Tap . Tap Reply to reply only to the sender
or tap Reply All to reply to the sender and all
recipients. Type your return message, then tap
Send.
Files or images attached to the initial message
aren’t sent back.
Forward a message Open a message and tap , then tap Forward.
Add one or more email addresses, type your
message, then tap Send.
When you forward a message, you can include
the files or images attached to the original
message.
Share contact information In Contacts, choose a contact, tap Share Contact
at the bottom of the Info screen, then tap Email.

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 Checking and Reading Email
The Mail icon shows the total number of unread messages in all your inboxes. You may
have other unread messages in other mailboxes.

Number of unread
emails in your inboxes

Check for new messages: Choose a mailbox or tap at any time.

On each account screen, you can see the number of unread messages in each mailbox.

Tap to see all your

email accounts

Number of unread
messages

Tap a mailbox to see its messages. Unread messages have a blue dot next to them.

Unread messages

When you open a mailbox, Mail loads the number of most recent messages specified
in your Mail settings, if the messages haven’t already been loaded automatically.
(See “Mail” on page 150.)

Load additional messages: Scroll to the bottom of the list of messages and tap “Load

More Messages.”

Read a message: Tap a mailbox, then tap a message. Within a message, tap
or to
see the next or previous message.

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Zoom in on part of a message Double-tap an area of the message to zoom in.
Double-tap again to zoom out.
Resize any column of text to fit the screen Double-tap the text.
Resize a message manually Pinch to zoom in or out.
Follow a link Tap the link.
Text links are typically underlined and blue. Many
images are also links. A link can take you to a
webpage, open a map, dial a phone number, or
open a new preaddressed email message.
Web, phone, and map links open Safari, Phone,
or Maps on iPhone. To return to your email, press
the Home button and tap Mail.
See a link’s destination address Touch and hold the link. The address pops up
next to your finger.

iPhone displays most picture attachments (JPEG, GIF, and TIFF) inline with the text

in email messages. iPhone can play many audio attachments (such as MP3, AAC,

WAV, and AIFF). You can download and view files (such as PDF, webpage, text, Pages,

Keynote, Numbers, and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint documents) attached to

messages you receive.

Open an attached file: Tap the attachment. It downloads to iPhone and then opens.

Tap attachment
to download

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 You can view attachments in portrait or landscape orientation. If the format of an
attached file isn’t supported by iPhone, you can see the name of the file but you can’t
open it. iPhone supports the following document types:

.doc Microsoft Word

.docx Microsoft Word (XML)
.htm webpage
.html webpage
.key Keynote
.numbers Numbers
.pages Pages
.pdf Preview, Adobe Acrobat
.ppt Microsoft PowerPoint
.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint (XML)
.rtf Rich Text Format
.txt text
.vcf contact information
.xls Microsoft Excel
.xlsx Microsoft Excel (XML)

Save a photo attachment to your Camera Roll album: Press and hold the image,
then tap “Save Image.”

See all the recipients of a message Tap Details.

Tap a name or email address to see the recipient’s

contact information. Then tap a phone number,

email address, or text message to contact the

person. Tap Hide to hide the recipients.

Add an email recipient to your contacts list Tap the message and, if necessary, tap Details
to see the recipients. Then tap a name or email
address and tap Create New Contact or “Add to
Existing Contact.”
Mark a message as unread Open the message and tap “Mark as Unread.”
A blue dot appears next to the message in the
mailbox list until you open it again.

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Open a meeting invitation: Tap the invitation.

You can get contact information for the organizer and other attendees, set an alert,
add notes to the event, and add comments that are included in your response emailed
to the organizer. You can accept, tentatively accept, or decline the invitation. See
“Responding to Meeting Invitations” on page 94.
Turn Push on or off: In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Fetch New Data,
then turn Push on. See “Accessibility” on page 148.

Searching Email
You can search the To, From, and Subject fields of email messages. Mail searches the
downloaded messages in the currently open mailbox. For MobileMe, Exchange, and
some IMAP mail accounts, you can also search messages on the server.

Search email messages: Open a mailbox, scroll to the top, and enter text in the Search
field. Tap From, To, Subject, or All (From, To, and Subject) to choose which fields you
want to search. (Tap the status bar to scroll quickly to the top of the list and reveal the
search field.)
Search results for the messages already downloaded to iPhone appear automatically
as you type. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard and see more of the results.
Search messages on the server: Tap “Continue Search on Server” at the end of the
search results.

Note: Search results of messages on servers may vary depending on the type of
account. Some servers may search only whole words.

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 Organizing Email
You can delete messages one at a time, or select a group to delete all at once. You can
also move messages from one mailbox or folder to another.
Delete a message: Open the message and tap . Or tap Edit, then tap next to the
message.

You can also delete a message directly from the mailbox message list by swiping left

or right over the message title, then tapping Delete.

To show the
Delete button,
swipe left or
right over
the message.

Delete multiple messages: When viewing a list of messages, tap Edit, select the
messages you want to delete, then tap Delete.

Move a message to another mailbox or folder: When viewing a message, tap , then
choose a mailbox or folder.

Move multiple messages: When viewing a list of messages, tap Edit, select the

messages you want to move, then tap Move and select a mailbox or folder.

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Safari
5

Viewing Webpages
Safari lets you surf the web and view webpages on iPhone in the same way as if you
were on your computer. You can create bookmarks on iPhone and sync bookmarks
with your computer. Add web clips for quick access to your favorite sites directly from
the Home screen.

You can view webpages in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotate iPhone and
the webpage rotates too, automatically adjusting to fit the page.

Opening Webpages
Open a webpage: Tap the address field (on the left side of the title bar), then type the
web address and tap Go. If the address field isn’t visible, tap the status bar at the top of
the screen to quickly scroll to the address field at the top of the webpage.
As you type, web addresses that start with those letters appear. These are bookmarked
pages or recent pages you’ve opened. Tap an address to go to that page. Keep typing
if you want to enter a web address that’s not in the list.
Erase the text in the address field: Tap the address field, then tap .

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 Zooming and Scrolling
Zoom in or out: Double-tap a column on a webpage to expand the column. Double-
tap again to zoom out.

You can also pinch to zoom in or out manually.

Scroll around a webpage Drag up, down, or sideways. When scrolling,

you can touch and drag anywhere on the page
without activating any links.
Scroll within a frame on a webpage Use two fingers to scroll within a frame on a
webpage. Use one finger to scroll the entire
webpage.
Scroll quickly to the top of a webpage Tap the status bar at the top of the iPhone screen.

Navigating Webpages
Links on webpages typically take you to another place on the web.
Follow a link on a webpage: Tap the link.

Links on iPhone can also initiate a phone call, display a location in Maps, or create a

preaddressed Mail message. To return to Safari after a link opens another application,

press the Home

button and tap Safari.

See a link’s destination address Touch and hold the link. The address pops up
next to your finger. You can touch and hold an
image to see if it has a link.
Stop a webpage from loading Tap .
Reload a webpage Tap .
Return to the previous or next page Tap or at the bottom of the screen.
Return to a recently viewed page Tap and tap History. To clear the history list,
tap Clear.
Send a webpage address via email Tap and tap “Mail Link to this Page.”
Save an image or photo to your Camera Roll Press and hold the image, then tap Save Image.
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Opening Multiple Pages
You can have up to eight pages open at a time. Some links automatically open a new
page instead of replacing the current one.

The number inside the pages icon at the bottom of the screen shows how many
pages are open. If there’s no number inside, just one page is open. For example:

= one page is open

= three pages are open

Open a new page: Tap and tap New Page.
Go to another page: Tap and flick left or right. Tap the page you want to view.

Close a page: Tap and tap . You can’t close a page if it’s the only one open.

Entering Text and Filling Out Forms

Some webpages have text fields and forms to fill out. You can set Safari to remember
names and passwords of websites you visit and fill out text fields automatically with
information from Contacts. See “Safari” on page 154.

Bring up the keyboard Tap inside a text field.

Move to another text field Tap another text field, or tap the Next or Previous
button.
Submit a form Once you finish filling out a form, tap Go or
Search. Most pages also have a link you can tap
to submit the form.
Close the keyboard without submitting the Tap Done.
form

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 Enable AutoFill to help you fill out web forms: In Settings, choose Safari > AutoFill,
then do one of the following:
 To use information from contacts, turn Use Contact Info on, then choose My Info and
select the contact you want to use.
Safari uses information from Contacts to fill in contact fields on web forms.
 To use information from names and passwords, turn Names & Passwords on.
When this feature is on, Safari remembers names and passwords of websites you
visit and automatically fills in the information when you revisit the website.
 To remove all AutoFill information, tap Clear All.

Searching the Web

By default, Safari searches using Google. You can search using Yahoo!, instead.

Search the web:

1 Tap the search field (on the right side of the title bar).
2 Type a word or phrase that describes what you’re looking for, then tap Google.
3 Tap a link in the list of search results to open a webpage.
Set Safari to search using Yahoo!: From the Home screen choose Settings > Safari >
Search Engine, then choose Yahoo!.

Bookmarks
You can bookmark webpages you want to return to later.
Bookmark a webpage: Open the page and tap . Then tap Add Bookmark.
When you save a bookmark you can edit its title. By default, bookmarks are saved at
the top level of Bookmarks. Tap Bookmarks to choose another folder.

If you use Safari on a Mac, or Safari or Microsoft Internet Explorer on a PC, you can sync
bookmarks with the web browser on your computer.

Sync bookmarks with your computer:

1 Connect iPhone to your computer.
2 In iTunes, select iPhone in the sidebar.
3 Click the Info tab, select “Sync … bookmarks” under Web Browser, then click Apply.

See “Syncing” on page 11.

Sync bookmarks with MobileMe: In Settings on iPhone, select Bookmarks in your
MobileMe account. See “Setting Up Accounts” on page 16.
Open a bookmarked webpage: Tap , then choose a bookmark or tap a folder to
see the bookmarks inside.

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 Edit a bookmark or bookmark folder: Tap , choose the folder that has the

bookmark or folder you want to edit, then tap Edit. Then do one of the following:

 To make a new folder, tap New Folder.

 To delete a bookmark or folder, tap , then tap Delete.

 To reposition a bookmark or folder, drag .

 To edit the name or address, or to put it in a different folder, tap the bookmark or folder.

When you’re finished, tap Done.

Web Clips
Add web clips to the Home screen for fast access to your favorite webpages. Web clips
appear as icons on the Home screen, and you can arrange your web clips along with
the other icons. See “iPhone Applications” on page 23.
Add a web clip: Open the webpage and tap . Then tap “Add to Home Screen.”
When you open a web clip, Safari automatically zooms and scrolls to the area of the
webpage that was displayed when you saved the web clip. The displayed area is also
used to create the icon for the web clip on your Home screen, unless the webpage
comes with its own custom icon.
When you add a web clip, you can edit its name. If the name is too long (more than
about 10 characters), it may appear abbreviated on the Home screen.

Web clips aren’t bookmarks, and aren’t synced by MobileMe or iTunes.

Delete a web clip:

1 Touch and hold any icon on the Home screen until the icons start to wiggle.
2 Tap in the corner of the web clip you want to delete.
3 Tap Delete, then press the Home button to save your arrangement.

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6

iPhone syncs with iTunes on your computer to get songs, videos, and other content
you’ve collected in your iTunes library. For information about adding music and other
media to your iTunes library, open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help.

Getting Music, Video, and More

To get music, video, and podcasts onto iPhone, you can set up iTunes on your
computer to automatically sync content in your library, or you can manually manage
the media you put on iPhone.

Syncing Content from iTunes

You can get music, video, and more onto iPhone by syncing content from iTunes. You
can sync all of your media, or you can select specific songs, videos, and podcasts.

Set iTunes to sync iPod content:

1 Connect iPhone to your computer.
2 In iTunes, select iPhone in the sidebar.
3 On the Music, Podcasts, and Video tabs, select the content you want to transfer to
iPhone. For example, you could set iTunes to sync selected music playlists and the
three most recent episodes of your favorite video podcast.
4 Click Apply.

To set iTunes to sync iPod content and other info automatically, click the Summary tab
and select “Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected.”

Important: If you delete an item from iTunes, it will also be deleted from iPhone the
next time you sync.

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 Only songs and videos encoded in formats that iPhone supports are transferred to
iPhone. For information about which formats iPhone supports, see “Song, Video, or
Other Items Won’t Play” on page 197.

If there are more songs in your iTunes library than can fit on your iPhone, iTunes offers
to create a special playlist to sync with iPhone. iTunes fills the playlist with selections
from your library. You can add or delete songs from the playlist and sync again.

If you listen to part of a podcast or audiobook, your place in the story is included if you
sync the content with iTunes. If you started listening to the story on iPhone, you can
pick up where you left off using iTunes on your computer—or vice versa.

For more information about using iTunes to get music and other media onto your
computer, see “What You Need” on page 9.

Manually Managing Content

The manually managing feature lets you choose just the music, video, and podcasts
you want to have on iPhone.

Set up iPhone for manually managing content:

1 Connect iPhone to your computer.
2 In iTunes, select iPhone in the sidebar.
3 Click the Summary tab and select “Manually manage music and videos.”
4 Click Apply.
Add items to iPhone: Drag a song, video, podcast, or playlist in your iTunes library to
iPhone (in the sidebar). Shift-click or Command-click (Mac) or Control-click (Windows)
to select multiple items to add at the same time.
iTunes syncs the content immediately. If you deselect “Manually manage music and
videos,” the content you added manually is removed from iPhone the next time iTunes
syncs content.
Remove items from iPhone: With iPhone connected to your computer, select the
iPhone icon in the iTunes sidebar. Click the disclosure triangle to the left of the icon
to show the contents. Select a content area, such as Music or Movies, then select the
items you want to delete and press the Delete key on the keyboard.
Removing an item from iPhone doesn’t delete it from your iTunes library.

Purchasing and Downloading Content from the iTunes Store

You can use the iTunes Store on iPhone to purchase and download songs, albums, TV
shows, movies, music videos, and audiobooks directly to iPhone. You can also stream
and download audio and video podcasts. See “About the iTunes Store” on page 159.

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 Transferring Purchased Content to Another Computer
You can transfer content on iPhone that was purchased using iTunes on one
computer to an iTunes library on another authorized computer. The computer must be
authorized to play content from your iTunes Store account. To authorize the computer,
open iTunes on the computer and choose Store > Authorize Computer.
Transfer purchased content: Connect iPhone to the other computer. iTunes asks if
you want to transfer purchased content.

Converting Videos for iPhone

You can add videos other than those purchased from the iTunes Store to iPhone, such

as videos you create in iMovie on a Mac or videos you download from the Internet and

then add to iTunes.

If you try to add a video from iTunes to iPhone and a message says the video can’t play

on iPhone, you can convert the video.

Convert a video to work with iPhone: Select the video in your iTunes library and

choose Advanced > “Create iPod or iPhone Version.” Then add the converted video to

iPhone.

Music and Other Audio

The high-resolution Multi-Touch display makes listening to songs on iPhone as much
a visual experience as a musical one. You can scroll through your playlists, or use Cover
Flow to browse through your album art.

WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see the Important
Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.

Playing Songs
Browse your collection: Tap Playlists, Artists, or Songs. Tap More to browse Albums,

Audiobooks, Compilations, Composers, Genres, or Podcasts.

Play a song: Tap the song.

Shake to shuffle: Shake iPhone to turn shuffle on and immediately change songs.

Shake anytime to change to another song.

You can turn the “Shake to Shuffle” feature on or off in Settings > iPod. It’s on by

default. See “Music” on page 156.

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Controlling Song Playback
When you play a song, the Now Playing screen appears.
Back

Track List

Play/Pause

Next/Fast-forward

Previous/ Volume
Rewind

Pause a song Tap or press the center button on the iPhone

headset.
Resume playback Tap or press the center button on the iPhone
headset.
Raise or lower the volume Drag the volume slider or use the buttons on
the side of iPhone. You can also use the volume
buttons on the iPhone headset (iPhone 3GS only).
Restart a song or a chapter in an audiobook or Tap .
podcast
Skip to the next song or chapter in an Tap or press the center button on the iPhone
audiobook or podcast headset twice quickly.
Go to the previous song or chapter in an Tap twice or press the center button on the
audiobook or podcast iPhone headset three times quickly.
Rewind or fast-forward Touch and hold or . The longer you hold
the control, the faster the song rewinds or fast-
forwards.
Return to the iPod browse lists Tap . Or swipe to the right over the album
cover.
Return to the Now Playing screen Tap Now Playing.
Display a song’s lyrics Tap the album cover when playing a song. (Lyrics
appear only if you’ve added them to the song
using the song’s Info window in iTunes.)

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 You can display playback controls at any time when you’re listening to music and
using another application—or even when iPhone is locked—by double-clicking the
Home button. See “Home” on page 146.

If you’re using an application, the playback controls appear on top of the application.
After using the controls, you can close them or tap Music to go to the Now Playing
screen. If iPhone is locked, the controls appear onscreen, then disappear automatically
after you finish using them.

Additional Song Controls

From the Now Playing screen, tap the album cover.

The repeat, Genius, and shuffle controls appear along with the scrubber bar. You can
see elapsed time, remaining time, and the song number. The song’s lyrics also appear,
if you’ve added them to the song in iTunes.

The scrubber bar lets you skip to any point along the timeline. You can adjust the
scrub rate from high-speed to fine by sliding your finger down as you drag the
playhead along the scrubber bar.
Repeat Genius Shuffle

Scrubber bar Playhead

Set iPhone to repeat songs Tap . Tap again to set iPhone to repeat only
the current song.
= iPhone is set to repeat all songs in the
current album or list.
= iPhone is set to repeat the current song
over and over.
= iPhone isn’t set to repeat songs.
Skip to any point in a song Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar. Slide
your finger down to adjust the scrub rate. The
scrub rate becomes slower the farther down you
slide your finger.
Make a Genius playlist Tap . The Genius playlist appears. See “Using
Genius on iPhone” on page 80.

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Set iPhone to shuffle songs Tap . Tap again to set iPhone to play songs
in order.
= iPhone is set to shuffle songs.
= iPhone is set to play songs in order.
Shuffle the tracks in any playlist, album, or other Tap Shuffle at the top of the list. For example, to
list of songs shuffle all the songs on iPhone, choose Songs >
Shuffle.
Whether or not iPhone is set to shuffle, if you tap
Shuffle at the top of a list of songs, iPhone plays
the songs from that list in random order.

Podcast and Audiobook Controls

From the Now Playing screen, tap the cover.

The email, 30-second repeat, and playback speed controls appear along with the
scrubber bar. You can see elapsed time, remaining time, and the episode or chapter
number.

The scrubber bar lets you skip to any point along the timeline. You can adjust the
scrub rate from high-speed to fine by sliding your finger down as you drag the
playhead along the scrubber bar.
Email 30-second repeat

Playback
speed

Scrubber bar Playhead

Send an email link to this podcast Tap .

Skip to any point Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar. Slide
your finger down to adjust the scrub rate. The
scrub rate becomes slower the farther down you
slide your finger.
Play back the last 30 seconds Tap .
Set the playback speed Tap . Tap again to change the speed.
= Play at double speed.
= Play at half speed.
= Play at normal speed.

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 Using Voice Control with iPod
You can use Voice Control (iPhone 3GS only) to control music playback on iPhone.

Note: Voice Control may not be available in all languages.

Use Voice Control: Press and hold the Home button until the Voice Control screen
appears and you hear a beep. Then use the commands described below to play songs.

You can also press and hold the center button on the iPhone headset to bring up
Voice Control.

Control music playback Say “play,” or “play music.” To pause, say “pause,”
or “pause music.” You can also say “next song” or
“previous song.”
Play an album, artist, or playlist Say “play,” then say “album,” “artist,” or “playlist”
and the name.
Shuffle the current playlist Say “shuffle.”
Find out more about the currently playing song Say “what’s playing,” “what song is this,” “who
sings this song,” or “who is this song by.”
Use Genius to play similar songs Say “Genius,” “play more like this,” or “play more
songs like this.”
Cancel Voice Control Say “cancel.”

Browsing Album Covers in Cover Flow

When you’re browsing music, you can rotate iPhone sideways to see your iTunes
content in Cover Flow and browse your music by album artwork.

Browse album covers Drag or flick left or right.

See the tracks on an album Tap a cover or .

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Play any track Tap the track. Drag up or down to scroll through
the tracks.
Return to the cover Tap the title bar. Or tap again.
Play or pause the current song Tap or . You can also press the center button
on the iPhone headset.

Viewing All Tracks on an Album

See all the tracks on the album that contains the current song: From the Now
Playing screen tap . Tap a track to play it. Tap the album cover thumbnail to return to
the Now Playing screen.
Rating bar

Back to Now
Playing
screen

Album tracks

In track list view, you can assign ratings to songs. You can use ratings to create
smart playlists in iTunes that dynamically update to include, for example, your
highest rated songs.
Rate a song: Drag your thumb across the rating bar to give the song zero to
five stars.

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 Searching Music
You can search the titles, artists, albums, and composers of songs, podcasts, and other
content you’ve synced to iPhone.

Search music: Enter text in the search field at the top of a song list, playlist, artist list,
or other view of your iPod content. (Tap the status bar to scroll quickly to the top of a
list and reveal the search field.)
Search results appear automatically as you type. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard

and see more of the results.

You can also use Spotlight to search for music. See “Searching” on page 36.

Using Genius on iPhone

Genius automatically creates a playlist of songs from your library that go great
together. It’s like having a built-in DJ who knows your tastes well enough to make
the right mix just for you. To use Genius on iPhone, you first need to set up Genius
in iTunes, then sync iPhone with iTunes. Genius is a free service, but it requires an

iTunes Store Account. You can make Genius playlists in iTunes and sync them to

iPhone. You can also make Genius playlists directly on iPhone.

Make a Genius playlist on iPhone:

1 Tap Playlists and tap Genius.
2 Tap a song in the list. Genius creates a playlist with additional songs based on
that song.

You can also make a Genius playlist based on the song you’re playing. From the Now

Playing screen, tap the album cover to display additional controls, then tap .

Save a Genius playlist: In the playlist, tap Save. The playlist is saved in Playlists with

the title of the song you picked.

You can make and save as many Genius playlists as you want. If you save a Genius

playlist created on iPhone, it’s synced back to iTunes the next time you connect.

Refresh a Genius playlist: In the playlist, tap Refresh.

Refreshing a playlist creates a playlist of different songs based on the song you picked.

You can refresh any Genius playlist, whether it was created in iTunes and synced to

iPhone, or created directly on iPhone.

Base the Genius playlist on a new song: In the playlist, tap New, then pick a new

song.

Delete a saved Genius playlist: In a playlist that you saved directly on iPhone, tap Edit,

then tap Delete Playlist.

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 Once a Genius playlist is synced back to iTunes, you won’t be able to delete it directly
from iPhone. You can use iTunes to edit the playlist name, stop syncing, or delete the
playlist.

