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The basic functions of an iPhone include texting, adding contacts, browsing through applications and organizing information. Get the basics of this incredible piece of equipment with this free video series on the iPhone.
There are 28 videos in this series:
Adding contacts to an iPhone involves pressing the Contacts button, followed by hitting the Plus button and entering in the new contact's information in custom fields. Insert contact information, like email, phone numbers and addresses, into the Contacts field with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
An iPhone is cleaned using a lint free rag and a drop of disinfectant for the tempered glass and a bit of compressed air for the plug outlets along the top. Keep an iPhone clean on a daily basis, as cell phones carry germs and bacteria easily, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
The iPhone battery is a non-user replacement part that requires visiting an Apple store to replace it, so maximizing the battery life is important by draining its power fully, followed by a full charge. Extend the life of an iPhone battery, keeping in mind that batteries are only replaced by an Apple employee, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
An iPhone can be purchased through an AT&T store accompanied by a phone plan, through the Apple store or online from a reputable dealer. Get an iPhone, which is only functional with an AT&T cellphone plan, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Replacing the SIM card of an iPhone requires the use of a paper clip pressed into a hole next to the headphone jack to pop open the SIM card slot. Remove and replace an iPhone SIM card, being gentle and careful not to force anything, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
To set wallpaper on an iPhone, tap on the Settings button, press the Wallpaper icon and scroll through preloaded options or any photo in the user's library to select a background. Choose a wallpaper image for the iPhone with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Unlocking the iPhone involves tapping the screen to turn it back on, sliding it to Unlock and entering in a predetermined password. Protect the iPhone from theft and tampering using the lock and unlock features with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
iPhone text messaging makes it easy to have a conversation using Reply buttons, a full keyboard and email and call options on the text messaging interface. Text friends and family using the iPhone text messaging features with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
The iPhone alarm clock is set by clicking the Clock button on the home page, tapping on the Alarm Clock button and hitting the Plus icon to add a new alarm time and settings. Set the alarm clock on the iPhone, choosing its occurrence, alarm tone and snooze time, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
The iPhone speakerphone is a great feature to use while driving or in a loud area, and it is as simple as touching the Speaker On or Speaker Off icons within the Call interface. Activate the speakerphone feature with the touch of a button with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
The Calendar icon on an iPhone is found on the home page, and different types of pre-loaded calendars can be selected that include holidays and events specific to that calendar. View the calendar feature, adding events and viewing it by the month or by the day, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Copying music to the iPhone requires hooking it up to a computer and using iTunes to transfer an entire library or individual playlists. Add music to an iPhone by simply clicking Sync in iTunes with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Installing ring tones on an iPhone requires using iTunes as the main porthole for all data transfers, including the ability to purchase songs that can be used as ring tones. Sync purchased, custom or downloaded ring tones with an iPhone with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
The best way to transfer contacts from a computer to an iPhone is to use Mobile Me, formerly known as Dot Mac, which automatically synchronizes Outlook or Entourage with the iPhone. Keep track of contact information, on both the computer and the iPhone, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Transferring contacts from a computer to an iPhone is simple using iTunes, the main porthole for data transfers, to synchronize contact groups or an entire contacts list. Keep contact information in order, both on the computer and the iPhone, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
To transfer music and video to an iPhone, hook it up to a computer, use iTunes to navigate through a music, video and podcast library and select the items to be transferred. Sync music, video, tv shows and ring tones between the iPhone and iTunes with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Using the Timer feature on an iPhone involves clicking on the Clock icon on the home page, tapping the Timer button and setting the hours and minutes to count down. Set a countdown timer on an iPhone, to keep track of shifts, meetings and steeping tea, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
The stopwatch feature on an iPhone is located under the Clock menu on the home page, and functions much like a regular stop watch but with larger, more legible letters and numbers. Find uses for the stopwatch feature, timing events at work and at home, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
To use the World Clock feature on an iPhone, simply touch the Clock menu and press the World Clock icon to view any city's current time around the globe. Communicate at the right time with people in different time zones with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
The clock features of an iPhone include a stop watch, an alarm clock, a timer and a world clock to help users stay organized, on time and informed. Discover the different iPhone clock features, allowing six different alarm settings and infinite city times around the world, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
To remove contacts from an iPhone, click on the Contacts button on the home page, select a contact to be removed and click the Edit button to delete them. Get rid of a contact permanently with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
The Notes feature on an iPhone allows the user to write grocery lists, memos and other information into a legal pad interface by clicking the Notes icon on the home page. Use the Notes feature as a digital post-it note, which is able to be sent to other users, with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Checking the weather on an iPhone requires pressing the Weather icon on the home page and selecting a pre-programmed city, or adding a new city by tapping the Plus icon and typing in a desired location. Find out what the weather's like in virtually any city around the world with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Widgets on an iPhone can be moved and deleted simply by pressing down on one until they all wiggle, allowing the user to move them to different categories or hit the X icon to delete them. Keep an iPhone interface organized by arranging the widgets with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
To change map views on an iPhone, press the Maps icon on the home page, press the button in the bottom right-hand corner of the map and choose from a variety of map views, like satellite, driving map or a hybrid. View different types of maps on the iPhone to better navigate with tips from a digital technology specialist in this free video on the iPhone.
Pining for the next big thing? The iPhone 3G is that next big thing. This tiny piece of electronic equipment does it all. It's a cell phone. It's a web browser. It uses Wi-Fi, Edge and 3G networks for Internet browsing. It's an iPod. It comes with eight and 16 gigs of memory. The features go on and on! In this free video series on the iPhone, a digital technology specialist demonstrates the basic functions of the iPhone. Learn about the clock settings, including the alarm clock, world clock, timer and stop watch, and find out how to set each one. Get tips on text messaging efficiently, navigating through the applications and transferring music and ring tones to the phone. Organize contacts, memos and calendars with this single, tiny all-in-one device.
Rokosz Rokosz, "Your Digital Lifestyle Expert," has been using digital devices ever since they've been invented. He now uses his more than decades of knowledge and experience to show others how to integrate their lives with current technology and thrust themselves into the digital age.dkdk
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