Making On-The-Go Playlists

Make an on-the-go playlist:
1 Tap Playlists and tap On-The-Go.
2 Browse for songs using the buttons at the bottom of the screen. Tap any song or video
to add it to the playlist. Tap Add All Songs at the top of any list of songs to add all the
songs in the list.
3 When you finish, tap Done.
When you make an on-the-go playlist and then sync iPhone to your computer, the

playlist is saved on iPhone and in your iTunes library, then deleted from iPhone. The

first is saved as “On-The-Go 1,” the second as “On-The-Go 2,” and so on. To put a playlist

back on iPhone, select iPhone in the iTunes sidebar, click the Music tab, and set the

playlist to sync.

Edit an on-the-go playlist: Tap Playlists, tap On-The-Go, tap Edit, then do one of the

following:

 To move a song higher or lower in the list, drag next to the song.
 To delete a song from the playlist, tap next to a song, then tap Delete. Deleting a
song from the on-the-go playlist doesn’t delete it from iPhone.
 To clear the entire playlist, tap Clear Playlist.
 To add more songs, tap .

Videos
With iPhone, you can view video content such as movies, music videos, and video
podcasts. If a video contains chapters, you can skip to the next or previous chapter,
or bring up a list and start playing at any chapter that you choose. If a video provides
alternate language features, you can choose an audio language or display subtitles.

Playing Videos
Play a video: Tap Videos and tap the video.

Display playback controls: Tap the screen to show the controls. Tap again to

hide them.

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 Controlling Video Playback
Videos play in widescreen to take full advantage of the display.

The scrubber bar lets you skip to any point along the timeline. You can adjust the
scrub rate by sliding your finger down as you drag the playhead along the scrubber
bar.
Scrubber bar Playhead

Scale

Play/Pause

Next/Fast-
forward

Restart/Rewind Volume

Lovers in Japan by Coldplay is available on iTunes

Pause a video Tap or press the center button on the iPhone

headset.
Resume playback Tap or press the center button on the iPhone
headset.
Raise or lower the volume Drag the volume slider. You can also use
the volume buttons on the iPhone headset
(iPhone 3GS only).
Start a video over Drag the playhead on the scrubber bar all the
way to the left, or tap if the video doesn’t
contain chapters.
Skip to the next chapter (if available) Tap or press the center button on the iPhone
headset twice quickly.
Go to the previous chapter (if available) Tap or press the center button on the iPhone
headset three times quickly.
Start playing at a specific chapter (if available) Tap , then choose a chapter from the list.
Rewind or fast-forward Touch and hold or .

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Skip to any point in a video Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar. Slide
your finger down to adjust the scrub rate. The
scrub rate becomes slower the farther down you
slide your finger.
Stop watching a video before it finishes playing Tap Done. Or press the Home button.
Scale a video to fill the screen or fit to the Tap to make the video fill the screen. Tap
screen to make it fit the screen.You can also double-tap
the video to toggle between fitting and filling the
screen.
When you scale a video to fill the screen, the
sides or top may be cropped from view. When
you scale it to fit the screen, you may see black
bars on the sides or above and below the video.
Select an alternate audio language (if available) Tap , then choose a language from the Audio
list.
Show or hide subtitles (if available) Tap , then choose a language, or Off, from the
Subtitles list.

Searching Video
You can search the titles of movies, TV shows, and video podcasts you’ve synced to
iPhone.

Search video: Enter text in the search field at the top of the list of videos.
Search results appear automatically as you type. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard
and see more of the results.

Watching Rented Movies

You can rent movies in standard (480p) definition from the iTunes Store and watch
them on iPhone. You can download rented movies directly to iPhone, or transfer them
from iTunes on your computer to iPhone. You can also transfer rented movies back to
iTunes from iPhone. (Rented movies aren’t available in all regions.)

The movie must be fully downloaded before you can start watching. You can pause
a download and resume it later. Rented movies expire after a certain number of days,
and once you start a movie you have a limited amount of time to finish watching it.
The time remaining appears near a movie’s title. Movies are automatically deleted
when they expire. Check the iTunes Store for the expiration time before renting a
movie.
Transfer rented movies to iPhone: Connect iPhone to your computer. Then select
iPhone in the iTunes sidebar, click Video, and select the rented movies you want to
transfer. Your computer must be connected to the Internet.
View a rented movie: On iPhone, choose iPod > Videos and select a movie.

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 Watching Videos on a TV
You can connect iPhone to your TV and watch your videos on the larger screen.
Use the Apple Component AV Cable, Apple Composite AV Cable, or other authorized
iPhone compatible cable. You can also use these cables with the Apple Universal Dock
to connect iPhone to your TV. (The Apple Universal Dock includes a remote, which
allows you to control playback from a distance.) Apple cables and docks are available
for purchase separately in many countries. Go to www.apple.com/ipodstore.

Deleting Videos from iPhone

You can delete videos from iPhone to save space.

Delete a video: In the videos list, swipe left or right over the video, then tap Delete.

When you delete a video (other than rented movies) from iPhone, it isn’t deleted from

your iTunes library and you can sync the video back to iPhone later. If you don’t want

to sync the video back to iPhone, set iTunes to not sync the video. See “What You

Need” on page 9.

Important: If you delete a rented movie from iPhone, it’s deleted permanently and

cannot be transferred back to your computer.

Setting a Sleep Timer

You can set iPhone to stop playing music or videos after a period of time.

Set a sleep timer: From the Home screen choose Clock > Timer, then flick to set the

number of hours and minutes. Tap When Timer Ends and choose Sleep iPod, tap Set,

then tap Start to start the timer.

When the timer ends, iPhone stops playing music or video, closes any other open

application, and then locks itself.

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Changing the Browse Buttons
You can replace the Playlists, Artist, Songs, or Videos browse buttons at the bottom
of the screen with buttons you use more frequently. For example, if you often listen
to podcasts and don’t watch many videos, you can replace the Videos button with
Podcasts.
Change the browse buttons: Tap More and tap Edit, then drag a button to the
bottom of the screen, over the button you want to replace.

You can drag the buttons at the bottom of the screen left or right to rearrange them.
Tap Done when you finish. Tap More at any time to access the buttons you replaced.

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7

Sending and Receiving Messages

WARNING: For important information about driving safely, see the Important Product
Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.

Messages lets you exchange text messages with anyone using an SMS-capable phone.
Messages also supports MMS, so you can send photos, video clips (iPhone 3GS only),
contact information, and voice memos to other MMS-capable devices. You can enter
multiple addresses and send a message to several people at the same time.

Note: MMS is available only on iPhone 3G or later. SMS or MMS support may not be
available in all regions. Additional fees may apply for use of Messages. Contact your
carrier for complete information.

You can use Messages whenever you’re in range of the cellular network. If you can
make a call, you can send a message. Depending on your phone plan, you may be
charged for the messages you send or receive.
Send a message: Tap , then enter a phone number or name, or tap and choose a
contact from your contacts list. Type a message, and tap Send.

The Messages icon on the Home screen shows the total number of unread messages
you have.

Number of

unread messages

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 Your conversations are saved in the Messages list. Conversations that contain unread
messages have a blue dot next to them. Tap a conversation in the list to see that
conversation or add to it.

Text messages
you sent

Text messages
from the other
person

iPhone displays the 50 most recent messages in the conversation. To see earlier

messages, scroll to the top and tap Load Earlier Messages.

Send a message to more than one person: Tap , then add recipients. If you enter

a phone number manually (instead of selecting it from Contacts), tap Return before

entering another entry.

Replies from any of the recipients are sent only to you, not to the other people

you texted.

Reply or send a message to a person (or group) you’ve texted before: Tap an entry

in the Messages list, then type a new message in the conversation and tap Send.

Send a message to a favorite or to a recent call:

1 From the Home screen tap Phone, then tap Favorites or Recents.
2 Tap next to a name or number, then tap Text Message.
3 If multiple phone numbers appear, tap the one you want to text.

When MMS is available, Messages allows you to include a subject in your text

messages. You can turn this feature on or off in Messages settings. It is turned on

by default.

Include or remove the subject field: In Settings, tap Messages, then tap Show Subject

Field to turn it on or off.

Note: The subject field and the Show Subject Field setting don’t appear if MMS isn’t

supported by your carrier.

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 Turn MMS messaging on or off: In Settings, tap Messages, then tap MMS Messaging
to turn it on or off. You may want to turn MMS Messaging off, for example, to prevent
sending or receiving attachments when fees apply.

Note: The MMS Messaging setting doesn’t appear if MMS isn’t supported by
your carrier.

Sending Photos and Videos

You can take a photo or make a video (iPhone 3GS only) from within Messages and
include it in your conversation with another MMS-capable device.
Send a photo or video: Tap and tap “Take Photo or Video” (iPhone 3GS only; on
earlier models, tap “Take Photo”) or “Choose Existing” and select an item from a photo
album and tap Choose.
The limit to the file size of attachments is determined by your carrier. If necessary,
iPhone may compress the photo or video. See Chapter 10, “Camera,” on page 103 to
learn about taking photos and video.

Note: The button doesn’t appear and you can’t send photos or videos if MMS isn’t
supported by your carrier.

Sending Voice Memos

You can send voice memos you record in Voice Memos in a message (to another MMS-

capable device only).

Send a voice memo: In Voice Memos, tap , tap the voice memo you want to send,

then tap Share and tap MMS. Address the message and tap Send.

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Editing Conversations
If you want to keep a conversation but not the entire thread, you can delete the parts
you don’t want. You can also delete entire conversations from the Messages list.
Edit a conversation: Tap Edit. Tap the circles along the left side to select the parts of
the conversation you want to delete, then tap Delete. When you’re finished, tap Done.
Clear all text and files, without deleting the conversation: Tap Edit, then tap Clear All.
Tap Clear Conversation to confirm.
Forward a conversation: Select a conversation, then tap Edit. Tap the circles on the
left side of the screen to select the parts of the conversation you want to include, then
tap Forward, enter one or more recipients, and tap Send.
Delete a conversation: Tap Edit, then tap next to the conversation and tap Delete.
You can also swipe left or right over the conversation and tap Delete.

To show the
Delete button,
swipe left or right
over the message.

Using Contact Information and Links

Call or email someone you’ve texted: Tap a message in the Text Messages list and

scroll to the top of the conversation. (Tap the status bar to scroll quickly to the top of

the screen.)

 To call the person, tap Call.

 To email the person, tap Contact Info, then tap an email address.

Follow a link in a message: Tap the link.

A link may open a webpage in Safari, initiate a phone call in Phone, open a

preaddressed message in Mail, or display a location in Maps. To return to your text

messages, press the Home button and tap Messages.

Add someone you’ve texted to your contacts list: Tap a phone number in the

Messages list, then tap “Add to Contacts.”

Send contact information: In Contacts, tap the person whose information you want

to share. Tap Share Contact at the bottom of the screen, then tap MMS. Address the

message and tap Send.

Save contact information received: Tap the contact bubble in the conversation and

tap Create New Contact or “Add to Existing Contact.”

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 Managing Previews and Alerts
By default, iPhone displays a preview of new messages when iPhone is locked or you
are using another application. You can turn this preview on or off in Settings. You can
also enable alerts for text messages.

Turn previews on or off: In Settings, choose Messages and tap Show Preview.

Repeat previews: In Settings, choose Messages and tap Repeat Alert. If you

don’t respond to the first preview of a new message, the preview will be displayed

twice more.

Set whether an alert sounds when you get a text message or preview: In Settings,

choose Sounds, then tap New Text Message. Tap the alert sound you want, or None if

you don’t want an audible alert.

Important: If the Ring/Silent switch is off, text alerts won’t sound.

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Calendar
8

About Calendar
Calendar lets you view individual calendars for your different accounts or a combined
calendar for all accounts. You can view your events in a continuous list, by day, or by
month, and search events by title, invitee, or location.

You can sync iPhone with the calendars on your computer. You can also make, edit,
or cancel appointments on iPhone, and have them synced back to your computer.
You can subscribe to Google, Yahoo!, or Mac OS X iCal calendars using a CalDAV or
iCalendar (.ics) account. If you have a Microsoft Exchange account, you can receive and
respond to meeting invitations.

Syncing Calendars
You can sync Calendar in either of the following ways:
 In iTunes, use the iPhone preference panes to sync with iCal or Microsoft Entourage
on a Mac, or Microsoft Outlook 2003 or 2007 on a PC when you connect iPhone to
your computer. See “Syncing” on page 11.
 In Settings on iPhone, select Calendar in your MobileMe or Microsoft Exchange
accounts to sync your calendar information over the air. See “Setting Up Accounts”
on 16.

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 Viewing Your Calendar
You can view individual calendars for your different accounts or a combined calendar

for all accounts.

View a different calendar: Tap Calendars, then select a calendar. Tap All Calendars to

view combined events from all calendars.

You can view your calendar events in a list, by day, or by month. The events for all of

your synced calendars appear in the same calendar on iPhone.

Switch views: Tap List, Day, or Month.

 List view: All your appointments and events appear in a scrollable list.

 Day view: Scroll up or down to see the events in a day. Tap

or to see the
previous or next day’s events.
 Month view: Tap a day to see its events. Tap or to see the previous or next

month.

Add an event

Days with dots

have scheduled
events

Events for
selected day

Respond to
calendar invitation
Go to today Switch views

See the details of an event: Tap the event.

Set iPhone to adjust event times for a selected time zone:

1 In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars.”
2 Under Calendars, tap Time Zone Support, then turn Time Zone Support on.
3 Tap Time Zone and search for a major city in the time zone you want.
When Time Zone Support is on, Calendar displays event dates and times in the time
zone of the city you selected. When Time Zone Support is off, Calendar displays events
in the time zone of your current location as determined by the network time.

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 Searching Calendars
You can search the titles, invitees, and locations of the events in your calendars.
Calendar searches the calendar you’re currently viewing, or all calendars if you’re
viewing them all.

Search events: In list view, enter text in the search field.

Search results appear automatically as you type. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard
and see more of the results.

Subscribing to Calendars
You can subscribe to calendars that use the CalDAV or iCalendar (.ics) formats.
Many calendar-based services including Yahoo! and Google, and the Mac OS X iCal
application support either format.

Subscribed calendars are read only. You can read events from subscribed calendars on
iPhone, but can’t edit them or create new events. You also can’t accept invitations from
CalDAV accounts.

Subscribe to a CalDAV or .ics calendar:

1 In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” then tap Add Account.
2 Choose Other, then choose either Add CalDAV Account or Add Subscribed Calendar.
3 Enter your account information, then tap Next to verify the account.
4 Tap Save.

Adding Calendar Events to iPhone

You can also enter and edit calendar events directly on iPhone.
Add an event: Tap and enter event information, then tap Done.

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 You can enter any of the following:
 Title
 Location
 Starting and ending times (or turn on All-day if it’s an all-day event)
 Repeat times—none, or every day, week, two weeks, month, or year
 Alert time—from five minutes to two days before the event
When you set an alert, the option to set a second alert appears. When an alert goes
off, iPhone displays a message. You can also set iPhone to play a sound (see below).
Important: Some carriers don’t support network time in all locations. If you’re
traveling, iPhone may not alert you at the correct local time. To manually set the
correct time, see “Date and Time” on page 146.
 Notes

To select which calendar to add the event to, tap Calendar. Read-only calendars don’t
appear in the list.

Edit an event Tap the event, then tap Edit.

Delete an event Tap the event, tap Edit, then scroll down and tap
Delete Event.

Responding to Meeting Invitations

If you have a Microsoft Exchange account set up on iPhone with Calendars enabled,
you can receive and respond to meeting invitations from people in your organization.
When you receive an invitation, the meeting appears in your calendar with a dotted
line around it. The icon in the lower-right corner of the screen indicates the total
number of new invitations you have, as does the Calendar icon on the Home screen.

Number of
meeting invitations

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 Respond to an invitation in Calendar:
1 Tap a meeting invitation in the calendar, or tap to display the Event screen and tap
an invitation.

 Tap “Invitation from” to get contact information for the meeting organizer. Tap
the email address to send a message to the organizer. If the organizer is in your
contacts, you can also tap to call or send a text message.
 Tap Attendees to see the other people invited to the meeting. Tap a name to see
an attendee’s contact information. Tap the email address to send a message to the
attendee. If the attendee is in your contacts, you can also tap to call or send a text
message.
 Tap Alert to set iPhone to sound an alert before the meeting.
 Tap Add Comments to add comments in the email response to the meeting
organizer. You comments will also appear in your Info screen for the meeting.
Notes are made by the meeting organizer.
2 Tap Accept, Maybe, or Decline.

When you accept, tentatively accept, or decline the invitation, a response email that

includes any comments you added is sent to the organizer.

If you accept or tentatively accept the meeting, you can change your response later.

Tap Add Comments if you want to change your comments.

Exchange meeting invitations are also sent in an email message, which lets you open

the meeting’s Info screen from Mail.

Open a meeting invitation in an email message: Tap the invitation.

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 Alerts
Set calendar alerts: In Settings, choose Sounds, then turn Calendar Alerts on.
If Calendar Alerts is off, iPhone displays a message when an event is about to occur
but makes no sound.

Important: If the Ring/Silent switch is off, calendar alerts won’t sound.

Sound alerts for invitations: In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendar.” Under
Calendars, tap New Invitation Alert to turn it on.

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9

About Photos
iPhone lets you carry your photos with you, so you can share them with your family,
friends, and associates. You can sync photos from your computer, view photos and
videos taken with the built-in camera, use photos as wallpaper, or assign photos to
identify contacts when they call. You can also send photos and videos in email and
MMS messages, and upload photos and videos to MobileMe galleries.

Note: Video features are available only on iPhone 3GS. MMS is available only on
iPhone 3G or later. See Chapter 7, “Messages,” on page 86.

Syncing Photos with Your Computer

iTunes can sync your photos with the following applications:
 Mac: iPhoto 4.0.3 or later, or Aperture
 PC: Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0 or later, or Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 or later

See “Syncing with iTunes” on page 12.

Viewing Photos and Videos

Photos synced from your computer can be viewed in Photos. You can also view the
photos and videos you’ve taken with iPhone’s built-in camera.

View photos:
1 In Photos:
 Tap Photo Library or a photo album to see photos synced from your computer.
 Tap Camera Roll to see photos and videos you’ve taken with iPhone.
2 Tap a thumbnail to see the photo or video at full screen.

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 Show or hide the controls: Tap the full-screen photo or video to show the controls.
Tap again to hide them.

Play a video in the Camera Roll: Tap in the center of the screen.

To replay a video, tap at the bottom of the screen. If you don’t see , tap the screen
to show the controls.
View a photo or video in landscape orientation: Rotate iPhone sideways. The
photo or video reorients automatically and, if it’s in landscape format, expands to
fit the screen.

Zoom in on part of a photo: Double-tap where you want to zoom in. Double-tap
again to zoom out. You can also pinch to zoom in or out. Videos can’t be zoomed.

Pan around a photo: Drag the photo.

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See the next or previous photo: Flick left or right. Or tap the screen to show the
controls, then tap or .

Slideshows
You can view your Photo Library or an album as a slideshow, complete with
background music.
View your library or an album as a slideshow: Tap Photo Library or an album,
then tap .
View your Camera Roll as a slideshow: Tap Camera Roll, then tap .
If the Camera Roll contains a video, you must play the video by tapping in the
middle of the screen before the slideshow will continue.
Stop a slideshow: Tap the screen.
Set slideshow settings: In Settings, choose Photos and set the following options:
 To set the length of time each slide is shown, tap Play Each Slide For and choose a time.
 To set transition effects when moving from photo to photo, tap Transition and choose a
transition type.
 To set whether slideshows repeat, turn Repeat on or off.
 To set whether photos are shown in random order, turn Shuffle on or off.
Play music during a slideshow: In iPod, play a song, then choose Photos from the
Home screen and start a slideshow.

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 Sharing Photos and Videos
You can send photos and videos in email or MMS messages (iPhone 3G or later), add
photos and videos to MobileMe galleries, and publish videos to YouTube. You can
also copy and paste photos and videos, and save images from email messages and
webpages to Photos.

Note: Video features are available only on iPhone 3GS.

Sending a Photo or Video in an Email or MMS Message

Send a photo or video: Choose a photo or video and tap , then tap Email Photo/
Video or MMS.
If you don’t see , tap the screen to show the controls.

The limit to the file size of attachments is determined by your carrier. If necessary,
iPhone may compress the photo or video. To learn about taking photos and videos,
see Chapter 10, “Camera,” on page 103.

Adding a Photo or Video to a MobileMe Gallery

If you have a MobileMe account, you can add photos and videos (iPhone 3GS only)

directly from iPhone to a gallery you’ve created. You can also add photos and videos to

someone else’s MobileMe gallery if that person has enabled email contributions.

Before you can add photos to a gallery in your MobileMe account, you must:

 Set up your MobileMe account on iPhone

 Publish a MobileMe gallery, and allow adding photos via email or iPhone

 Join a Wi-Fi network that’s connected to the Internet

For more information about creating a gallery and adding photos and videos to it,

see MobileMe Help.

Add a photo or video to your gallery: Choose a photo or video and tap
, then tap
“Send to MobileMe.” Enter a title and description, if you like, then select the album to
add the photo or video to and tap Publish.

If you don’t see , tap the screen to show the controls.

iPhone tells you when the photo or video has been published, and gives you options
to view it on MobileMe or email a link to a friend.
Adding a photo or video to someone else’s gallery: Choose a photo or video and tap
, then tap “Email Photo/Video.” Enter the album’s email address, then click Send.

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 Publishing Videos to YouTube
If you have a YouTube account, you can publish videos directly from iPhone to

YouTube (iPhone 3GS only).

Note: You can’t publish videos longer than than ten minutes to YouTube from iPhone.

Publish a video to You Tube:

1 While viewing a video, tap , then tap “Send to YouTube.”

2 Sign in to your YouTube account.

3 Enter publishing information such as Title, Description, and Tags.

4 Tap Category to choose a category.

5 Tap Publish.

Copying and Pasting Photos and Videos

You can copy a photo or video (iPhone 3GS only) and paste it in an email or MMS

message. Some third-party applications may also support copying and pasting photos

and videos.

Copy a photo or video: Hold your finger on the screen until the Copy button appears,

then tap Copy.

Paste an photo or video: Tap to place an insertion point where you want to place the

photo or video, then tap the insertion point and tap Paste.

The limit to the file size of attachments is determined by your carrier. If necessary,

iPhone may compress the photo or video. See Chapter 10, “Camera,” on page 103 to

learn about taking photos and video.

Saving Images from an Email Message, MMS Message, or Webpage

You can add images attached to an email message or webpage to your Photo Library.
Add an image in an email message or webpage to your Photo Library: Touch and
hold the image, then tap Save Image.
Add an image in an MMS message to your Photo Library: Tap the image in the
conversation, tap , and tap Save Image.

If you don’t see , tap the screen to show the controls.

Images are added to the Camera Roll album. You can upload your Camera Roll photos
to your computer’s photo application by connecting iPhone to your computer.

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 Assigning a Photo to a Contact

You can assign a photo to a contact. When that person calls, iPhone displays the photo.

Assign a photo to a contact:

1 Choose Camera from the Home screen and take someone’s picture. Or choose any
photo already on iPhone and tap .
2 Tap “Assign to Contact” and choose a contact.
3 Position and size the photo until it looks the way you want.
Drag the photo to pan, and pinch to zoom in or out.
4 Tap Set Photo.

You can also assign a photo to a contact in Contacts by tapping Edit and then tapping
the picture icon.

Wallpaper
You see a wallpaper background picture as you unlock iPhone or when you’re on a call
with someone you don’t have a high-resolution photo for.

Set a photo as wallpaper:

1 Choose any photo and tap , then tap Use As Wallpaper.
2 Drag the photo to pan, or pinch the photo to zoom in or out, until it looks the way
you want.
3 Tap Set Wallpaper.
You can also choose from several wallpaper pictures included with iPhone by choosing
Settings > Wallpaper > Wallpaper from the Home screen.

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10

About Camera
With the built-in camera, it’s easy to take photos and record videos with iPhone.
The lens is on the back of iPhone so you can use the touchscreen display to see the
photo or video you’re taking. “Tap to focus” (iPhone 3GS only) lets you focus on a
specific area of your shot and also automatically adjust the exposure. You can quickly
review photos and videos you’ve taken, to keep or delete.

Note: Video features are available only on iPhone 3GS.

Camera photos are tagged with location data, including your current geographical
coordinates provided by the built-in compass (iPhone 3GS), if Location Services is
turned on. You can use location data with some applications and photo-sharing
websites to track and post where you took your pictures. If Location Services is turned
off, you’ll be prompted to turn it on. If you don’t want to include location data with
your photos and videos, you can still use Camera without having Location Services
turned on. See “Location Services” on page 144.

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 Taking Photos and Recording Videos
Taking photos and recording videos with iPhone is as easy as point and tap.

Focus area

Photo/Video switch

Thumbnail of Click to
last shot take photo

Take a photo: Aim iPhone and tap .

Make sure the Camera/Video switch is set to .

When you take a photo or start a video recording, iPhone makes a shutter sound. The
sound isn’t played if you’ve set the Ring/Silent switch to silent. See “Sounds and the
Ring/Silent Switch” on page 140.

Note: In some regions, the sound effects for Camera are played even if the Ring/Silent
switch is set to silent.

Record a video: Tap or slide the Camera/Video switch to

. Tap to start
recording. The record button blinks while Camera is recording. Tap again to stop
recording. You can also press the center button on the iPhone headset to start and
stop recording.

If you take a picture or record a video with iPhone rotated sideways, the picture is
automatically saved in landscape orientation.

A rectangle on the screen shows the area where Camera is focusing the shot.
Change the focus area and set exposure: Tap where you want to focus. Camera
automatically adjusts the exposure for the selected area of the image.
Review a photo or video you’ve just taken: Tap the thumbnail of your last shot, in the
lower-left corner of the screen.
Delete a photo or video: Tap . If you don’t see , tap the screen to display the
controls.

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Take a screenshot of the iPhone display: Quickly press and release the Sleep/
Wake and Home buttons at the same time. A flash of the screen lets you know the
screenshot was taken. The screenshot is added to the Camera Roll album.

Viewing and Sharing Photos and Videos

The photos and videos you take with Camera are saved in the Camera Roll album on
iPhone. You can view the Camera Roll album from either Camera or Photos.
View photos and videos in the Camera Roll album: In Camera, tap the thumbnail
image in the lower-left corner of the screen. In Photos, tap the Camera Roll album.
Tap the left or right button, or flick left or right to flip through the photos and videos.

When viewing a photo or video in the Camera Roll album, tap the screen to display
the controls.

For more information about viewing and sharing photos and videos, see:
 “Viewing Photos and Videos” on page 97
 “Sharing Photos and Videos” on page 100

Trimming Videos
You can trim the frames from the beginning and end of videos that you record.

Important: Trimming permanently deletes the frames you edit from the video.

Trim a video: While viewing a video, tap the screen to display the controls. Drag either
end of the frame viewer at the top of the video, then tap Trim.

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 Uploading Photos and Videos to Your Computer
You can upload the photos and videos you take with Camera to photo applications on
your computer, such as iPhoto on a Mac.
Upload images to your computer: Connect iPhone to your computer.
 Mac: Select the photos you want and click the Import or Download button in
iPhoto or other supported photo application on your computer.
 PC: Follow the instructions that came with your camera or photo application.

If you delete the photos and videos from iPhone when you upload them to your
computer, they’re removed from the Camera Roll album. You can use the iTunes
Photos setup pane to sync photos back to the Photos application on iPhone. Videos
can’t be synced back to iPhone, however. See “iPhone Settings Panes in iTunes” on
page 13.

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 YouTube
11

Finding and Viewing Videos

YouTube features short videos submitted by people from around the world.

To use some features on iPhone, you need to sign in to a YouTube account when

prompted. For information on requirements and how to get a YouTube account,

go to www.youtube.com.

Note: YouTube is not available in all languages and locations.

Browse videos: Tap Featured, Most Viewed, or Favorites. Or tap More to browse by

Most Recent, Top Rated, History, Subscriptions, or Playlists.

 Featured: Videos reviewed and featured by YouTube staff.

 Most Viewed: Videos most seen by YouTube viewers. Tap All for all-time most viewed
videos, or Today or This Week for most-viewed videos of the day or week.
 Favorites: Videos you’ve added to Favorites. When you sign in to a YouTube account,
account favorites appear and any existing favorites can be synced to your account.
 Most Recent: Videos most recently submitted to YouTube.
 Top Rated: Videos most highly rated by YouTube viewers. To rate videos, go to
www.youtube.com.
 History: Videos you’ve viewed most recently.
 Subscriptions: Videos from YouTube accounts to which you’ve subscribed. You must
be signed in to a YouTube account to use this feature.

 Playlists: Videos you’ve added to playlists. You must be signed in to a YouTube

account to use this feature.

Search for a video:

1 Tap Search, then tap the YouTube search field.
2 Type a word or phrase that describes what you’re looking for, then tap Search.

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 YouTube shows results based on video titles, descriptions, tags, and user names. Listed
videos show title, rating, number of views, length, and the account name that posted
the video.
Play a video: Tap the video.
The video begins to download to iPhone and a progress bar appears. When enough of
the video has downloaded, it begins to play. You can also tap to start the video.

Controlling Video Playback

When a video starts playing, the controls disappear so they don’t obscure the video.
Show or hide the video controls: Tap the screen.
Playhead Download progress Scrubber bar

Scale

Play/Pause

Next/
Fast-forward

Email

Volume

Bookmark Previous/rewind

Play or pause a video Tap or . You can also press the center button
on the iPhone headset.
Adjust the volume Drag the volume slider. Or use the volume
buttons on the side of iPhone. You can also use
the volume buttons on the included earphones
(iPhone 3GS only).
Start a video over Tap .
Skip to the next or previous video in a list Tap twice to skip to the previous video.
Tap to skip to the next video.
Rewind or fast-forward Touch and hold or .
Skip to any point in a video Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar.
Stop watching a video before it finishes playing Tap Done. Or press the Home button.
Toggle between scaling a video to fill the screen Double-tap the video. You can also tap to
or fit to the screen make the video fill the screen, or tap to make
it fit the screen.
Add a video to Favorites using video controls Start playing a video and tap .
Email a link to the video using video controls Start playing a video and tap .

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Tap next to a video to see related videos and more controls for managing videos.

Add the video to Favorites Tap “Add to Favorites.”

Add the video to a playlist Tap “Add to Playlist,” then select an existing
playlist or tap to create a new playlist.
Email a link to the video Tap Share Video.
Browse and view related videos Tap a video in the list of related videos to view, or
tap next to a video for more information.

Getting More Information

Tap next to the video to show the video’s comments, description, date added,
and other information.

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 Rate the video or add a comment On the More Info screen, tap “Rate, Comment, or
Flag,” then choose “Rate or Comment.”You must
be signed in to a YouTube account to use this
feature.
See more videos from this account On the More Info screen, tap More Videos.
Subscribe to this YouTube account On the More Info screen, tap More Videos, then
tap “Subscribe to account” at the bottom of the
video list. You must be signed in to a YouTube
account to use this feature.

Using YouTube Account Features

If you have a YouTube account, you can access account features such as

subscriptions, comments and ratings, and playlists. To create a YouTube account,

go to www.youtube.com.

Show favorites you’ve added to your account: In Favorites, tap Sign In, then enter
your username and password to see your account favorites. Any existing favorites
you’ve added to iPhone can be merged with your account favorites when you sign in.
Delete a favorite: In Favorites, tap Edit, tap next to a video, then tap Delete.
Show subscriptions you’ve added to your account: In Subscriptions, tap Sign In, then
enter your username and password to see your account subscriptions. Tap an account

in the list to see all videos for that account.

Unsubscribe from a YouTube account: In Subscriptions, tap an account in the list,

then tap Unsubscribe.

View playlists: In Playlists, tap a playlist to see the list of videos you’ve added. Tap any

video in the playlist to begin playing videos from that point in the playlist.

Edit a playlist: In Playlists, tap Edit, then do one of the following:

 To delete the entire playlist, tap

next to a playlist, then tap Delete.

 To create a new playlist, tap

, then enter a name for the playlist.

Add a video to a playlist: Tap

next to a video, then tap “Add to Playlist” and choose
a playlist.

Delete a video from a playlist:

1 In Playlists, tap a playlist, then tap Edit.
2 Tap next to a playlist, then tap Delete.

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Changing the Browse Buttons
You can replace the Featured, Most Viewed, Bookmarks, and Search buttons at the
bottom of the screen with ones you use more frequently. For example, if you watch
top rated videos often but don’t watch many featured videos, you could replace the
Featured button with Top Rated.
Change the browse buttons: Tap More and tap Edit, then drag a button to the
bottom of the screen, over the button you want to replace.

You can drag the buttons at the bottom of the screen left or right to rearrange them.
When you finish, tap Done.

When you’re browsing for videos, tap More to access the browse buttons that aren’t
visible.

Sending Videos to YouTube

If you have a YouTube account, you can send videos directly from iPhone to YouTube
(iPhone 3GS only). See “Publishing Videos to YouTube” on page 101.

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 Stocks
12

Viewing Stock Quotes

Stocks lets you see the latest available quotes for your selected stocks, funds,

and indexes.

Quotes are updated every time you open Stocks when connected to the Internet.
Quotes may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or more depending upon the reporting
service.

Add a stock, fund, or index to the stock reader:

1 Tap , then tap .
2 Enter a symbol, company name, fund name, or index, then tap Search.
3 Select an item from the search results and tap Done.
View charts in landscape orientation: Rotate iPhone sideways. Flick left or right to

view the other charts in your stock reader.

Show the progress of a stock, fund, or index over time: Tap the stock, fund, or index

in your list, then tap 1d, 1w, 1m, 3m, 6m, 1y, or 2y. The chart adjusts to show progress

over one day, one week, one month, three months, six months, one year, or two years.

When you’re viewing a chart in landscape orientation, you can display the value for a

specific point in time. Touch, then drag your finger along the chart.

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Use two fingers to see the change in value over a specific period of time.

Delete a stock: Tap and tap next to a stock, then tap Delete.
Change the order of the list: Tap . Then drag next to a stock or index to a new
place in the list.
Switch the display to percentage change, price change, or market
capitalization: Tap any of the values along the right side of the screen. Tap again to
switch to another view. Or tap and tap %, Price, or Mkt Cap, then tap Done.

Getting More Information

See the summary, chart, or news page about a stock, fund, or index: Select the stock,
fund, or index in your list, then flick the pages underneath the stock reader to view the

summary, chart, or recent news page.

On the news page, you can scroll up and down to read headlines, or tap a headline to

view the article in Safari.

See more information at Yahoo.com: Select the stock, fund, or index in your list,

then tap
.

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 Maps
13

Finding and Viewing Locations

WARNING: For important information about driving and navigating safely, see the

Important Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.

Maps provides street maps, satellite photos, a hybrid view, and street views of locations
in many of the world’s countries. You can get detailed driving, public transit, or walking
directions and traffic information. Find and track your current (approximate) location,
and use your current location to get driving directions to or from another place. The
built-in digital compass lets you see which way you’re facing. (iPhone 3GS only).

Important: Maps, digital compass (iPhone 3GS only), directions, and location-based
applications provided by Apple depend on data collected and services provided by
third parties. These data services are subject to change and may not be available in
all geographic areas, resulting in maps, compass headings, directions, or location-
based information that may be unavailable, inaccurate, or incomplete. Compare the
information provided on iPhone to your surroundings and defer to posted signs to
resolve any discrepancies. In order to provide your location, data is collected in a form
that doesn’t personally identify you. If you don’t want such data collected, don’t use
the feature. Not using this feature won’t impact the non–location-based functionality
of your iPhone.

Find a location and see a map:

1 Tap the search field to bring up the keyboard.
2 Type an address, intersection, area, landmark, bookmark, contact, or zip code.
3 Tap Search.

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A pin marks the location. Tap the pin to see the name or description of the location.

Tap to get
information about
the location, get
directions, add the
location to your
bookmarks or
contacts list, or
email a link to
Google Maps.

Zoom in to a part of a map Pinch the map with two fingers. Or double-tap
the part you want to zoom in on. Double-tap
again to zoom in even closer.
Zoom out Pinch the map. Or tap the map with two fingers.
Tap with two fingers again to zoom out further.
Pan or scroll to another part of the map Drag up, down, left, or right.

Find your current location and turn tracking mode on: Tap .

Your current (approximate) location is indicated by a blue marker. If your location can’t
be determined precisely, a blue circle also appears around the marker. The size of the
circle depends on how precisely your location can be determined—the smaller the
circle, the greater the precision.

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 As you move around, iPhone updates your location, adjusting the map so that the
location indicator remains in the center of the screen. If you tap again or drag the
map, iPhone continues to update your location but stops centering it, so the location
information may move off the screen.

iPhone uses Location Services to determine your location. Location Services uses

available information from cellular network data, local Wi-Fi networks (if you have Wi-Fi

turned on), and GPS ( iPhone 3G or later; GPS not available in all locations). This feature

isn’t available in all areas.

If Location Services is turned off, you’ll be prompted to turn it on. You can’t find and

track your current location if Location Services is turned off. See “Location Services” on

page 144.

Note: To conserve battery life, turn Location Services off when you’re not using it. In

Settings, choose General > Location Services.

Get information about your current location: Tap the blue marker, then tap
.
iPhone displays the address of your current location, if available. You can use this

information to:

 Get directions

 Add the location to contacts

 Send the address via email or MMS (iPhone 3G or later)

 Bookmark the location

Show which way you’re facing (iPhone 3GS only): Tap

again. (The icon changes to
.) Maps uses the built-in compass to determine your heading. The angle shows the
accuracy of the compass reading—the smaller the angle, the greater the accuracy.

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Maps uses true north to determine your heading, even if you have magnetic north

set in Compass. If the compass needs calibrating, iPhone asks you to wave the phone

in a figure eight. If there’s interference, you may be asked to move from the source of

interference. See Chapter 22, “Compass,” on page 172.

Use the dropped pin: Tap , then tap Drop Pin.

A pin drops down on the map, which you can then drag to any location you choose.

Replace the pin: Tap , then tap Replace Pin. iPhone drops the pin in the area you’re

currently viewing.

See a satellite or hybrid view: Tap , then tap Satellite or Hybrid to see just a satellite

view or a combined street map and satellite view.

To return to map view, tap Map.

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 See the Google Street View of a location: Tap . Flick left or right to pan through
the 360° panoramic view. (The inset shows your current view.) Tap an arrow to move
down the street.

Tap to return to map view

To return to map view, tap the map inset in the lower-right corner. Street View isn’t
available in all areas.

See the location of someone’s address in your Tap in the search field, then tap Contacts
contacts list and choose a contact.
To locate an address in this way, the contact
must include at least one address. If the contact
has more than one address, choose the one you
want to locate. You can also find the location of
an address by tapping the address directly in
Contacts.
Add a location to your contacts list Find a location, tap the pin that points to it, tap
next to the name or description, tap “Add to
Contacts,” then tap “Create New Contact” or “Add
to Existing Contact.”
Email a link to a Google Maps location Find a location, tap the pin that points to it, tap
next to the name or description, then tap
Share Location and tap Email.
Send a link via MMS to a Google Maps location Find a location, tap the pin that points to it, tap
next to the name or description, then tap
Share Location and tap MMS (iPhone 3G or later).

Bookmarking Locations
You can bookmark locations that you want to find again later.
Bookmark a location: Find a location, tap the pin that points to it, tap next to the
name or description, then tap “Add to Bookmarks” at the bottom of the Info screen.
See a bookmarked location or recently viewed location: Tap in the search field,
then tap Bookmarks or Recents.

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 Getting Directions
You can get step-by-step directions for driving, taking public transit, or walking to a
destination.

Get directions:
1 Tap Directions.
2 Enter starting and ending locations in the Start and End fields. By default, iPhone starts
with your current approximate location (if available). Tap in either field to choose a
location in Bookmarks (including your current approximate location and the dropped
pin, if available), Recents, or Contacts.

For example, if a friend’s address is in your contacts list, you can tap Contacts and tap

your friend’s name instead of having to type the address.

To reverse the directions, tap

.
3 Tap Route (if you entered locations manually), then select driving ( ), public transit ( ),
or walking ( ) directions.
The travel options available depend on the route.
4 Do one of the following:
 To view directions one step at a time, tap Start, then tap to see the next leg of the
trip. Tap to go back.

 To view all the directions in a list, tap

, then tap List. Tap any item in the list to see
a map showing that leg of the trip. Tap Route Overview to return to the overview
screen.

If you’re driving or walking, the approximate distance and travel time appear at the top
of the screen. If traffic data is available, the driving time is adjusted accordingly.

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 If you’re taking public transit, the overview screen shows each leg of the trip and the
mode of transportation, including where you need to walk. The top of the screen
shows the time of the bus or train at the first stop, the estimated arrival time, and the
total fare. Tap to set your departure or arrival time, and to choose a schedule for
the trip. Tap the icon at a stop to see the departure time for that bus or train, and to
get a link to the transit provider’s website or contact info. When you tap Start and step
through the route, detailed information about each leg of the trip appears at the top
of the screen.

You can also get directions by finding a location on the map, tapping the pin that
points to it, tapping , then tapping Directions To Here or Directions From Here.

Switch start and end points, for reverse directions: Tap

.
If you don’t see , tap List, then tap Edit.

See recently viewed directions: Tap

in the search field, then tap Recents.

Showing Traffic Conditions

When available, you can show highway traffic conditions on the map.
Show or hide traffic conditions: Tap , then tap Show Traffic or Hide Traffic.

Highways are color-coded according to the flow of traffic:

Red = less than 25

miles per hour

Gray = no data
currently available

Yellow = 25–50
miles per hour

Green = more than

50 miles per hour

If you don’t see color-coded highways, you may need to zoom out to a level where you
can see major roads, or traffic conditions may not be available for that area.

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 Finding and Contacting Businesses
Find businesses in an area:
1 Find a location—for example, a city and state or country, or a street address—or scroll
to a location on a map.
2 Type the kind of business in the text field and tap Search.
Pins appear for matching locations. For example, if you locate your city and then type

“movies” and tap Search, pins mark movie theatres in your city.

Tap the pin that marks a business to see its name or description.

Find businesses without finding the location first: Type things like:

 restaurants san francisco ca

 apple inc new york

Contact a business or get directions: Tap the pin that marks a business, then tap

next to the name.

From there, you can do the following:

 Tap a phone number to call, an email address to send email to, or a web address to

visit.
 For directions, tap Directions To Here or Directions From Here.
 To add the business to your contacts list, scroll down and tap “Create New Contact”
or “Add to Existing Contact.”

 Share the location of the business by email or text message

See a list of the businesses found in the search: From the Map screen, tap List.

Tap a business to see its location. Or tap

next to a business to see its information.

Call
Visit
website

Get
directions

Tap to show
contact info

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 Weather
14

Viewing Weather Summaries

Tap Weather from the Home screen to get the current temperature and six-day
forecast for one or more cities around the world.
Today’s high and low

Current conditions

Current temperature

Six-day forecast

Add and delete cities

Number of cities stored

If the weather board is light blue, it’s daytime in that city—between 6:00 a.m. and
6:00 p.m. If the board is dark purple, it’s nighttime—between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Add a city:
1 Tap , then tap .
2 Enter a city name or zip code, then tap Search.
3 Choose a city in the search list.
Switch to another city: Flick left or right, or tap to the left or right of the row of dots.
The number of dots below the weather board shows how many cities are stored.
Reorder cities: Tap , then drag next to a city to a new place in the list.

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Delete a city: Tap and tap next to a city, then tap Delete.
Display temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius: Tap , then tap °F or °C.

Getting More Weather Information

You can see a more detailed weather report, news and websites related to the city,

and more.

See information about a city at Yahoo.com: Tap

.

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 Voice Memos
15

Recording Voice Memos

Voice Memos lets you use iPhone as a portable recording device using the built-in
microphone, iPhone headset mic, or supported external microphone.

Note: External microphones must be designed to work with the iPhone headset
jack or Dock Connector, such as Apple-branded earbuds or authorized third-party
accessories marked with the Apple “Works with iPhone” logo.

You can adjust the recording level by moving the microphone closer to or further
away from what you’re recording. For better recording quality, the loudest level on the
level meter should be between –3dB and 0 dB.

Audio level meter

Go to voice memos

Record button

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 Record a voice memo:
1 Tap to start recording. You can also press the center button on the iPhone headset.
2 Tap to pause or to stop recording. You can also press the center button on the
iPhone headset to stop recording.

Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using
an external stereo microphone.

When you start a voice recording, iPhone makes a shutter sound. The sound isn’t
played if you’ve set the Ring/Silent switch to silent. See “Sounds and the Ring/Silent
Switch” on page 140.

Note: In some regions, the sound effects for Voice Memos are played even if the Ring/
Silent switch is set to silent.

To use other applications while recording your voice memo, you can lock iPhone or
press the Home button.
Play back a voice memo you just recorded: Tap .

Listening to Voice Memos

Scrubber bar

Play a voice memo you’ve previously recorded:

1 Tap .
Memos are listed in chronological order, with the most recent memo first.
2 Tap a memo, then tap .
Tap to pause, then tap again to resume playback.
Skip to any point in a memo: Drag the playhead along the scrubber bar.
Listen through the built-in speaker: Tap Speaker.

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 Managing Voice Memos
Delete a voice memo: Tap a memo in the list, then tap Delete.
See more information: Tap next to the memo. The Info screen displays information
about the length, recording time and date, and provides additional editing and
sharing functions.

Add a label to a memo: On the Info screen tap , then select a label in the list on the
Label screen. To create a custom label, choose Custom at the bottom of the list, then
type a name for the label.

Trimming Voice Memos

You can trim the beginning or ending of a voice memo to eliminate unwanted pauses
or other noises.

Trim a voice memo:

1 On the Voice Memos screen, tap next to the memo you want to trim.
2 Tap Trim Memo.

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3 Using the time markers as a guide, drag the edges of the audio region to adjust the
beginning and end of the voice memo. To preview your edit, tap .

4 Tap Trim Voice Memo.

Important: Edits you make to voice memos can’t be undone.

Sharing Voice Memos

You can share your voice memos as attachments in email or MMS messages
(iPhone 3G or later).

Share a voice memo:

1 On the Voice Memos screen or Info screen, tap Share.
2 Choose Email Voice Memo to open a new message in Mail with the memo attached,
or choose MMS to open a new message in Messages.

A message appears if the file you’re trying to send is too large.

Syncing Voice Memos

iTunes automatically syncs voice memos to your iTunes library when you connect
iPhone to your computer. This lets you listen to voice memos on your computer and
provides a backup if you delete them from iPhone.

Voice memos are synced to the Voice Memos playlist. iTunes creates the playlist if it
doesn’t exist. When you sync voice memos to iTunes, they remain in the Voice Memos
application until you delete them. If you delete a voice memo on iPhone, it isn’t
deleted from the Voice Memos playlist in iTunes. However, if you delete a voice memo
from iTunes, it is deleted from iPhone the next time you sync with iTunes.

You can sync the iTunes Voice Memos playlist to the iPod application on iPhone using
the Music pane in iTunes.

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 Sync the Voice Memos playlist to iPhone:
1 Connect iPhone to your computer.

2 In iTunes, select iPhone in the sidebar.

3 Select the Music tab.

4 Select the “Include voice memos” checkbox and click Apply.

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Notes
16

Writing and Reading Notes

Notes are listed in the order of the last modified date, with the most recently modified
note at the top. You can see the first few words of each note in the list. Rotate iPhone
to view notes in landscape orientation and type using a larger keyboard.
Add a note: Tap , then type your note and tap Done.
Read a note: Tap the note. Tap or to see the next or previous note.
Edit a note: Tap anywhere on the note to bring up the keyboard.
Delete a note: Tap the note, then tap .

Searching Notes
You can search the text of notes.

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 Search for notes:
1 Drag the note list down or tap the status bar to expose the search window.
2 Enter text in the search field.
Search results appear automatically as you type. Tap Search to dismiss the keyboard
and see more of the results.

Emailing Notes
Email a note: Tap the note, then tap .
To email a note, iPhone must be set up for email. See “Setting Up Email Accounts” on
page 60.

Syncing Notes
You can set up iTunes to automatically sync your notes with email applications such
as Mac OS X Mail and Microsoft Outlook (requires Mac OS X version 10.5.7 on a Mac).
See “Syncing with iTunes” on page 12.

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 Clock
17

World Clocks
You can add clocks to show the time in other major cities and time zones around the

world.

View clocks: Tap World Clock.

If the clock face is white, it’s daytime in that city. If the clock face is black, it’s nighttime.

If you have more than four clocks, flick to scroll through them.

Add a clock:
1 Tap World Clock.
2 Tap , then type the name of a city.

Cities matching what you’ve typed appear below.

3 Tap a city to add a clock for that city.

If you don’t see the city you’re looking for, try a major city in the same time zone.
Delete a clock: Tap World Clock and tap Edit. Then tap next to a clock and tap
Delete.

Rearrange clocks: Tap World Clock and tap Edit. Then drag next to a clock to a new

place in the list.

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 Alarms
You can set multiple alarms. Set each alarm to repeat on days you specify, or to sound
only once.

Set an alarm:
1 Tap Alarm and tap .
2 Adjust any of the following settings:
 To set the alarm to repeat on certain days, tap Repeat and choose the days.
 To choose the ringtone that sounds when the alarm goes off, tap Sound.
 To set whether the alarm gives you the option to hit snooze, turn Snooze on or off.
If Snooze is on and you tap Snooze when the alarm sounds, the alarm stops and
then sounds again in ten minutes.
 To give the alarm a description, tap Label. iPhone displays the label when the alarm
sounds.

If at least one alarm is set and turned on, appears in the iPhone status bar at the
top of the screen.

Note: Some carriers don’t support network time in all locations. If you’re traveling,
iPhone alerts may not sound at the correct local time. See “Date and Time” on
page 146.
Turn an alarm on or off: Tap Alarm and turn any alarm on or off. If an alarm is turned
off, it won’t sound again unless you turn it back on.
If an alarm is set to sound only once, it turns off automatically after it sounds. You can
turn it on again to reenable it.

Change settings for an alarm: Tap Alarm and tap Edit, then tap
next to the alarm
you want to change.

Delete an alarm: Tap Alarm and tap Edit, then tap

next to the alarm and tap

Delete.

Stopwatch
Use the stopwatch to time an event:
1 Tap Stopwatch.
2 Tap Start to start the stopwatch.
 To record lap times, tap Lap after each lap.
 To pause the stopwatch, tap Stop. Tap Start to resume.
 To reset the stopwatch, tap Reset when the stopwatch is pause.

If you start the stopwatch and go to another iPhone application, the stopwatch

continues running in the background.

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Timer
Set the timer: Tap Timer, then flick to set the number of hours and minutes. Tap Start

to start the timer.

Choose the sound: Tap When Timer Ends.

Set a sleep timer: Set the timer, then tap When Timer Ends and choose Sleep iPod.

When you set a sleep timer, iPhone stops playing music or video when the timer ends.

If you start the timer and go to another iPhone application, the timer continues

running in the background.

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 Calculator
18

Using the Calculator

Tap numbers and functions in Calculator just as you would with a standard calculator.
When you tap the add, subtract, multiply, or divide button, a white ring appears
around the button to let you know the operation to be carried out. Rotate iPhone to
get an expanded scientific calculator.

Standard Memory Functions

 C: Tap to clear the displayed number.

 MC: Tap to clear the memory.

 M+: Tap to add the displayed number to the number in memory. If no number is in

memory, tap to store the displayed number in memory.

 M-: Tap to subtract the displayed number from the number in memory.
 MR: Tap to replace the displayed number with the number in memory. If the button
has a white ring around it, there is a number stored in memory.
The stored number remains in memory when you switch between the standard and
scientific calculators.

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Scientific Calculator Keys
Rotate iPhone to landscape orientation to display the scientific calculator.

2nd Changes the trigonometric buttons (sin, cos, tan, sinh, cosh, and tanh) to their inverse
functions (sin-1, cos-1, tan-1, sinh-1, cosh-1, and tanh-1). It also changes ln to log2, and ex to
2x. Tap 2nd again to return the buttons to their original functions.
( Opens a parenthetical expression. Expressions can be nested.
) Closes a parenthetical expression.
% Calculates percentages, adds markups, and subtracts discounts. To calculate a
percentage, use it with the multiplication (x) key. For example, to calculate 8% of 500,
enter
500 x 8 % =
which returns 40.
To add a markup or subtract a discount, use it with the plus (+) or minus (–) key.
For example, to compute the total cost of a $500 item with an 8% sales tax, enter
500 + 8 % =
which returns 540.
1/x Returns the reciprocal of a value in decimal format.
x2 Squares a value.
x3 Cubes a value.
y x
Tap between values to raise the first value to the power of the second value.
For example, to compute 34, enter
3 yx 4 =
which returns 81.
x! Calculates the factorial of a value.
√ Calculates the square root of a value.
x
√y Use between values to calculate the x root of y. For example to compute 4√81, enter
81 x√y 4 =
which returns 3.

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 log Returns the log base 10 of a value.
sin Calculates the sine of a value.
sin-1 Calculates the arc sine of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is tapped.)
cos Calculates the cosine of a value.
cos -1
Calculates the arc cosine of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is tapped.)
tan Calculates the tangent of a value.
tan-1 Calculates the arc tangent of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is tapped.)
ln Calculates the natural log of a value.
log2 Calculates the log base 2. (Available when the 2nd button is tapped.)
sinh Calculates the hyperbolic sine of a value.
sinh -1
Calculates the inverse hyperbolic sine of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is
tapped.)
cosh Calculates the hyperbolic cosine of a value.
cosh -1
Calculates the inverse hyperbolic cosine of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is
tapped.)
tanh Calculates the hyperbolic tangent of a value.
tanh -1
Calculates the inverse hyperbolic tangent of a value. (Available when the 2nd button is
tapped.)
ex Tap after entering a value to raise the constant “e” (2.718281828459045...) to the power
of that value.
2x Calculates 2 to the power of the displayed value. For example, 10 2x = 1024. (Available
when the 2nd button is tapped.)
Rad Changes the mode to express trigonometric functions in radians.
Deg Changes the mode to express trigonometric functions in degrees.
π Enters the value of π (3.141592653589793...).
EE An operator that multiplies the currently displayed value by 10 to the power of the next
value you enter.
Rand Returns a random number between 0 and 1.

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Settings
19

Settings allows you to customize iPhone applications, set the date and time, configure
your network connection, and enter other preferences for iPhone.

Airplane Mode
Airplane mode disables the wireless features of iPhone to avoid interfering with

aircraft operation and other electrical equipment.

Turn on airplane mode: Tap Settings and turn airplane mode on.

When airplane mode is on,

appears in the status bar at the top of the screen.
No phone, radio, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth signals are emitted from iPhone and GPS
reception is turned off, disabling many of iPhone’s features. You won’t be able to:
 Make or receive phone calls
 Get visual voicemail
 Send or receive email
 Browse the Internet
 Sync your contacts, calendars, or bookmarks (MobileMe only) with MobileMe or
Microsoft Exchange
 Send or receive text messages
 Stream YouTube videos
 Get stock quotes
 Get map locations
 Get weather reports
 Use the iTunes Store or the App Store

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 If allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and regulations, you can
continue to use iPhone to:
 Listen to music and watch video
 Listen to visual voicemail previously received
 Check your calendar
 Take or view pictures
 Hear alarms
 Use the stopwatch or timer
 Use the calculator
 Take notes
 Record voice memos
 Use Compass
 Read text messages and email messages stored on iPhone

In some regions, where allowed by the aircraft operator and applicable laws and
regulations, you can turn Wi-Fi back on, enabling you to:
 Send and receive email
 Browse the Internet
 Sync your contacts, calendars, and bookmarks (MobileMe only) with MobileMe and
Microsoft Exchange
 Stream YouTube videos
 Get stock quotes
 Get map locations
 Get weather reports
 Use the iTunes Store or the App Store

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi settings determine whether iPhone uses local Wi-Fi networks to connect to the
Internet. If no Wi-Fi networks are available, or you’ve turned Wi-Fi off, then iPhone
connects to the Internet via your cellular data network, when available. You can use
Mail, Safari, YouTube, Stocks, Maps, Weather, the iTunes Store and the App Store over a
cellular data network connection.
Turn Wi-Fi on or off: Choose Wi-Fi and turn Wi-Fi on or off.
Join a Wi-Fi network: Choose Wi-Fi, wait a moment as iPhone detects networks in
range, then select a network. If necessary, enter a password and tap Join. (Networks
that require a password appear with a lock icon.)

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Once you’ve joined a Wi-Fi network manually, iPhone automatically joins it whenever
the network is in range. If more than one previously used network is in range, iPhone
joins the one last used.

When iPhone is joined to a Wi-Fi network, the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar at the top
of the screen shows signal strength. The more bars you see, the stronger the signal.
Set iPhone to ask if you want to join a new network: Choose Wi-Fi and turn “Ask to
Join Networks” on or off.
When you’re trying to access the Internet, by using Safari or Mail for example, and you
aren’t in range of a Wi-Fi network you‘ve previously used, this option tells iPhone to
look for another network. iPhone displays a list of all available Wi-Fi networks that you
can choose from. (Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.) If “Ask
to Join Networks” is turned off, you must manually join a network to connect to the
Internet when a previously used network or a cellular data network isn’t available.
Forget a network, so iPhone doesn’t join it automatically: Choose Wi-Fi and tap
next to a network you’ve joined before. Then tap “Forget this Network.”
Join a closed Wi-Fi network: To join a Wi-Fi network that isn’t shown in the list of
scanned networks, choose Wi-Fi > Other, then enter the network name. If the network
requires a password, tap Security, tap the type of security the network uses, and enter
the password.
You must already know the network name, password, and security type to connect to
a closed network.

Some Wi-Fi networks may require you to enter or adjust additional settings, such as a
client ID or static IP address. Ask the network administrator which settings to use.
Adjust settings to connect to a Wi-Fi network: Choose Wi-Fi, then tap next to a
network.

VPN
This setting appears when you have VPN configured on iPhone, allowing you to turn
VPN on or off. See “Network” on page 142.

Notifications
This setting appears when you’ve installed an application from the App Store that uses
the Apple Push Notification service.

Push notifications are used by applications to alert you of new information, even when
the application isn’t running. Notifications differ depending upon the application, but
may include text or sound alerts, and a numbered badge on the application’s icon on
the Home screen.

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 You can turn notifications off if you don’t want to be notified or want to conserve
battery life.
Turn all notifications on or off: Tap Notifications and turn notifications on or off.
Turn sounds, alerts, or badges on or off for an application: Tap Notifications, then
choose an application from the list and choose the types of notification you want to
turn on or off.

Carrier
This setting appears when you’re outside of your carrier’s network and other local

carrier data networks are available to use for your phone calls, visual voicemail, and

cellular network Internet connections. You can make calls only on carriers that have

roaming agreements with your carrier. Additional fees may apply. Roaming charges

may be billed to you by the carrier of the selected network, through your carrier.

For information about out-of-network coverage and how to enable roaming, contact

your carrier or go to your carrier’s website.

Select a carrier: Choose Carrier and select the network you want to use.

Once you select a network, iPhone uses only that network. If the network is

unavailable, “No service” appears on the iPhone screen and you can’t make or receive

calls or visual voicemail, or connect to the Internet via cellular data network. Set

Network Settings to Automatic to have iPhone select a network for you.

Sounds and the Ring/Silent Switch

Switch between ring and silent mode: Flip the Ring/Silent switch on the side of
iPhone.
When set to silent, iPhone doesn’t play any ring, alert, or effects sounds. It does,
however, play alarms set using Clock.

Note: In some regions, the sound effects for Camera and Voice Memos are played even
if the Ring/Silent switch is set to silent.
Set whether iPhone vibrates when you get a call: Choose Sounds. To set whether
iPhone vibrates in silent mode, turn Vibrate under Silent on or off. To set whether
iPhone vibrates in ring mode, turn Vibrate under Ring on or off.
Adjust the ringer and alerts volume: Choose Sounds and drag the slider. Or, if no
song or video is playing and you aren’t on a call, use the volume buttons on the side of
iPhone.
Set the ringtone: Choose Sounds > Ringtone.

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Set alert and effects sounds: Choose Sounds and turn items on or off under Ring .
When the Ring/Silent switch is set to ring, iPhone plays sounds for alerts and effects
that are turned on.
You can set iPhone to play a sound whenever you:
 Get a call
 Get a text message
 Get a voicemail message
 Get an email message
 Send an email message
 Have an appointment that you’ve set up to alert you
 Lock iPhone
 Type using the keyboard

Brightness
Screen brightness affects battery life. Dim the screen to extend the time before you

need to recharge iPhone, or use Auto-Brightness.

Adjust the screen brightness: Choose Brightness and drag the slider.

Set whether iPhone adjusts screen brightness automatically: Choose Brightness

and turn Auto-Brightness on or off. If Auto-Brightness is on, iPhone adjusts the screen

brightness for current light conditions using the built-in ambient light sensor.

Wallpaper
You see a wallpaper background picture when you unlock iPhone. You can select one
of the images that came with iPhone, or use a photo you’ve synced to iPhone from
your computer.
Set wallpaper: Choose Wallpaper and choose a picture.

General
The General settings include date and time, security, network, and other settings that
affect more than one application. This is also where you can find information about
your iPhone, and reset iPhone to its original state.

About
Choose General > About to get information about iPhone, including:
 Name of your phone network
 Number of songs, videos, and photos
 Total storage capacity

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  Space available
 Software version
 Serial and model numbers
 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth addresses
 IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) and ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card
Identifier, or Smart Card) numbers
 Modem firmware version of the cellular transmitter
 Legal information
 Regulatory information

Usage
Show battery percentage: Tap Usage and turn Battery Percentage on to display the
percentage of battery charge next to the battery icon in the upper-right corner of
iPhone (iPhone 3GS only).
See your usage statistics: Choose Usage. There, you can see:
 Usage—Amount of time iPhone has been awake and in use since the last full
charge. iPhone is awake whenever you’re using it—including making or receiving
phone calls, using email, sending or receiving text messages, listening to music,
browsing the web, or using any other iPhone features. iPhone is also awake while
performing background tasks such as automatically checking for and retrieving
email messages.
 Standby—Amount of time iPhone has been powered on since its last full charge,
including the time iPhone has been asleep.
 Current period call time and lifetime call time.
 Amount of data sent and received over the cellular data network.
Reset your usage statistics: Tap Usage and tap Reset Statistics to clear the data and
cumulative time statistics. The statistics for the amount of time iPhone has been
unlocked and in standby mode aren’t reset.

Network
Use the Network settings to configure a VPN (virtual private network) connection,

access Wi-Fi settings, or turn Data Roaming on or off.

Enable or disable 3G: Tap to turn 3G on or off.

Using 3G loads Internet data faster in some cases, but may decrease battery

performance. If you’re making a lot of phone calls, you may want to turn 3G off to

extend battery performance.

Turn Data Roaming on or off: Choose General > Network, then turn Data Roaming on

or off.

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Data Roaming turns on Internet and visual voicemail access over a cellular data

network when you’re in an area not covered by your carrier’s network. For example,

when you’re traveling, you can turn off Data Roaming to avoid potential roaming

charges. By default, Data Roaming is turned off.

Turn Internet Tethering on or off: Choose General > Network > Internet Tethering,

then turn Internet Tethering on or off.

Internet Tethering lets you share iPhone’s Internet connection with a computer

connected via USB or Bluetooth (not available in all regions). Follow the onscreen

instructions to complete the setup. Additional fees may apply. See “Using iPhone as a

Modem” on page 42.

Add a new VPN configuration: Choose General > Network > VPN > Add VPN

Configuration.

VPNs used within organizations allow you to communicate private information

securely over a non-private network. You may need to configure VPN, for example, to

access your work email on iPhone.

iPhone can connect to VPNs that use the L2TP, PPTP, or Cisco IPSec protocols. VPN

works over both Wi-Fi and cellular data network connections.

Ask your network administrator which settings to use. In most cases, if you’ve set up

VPN on your computer, you can use the same VPN settings for iPhone.

Once you’ve entered VPN settings, a VPN switch appears in the Settings menu that you

can use to turn VPN on or off.

VPN may also be automatically set up by a configuration profile. See “Installing

Configuration Profiles” on page 18.

Change a VPN configuration: Choose General > Network > VPN and tap the

configuration you want to update.

Turn VPN on or off: Tap Settings and turn VPN on or off.

Delete a VPN configuration: Choose General > Network > VPN, tap the blue arrow

to the right of the configuration name, and tap Delete VPN at the bottom of the

configuration screen.

Bluetooth
iPhone can connect wirelessly to Bluetooth devices such as headsets, headphones, and
car kits for music listening and hands-free talking. See “Bluetooth Devices” on page 56.
Turn Bluetooth on or off: Choose General > Bluetooth and turn Bluetooth on or off.

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 Location Services
Location Services allows applications such as Maps Camera, and Compass to gather

and use data indicating your location. Location Services doesn’t correlate the data

it collects with your personally identifiable information. Your approximate location

is determined using available information from cellular network data, local Wi-Fi

networks (if you have Wi-Fi turned on), and GPS (iPhone 3G or later; GPS may not be

available in all locations).

You can turn Location Services off if you don’t want to use this feature. If you turn

Location Services off, you’ll be prompted to turn it on again the next time an

application tries to use this feature.

Turn Location Services on or off: Choose General > Location Services and turn

location services on or off.

To conserve battery life, turn Location Services off when you’re not using it.

Auto-Lock
Locking iPhone turns off the display to save your battery and to prevent unintended
operation of iPhone. You can still receive calls and text messages, and you can adjust
the volume and use the mic button on the iPhone stereo headset when listening to
music or on a call.
Set the amount of time before iPhone locks: Choose General > Auto-Lock and
choose a time.

Passcode Lock
By default, iPhone doesn’t require you to enter a passcode to unlock it.

Set a passcode: Choose General > Passcode Lock and enter a 4-digit passcode, then

enter the passcode again to verify it. iPhone then requires you to enter the passcode

to unlock it or to display the passcode lock settings.

Turn passcode lock off: Choose General > Passcode Lock, enter your passcode, and

tap Turn Passcode Off, then enter your passcode again.

Change the passcode: Choose General > Passcode Lock, enter your passcode, and

tap Change Passcode. Enter your passcode again, then enter and reenter your new

passcode.

If you forget your passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See “Updating and

Restoring iPhone Software” on page 200.

Set how long before your passcode is required: Choose General > Passcode Lock and

enter your passcode. Tap Require Passcode, then select how long iPhone can be idle

before you need to enter a passcode to unlock it.

Turn Voice Dial on or off: Choose General > Passcode Lock and turn Voice Dial on

or off.

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 Erase data after ten failed passcode attempts: Choose General > Passcode Lock,
enter your passcode, and tap Erase Data to turn it on.
After ten failed passcode attempts, your settings are reset to their defaults and all your
information and media on your iPhone is removed by overwriting the data stored on
iPhone.

Important: You can’t use iPhone while data is being overwritten. This can take up to
two hours or more, depending on the model and storage capacity of your iPhone.

Restrictions
You can set restrictions for the use of some applications and for iPod content on
iPhone. For example, parents can restrict explicit music from being seen on playlists,
or turn off YouTube access entirely.

Turn on restrictions:
1 Choose General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions.
2 Enter a four-digit passcode.
3 Reenter the passcode.
Turn off restrictions: Choose General > Restrictions, then enter the passcode.
Tap Disable Restrictions, then reenter the passcode.
If you forget your passcode, you must restore your iPhone software from iTunes.
See “Updating and Restoring iPhone Software” on page 200.
Set application restrictions: Set the restrictions you want by tapping individual
controls on or off. By default, all controls are on (not restricted). Tap an item to turn it
off and restrict its use.

Safari is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot use Safari
to browse the web or access web clips. Other third-party applications may allow web
browsing even if Safari is disabled.
YouTube is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen.

The iTunes Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot
preview, purchase, or download content.

The App Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot
install applications on iPhone.

Camera is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You cannot take
pictures.

Location data isn’t provided to applications.

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 Restrict purchases within applications: Turn In-App Purchases off. When enabled,
this feature allows you to purchase additional content or features within applications
downloaded from the App Store.

Set content restrictions: Tap Ratings For, then select a country from the list. You can

then set restrictions using that country’s ratings system for the following categories of

content:

 Music & Podcasts

 Movies

 TV Shows

 Apps

In the United States for example, to allow only movies rated PG or below, tap Movies,

then select PG from the list.

Note: Not all countries have rating systems.

Home
Choose General > Home to set preferences for double-clicking the Home button and
searching categories on the Spotlight page. You can set iPhone so that double-clicking
the Home button goes to the Home screen, Search, Phone Favorites, Camera, or iPod.
Set whether double-clicking the Home button shows iPod controls: Turn on iPod
Controls to display iPod controls when you’re playing music and double-click the
Home button. This feature works even when your display is turned off or your iPhone
is locked.
Set what categories appear in search results: Tap Search Results. All search categories
in the list are selected by default. Tap an item to deselect it.
Set the order of search result categories: Tap Search Results, then drag next to a
search category to a new place in the list.

Date and Time

These settings apply to the time shown in the status bar at the top of the screen, and

in world clocks and calendars.

Set whether iPhone shows 24-hour time or 12-hour time: Choose General > Date &

Time and turn 24-Hour Time on or off. (Not available in all countries.)

Set whether iPhone updates the date and time automatically: Choose General >
Date & Time and turn Set Automatically on or off.

If iPhone is set to update the time automatically, it gets the correct time over the

cellular network, and updates it for the time zone you’re in.

Some carriers don’t support network time in all locations. If you’re traveling, iPhone

may not be able to automatically set the local time.

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Set the date and time manually: Choose General > Date & Time and turn Set
Automatically off. Tap Time Zone and enter the name of a major city in your time zone.
Tap the “Date & Time” return button, then tap “Set Date & Time” and enter the date
and time.

Keyboard
Turn Auto-Correction on or off: Choose General > Keyboard and turn Auto-Correction
on or off.
By default, if the default keyboard for the language you select has a dictionary, iPhone
automatically suggests corrections or completed words as you type.
Turn Auto-Capitalization on or off: Choose General > Keyboard and turn Auto-
Capitalization on or off.
By default, iPhone automatically capitalizes words after you type sentence-ending
punctuation or a return character.
Set whether caps lock is enabled: Choose General > Keyboard and turn Enable Caps
Lock on or off.
If caps lock is enabled and you double-tap the Shift key on the keyboard, all letters
you type are uppercase. The Shift key turns blue when caps lock is on.

Turn the “.” shortcut on or off: Choose General > Keyboard and turn “.” Shortcut on

or off.

The “.” shortcut lets you double-tap the space bar to enter a period followed by a space

when you’re typing. It’s on by default.

Turn international keyboards on or off: Choose General > Keyboards > International

Keyboards and turn on the keyboards you want.

If more than one keyboard is turned on, tap

to switch keyboards when you’re
typing. When you tap the symbol, the name of the newly active keyboard appears
briefly. See “International Keyboards” on page 34.

International
Use International settings to set the language for iPhone, turn keyboards for different

languages on or off, and set the date, time, and telephone number formats for your

region.

Set the language for iPhone: Choose General > International > Language, choose the

language you want to use, then tap Done.

Set the Voice Control language for iPhone: Choose General > International > Voice

Control, then choose the language you want to use (iPhone 3GS only).

Turn international keyboards on or off: Choose General > International > Keyboards,

and turn on the keyboards you want.

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 If more than one keyboard is turned on, tap to switch keyboards when you’re
typing. When you tap the symbol, the name of the newly active keyboard appears
briefly. See “International Keyboards” on page 34.
Set date, time, and telephone number formats: Choose General > International >
Region Format, and choose your region.

Accessibility
To turn on accessibility features, choose Accessibility and choose the features you
want. See Chapter 25, “Accessibility,” on page 181.

Resetting iPhone
Reset all settings: Choose General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.

All your preferences and settings are reset. Information, such as your contacts and

calendars, and media, such as your songs and videos, aren’t deleted.

Erase all content and settings: Connect iPhone to your computer or a power adapter.

Choose General > Reset and tap “Erase All Content and Settings.”

This feature resets all settings to their defaults and removes all your information and

media on your iPhone by overwriting the data stored on iPhone.

Important: You can’t use iPhone while data is being overwritten. This can take up to

two hours or more, depending on the model and storage capacity of your iPhone.

Reset the keyboard dictionary: Choose General > Reset and tap Reset Keyboard

Dictionary.

You add words to the keyboard dictionary by rejecting words iPhone suggests as you

type. Tap a word to reject the correction and add the word to the keyboard dictionary.

Resetting the keyboard dictionary erases all words you’ve added.

Reset network settings: Choose General > Reset and tap Reset Network Settings.

When you reset network settings, your list of previously used networks and VPN

settings not installed by a configuration profile are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off and

then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and “Ask to

Join Networks” settings are left turned on.

To remove VPN settings installed by a configuration profile, choose Settings > General

> Profile, then select the profile and tap Remove.

Reset the Home screen layout: Choose General > Reset and tap Reset Home Screen

Layout.

Reset the location warnings: Choose General > Reset and tap Reset Location

Warnings.

Location warnings are the requests made by applications (such as Camera, Compass,

and Maps) to use Location Services with those applications. iPhone stops presenting

the warning for an application the second time you tap OK. Tap Reset Location

Warnings to resume the warnings.

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Mail, Contacts, Calendars
Use Mail, Contacts, Calendars settings to set up and customize accounts for iPhone:
 Microsoft Exchange
 MobileMe
 Google email
 Yahoo! Mail
 AOL
 Other POP and IMAP mail systems
 LDAP accounts for Contacts
 CalDAV or iCalendar (.ics) accounts for Calendars

Accounts
The Accounts section lets you set up accounts on iPhone. The specific settings that

appear depend on the type of account you’re setting up. Your service provider or

system administrator should be able to provide the information you need to enter.

For more information about setting up accounts, see “Setting Up Accounts” on page 16.

For more information about adding contacts using an LDAP account, see “Adding

Contacts” on page 175.

For more information about subscribing to calendars, see “Subscribing to Calendars” on

page 93.

Change an account’s settings: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” choose an account,

then make the changes you want.

Changes you make to an account’s settings on iPhone are not synced to your

computer, so you can configure your accounts to work with iPhone without affecting

the account settings on your computer.

Stop using an account: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” choose an account, then

turn Account off.

If an account is off, iPhone doesn’t display the account and doesn’t send or check email

from or sync other information with that account, until you turn it back on.

Adjust advanced settings: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” choose an account,

then do one of the following:

 To set whether drafts, sent messages, and deleted messages are stored on iPhone or
remotely on your email server (IMAP accounts only), tap Advanced and choose Drafts
Mailbox, Sent Mailbox, or Deleted Mailbox.
If you store messages on iPhone, you can see them even when iPhone isn’t

connected to the Internet.

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  To set how long before messages are removed permanently from Mail on iPhone, tap
Advanced and tap Remove, then choose a time: Never, or after one day, one week,
or one month.
 To adjust email server settings, tap Host Name, User Name, or Password under
Incoming Mail Server or Outgoing Mail Server. Ask your network administrator or
Internet service provider for the correct settings.
 To adjust SSL and password settings, tap Advanced. Ask your network administrator or
Internet service provider for the correct settings.
Delete an account from iPhone: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” choose an
account, then scroll down and tap Delete Account.
Deleting an account means you can no longer access the account with your iPhone.
All email and the contacts, calendar, and bookmark information synced with the
account are removed from iPhone. However, deleting an account doesn’t remove the
account or its associated information from your computer.

Fetch New Data

This setting lets you turn Push on or off for MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo!

Mail, and any other push accounts you’ve configured on iPhone. Push accounts

automatically deliver new information to iPhone when new information appears

on the server (some delays may occur). You might want to turn Push off to suspend

delivery of email and other information, or to conserve battery life.

When Push is off, and with accounts that don’t support push, data can still be

“fetched”—that is, iPhone can check with the server and see if new information is

available. Use the Fetch New Data setting to determine how often data is requested.

For optimal battery life, don’t fetch too frequently.

Turn Push on: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Fetch New Data, then tap to turn

Push on.

Set the interval to fetch data: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Fetch New Data,

then choose how often you want to fetch data for all accounts.

To conserve battery life, fetch less frequently.

Setting Push to OFF or setting Fetch to Manually in the Fetch New Data screen

overrides individual account settings.

Mail
The Mail settings, except where noted, apply to all accounts you’ve set up on iPhone.

To turn alerts sounds for new or sent mail on or off, use the Sounds settings.
Set the number of messages shown on iPhone: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” >
Show, then choose a setting.

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Choose to see the most recent 25, 50, 75, 100, or 200 messages. To download additional
messages when you’re in Mail, scroll to the bottom of your inbox and tap Load More
Messages.

Note: For Microsoft Exchange accounts, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” and choose
the Exchange account. Tap “Mail days to sync” and choose the number of days of mail
you want to sync with the server.
Set how many lines of each message are previewed in the message list: Choose
“Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Preview, then choose a setting.
You can choose to see up to five lines of each message. That way, you can scan a list of
messages in a mailbox and get an idea of what each message is about.
Set a minimum font size for messages: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Minimum
Font Size, then choose Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, or Giant.
Set whether iPhone shows To and Cc labels in message lists: Choose “Mail, Contacts,
Calendars,” then turn Show To/Cc Label on or off.
If Show To/Cc Label is on, To or Cc next to each message in a list indicates whether
the message was sent directly to you or you received a copy.
Set whether iPhone confirms that you want to delete a message: Choose “Mail,
Contacts, Calendars” and turn Ask Before Deleting on or off.
If Ask Before Deleting is on, to delete a message you must tap , then confirm by
tapping Delete.
Set whether iPhone automatically loads remote images: Choose “Mail, Contacts,
Calendars” and turn Load Remote Images on or off. If Load Remote Images is off, you
can load images manually when reading a message.
Set whether iPhone sends you a copy of every message you send: Choose “Mail,
Contacts, Calendars,” then turn Always Bcc Myself on or off.
Set the default email account: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Default Account,
then choose an account.
This setting determines which of your accounts a message is sent from when you
create a message from another iPhone application, such as sending a photo from
Photos or tapping the email address of a business in Maps. To send the message from
a different account, tap the From field in the message and choose another account.
Add a signature to your messages: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Signature,
then type a signature.
You can set iPhone to add a signature—your favorite quote, or your name, title, and
phone number, for example—to the bottom of every message you send.

Contacts
Set how contacts are sorted: Choose “Mail Contacts, Calendars,” then under Contacts
tap Sort Order and do one of the following:

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  To sort by first name first, tap First, Last.

 To sort by last name first, tap Last, First.

Set how contacts are displayed: Choose “Mail Contacts, Calendars,” then under

Contacts tap Display Order and do one of the following:

 To show first name first, tap First, Last.

 To show last name first, tap Last, First.

Import contacts from a SIM: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” then tap Import SIM

Contacts.

The contact information on the SIM is imported to iPhone. If you have Contacts

enabled for both MobileMe and Microsoft Exchange, you’re prompted to choose which

account you want to add the SIM contacts to.

Calendar
Set alerts to sound when your receive meeting invitation: Choose “Mail, Contacts,
Calendars,” and under Calendar tap “New Invitation Alerts” to turn it on.

Set how far back in the past to show your calendar events on iPhone: Choose “Mail,

Contacts, Calendars” > Sync, then choose a period of time.

Turn on Calendar time zone support: Choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” > Time Zone

Support, then turn Time Zone Support on. Select a time zone for calendars by tapping

Time Zone and entering the name of a major city.

When Time Zone Support is on, Calendar displays event dates and times in the time

zone of the city you selected. When Time Zone Support is off, Calendar displays events

in the time zone of your current location as determined by the network time.

Important: Some carriers don’t support network time in all locations. If you’re traveling,

iPhone may not display events or sound alerts at the correct local time. To manually

set the correct time, see “Date and Time” on page 146.

Phone
Use Phone settings to forward incoming calls, turn call waiting on or off, change your
password, and other things. Additional fees may apply. Contact your carrier for pricing
and availability.

Calling From Abroad

Set iPhone to add the correct prefix when dialing from another country: In Settings,
tap Phone, then turn International Assist on. This lets you make calls to your home
country using the numbers in your contacts and favorites, without having to add a
prefix or your country code. International Assist works for U.S. telephone numbers only.
For more information, see “Using iPhone Abroad” on page 58.

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 Call Forwarding
You can set iPhone to forward incoming calls to another number. For example, you
may be on vacation and want all calls to go somewhere else. If you’re going to an area
with no cellular coverage, you may want to forward calls to a place where you can be
reached.

Set iPhone to forward your calls:

1 Choose Phone > Call Forwarding and turn Call Forwarding on.
2 Tap Forwarding To and enter the phone number you want calls forwarded to.

When Call Forwarding is on, an icon appears in the status bar the top of the screen.
You must be in range of the cellular network when you set iPhone to forward calls, or
calls won’t be forwarded.

Call Waiting
Activate or deactivate call waiting: Choose Phone > Call Waiting, then turn Call
Waiting on or off. If you turn call waiting off and someone calls you when you’re
already on the phone, the call goes to voicemail.

Show My Caller ID
Show or hide your caller ID: Choose Phone > Show My Caller ID, then turn Show My

Caller ID on or off.

If Show My Caller ID is off, people you call can’t see your name or phone number on

their phone.

Using iPhone with a Teletype (TTY) Machine

In some regions, Teletype (TTY) machines are used by deaf or hearing-impaired people

to communicate by typing and reading text. You can use iPhone with a TTY machine

if you have the iPhone TTY Adapter cable, available for purchase separately in many

countries. Go to www.apple.com/store.

Connect iPhone to a TTY machine: Choose Phone, then turn TTY on. Then connect

iPhone to your TTY machine using the iPhone TTY Adapter.

For information about using a TTY machine, see the documentation that came with

the machine.

For more information about other accessibility features of iPhone, go to

www.apple.com/accessibility.

Changing Your Voicemail Password

A voicemail password helps prevent others from access your voicemail. You need to
enter the password only when you’re calling in to get your messages from another
phone. You won’t need to enter the password when using voicemail on iPhone.
Change your voicemail password: Choose Phone > Change Voicemail Password.

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 Locking Your SIM Card
You can lock your SIM card, so it can’t be used without a Personal Identification
Number (PIN). You must enter the PIN each time you turn iPhone off and turn it back
on again. Some carriers require a SIM PIN in order to use iPhone.

Important: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times, you may need to enter a
Personal Unlocking Key (PUK) to enable your SIM card again. Refer to the SIM card
documentation or contact your carrier. Some cellular networks may not accept an
emergency call from iPhone if the SIM is locked.

Turn the SIM PIN on or off:

1 Choose Phone > SIM PIN, then turn SIM PIN on or off.

2 Enter your PIN to confirm. Use the PIN assigned by your carrier, or your carrier’s default

PIN.

Change the PIN for your SIM card:

1 Choose Phone > SIM PIN.
2 Turn SIM PIN on, then tap Change PIN.
3 Enter your current PIN, then enter your new PIN.
4 Enter your new PIN again to confirm, then tap Done.

Accessing Your Carrier’s Services

Depending on your carrier, you may be able to access some of your carrier’s services
directly from iPhone. For example, you may be able to check your bill balance, call
directory assistance, and view how many minutes you have left.
Access your carrier’s services: Choose Phone. Then scroll down and tap the button for
your carrier’s services.
When you request information such as your bill balance, your carrier may provide the
information in a text message. Contact your carrier to find out if there are any charges
for these services.

Safari
Safari settings let you select your Internet search engine, set security options, and for
developers, turn on debugging.

General
You can use Google or Yahoo! to perform Internet searches.

Select a search engine: Choose Safari > Search Engine and select the search engine

you want to use.

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You can set Safari to automatically fill out web forms using contact information, names

and passwords you previously entered, or both.

Enable AutoFill: Choose Safari > AutoFill, then do one of the following:

 To use information from contacts, turn Use Contact Info on, then choose My Info and

select the contact you want to use.

Safari uses information from Contacts to fill in contact fields on web forms.
 To use information from names and passwords, turn Names & Passwords on.
When this feature is on, Safari remembers names and passwords of websites you
visit and automatically fills in the information when you revisit the website.
 To remove all AutoFill information, tap Clear All.

Security
By default, Safari is set to show features of the web, such as some movies, animation,
and web applications. You may wish to change security settings to help protect iPhone
from possible security risks on the Internet.
Change security settings: Choose Safari, then do one of the following:
 To enable or disable JavaScript, turn JavaScript on or off.
JavaScript lets web programmers control elements of the page—for example, a
page that uses JavaScript might display the current date and time or cause a linked
page to appear in a new pop-up page.
 To enable or disable plug-ins, turn Plug-ins on or off. Plug-ins allow Safari to play some
types of audio and video files and to display Microsoft Word files and Microsoft
Excel documents.
 To block or allow pop-ups, turn Block Pop-ups on or off. Blocking pop-ups stops only
pop-ups that appear when you close a page or open a page by typing its address. It
doesn’t block pop-ups that open when you tap a link.
 To set whether Safari accepts cookies, tap Accept Cookies and choose Never, “From
visited,” or Always.

A cookie is a piece of information that a website puts on iPhone so the website can

remember you when you visit again. That way, webpages can be customized for you

based on information you may have provided.

Some pages won’t work correctly unless iPhone is set to accept cookies.
 To clear the history of webpages you’ve visited, tap Clear History.
 To clear all cookies from Safari, tap Clear Cookies.
 To clear the browser cache, tap Clear Cache.
The browser cache stores the content of pages so the pages open faster the next
time you visit them. If a page you open doesn’t show new content, clearing the
cache may help.

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 Developer
The debug console can help you resolve webpage errors. If it’s turned on, the console
appears automatically when a webpage error occurs.
Turn the debug console on or off: Choose Safari > Developer, and turn Debug
Console on or off.

Messages
Use Messages settings to adjust settings for SMS and MMS messages.

Note: MMS is available only on iPhone 3G or later. The MMS Messaging and Show
Subject Field settings do not appear if MMS is not supported by your carrier.
Choose whether or not to see a preview of messages on the Home screen: Choose
Messages and turn Show Preview on or off.
Choose whether or not to repeat message alerts: Choose Messages and turn Repeat
Alert on or off. If you ignore a message alert, you’ll be alerted two more times.

Turn MMS messaging on or off: Choose Messages and turn MMS Messaging on or

off. If MMS messaging is turned off, you won’t be able to receive MMS file attachments

such as images or audio.

Show a subject line for messages you send or receive: Choose Messages and turn on

Show Subject Field.

iPod
Use iPod Settings to adjust settings for music and video playback on your iPod.

Music
The Music settings apply to songs, podcasts, and audiobooks.

Turn Shake to Shuffle on or off: Choose iPod, then turn Shake to Shuffle on or off.

When Shake to Shuffle is on, you can shake iPhone to turn shuffle on and immediately

change the currently playing song.

Set iTunes to play songs at the same sound level: In iTunes, choose iTunes >

Preferences if you’re using a Mac, or Edit > Preferences if you’re using a PC, then click

Playback and select Sound Check.

Set iPhone to use the iTunes volume settings (Sound Check): Choose iPod and turn

Sound Check on.

Use the equalizer to customize the sound on iPhone: Choose iPod > EQ and choose
a setting.
Set a volume limit for music and videos: Choose iPod > Volume Limit and drag the
slider to adjust the maximum volume.

Tap Lock Volume Limit to assign a code to prevent the setting from being changed.

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Setting a volume limit only limits the volume of music (including podcasts and
audiobooks) and videos (including rented movies), and only when headphones,
earphones, or speakers are connected to the headset jack on iPhone.

WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see the Important
Product Information Guide at www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.

Video
Video settings apply to video content, including rented movies. You can set where to
resume playing videos that you previously started, turn closed captioning on or off,
and set up iPhone to play videos on your TV.

Set where to resume playing: Choose iPod > Start Playing, then select whether

you want videos that you previously started watching to resume playing from the

beginning or where you left off.

Turn closed captioning on or off: Choose iPod and turn Closed Captioning on or off.

TV Out
Use these settings to set up how iPhone plays videos on your TV. For more information
about using iPhone to play videos on your TV, see “Watching Videos on a TV” on
page 84.
Turn widescreen on or off: Choose iPod and turn Widescreen on or off.
Set TV signal to NTSC or PAL: Choose iPod > TV Signal and select NTSC or PAL.
NTSC and PAL are TV broadcast standards. NTSC displays 480i and PAL displays 576i.
Your TV might use either of these, depending on where you bought it. If you’re not
sure which to use, check the documentation that came with your TV.

Photos
Use Photos settings to specify how slideshows display your photos.

Set the length of time each slide is shown: Choose Photos > Play Each Slide For and

select the length of time.

Set a transition effect: Choose Photos > Transition and select a transition effect.

Set whether to repeat slideshows: Choose Photos and turn Repeat on or off.

Set photos to appear randomly or in order: Choose Photos and turn Shuffle on or off.

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 Store
Use Store settings to change or create an iTunes Store account. By default, the iTunes

account you’re signed into when you sync iPhone with your computer appears in

Store settings. You can change accounts on iPhone to purchase music or applications

from another account. If you don’t have an iTunes account, you can create one in Store

settings.

Sign in to an account: Choose Store and tap Sign in, then enter your user name and

password.

View your iTunes Store account information: Choose Store and tap View Account,

then type your password and follow the onscreen instructions.

Sign in to a different account: Choose Store and tap Sign out, then tap Sign in and

enter your username and password.

Create a new account: Choose Store and tap Create New Account, then follow the

onscreen instructions.

Nike + iPod
Use Nike + iPod settings to activate and adjust settings for the Nike + iPod application
(iPhone 3GS only). See Chapter 24, “Nike + iPod,” on page 179.

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iTunes Store
20

About the iTunes Store

You can search for, browse, preview, purchase, and download music, audiobooks,

TV shows, movies, and music videos from the iTunes Store directly to iPhone. You can

listen to audio or watch video podcasts from the iTunes Store, either by streaming

them from the Internet or by downloading them directly to iPhone.

Note: The iTunes Store is not available in all regions, and iTunes Store content may

vary across regions.

To access the iTunes Store, iPhone must be connected to the Internet. See “Connecting

to the Internet” on page 40.

To purchase songs or write reviews, you also need an iTunes Store account. By default,

iPhone gets your iTunes Store account settings from iTunes. If you don’t have an iTunes

Store account, or if you want to make purchases from another iTunes Store account,

go to Settings > Store. See “Store” on page 158.

You don’t need an iTunes Store account to play or download podcasts.

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 Finding Music, Videos, and More
Browse content: Tap Music, Videos, or Podcasts. Or tap More to browse by
Audiobooks, iTunes U, or Downloads. Choose a sorting method at the top of the
screen to browse by lists such as Featured, Top Tens, or Genres.

Search for content: Tap Search, tap the search field and enter one or more words,
then tap Search. Search results are grouped by category, such as Movies, Albums,
or Podcasts.

Tap an item in a list to see more details on its Info screen. You can read reviews, write
your own review, or email a link about the item to a friend. Depending on the item,
you can also buy, download, or rent it.

Note: If you join a Starbucks Wi-Fi network in select Starbucks locations (available
in the U.S. only), the Starbucks icon appears at the bottom of the screen. You can
preview and purchase the currently playing and other songs from featured Starbucks
Collections.

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 Purchasing Music or Audiobooks
When you find a song, album, or audiobook you like in the iTunes Store, you can

purchase and download it to iPhone. You can preview an item before you purchase it

to make sure it’s what you want.

Preview a song or audiobook: Tap the item.

Purchase and download a song, album, or audiobook:

1 Tap the price, then tap Buy Now.
2 Sign in to your account as requested, then tap OK.
If you don’t have an iTunes Store account, tap Create New Account to set one up.
Your purchase is charged to your iTunes Store account. For additional purchases made
within the next fifteen minutes, you don’t have to enter your password again.
An alert appears if you’ve previously purchased one or more songs from an album.
Tap Buy if you want to purchase the entire album including the songs you’ve already
purchased, or tap Cancel if you want to purchase any remaining songs individually.
Some albums include bonus content, which is downloaded to your iTunes library on
your computer. Not all bonus content is downloaded directly to iPhone.

Once you purchase an item it begins downloading and appears in the Downloads
screen. See “Checking Download Status” on page 163.

Purchased songs are added to a Purchased playlist on iPhone. If you delete the

Purchased playlist, iTunes creates a new one when you buy an item from the

iTunes Store.

Purchasing or Renting Videos

When you find a movie, TV show, or music video you like in the iTunes Store, you
can purchase and download it to iPhone. You can purchase movies and TV shows in
standard (480p) or high definition (720p) format.

When you purchase a high-definition video on iPhone, a standard definition version

compatible with iPod and iPhone immediately downloads for viewing. The high
definition version appears in iTunes on your computer in the Downloads queue.
You must be signed in to your iTunes Store account on your computer to view and
download items from the Downloads queue.

Rented movies are available in standard definition only (not available in all regions).
See “Watching Rented Movies” on page 83.
Preview a video: Tap Preview.

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 Purchase or rent a video:
1 Tap Buy or Rent.
2 Sign in to your account as requested, then tap OK.
If you don’t have an iTunes Store account, tap Create New Account to set one up.
Your purchase is charged to your iTunes Store account. For additional purchases made
within the next fifteen minutes, you don’t have to enter your password again.

Once you purchase an item it begins downloading and appears in the Downloads
screen. Rented movies won’t begin playing until the download completes. See
“Checking Download Status” on page 163.

Purchased videos are added to a Purchased playlist on iPhone. If you delete the
Purchased playlist, iTunes creates a new one the next time you buy an item from the
iTunes Store.

Streaming or Downloading Podcasts

You can listen to audio podcasts or watch video podcasts streamed over the Internet
from the iTunes Store. You can also download audio and video podcasts to iPhone.
Podcasts you download to iPhone are synced to your iTunes library when you connect
iPhone to your computer.

Tap Podcasts to browse podcasts in the iTunes Store. To see a list of episodes, tap a
podcast. Video podcasts are indicated by the icon.

Stream a podcast: Tap the podcast title.

Download a podcast: Tap the Free button, then tap Download. Downloaded podcasts

appear in the Podcasts list in iPod.

Listen to or watch a podcast you’ve downloaded: In iPod, tap Podcasts at the bottom

of the screen (you may need to tap More first), then tap the podcast. Video podcasts

also appear in your list of videos.

Get more episodes of the podcast you’ve downloaded: In the Podcasts list in iPod,

tap the podcast, then tap Get More Episodes.

Delete a podcast: In the Podcasts list in iPod, swipe left or right over the podcast, then

tap Delete.

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Checking Download Status
You can check the Downloads screen to see the status of in-progress and scheduled

downloads, including purchases you’ve pre-ordered.

See the status of items being downloaded: Tap Downloads.

To pause a download, tap

.

If a download is interrupted, iPhone starts the download again the next time iPhone
has an Internet connection. Or, if you open iTunes on your computer, iTunes completes
the download to your iTunes library (if your computer is connected to the Internet and
signed in to the same iTunes account).
See the status of pre-ordered items: Tap Downloads.
Pre-ordered items appear in a list until the date the item is released. Tap the item for
release date information. Once the item is available for download, a download icon
appears next to the download.

Download a pre-ordered item: Tap the item, then tap

.

Pre-ordered items don’t download automatically when they’re released. Return to the

Downloads screen to begin the download.

Syncing Purchased Content

iTunes automatically syncs everything you’ve downloaded or purchased on iPhone to
your iTunes library when you connect iPhone to your computer. This lets you access
the downloads on your computer and provides a backup if you delete purchased
content from iPhone.

Purchased content is synced to the “Purchased on <name of your iPhone>” playlist.

iTunes creates the playlist if it doesn’t exist. iTunes also copies your purchases to the
Purchased playlist that iTunes uses for purchases you make on your computer, if that
playlist exists and is set to sync with iPhone.

Downloaded podcasts are synced to the Podcast list in your iTunes library.

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 Changing the Browse Buttons
You can replace the Music, Podcasts, Videos, and Search buttons at the bottom of the
screen with ones you use more frequently. For example, if you download audiobooks
often but don’t watch many videos, you could replace the Videos button with
Audiobooks.
Change the browse buttons: Tap More and tap Edit, then drag a button to the
bottom of the screen, over the button you want to replace.

You can drag the buttons at the bottom of the screen left or right to rearrange them.
When you finish, tap Done.

When you’re browsing, tap More to access the browse buttons that aren’t visible.

Viewing Account Information

To view iTunes Store account information on iPhone, go to Settings > Store and
tap View Account. You must already be signed in to view account information. See
“Store” on page 158.

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 Verifying Purchases
You can use iTunes on your computer to verify that all the music, videos, applications,
and other items you bought from the iTunes Store or App Store are in your iTunes
library. You might want to do this if a download was interrupted.

Verify your purchases:

1 Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
2 In iTunes, choose Store > Check for Available Downloads.
3 Enter your iTunes Store account ID and password, then click Check.

Purchases not yet on your computer are downloaded.

The Purchased playlist displays your purchases. However, because you can add or
remove items in this list, it might not be accurate. To see all of your purchases, sign in
to your account, choose Store > View My Account, and click Purchase History.

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 App Store
21

About the App Store

You can search for, browse, review, purchase, and download applications from the App
Store directly to iPhone. Applications you download and install from the App Store on
iPhone are backed up to your iTunes library the next time you sync iPhone with your
computer. You can also install applications you’ve purchased or downloaded through
iTunes on your computer when you sync with iPhone.

Note: The App Store is not available in all regions.

To use the App Store, iPhone must be connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to
the Internet” on page 40. You’ll also need an iTunes Store account (not available in
some countries) to download applications. By default, iPhone gets your iTunes Store
account settings from iTunes. If you don’t have an iTunes Store account, or if you want
to make purchases from another iTunes Store account, go to Settings > Store. See
“Store” on page 158.

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Browsing and Searching
Browse the featured selections to see new releases and App Store recommendations.
Browse Top 25 to see the most popular applications. If you’re looking for a specific
application, use Search.

Browse applications: Tap Featured, Categories, or Top 25. Choose a category, or

choose a sorting method at the top of the screen to browse by lists such as New,

Top Paid, or Top Free.

Search for applications: Tap Search, tap the search field and enter one or more words,
then tap Search.

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 Info Screen
Tap any application in a list to see more information, such as the application’s price,
screenshots, reviews, and other information.

If you’ve already installed the application, “Installed” appears instead of the price on

the Info screen.

Email a link to the application’s Info page in iTunes: Tap “Tell a Friend” near the

bottom of the Info screen.

View screenshots: Swipe left or right over a screenshot to view additional screenshot

pages. Double-tap to zoom in.

Read reviews: Tap Reviews near the bottom of the Info screen.

Report a problem: Tap “Report a Problem” near the bottom of the Info screen. Select a

problem from the list or type optional comments, then tap Report.

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 Downloading Applications
When you find an application you want in the App Store, you can purchase and
download it to iPhone. If the application is free, you can download it without charge
after providing your iTunes account information.

Once you download an application, it’s immediately installed on iPhone.

Purchase and download an application:

1 Tap the price (or tap Free), then tap Buy Now.
2 Sign in to your account as requested, then tap OK.
If you don’t have an iTunes Store account, tap Create New Account to set one up.
Downloads for purchase are charged to your iTunes Store account. For additional
downloads made within the next fifteen minutes, you don’t have to enter your
password again.

Some applications allow you to make purchases within the application. You can restrict
in-app purchases in Settings. See “Restrictions” on page 145.

Some applications use push notifications to alert you of new information, even when
the application isn’t running. Notifications differ depending upon the application, but
may include text or sound alerts, and a numbered badge on the application’s icon on
the Home screen. See “Notifications” on page 139.

See the status of downloading applications: After you begin downloading an

application, its icon appears on your Home screen and shows the status of the

download and installation.

While downloading purchases, it’s okay to turn off iPhone or leave the area of your
network connection. iPhone starts the download again the next time iPhone joins a
network with an Internet connection.

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 Deleting Applications
You can delete applications you’ve installed from the App Store. If you delete an
application, data associated with the application will no longer be available to iPhone,
even if you reinstall the application.

You can reinstall any application and any associated data from your iTunes library as
long as you backed up the application by syncing it to your computer. If you try to
delete an application that hasn’t been backed up to your computer, an alert appears.

Delete an App Store application:

1 Touch and hold any application icon on the Home screen until the icons start to
wiggle.
2 Tap in the corner of the application you want to delete.
3 Tap Delete, then press the Home button to save your arrangement.

To overwrite the data associated with an application, use “Erase All Content and
Settings” in iPhone settings. See “Resetting iPhone” on page 148.

Writing Reviews
You can write and submit your own application reviews directly on iPhone.

Write a review:
1 Tap Reviews near the bottom of the Info screen.
2 On the Review screen, tap “Write a Review.”
3 Select the number of stars (1–5) for your rating of the application, title for the review,
and optional review comments. If you’ve written reviews before, the nickname field is
already filled in. Otherwise, you’re asked to create a reviewer nickname.
4 Tap Send.

You must be signed into your iTunes Store account and have previously purchased or
downloaded the item in order to submit reviews.

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 Updating Applications
Whenever you access the App Store, it checks for updates to applications you’ve
installed. The App Store also automatically checks for updates every week.
The App Store icon shows the total number of application updates available.

If an update is available and you access the App Store, the Updates screen appears
immediately. Application updates are downloaded and automatically installed when
you choose to update them. Application upgrades are new releases that can be
purchased or downloaded through the App Store on iPhone or the iTunes Store on
your computer.

Update an application:
1 At the bottom of the screen, tap Updates.
2 Tap an application to see more information about the update.
3 Tap Update.
Update all applications: At the bottom of the screen, tap Updates, then tap Update
All.

If you try to update an application purchased from a different iTunes Store account,
you’re prompted for that account’s ID and password in order to download the update.

Syncing Purchased Applications

iTunes automatically syncs applications you’ve downloaded or purchased on iPhone
to your iTunes library when you connect iPhone to your computer. This lets you access
the downloads on your computer and provides a backup if you delete applications
from iPhone.

Downloaded applications are backed up the next time you sync with iTunes.
Afterwards, only application data is backed up when you sync with iTunes.

Applications are synced to the Applications list in your iTunes library. iTunes creates
the list if it doesn’t exist.

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 Compass
22

Getting Compass Readings

The built-in compass (iPhone 3GS only) shows which direction you’re facing, along
with the geographical coordinates of your current location. You can choose magnetic
north, or have Compass adjust the declination to show true north.

Important: The accuracy of digital compass headings may be negatively affected by

magnetic or other environmental interference, including interference caused by the
close proximity of the magnets contained in the iPhone earbuds. The digital compass
should only be used for basic navigation assistance and should not be solely relied on
to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.

The compass needs to be calibrated the first time you use it, and may need to be
calibrated occasionally after that. iPhone alerts you whenever calibration is needed.
Calibrate iPhone: Wave iPhone in a figure eight. You may also be asked to move away
from a source of interference.

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See which way you’re facing: Hold iPhone level to the ground. The compass
needle rotates to point north. Your current direction appears at the top of the screen.
The coordinates of your current location are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Switch between true north and magnetic north: Tap and tap the setting
you want.

Compass and Maps

The icon at the bottom of the Compass screen lets you find your current location
in Maps. Maps also takes advantage of the built-in compass to show which way you’re

facing.

See your current location in Maps: Tap . Maps opens and indicates your current

location with a blue marker.

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 Show which way you’re facing: In Maps, tap again. (The icon changes to .)
The angle shows the accuracy of the compass reading—the smaller the angle,
the greater the accuracy.

See “Finding and Viewing Locations” on page 114.

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Contacts
23

About Contacts
Contact makes it easy to call, email, and text your friends and associates with iPhone.
You can add contacts directly on iPhone, or sync contacts from applications on your
computer, or with your MobileMe, Microsoft Exchange, Google, or Yahoo! accounts.

You can open Contacts directly from the Home screen, or from within the Phone
application.

Adding Contacts
You can add contacts to iPhone in the following ways:
 In iTunes, sync contacts from Google or Yahoo!, or sync with applications on your
computer (see “Syncing” on page 11)
 Set up MobileMe or Microsoft Exchange accounts on iPhone, with Contacts enabled
(see “Setting Up Accounts” on page 16)
 Install a profile that sets up an Exchange account, with Contacts enabled
(see “Installing Configuration Profiles” on page 18)
 Set up an LDAP account on iPhone
 Enter contacts directly on iPhone
 Import contacts from a SIM

The number of contacts you can add is limited only by the amount of memory on
iPhone.

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 Set up an LDAP account:
1 In Settings, tap “Mail Contacts, Calendars,” then tap Add Account.
2 Tap Other, then tap Add LDAP Account.
3 Enter your LDAP account information and tap Next to verify the account.
4 Tap Save.

When you set up an LDAP account, you can view and search for contacts on your
company or organization’s LDAP server. The server appears as a new group in Contacts.
Since LDAP contacts aren’t downloaded to iPhone, you must have an Internet
connection to view them. Check with your system administrator for specific account
settings and other requirements (such as VPN).

Import contacts from another phone’s SIM: In Settings, tap “Mail, Contacts,

Calendars,” then tap Import SIM Contacts.

The contact information on the SIM is imported to iPhone. If you have Contacts
enabled for both MobileMe and Microsoft Exchange, you’re prompted to choose which
account you want to add the SIM contacts to.

Important: iPhone doesn’t store contacts on its SIM.

Searching Contacts
You can search first, last, and company names in your contacts on iPhone. If you
have a Microsoft Exchange account set up on iPhone, you may also be able to search
your enterprise Global Address List (GAL) for contacts in your organization. If you have
an LDAP account set up on iPhone, you can search contacts on your organization’s
LDAP server.

When you enter search information, contacts with matching information appear

immediately as you start to type.

Search contacts: In Contacts, tap the search field at the top of any list of contacts
and enter a first, last, or company name. (To scroll quickly to the top of the list, tap the
status bar.)
Search a GAL: Tap Groups, tap Directories at the bottom of the list, then enter a first,
last, or company name.

You can’t edit GAL contacts or save them to iPhone.

Search an LDAP server: Tap Groups, tap the LDAP server name, then enter a first, last,
or company name.

You can’t edit LDAP contacts or save them to iPhone.

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 Managing Contacts on iPhone
Add a contact on iPhone: Tap Contacts and tap .

Delete a contact In Contacts, choose a contact, than tap Edit. Scroll

down and tap Delete Contact.
Add a contact from the keypad Tap Keypad, enter a number, then tap .
Tap Create New Contact and enter the caller’s
information, or tap “Add to Existing Contact” and
choose a contact.
Edit contact information In Contacts, choose a contact, then tap Edit. To
add an item, tap . To delete an item, tap .
Enter a pause in a number Tap , then tap Pause. One or more pauses
may be required by a phone system before
dialing an extension, for example. Pauses appear
as commas when the number is saved.
Add a recent caller’s phone number to your Tap Recents and tap next to the number.
contacts Then tap Create New Contact, or tap “Add to
Existing Contact” and choose a contact.

Assign a photo to a contact:

1 Tap Contacts and choose a contact.
2 Tap Edit and tap Add Photo, or tap the existing photo.
3 Tap Take Photo to use the camera. Or tap Choose Existing Photo and choose a photo.
4 Drag and scale the photo as desired.
5 Tap Set Photo.
Use a contact’s info screen: Tap Contacts and choose a contact. Then tap an item.

Call

Send an email

Visit the website

See a map and

get directions

Add a phone
number to your
favorites list

Send a text message

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 Note: The Contacts screen shown here includes the buttons across the bottom that
are available when you view Contacts from within the Phone application. These
buttons don’t appear if you open Contacts directly from the Home screen.

A star next to a phone number means the number is in your favorites list.
See your own phone number: Tap Contacts and scroll to the top of the list.
(Not available in all regions.)

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Activating Nike + iPod

When activated in Settings, the Nike + iPod application appears on the Home screen
(iPhone 3GS only). With a Nike + iPod Sensor (sold separately), the Nike + iPod
application provides audible feedback on your speed, distance, time elapsed, and
calories burned during a running or walking workout. When iPhone is connected to
iTunes on your computer, you can send your workout information to Nikeplus.com,
where you can track your progress, set goals, and participate in challenges.

See the Nike + iPod documentation for information about activating and using
Nike + iPod.
Turn Nike + iPod on or off: In Settings, choose Nike + iPod and turn Nike + iPod on or
off. When Nike + iPod is turned on, its icon appears on the Home screen.

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 Additional Nike + iPod Settings
In Settings, choose Nike + iPod to activate and adjust settings for the Nike + iPod

application.

Choose a PowerSong: Choose PowerSong and select a song from your music library.

Turn spoken feedback on or off: Choose Spoken Feedback and select a male or

female voice to accompany your workout, or Off to turn off spoken feedback.

Set a distance preference: Choose Distance, then select Miles or Kilometers to

measure your workout distance.

Set your weight: Choose Weight, then flick to enter your weight.

Set the screen orientation: Choose Lock Screen, then select a screen orientation

preference.

Set up the Nike + iPod Sensor: Choose Sensor, then follow the onscreen instructions

to set up your sensor (sold separately).

You can use a Nike+ compatible remote (sold separately) to control Nike + iPod

wirelesly. Before using a remote for the first time, you must set it up on iPhone.

Set up the Nike + iPod remote: Choose Remote, then follow the onscreen instructions

to set up your remote (third-party product sold separately).

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 Accessibility
25
iPhone 3GS Accessibility Features
In addition to the many features that make iPhone easy to use for everyone, the
accessibility features available on iPhone 3GS are designed to make it easier for users
with visual, auditory, or other physical disabilities to use iPhone. The iPhone 3GS
accessibility features include:
 VoiceOver

 Zoom

 White on Black

 Mono Audio

 Speak Auto-text

With the exception of VoiceOver, these accessibility features work with all iPhone
applications, including third-party applications you download from the App Store.
VoiceOver works with all applications that come preinstalled on iPhone. In addition,
third-party developers can use the iPhone Accessibility API to make their applications
accessible for VoiceOver users.

Individual accessibility features can be turned on and off in the Accessibility settings

on iPhone 3GS. You can also turn accessibility features on or off in iTunes when
iPhone 3GS is connected to your computer.

Turn accessibility features on or off in iTunes:

1 Connect iPhone 3GS to your computer.

2 In iTunes, select iPhone in the sidebar.

3 In the Summary pane, click Configure Universal Access in the Options section.

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 4 Select the accessibility features that you want to use and click OK.

VoiceOver
VoiceOver describes aloud what appears onscreen so that you can use iPhone without
seeing it. VoiceOver speaks in the language specified in International settings, which
may be influenced by the Region Locale setting.

VoiceOver tells you about each element on the screen as it’s selected. When an
element is selected, it’s enclosed by a black rectangle (for the benefit of users who can
see the screen) and VoiceOver speaks the name or describes the item. The enclosing
rectangle is referred to as the VoiceOver cursor. If text is selected, VoiceOver reads the
text. If a control (such as a button or switch) is selected and Speak Hints is turned on,
VoiceOver may tell you the action of the item or provide instructions for you—for
example, “double-tap to open.”

When you go to a new screen, VoiceOver plays a sound and automatically selects and
speaks the first element of the screen (typically the item in the upper-left corner).
VoiceOver also lets you know when the display changes to landscape or portrait
orientation, and when the screen is locked or unlocked.

Setting Up VoiceOver
Important: VoiceOver changes the gestures used to control iPhone. Once VoiceOver
is turned on, you have to use VoiceOver gestures to operate iPhone—even for turning
VoiceOver off again to resume standard operation.
Turn VoiceOver on or off: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility > VoiceOver and
tap the VoiceOver On/Off switch.

Note: You cannot use VoiceOver and Zoom at the same time.

Turn spoken hints on or off: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility > VoiceOver,

and tap the Speak Hints On/Off switch. Spoken hints are turned on by default.

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Set the VoiceOver speaking rate: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility >
VoiceOver, and adjust the Speaking Rate slider.
You can choose what kind of feedback you get when you type. You can set VoiceOver
to speak characters, words, both, or nothing. If you choose to hear both characters and
words, VoiceOver speaks each character as you type it, then speaks the whole word
when you finish it by entering a space or punctuation.
Choose typing feedback: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Typing Feedback, then choose Characters, Words, Characters and Words, or Nothing.
Change the language spoken by VoiceOver: In Settings, choose General >
International > Language, then select a language and tap OK. Some languages may be
influenced by the Region Local setting. In Settings, choose General > International >
Region Format and select the format.

Note: VoiceOver may not be available in all languages.

VoiceOver Gestures
When VoiceOver is turned on, the standard touchscreen gestures have different results.
These and additional gestures allow you to move around the screen and to control the
individual elements when they’re selected. VoiceOver gestures include using two and
three fingers to tap or flick. For best results using two- and three-finger gestures, relax
and let your fingers touch the screen naturally.

You can use many different techniques to enter VoiceOver gestures. For example, you
can enter a two-finger tap using two fingers from one hand, or one finger from each
hand. You can also use your thumbs. Try different techniques to discover which works
best for you.

Following is a summary of some of the VoiceOver gestures.

Navigate and Read

 Tap: Speak item.

 Flick right or left: Select next or previous item.

 Flick up or down: Depends on Rotor Control setting. See “Rotor Control” on page 184.

 Two-finger tap: Stop speaking current item.

 Two-finger flick up: Read all from top of screen.

 Two-finger flick down: Read all from current position.

 Three-finger flick up or down: Scroll one page at a time.

 Three-finger flick right or left: Go to next or previous page (such as Home screen,

Stocks, Safari).
 Three-finger tap: Speak the scroll status (which page or rows are visible).

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 Select and Activate
 Double-tap: Activate selected item.

 Touch an item with one finger, tap the screen with another finger (“split tapping”):

Activate item.
 Double-tap and hold (1 second) + standard gesture: Use a standard gesture.
The double-tap and hold gesture tells iPhone to interpret the subsequent gesture as
a standard one. For example, you can double-tap and hold, then without lifting your
finger, drag your finger to slide a switch.
 Two-finger double tap: Answer or end a call. Play or pause (iPod, YouTube, Voice
Memos, Photos). Take a picture (Camera). Start or pause recording (Camera, Voice
Memos).
 Three-finger double tap: Mute or unmute VoiceOver.
 Three-finger triple tap: Turn the screen curtain on or off.

Note: Single-finger flicking gestures must be done quickly to distinguish them from
dragging gestures.

Rotor Control
The rotor control is an invisible dial that you can use to change the results of up and

down flick gestures when VoiceOver is turned on.

Operate the rotor: Rotate two fingers on the iPhone screen to “turn” the dial to

choose between options.

The effect of the rotor depends on what you’re doing. For example, if you’re reading

text in an email you received, you can use the rotor to switch between hearing text

spoken word-by-word or character-by-character when you flick up or down. If you’re

browsing a webpage, use the rotor to choose whether you hear text word-by-word

or character-by-character, hear just the headers, hear just the links (all of them, visited

links, or links not yet visited), hear form elements, or hear descriptions of images.

In other words, you can use the rotor setting to hear all the text, or to jump from

one element to another of a certain type, such as headers or links.

Rotor options depend on the context of what you’re doing.

Reading text
Select and hear:
 text character-by-character
 text word-by-word

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Browsing a webpage
Select and hear:
 text character-by-character
 text word-by-word
 headers
 all links
 form elements
 links visited
 links not visited
 images

Entering text
Move insertion point and hear:
 text character-by-character
 text word-by-word
 auto-text

Using a control (such as the spinner used to set the time in Clock)
Select and hear:
 value character-by-character
 value word-by-word

Or, adjust the value of the control object.

Using VoiceOver
Note: VoiceOver may not be available in all languages.
Select items on the screen: Drag your finger over the screen. VoiceOver identifies
each element as you touch it. You can also move systematically from one element to
the next by flicking left or right with a single finger. Elements are selected from left-
to-right, top-to-bottom. Flick right to go to the next element, or flick left to go to the
previous element.
“Tap” a selected item when VoiceOver is turned on: Double-tap anywhere on the
screen.
Speak the text of an element, character by character or word by word: With the
element selected, flick up or down with one finger. Flick down to read the next
character, or flick up to read the previous character. Twist the rotor control to read
word by word.

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 Enter text: Select a key on the keyboard by flicking left or right, then double-tap

to enter the character. Or drag you finger around the keyboard to select a key and,

while holding the key with one finger, tap the screen with another finger to enter the

character. VoiceOver speaks the key when it’s selected and again when it’s entered.

Flick up or down to move the insertion point forward or backward in the text.

VoiceOver makes a sound when the insertion point moves and speaks the character to

the right of the insertion point. Use the Rotor to select moving the insertion point by

character or by word.

To enter an accented character, double-tap and hold until you hear a sound that

indicates the alternate characters have appeared, then drag left or right to select and

hear the choices. Release your finger to enter the current selection.

Adjust a slider: With a single finger, flick up to increase the setting or down to

decrease the setting. VoiceOver announces the setting as you adjust it.

Scroll a list or area of the screen: Flick up or down with three fingers. Flick down to

scroll down, or flick up to scroll up. If you’re scrolling through a list, VoiceOver speaks

the range of items displayed (for example, “showing rows 5 through 10”). Areas are

scrolled in sections, and VoiceOver tells you which section is visible as you scroll.

For best results using three-finger gestures, relax and let your fingers touch the screen

naturally.

Unlock iPhone: Select the Unlock switch, then double-tap the screen.

Mute VoiceOver Double-tap with three fingers. Double-tap again

with three fingers to turn speaking back on. To
turn off only VoiceOver sounds, set the Ring/
Silent switch to Silent.
Stop speaking an item Tap once with two fingers. Speaking
automatically resumes when you select another
item.
Turn off the display while you use VoiceOver Triple-tap with three fingers. Triple-tap again with
(“Screen Curtain”) three fingers to turn on the display again.
Speak entire screen from the top (“Read All”) Flick up with two fingers.
Speak from current item to bottom of screen Flick down with two fingers.

Status information about iPhone can be heard by touching the top of the screen. This
can include the time, battery life, Wi-Fi signal strength, and more.

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Zoom
Many iPhone applications let you zoom in and out specific elements. For example,
you can double-tap or use the pinch gesture to expand webpage columns in Safari.
Zoom is a special accessibility feature that lets you magnify the entire screen of any
application you’re using to help you see what’s on the display.
Turn Zoom on or off: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility > Zoom and tap the
Zoom On/Off switch.

Note: You cannot use VoiceOver and Zoom at the same time.
Zoom in or out: Double-tap the screen with three fingers. By default, the screen is
magnified by 200 percent. If you manually change the magnification (by using the tap-
and-drag gesture, described below), iPhone automatically returns to that magnification
when you zoom in by double-tapping with three fingers.
Increase magnification: With three fingers, tap and drag toward the top of the
screen (to increase magnification) or toward the bottom of the screen (to decrease
magnification). The tap-and-drag gesture is similar to a double-tap, except you don’t
lift your fingers on the second tap—instead, drag your fingers on the screen. Once you
start dragging, you can drag with a single finger.

For best results using three-finger gestures, relax and let your fingers touch the screen
naturally.
Move around the screen: When zoomed in, drag or flick the screen with three fingers.
Once you start dragging, you can drag with a single finger so that you can see more
of the screen. Hold a single finger near the edge of the display to pan to that side of
the screen image. Move your finger closer to the edge to pan more quickly. When you
open a new screen, Zoom always goes to the top-middle of the screen.

White on Black
Use White on Black to invert the colors on the iPhone display, which may make it
easier to read the screen. The screen looks like a photographic negative when White
on Black is turned on.
Invert the screen’s colors: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility and tap the
“White on Black” switch.

Mono Audio
Mono Audio combines the sound of the left and right channels into a mono signal
played on both sides. This enables users with hearing impairment in one ear to hear
the entire sound signal with the other ear.
Turn Mono Audio on or off: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility and tap the
Mono Audio switch.

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 Speak Auto-text
Speak Auto-text speaks the text corrections and suggestions iPhone makes when

you’re typing.

Turn Speak Auto-text on or off: In Settings, choose General > Accessibility and tap

the Speak Auto-text switch.

Speak Auto-text also works with VoiceOver or Zoom.

Closed Captioning and Other Helpful Features

Many features available on all models of iPhone help make iPhone accessible to all
users, including those with visual or auditory impairments.

Closed Captioning
You can turn on closed captioning for videos in iPod settings. See “Video” on page 157.

Voice Control
Voice Control (iPhone 3GS only) lets you make phone calls and control iPod music
playback by using voice commands. See “Voice Dialing” on page 48, and “Using Voice
Control with iPod” on page 78.

Large Phone Keypad

Make phone calls simply by tapping entries in your contacts and favorites lists. When
you need to dial a number, iPhone’s large numeric keypad makes it easy. See “Phone
Calls” on page 47.

Widescreen Keyboards
Several applications let you rotate iPhone when you’re typing so that you can use a
larger keyboard:
 Mail
 Safari
 Messages
 Notes
 Contacts

Visual Voicemail
The play and pause controls in visual voicemail let you control the playback of
messages. Drag the playhead on the scrubber bar to repeat a portion of the message
that’s hard to understand. See “Checking Voicemail” on page 53.

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Downloadable, Assignable Ringtones
You can download and assign distinctive ringtones to individuals in your contacts
list for audible caller ID. Create and download additional ringtones of your favorite
songs from the iTunes Store (sold separately; not available in all regions). See “Setting
Ringtones” on page 55 and “Creating Ringtones” on page 55.

Instant Messaging (IM) Chat

The App Store features many Internet Messaging (IM) applications such as AIM,
BeejiveIM, ICQ, and Yahoo! Messenger that are optimized for iPhone.

Minimum Font Size for Mail Messages

To increase readability, set a minimum font size for Mail message text to Large,
Extra Large, or Giant. See “Mail” on page 150.

TTY Support (Available in Some Areas)

Use iPhone in TTY mode with the iPhone TTY Adapter (available separately) to use
a Teletype (TTY) machine. See “Using iPhone with a Teletype (TTY) Machine” on
page 153.

Universal Access in Mac OS X

Take advantage of the Universal Access features in Mac OS X when you use iTunes to
sync information and content from your iTunes library to iPhone. In the Finder, choose
Help > Mac Help, then search for “universal access.”

For more information about iPhone and Mac OS X accessibility features, go to

www.apple.com/accessibility.

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 A

Appendix
Troubleshooting

Apple iPhone Support Site

Comprehensive support information is available online at
www.apple.com/support/iphone.

General
Low-Battery Image Appears
iPhone is low on power and needs to charge for up to ten minutes before you can
use it. For information about charging iPhone, see “Charging the Battery” on page 43.

or

iPhone Doesn’t Respond

 iPhone may be low on power. Connect iPhone to your computer or to its power
adapter to charge. See “Charging the Battery” on page 43.
 Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of iPhone for a few seconds until a
red slider appears, and then press and hold the Home button until the application
you were using quits.
 If that doesn’t work, turn iPhone off, then turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/
Wake button on top of iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, and then
drag the slider. Then press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo
appears.
 If that doesn’t work, reset iPhone. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and
the Home button for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

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iPhone Still Doesn’t Respond After Reset
 Reset iPhone settings. From the Home screen choose Settings > General > Reset
> Reset All Settings. All your preferences are reset, but your data and media aren’t
deleted.
 If that doesn’t work, erase all content on iPhone. See “Resetting iPhone” on page 148.
 If that doesn’t work, restore the iPhone software. See “Updating and Restoring
iPhone Software” on page 200.

“This accessory is not made to work with iPhone” Appears

Make sure the dock connector is free of debris.

If you connect iPhone to an accessory not specifically made for it, iPhone may ask
if you want to turn on airplane mode. This is to eliminate radio interference from
cellular signals coming from iPhone. You may be able to use iPhone with the accessory
whether or not you turn on airplane mode. However, the accessory may not charge
iPhone.

If you turn on airplane mode, you won’t be able to make calls, send or receive
text messages, access the Internet, or use Bluetooth devices with iPhone until you
disconnect iPhone from the accessory or turn off airplane mode.

“This accessory is not supported by iPhone” Appears

The accessory you attached may not work with iPhone. Make sure the dock connector
is free of debris.

Connect-to-iTunes Screen Appears

iPhone needs to be activated. Connect iPhone to your computer and open iTunes if it
doesn’t open automatically.

iPhone Is Too Warm

If the interior temperature of iPhone 3G or later exceeds normal operating
temperatures, you may experience the following as it attempts to regulate its
temperature:
 iPhone stops charging
 the display dims
 the cellular signal is weak
 a temperature warning screen appears

Important: You cannot use iPhone while the temperature warning screen is displayed
except to make an emergency call. If none of the above measures succeeds in
lowering the internal temperature, iPhone automatically goes into a deep sleep mode
until it cools. You cannot make an emergency call when iPhone is in this mode. Move
iPhone to a cooler location and wait a few minutes before trying to use iPhone again.

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 iTunes and Syncing
iPhone Doesn’t Appear in iTunes
 The iPhone battery might need to be recharged. For information about charging
iPhone, see “Charging the Battery” on page 43.
 Disconnect other USB devices from your computer and connect iPhone to a
different USB 2.0 port on your computer (not on your keyboard).
 Turn iPhone off and back on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of
iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press
and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. Tap Unlock and enter
your SIM’s PIN if the SIM is locked.
Important: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times, you may need to enter a
Personal Unlocking Key (PUK) to enable your SIM card again. Refer to the SIM card
documentation or contact your carrier.
 Restart your computer and reconnect iPhone to your computer.
 Download and install (or reinstall) the latest version of iTunes from
www.apple.com/itunes.

Syncing Doesn’t Work

 The iPhone battery might need to be recharged. For information about charging
iPhone, see “Charging the Battery” on page 43.
 Disconnect other USB devices from your computer and connect iPhone to a
different USB 2.0 port on your computer (not on your keyboard).
 Turn iPhone off and back on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of
iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press
and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. Tap Unlock and enter
your SIM’s PIN if the SIM is locked.
Important: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times, you may need to enter a
Personal Unlocking Key (PUK) to enable your SIM card again. Refer to the SIM card
documentation or contact your carrier.
 Restart your computer and reconnect iPhone to your computer.
 Download and install (or reinstall) the latest version of iTunes from
www.apple.com/itunes.

Contacts, Calendars, or Bookmarks Don’t Sync

 Download and install (or reinstall) the latest version of iTunes from
www.apple.com/itunes.

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Yahoo! or Google Contacts Doesn’t Sync
iTunes may not be able to connect with Yahoo! or Google. Make sure your computer
is connected to the Internet, and that you’ve entered the correct ID and password in
iTunes. Connect iPhone to your computer, click the Info tab in iTunes, click Configure in
the Contacts section, then enter your current ID and password.

Yahoo! Address Book Still Has Contacts Deleted From iPhone

Yahoo! Address Book doesn’t allow contacts containing a Messenger ID to be deleted
through syncing. To delete a contact containing a Messenger ID, log in to your Yahoo!
account online and delete the contact using Yahoo! Address Book.

Phone and Voicemail

Can’t Make or Receive Calls
 Check the cell signal icon in the status bar at the top of the screen. If there are no
bars, or if it says “No service,” try moving to a different location. If you’re indoors, try
going outdoors or moving closer to a window.
 Check to make sure you’re in an area with network coverage. Go to your carrier’s
website to see network coverage areas.
 Make sure airplane mode isn’t on. From the Home screen choose Settings, then turn
airplane mode off. If that doesn’t work, turn airplane mode on, wait 15 seconds, then
turn airplane mode off again.
 Turn iPhone off and back on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of
iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press
and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. Tap Unlock and enter
your SIM’s PIN if the SIM is locked.
Important: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times, you may need to enter a
Personal Unlocking Key (PUK) to enable your SIM card again. Refer to the SIM card
documentation or contact your carrier.
 There may be a problem with your wireless service. Call your carrier or go to your
carrier’s website.
 Restore the iPhone software. See “Updating and Restoring iPhone Software” on
page 200.

Visual Voicemail Isn’t Available

Visual Voicemail is delivered over the cellular data network. Because Data Roaming is
turned off by default, you may not have access to the Internet when traveling abroad
unless you turn Data Roaming on. In Settings choose General > Network, then tap
Data Roaming.

Important: Data roaming charges may apply when Data Roaming is on.

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 Visual Voicemail may be an optional service in some countries. Contact your carrier for
more information.

Voicemail Service Is Called When You Tap Voicemail

If the voice instructions prompt you, enter your voicemail password. Otherwise, wait
until you hear any voice instruction, then end the call. After a time, Voicemail should
become available again.

This may occur if you removed the SIM card from iPhone and replace it with another
SIM card.

Safari, Text, Mail, and Contacts

Websites, Text, or Email Aren’t Available
 Check the cell signal icon in the status bar at the top of the screen. If there are no
bars, or if it says “No service,” try moving to a different location. If you’re indoors, try
going outdoors or moving closer to a window.
 Check to make sure you’re in an area with network coverage. Go to your carrier’s
website to see network coverage areas.
 If the cellular network isn’t available, connect to a Wi-Fi network if possible.
 Make sure airplane mode isn’t on. From the Home screen choose Settings, then turn
airplane mode off. If that doesn’t work, turn airplane mode on, wait 15 seconds, then
turn airplane mode off again.
 Make sure to include an area code for every phone number in your contacts list that
you use to send or receive text messages.
 Turn iPhone off and back on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top of
iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, then drag the slider. Then press
and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears. Tap Unlock and enter
your SIM’s PIN if the SIM is locked.
Important: If you enter the PIN incorrectly three times, you may need to enter a
Personal Unlocking Key (PUK) to enable your SIM card again. Refer to the SIM card
documentation or contact your carrier.
 There may be a problem with your wireless service. Call your carrier or go to your
carrier’s website.
 If you’re traveling abroad, you may not have Internet access because Data Roaming
is turned off (the default). Turn Data Roaming on or connect to a Wi-Fi network.
To turn Data Roaming on, in Settings choose General > Network and tap Data

Roaming. Data roaming charges may apply.

Important: Data roaming charges may apply. To avoid data roaming charges,

turn Data Roaming off.

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 Restore the iPhone software. See “Updating and Restoring iPhone Software” on
page 200.

Can’t Send Email

If iPhone is unable to send email, try the following:
 In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” and select the account you’re trying
to use. Tap Account Info, then tap SMTP under Outgoing Mail Server. Under Other
SMTP Server, tap the SMTP server for your carrier, then tap to turn the server on.
The Under Other SMTP settings also allow you to set up additional SMTP servers.
Contact your carrier or Internet service provider for configuration information.
 Set up your email account directly on iPhone instead of syncing it from iTunes.
In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” tap Add Account and enter your
account information. If iPhone is unable to locate your service provider’s settings
when you enter your email address, go to www.apple.com/support and search for
HT1277 to get additional help in setting up your account.
 Turn iPhone off, then turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top
of iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, and then drag the slider. Then
press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
 Turn off Wi-Fi so iPhone is connecting to the Internet via the cellular data network.
In Settings, choose Wi-Fi and turn off Wi-Fi.

For additional troubleshooting information, go to www.apple.com/support and search

for TS1426. If you still can’t send email, you can call an Apple Expert (not available in all
countries). Go to www.apple.com/support/expert for information. If Apple Expert is not
available in your country, get a free GMail, Yahoo!, or AOL account and try forwarding
your mail to that account.

Can’t Receive Email

If iPhone is unable to receive email, try the following:
 If you’re using one or more computers to check the same email account, that may
be creating a lock-out issue. For more information, go to www.apple.com/support
and search for TS2621.
 Set up your email account directly on iPhone instead of syncing it from iTunes.
In Settings, choose “Mail, Contacts, Calendars,” tap Add Account and enter your
account information. If iPhone is unable to locate your service provider’s settings
when you enter your email address, go to www.apple.com/support and search for
HT1277 to get additional help in setting up your account.
 Turn iPhone off, then turn it on again. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on top
of iPhone for a few seconds until a red slider appears, and then drag the slider. Then
press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
 Turn off Wi-Fi so iPhone is connecting to the Internet via the cellular data network.
In Settings, choose Wi-Fi and turn off Wi-Fi.

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 For additional troubleshooting information, go to www.apple.com/support and search
for TS1426. If you still can’t receive email, you can call an Apple Expert (not available in
all countries). Go to www.apple.com/support/expert for information. If Apple Expert
is not available in your country, get a free GMail, Yahoo!, or AOL account and try
forwarding your mail to that account.

Email Attachment Won’t Open

The file type may not be supported. iPhone supports the following email attachment
file formats:

.doc Microsoft Word

.docx Microsoft Word (XML)
.htm webpage
.html webpage
.key Keynote
.numbers Numbers
.pages Pages
.pdf Preview, Adobe Acrobat
.ppt Microsoft PowerPoint
.pptx Microsoft PowerPoint (XML)
.rtf Rich Text Format
.txt text
.vcf contact information
.xls Microsoft Excel
.xlsx Microsoft Excel (XML)

GAL Contacts Don’t Appear

Check your Microsoft Exchange settings to make sure you’re on the right server. In
Settings, tap “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” and choose an account to display its settings.

If you’re trying to search for GAL contacts in Contacts, tap Groups and tap Directories
at the bottom of the list.

Sound, Music, and Video

No Sound
 Unplug and reconnect the headset. Make sure the connector is pushed in all the
way.
 Make sure the volume isn’t turned down all the way.

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 Music on iPhone might be paused. Try pressing the mic button on the headset to
resume playback. Or from the Home screen tap iPod, tap Now Playing, then tap .
 Check to see if a volume limit is set. From the Home screen choose Settings > iPod
> Volume Limit. For more information, see “Music” on page 156.
 Make sure you’re using the latest version of iTunes (go to www.apple.com/itunes).
 If you’re using the optional dock’s line out port, make sure your external speakers or
stereo are turned on and working properly.

Pressing Mic Button Doesn’t Resume Music Playback

iPhone goes to sleep after music has been paused for five minutes. Press the Home
or Sleep/Wake button to wake up iPhone.

Song, Video, or Other Items Won’t Play

The song may have been encoded in a format that iPhone doesn’t support. The

following audio file formats are supported by iPhone. These include formats for

audiobooks and podcasting:

 AAC (M4A, M4B, M4P, up to 320 Kbps)

 Apple Lossless (a high-quality compressed format)

 MP3 (up to 320 Kbps)

 MP3 Variable Bit Rate (VBR)

 WAV

 AA (audible.com spoken word, formats 2, 3, and 4)

 AAX (audible.com spoken word, AudibleEnhanced format)

 AIFF

The following video file formats are supported by iPhone:

 H.264 (Baseline Profile Level 3.0)

 MPEG-4 (Simple Profile)

A song encoded using Apple Lossless format has full CD-quality sound, but takes up

only about half as much space as a song encoded using AIFF or WAV format. The same

song encoded in AAC or MP3 format takes up even less space. When you import music

from a CD using iTunes, it’s converted to AAC format by default.

Using iTunes for Windows, you can convert nonprotected WMA files to AAC or MP3

format. This can be useful if you have a library of music encoded in WMA format.

iPhone doesn’t support WMA, MPEG Layer 1, MPEG Layer 2 audio files, or audible.com

format 1.

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 If you have a song or video in your iTunes library that isn’t supported by iPhone, you
may be able to convert it to a format iPhone supports. See iTunes Help for more
information.

iTunes Stores
iTunes Store Isn’t Available
To use the iTunes Store, iPhone must be connected to the Internet. See “Connecting to
the Internet” on page 40. The iTunes Store isn’t available in all countries.

Can’t Purchase Music or Applications

To purchase songs from the iTunes Store (only available in some countries) or
applications from the App Store, you must have an iTunes Store account. Open iTunes
on your computer and choose Store > Create Account. You can also set up an account
on iPhone. See “Viewing Account Information” on page 164.

Removing the SIM Card

If you need to send your iPhone in for service or if you want to loan your iPhone to
someone and you still want to be able to make calls, you may be able to use the SIM
card inside iPhone with another GSM phone.
Remove the SIM card: Insert the end of the SIM eject tool (or a small paper clip) into
the hole on the SIM tray. Press firmly and push it straight in until the tray pops out.
SIM card

SIM eject SIM tray

tool

Backing Up iPhone
iTunes creates backups of settings, downloaded applications and data, and other
information on iPhone. You can use a backup to restore these items to your iPhone
after a software restore or to transfer the information to another iPhone.

Backing up iPhone or restoring from a backup is not the same as syncing content
and other items (such as music, podcasts, ringtones, photos, videos, and applications
that you download via iTunes) with your iTunes library. Backups include settings,
downloaded applications and data, and other information that resides on iPhone.
You can restore these items from a backup using iTunes, but you may also have to
sync your iTunes library content again.

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 Applications downloaded from the App Store are backed up the next time you sync
with iTunes. Afterwards, only application data is backed up when you sync with iTunes.

Creating Backups
Backups can be created in the following ways:
 Once iPhone has been configured to sync with a particular computer, iTunes
automatically makes a backup of iPhone on that computer when you sync. iTunes
won’t automatically back up an iPhone that isn’t configured to sync with that
computer. If you’ve configured iPhone to automatically sync with iTunes on a
specific computer, iTunes will back up iPhone every time you connect it to that
computer. Automatic syncing is turned on by default. iTunes only makes one backup
each time you connect, even if you sync multiple times before disconnecting.
 If you choose to update the software on iPhone, iTunes will back up iPhone
automatically, even if it isn’t configured to sync with iTunes on that computer.
 If you choose to restore the software on iPhone, iTunes asks if you want to back up
iPhone before restoring.

If you use a Bluetooth headset or car kit with iPhone and you restore settings, you
must pair the Bluetooth device with iPhone again to use it.

For more information about backups, including the settings and information stored in
a backup, go to www.apple.com/support and search for HT1766.

Restoring from a Backup

You can restore the settings, downloaded applications, and other information from a
backup, or use this feature to transfer these items to another iPhone.

Restore iPhone from a backup:

1 Connect iPhone to the computer you normally sync with.
2 In iTunes, select iPhone in the sidebar and click the Summary tab.
3 Click Restore to reinstall the iPhone software, restore its default settings, and delete
data stored on iPhone. If your backup is encrypted, you’ll need to enter your passcode.
See “iPhone Settings Panes in iTunes” on page 13.
In iTunes, you can also restore from a backup without deleting data stored on iPhone.

Deleted data is no longer accessible via the iPhone user interface, but isn’t

permanently erased from your iPhone until it’s overwritten by new data. For

information about permanently erasing all content and settings, see “Resetting

iPhone” on page 148.

When prompted, select the option to restore your settings, downloaded applications,

and other information from a backup and select the backup you want to use. Multiple

backups are listed by device in chronological order with the most recent backup for a

device listed first.

Appendix A Troubleshooting 199

 Removing a Backup
You can remove a backup of iPhone from the list of backups in iTunes. You may want
to do this, for example, if a backup was created on someone else’s computer.

Remove a backup:
1 In iTunes, open iTunes Preferences.
 Windows: Choose Edit > Preferences.
 Mac: Choose iTunes > Preferences.
2 Click Devices (iPhone does not need to be connected).
3 Select the backup you want to remove, then click Delete Backup.
4 Confirm you wish to remove the selected backup by clicking Delete Backup.
5 Click OK to close the iTunes Preferences Window.

Updating and Restoring iPhone Software

You can use iTunes to update or reinstall iPhone software, restore default settings,

and delete all data on iPhone.

 If you update, the iPhone software is updated but your downloaded applications,

settings, and songs aren’t affected.

 If you restore, the latest version of iPhone software is reinstalled, default settings are
restored, and data stored on iPhone is deleted, including downloaded applications,
songs, videos, contacts, photos, calendar information, and any other data. In iTunes,
you can also restore from a backup without deleting data stored on iPhone.

Deleted data is no longer accessible via the iPhone user interface, but isn’t

permanently erased from your iPhone until it’s overwritten by new data. For

information about permanently erasing all content and settings, see “Resetting

iPhone” on page 148.

Update or restore iPhone:

1 Make sure you have an Internet connection and have installed the latest version of
iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes.
2 Connect iPhone to your computer.
3 Select iPhone in the iTunes sidebar and click the Summary tab.
4 Click “Check for Update.” iTunes tells you if there’s a newer version of the iPhone
software available.
5 Click Update to install the latest version of the software. Or click Restore to restore.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.

For more information about updating and restoring iPhone software, go to

www.apple.com/support and search for HT1414.

200 Appendix A Troubleshooting

 B

Appendix
Other Resources

Safety, Software, and Service Information

The following table describes where to get more iPhone-related safety, software,
and service information.

To learn about Do this

Using iPhone safely See the Important Product Information Guide at
www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone for the
latest safety and regulatory information.
iPhone service and support, tips, forums, and Go to www.apple.com/support/iphone.
Apple software downloads
Service and support from your carrier Contact your carrier or go to your carrier’s
website.
The latest information about iPhone Go to www.apple.com/iphone.
Using iTunes Open iTunes and choose Help > iTunes Help. For
an online iTunes tutorial (available in some areas
only), go to www.apple.com/support/itunes.
MobileMe Go to www.me.com.
Using iPhoto on Mac OS X Open iPhoto and choose Help > iPhoto Help.
Using Address Book on Mac OS X Open Address Book and choose Help > Address
Book Help.
Using iCal on Mac OS X Open iCal and choose Help > iCal Help.

201
 To learn about Do this
Microsoft Outlook, Windows Address Book, See the documentation that came with those
Adobe Photoshop Album, and Adobe applications.
Photoshop Elements
Finding your iPhone serial number or You can find your iPhone serial and IMEI numbers
International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) on the iPhone packaging. Or, on iPhone, choose
number Settings > General > About from the Home
screen. In iTunes on your computer, hold down
the Control key and choose Help > About iTunes
(Windows) or iTunes > About iTunes (Mac), then
release the Control key. (Press the Space bar to
pause the scrolling.)
Obtaining warranty service First follow the advice in this guide and online
resources. Then go to www.apple.com/support
or see the Important Product Information Guide at
www.apple.com/support/manuals/iphone.
Battery replacement service Go to www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/
battery.
Using iPhone in an enterprise environment Go to www.apple.com/iphone/enterprise.

Viewing the User Guide on iPhone

The iPhone User Guide, optimized for viewing on iPhone, is available at

help.apple.com/iphone.

View the guide on iPhone: In Safari, tap , then tap the iPhone User Guide bookmark.

Add an icon for the guide to the Home screen: When viewing the guide, tap
,
then tap “Add to Home Screen.”

The iPhone User Guide is available in many languages.

View guide in a different language: Tap “Change Language” at the bottom of the

screen on the main contents page, then choose the language you want.

Disposal and Recycling Information

Apple Used Mobile Phone Recycling Program (available in some areas): For free
recycling of your old mobile phone, a prepaid shipping label, and instructions see:
www.apple.com/environment/recycling

202 Appendix B Other Resources

iPhone Disposal and Recycling: You must dispose of iPhone properly according to
local laws and regulations. Because iPhone contains electronic components and a
battery, iPhone must be disposed of separately from household waste. When iPhone
reaches its end of life, contact local authorities to learn about disposal and recycling
options, or simply drop it off at your local Apple retail store or return it to Apple.
The battery will be removed and recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
For more information, see: www.apple.com/environment/recycling

European Union—Electronics and Battery Disposal Information: This symbol means

that according to local laws and regulations your product and its battery should
be recycled separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of
life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities for the recycling of
electronic equipment. The improper disposal of waste electronic equipment from
the consumer may be subject to fines. The separate collection and recycling of your
product and its battery at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources
and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment.

For collection and recycling schemes for iPhone, go to:

www.apple.com/environment/recycling/nationalservices/europe.html

Battery Replacement for iPhone: The rechargeable battery in iPhone should be

replaced only by an authorized service provider. For battery replacement services go
to: www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/battery

Deutschland: Dieses Gerät enthält Batterien. Bitte nicht in den Hausmüll werfen.
Entsorgen Sie dieses Gerätes am Ende seines Lebenszyklus entsprechend der
maßgeblichen gesetzlichen Regelungen.

Nederlands: Gebruikte batterijen kunnen worden ingeleverd bij de chemokar of in een

speciale batterijcontainer voor klein chemisch afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.

Apple and the Environment

At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental
impacts of our operations and products. For more information go to:
www.apple.com/environment

Appendix B Other Resources 203

 Index

Index
3G 21, 41
store account 158, 166

12-hour time 146

syncing 12

24-hour time 146

syncing purchased content 171

updating applications 171

A verifying purchases 165

accessibility
applications, iPhone 23

features 181
attachments

Mono Audio 187

email 63

settings 148
audio

VoiceOver 182
alternate language 83

White on Black 187

mono 187

Zoom 187
audio file formats, supported 197

accessibility features 153

audiobooks

accounts 16, 149

syncing 12

“push” 18, 150

Auto-Brightness 141

activating iPhone 10
AutoFill 70, 155

adjusting brightness 141

auto-lock, setting time for 144

Adobe Photoshop 97
AV cables 84

Adobe Photoshop Album 15

Adobe Photoshop Elements 15

B
airplane mode
backing up iPhone 14

settings 137
backup

status icon 21
restoring from 199

turning on 137
battery

alarms
charging 43

deleting 132
low on power 44, 190

setting 132
maximizing life 44

status icon 22
replacing 44, 202

turning on or off 132
status icon 22

album covers 78
Bluetooth

album tracks 79
finding address 142

alert
routing calls back through iPhone 57

voicemail 52
status icon 22

alerts
turning on or off 143

adjusting volume 27, 140

unpairing device 58

calendar 96
bookmarking

turning on or off 141
map locations 118

alternate audio language 83

webpages 70

answering calls 39
YouTube videos 108, 109

App Store
bookmarks, syncing 12, 15, 70

about 166
brightness

browsing 167
adjusting 141

deleting applications 170

setting to adjust automatically 141

204
browser cache, clearing 155 adding from Maps 118

browsing
adding from text messages 89

album covers 78
assigning photo to 102

YouTube videos 107

favorite 54

browsing iTunes Music Store 160

GAL (Global Address List) 60, 176, 196

browsing the App Store 167

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access

businesses, finding 121

Protocol) 176

buttons, changing 85
seeing location of 118

send info by email 61

C setting how displayed 152

cable, Dock Connector to USB 11, 21

setting how sorted 152

cache, clearing browser 155

syncing 12, 13, 14, 175

Calculator 134
using to call someone 47

scientific 135
Yahoo! Address Book 14

Calendar
controls, using 28

about 91
converting unprotected WMA files 197

searching 93
converting videos 74

views 92
cookies 155

See also events

copying

calendars, syncing 12, 14, 91

images 101

call forwarding 153

text 34

call options 50
Cover Flow 78

call waiting, turning on or off 153

current approximate location 119, 173

caller ID, hiding or showing 153

cutting and pasting text 34

calls

no service 193
D
See also phone
date and time, setting 146

Camera
date format 148

deleting pictures 104

debug console 156

exposure 104
declining calls 49

focus 104
deleting

seeing photos and videos you’ve taken 104, 105

alarms 132

taking pictures 104

all content and settings 45, 148

upload pictures to your computer 106

applications from the App Store 170

caps lock, enabling 147

clocks 131

carrier services 154

contacts 177

Cc 151
contacts from Favorites 54

cell signal, status icon 21

email account 150

cellular network 41
email messages 66

charging battery 43
notes 129

cleaning iPhone 45
pictures 104

Clock 131
playlists 81

clocks, adding 131

songs from a playlist 81

closed captioning, turning on or off 157

text 34

Compass
videos 84

current coordinates 173

YouTube playlists 110

heading 173
YouTube videos from a playlist 110

True and Magnetic North 173

developer settings 156

component AV cable 84
Dialing a phone number 47

composite AV cable 84
directions, getting 119

computer requirements 9
disconnecting iPhone from computer 19

conference calls 50, 51

display freezes 191

configuration profiles 18
Dock Connector 124

connecting to Internet 40
Dock Connector to USB cable 11, 21

contacts
downloading

adding and editing 177

podcasts 162

Index 205
 downloading applications 169 Home screen 23, 29

adding web clips 71

E customizing 25

EDGE 40
hybrid view 117

editing

text conversations 89
I

videos 105
iCal 14, 201

editing text 33
ICCID number 142

effects sounds, turning on or off 141

icons

email accounts
applications 23

syncing 12, 13
status 21

emergency calls 51
See also buttons

ending calls 39
images

enterprise, using iPhone 202

copying 101

equalizer 156
pasting 101

events, calendar 93
IMAP

Exchange. See Microsoft Exchange

accounts 60

exposure 104
searching email 65

IMEI number 142

F installing

favorites
applications from the App Store 169

calling a contact from 47, 54

configuration profiles 18

managing 54
international keyboards 34, 147

sending text messages 87

Internet, connecting to 40

Fetch New Data 150

iPhoto 15, 201

file formats, supported 64, 196, 197

iPod

find my iPhone 45
changing browse buttons 85

focus 104
converting videos for iPhone 74

force quit an application 46

deleting videos 84

formats
Genius playlists 80

date, time, and telephone number 148

headset controls 39

forwarding messages 61
on-the-go playlists 81, 110

playing songs using Voice Control 78

G repeating or shuffling songs 76

GAL (Global Address List) 60, 176, 196

searching 80, 83

Genius playlist 76
settings 156

Genius playlists, making 80

Shake to Shuffle 74, 156

getting help 201

sleep timer 84

getting started 9
iTunes Store

Google search engine 154

about 159

Google
browsing 160

Contacts 14, 193

checking download status 163

searching the web 70

iTunes store account 159, 161

GPRS 40
purchasing songs and albums 161

GPS 116
store account 158

grab points 34
streaming or downloading podcasts 162

syncing purchased content 163

H verifying purchases 165

hands-free phone calls 50, 143

iTunes Store account 10, 158, 159, 166

headset
iTunes

about 21, 39
getting help 201

using with Voice Memos 124

iPhone doesn’t appear in 192

headset button. See mic button

settings panes 13

help, getting 201

hold, putting calls on 50

K
keyboard, typing on 32

206 Index
keyboards finding businesses 121

Emoji 35
finding location 114

international 34, 147

getting directions 119

keypad, numbers 50
GPS 116

hybrid view 117

L satellite view 117

LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) 176

seeing location of a contact 118

links share location 118

in email 63
traffic conditions 120

on webpages 68
zooming 115

location. See Maps

Messages

Location Services 144

editing conversations 89

location warnings 148

sending a photo or video clip 88

locking iPhone 22, 26, 27

sending messages 86

lyrics, displaying 75
settings 156

mic button 21, 39, 49, 75, 79, 197

M microphone

Mac system requirements 9

about 39

magnetic north 172

muting 50

Mail
microphone, external 124

account setup 60, 149

Microsoft Excel 155

attachments 63, 196

Microsoft Exchange 16, 23, 25, 60, 175

Cc 151
push accounts 18

checking for new messages 62, 66

searching email 65

deleting email account 150

setting up account 16

deleting messages 66
syncing 16, 59, 91

forwarding messages 61
Microsoft Internet Explorer 15, 70

links 63
Microsoft Outlook 14, 15

load additional messages 62

Microsoft Word 155

marking messages as unread 64

missed calls

organizing email 66
number of 52

password settings 150

returning 47

problems opening an attachment 196

MobileMe 16, 23, 25, 175

reading messages 62
getting help 201

replying to messages 61
push accounts 18

resizing text column 63

searching email 65

saving drafts 61
security features 45

searching 65
sending photos to a gallery 100

seeing recipients 64
setting up account 16

sending email to someone you’ve texted 89

syncing 16, 59, 70, 91

sending messages 60
model number 142

sending photos 61
modem firmware version 142

sending webpage addresses 68

Mono Audio 187

sending YouTube video links 108, 109

movies

settings 149, 150

rented 15, 83

share contact information 61

syncing 12

signatures 151
music

storing email on iPhone or server 149

lyrics 75

syncing email account settings 12, 13

managing manually 14

Yahoo! email account 18

previewing 161

zooming in a message 63
purchasing 161

Maps
searching 80

adding location to a contact 118

syncing 12, 15

bookmarking location 118

See also iPod

current approximate location 116, 119

music videos

dropped pin 117

syncing 12

Index 207
 muting a call 50 muting calls 50

putting calls on hold 50

N ring mode 55

navigating. See panning, scrolling routing calls back through iPhone 57

Network activity second calls 50

status icon 22
setting up voicemail 52

networks 138
settings 152

Nike + iPod
silencing calls 49

settings 158, 180

silent mode 55

north, true and magnetic 172

switch between calls 50

Notes 129
switching between calls 39

searching 129
turning on vibrate 55

syncing 12
unpairing Bluetooth device 58

NTSC 157
using favorites 54

using speakerphone 50

O using TTY machine 153

on-the-go playlists 81
voice dialing 48

orientation, changing 67
voicemail 52, 53

Outlook Express. See Windows Address Book

voicemail alerts 52

Outlook. See Microsoft Outlook

photo albums 99

overview, iPhone applications 23

photos, syncing 12, 15

Photos

P assigning photos to contacts 102

pairing with Bluetooth headset 57

emailing photos 100

PAL 157
playing music during slideshow 99

panning
sending photos in email 61

maps 115
settings 99, 157

webpages 68
syncing 97

parental controls. See Restrictions

using photos as wallpaper 102

passcode 144
viewing slideshows 99

password, changing 153

zooming photos 98

pasting
See also Camera
images 101
pictures
text 34
taking 104

pausing songs and videos 39

See also Camera, Photos

PC system requirements 9
PIN number 154

phone network name 141

playlists, making 81

Phone
plug-ins 155

adding and editing contacts 177

podcasts

answering calls 39, 49

downloading 162

call waiting 153

streaming 162

calling internationally 58
syncing 12, 15

calling someone you’ve texted 89

pop-ups 155

carrier services 154

power adapter 21

changing voicemail password 153

power, low 44

conference calls 50, 51

previewing music 161

declining calls 39, 49

previewing videos 161

emergency calls 51
problems. See troubleshooting

ending calls 39, 50

purchased content

forwarding calls 153

syncing 163, 171

hands-free 50
purchasing

hiding or showing caller ID 153

iTunes content 73

locking SIM card 154

purchasing applications 166

making calls 47
purchasing music 159, 161

missed calls 52
purchasing videos 161

push accounts 18, 150

208 Index
R using 28
reading email 62
scrolling

Recents, using to call someone 47

about 29

rechargeable batteries 44
maps 115

removing the SIM card 198

webpages 68

rented movies 15, 83

search engine 154

renting videos 161

searching

repeating 76
App Store 167

replacing battery 44, 202

calendars 93

replying to messages 61
global 36

requirements for using iPhone 9

iTunes Music Store 160

reset iPhone 46
Mail messages 65

resizing webpage columns 68

music 80

restarting 46
notes 129

restoring iPhone software 200

videos 83

restoring settings and information 199

searching the web 70

restrictions, setting 145

searching YouTube videos 107

ring mode 28, 55, 140

security

ringer
erase data after ten failed passcode attempts 145

adjusting volume 27, 140

features 44

turning on or off 140
setting passcode for iPhone 144

Ring/Silent switch 28, 55, 140

web 155

ringtones
selecting text 34

creating 55
sending

setting 55, 140

email 60

syncing 12
photos and video clips 88

routing calls back through iPhone 57

photos from Photos 100

text messages 86

S voice memos 88

Safari
serial number, finding 142, 202

AutoFill 70, 155

service and support information 201

bookmarking webpages 70
settings

clearing cache 155

accessibility 148

cookies 155
accounts 149

Debug Console 156

airplane mode 137

developer settings 156

alarms 132

Home screen web clips 71

alerts 90, 96

navigating 68
auto-capitalization 147

opening webpages 67, 69

auto-correction 33, 147

plug-ins 155
auto-lock 144

pop-ups 155
Bluetooth 143

reloading webpages 68
brightness 141

resizing columns to fit screen 68

Calendar 92, 96

saving images to your Photo Library 68

date and time 92, 146

searching the web 70

developer 156

security 155
email server 150

sending webpage addresses in email 68

Fetch New Data 150

settings 154
international 147

stopping webpages from loading 68

iPod 156

syncing bookmarks 12, 15

language 147

typing in text fields 69

location services 144

zooming webpages 68
Mail, Contacts, Calendars 149

satellite view 117

Mail 149

screen 141
messages 156

setting to adjust automatically 141

Nike + iPod 158, 180

notifications 139

Index 209
 passcode lock 144
stopwatch, using 132

Phone 152
storage capacity 142

Photos 99, 157

Store, settings 158

resetting 148
streaming podcasts 162

restrictions 145
subtitles 83

ringer 140
surfing the web 67

Safari 70, 154

switching between calls 50

screen brightness 141

syncing

security 155
calendars 91

Shake to Shuffle 156

getting calls during 19

silent 140
Google Contacts 14, 193

slideshow 99
iTunes library contents 12

sound 90, 96, 140

Microsoft Exchange 16, 59, 91

Store 158
MobileMe 16, 59, 91

temperature 123
photos 97

TV out 157
preventing 16

usage statistics 142

“Sync in progress” message 19

vibrate 55, 140

webpage bookmarks 70

video 157
Yahoo! Address Book 193

VPN 143
syncing purchased songs 163

wallpaper 102, 141

syncing voice memos 127

Wi-Fi 138
system requirements 9

Shake to Shuffle 74, 156

shuffling songs 77
T
signatures, email 151
taking pictures 104

silencing calls 49
telephone. See Phone

silent mode 28, 55, 140

telephone number format 148

SIM card, locking 154

text

sleep. See locking iPhone

cutting or copying 34

sleep timer 84
pasting 34

slideshow settings 157

text messaging. See Messages

slideshows 99
Text

SMS. See Text

contacting someone you’ve texted 89

software
following links in messages 89

getting help 201

replying to messages 87

updating and restoring 200

saving conversations 87

version 142
setting alert sounds 90

sound
show earlier messages 87

adjusting ringer and alerts volume 140

typing 32

adjusting volume 27
typing in webpages 69

no sound 196
time format 148

setting limit 156

time zone support 92, 93, 146, 152

Sound Check 156

time, setting 146

sound effects 27
timer

sounds
setting 133

adjusting volume 39
sleep 133

calendar alert 96
touchscreen, using 28

setting ringtone 140

traffic conditions, checking 120

turning on or off 141
transfer settings and information 198

speakerphone 50
transferring purchased content 74, 163, 171

SSL 150
transferring settings and information 199

star next to a phone number 178

transition effects, setting 157

Starbucks, browsing and purchasing music 160

trimming videos 105

status icons 21
troubleshooting

stock information, Yahoo! 113

backing up 198

Stocks, adding and deleting quotes 112

can’t browse websites 194

210 Index
 can’t make a call 193
See also iPod, Music, YouTube
can’t open an attachment 196
virtual private network. See VPN
can’t purchase music or applications 198
Voice Control
can’t text 194
making phone calls 37, 48, 188

display freezes 190

playing songs 37, 78, 188

email not available 194

using with headset 39

GAL contacts don’t appear 196

Voice Memos

iPhone calls voicemail service 194

attaching to MMS messages 127

iPhone doesn’t appear in iTunes 192

emailing 127

iPhone doesn’t respond 190

recording 124

iPhone doesn’t turn on 190

syncing 127

no sound 196
trimming 126

problems playing songs or other content 197

voicemail

removing the SIM card 198

about 52

restarting 46
alerts 52

software update and restore 200

changing password 153

true north 172

checking and managing 53

TTY machine, using 153

greeting 52

turning iPhone on or off 26
setting up 52

TV shows, syncing 12
volume

TV signal settings 157

adjusting 27, 39

typing
adjusting for ringer and alerts 140

keyboard 32
setting limit 156

in webpage text fields 69

VPN

accessing networks using 42

U configuring 143

undoing edits 34
turning on or off 143

unlocking iPhone 27

unpairing Bluetooth device 58

W
unread messages, marking 64
waking iPhone 27

unsupported audio file formats 197

wallpaper

updating iPhone software 200

choosing 141

usage statistics
settings 102

battery percentage 142

using photo as 102

resetting 142
warranty service 202

seeing 142
watching videos on a TV 84

USB
weather information, Yahoo! 123

cable 11, 21
Weather

port 11
adding cities 122

power adapter 21
deleting cities 123

temperature settings 123

V
viewing 122

vibrate, setting 55, 140

web. See Safari

video settings 157

web clips, adding to Home screen 71

videos
webpages

alternate audio language 83

bookmarking 70

converting for iPhone 74

syncing 12, 15

deleting 84
White on Black 187

editing 105
Wi-Fi

previewing 161
addresses 142

purchasing 161
forgetting a network 139

searching 83
joining networks 40, 138

subtitles 83
settings 138

syncing 15
status icon 21

trimming 105
turning on or off 138

watching on a TV 84
Windows Address Book 14

Index 211
 Windows XP 9

WMA files, converting 197

“Works with iPhone” logo 124

World Clock 131

Y
Yahoo!

Address Book 14, 193

search engine 154

search using 70

searching using 70

stock information 113

weather information 123

YouTube

bookmarking videos 108, 109

browsing videos 107

emailing links 108, 109

playing videos 108

searching for videos 107

Z
Zoom (Accessibility feature) 187

zooming

email messages 63

maps 115

photos 98

webpages 68

212 Index
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