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About the Author
Guy Hart-Davis is the author of Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook, 3rd Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad, 4th Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 6s; Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android Phones and Tablets, 2nd Edition; Teach Yourself VISUALLY Apple Watch; Teach Yourself VISUALLY Samsung Galaxy S6; Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac, 3rd Edition; iMac Portable Genius, 4th Edition; and iWork Portable Genius, 2nd Edition.
Author’s Acknowledgments
My thanks go to the many people who turned my manuscript into the highly graphical book you are holding. In particular, I thank Stephanie McComb for asking me to write the book, and Jody Lefevere for acting as executive editor for the book project; Lynn Northrup for keeping me on track and skillfully editing the text; Galen Gruman for reviewing the book for technical accuracy and contributing helpful suggestions; and SPi Global for laying out the book.
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Who This Book Is For
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Chapter 1
Getting Started with Your iPhone
In this chapter, you set up your iPhone to work with your computer or iCloud. You choose items to sync and learn to use the iPhone interface.
Identify and Compare the iPhone Models
Meet Your iPhone’s Hardware Controls
Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes
Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone
Set Up Your iPhone as New Using iCloud
Set Up Your iPhone from an iCloud Backup
Set Up Your iPhone from iTunes
Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer
Sync Your iPhone with iTunes via Wi-Fi
Explore the Interface and Launch Apps
Using Notification Center and Today View
Using Control Center
Using 3D Touch
Using the Reachability Feature
Identify and Compare the iPhone Models
The iPhone is a series of hugely popular smartphones designed by Apple. As of this writing, Apple sells five iPhone models that differ in size, power, and price. This section explains the five models, their common features, and their differences to enable you to distinguish them and choose among them.
Understanding the Five iPhone Models
As of this writing, Apple sells five iPhone models:
• iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, introduced in 2016. The iPhone 7 Plus is physically larger than the iPhone 7.
• iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, introduced in 2015. The iPhone 6s Plus is physically larger than the iPhone 6s.
• iPhone SE, introduced in 2016.
Understanding the Common Features of the iPhone Models
Each iPhone comes with the Apple EarPods headset, which incorporates a remote control and a microphone. For the iPhone 7 models, the Apple EarPods headset connects via the Lightning connector, whereas for earlier iPhone models, the headset connects via the headphone socket. Each iPhone includes a USB power adapter and a Lightning-to-USB cable. The iPhone 7 models also include a Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter for connecting analog headphones via the Lightning port. Each iPhone uses a nano-SIM card to connect to cellular networks and has a Touch ID fingerprint reader.
Each iPhone runs iOS 10, the latest operating system from Apple, which comes with a suite of built-in apps, such as the Safari web browser and the Mail e-mail app.
The iPhone 7 models come in five colors: jet black, which is glossy; black, which is matte; silver; gold; and rose gold. The iPhone 6 models and the iPhone SE come in four colors: gold, silver, space gray, and rose gold.
The iPhone 7 models have a 12-megapixel main camera on the back and a 7-megapixel camera on the front. The iPhone 7 Plus also includes a second camera model to enable optical zoom and other features. The iPhone 6s models have a 12-megapixel main camera on the back and a 5-megapixel camera on the front. The iPhone SE has a 12-megapixel main camera and a 1.2-megapixel front camera.
Compare the iPhone 7 Models with the iPhone 6s Models
The two iPhone 7 models, the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, have faster processors than the corresponding iPhone 6s models, the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus. Although each model has a 12-megapixel main camera, the cameras on the iPhone 7 models are better than those on the iPhone 6s model, because they have improvements such as wider apertures — to gather light faster — and optical image stabilization.
The iPhone 7 models have a new design of Home button that features haptic feedback to simulate being pressed without moving. The iPhone 6s models have a physical Home button that actually presses in.
The iPhone 7 models have stereo speakers, whereas the iPhone 6s models have only mono speakers. The iPhone 6s models have a 3.5mm headphone socket, but the iPhone 7 models do not.
The iPhone 7 is the same size as the iPhone 6s but a little lighter, and the iPhone 7 Plus is the same size as the iPhone 6s Plus but a fraction lighter. However, the different layout of speakers and the removal of the headphone socket on the iPhone 7 models mean that only some accessories designed for iPhone 6s models will work with the corresponding iPhone 7 models.
Compare the iPhone Plus Models with the Regular Models
The iPhone 7 Plus and the iPhone 6s Plus are physically larger than the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 6s and have higher-definition screens that may enable you to see greater detail in photos and other high-definition content.
As well as being larger, the iPhone Plus models are somewhat heavier than the regular models; but if you are deciding between the Plus model and the regular model, your main consideration is likely to be whether the device will fit comfortably in your hand and your pocket or purse.
The iPhone 7 Plus has a dual-camera module on the back rather than a single-camera module, as the other models have. One camera as a 28mm wide-angle lens, while the other has a 56mm telephoto lens to provide optical zoom, which gives higher image quality than the digital zoom provided by enlarging pixels via software.
The iPhone 7 models and the iPhone 6s Plus have optical image stabilization to minimize camera shake; the iPhone 6s does not have optical image stabilization. If you shoot many photos and videos, you may find this feature useful.
Apart from physical size, you should consider the storage capacity of the iPhone model you are thinking of buying. Having more storage enables you to install more apps and carry more music, movies, and other files with you. Having plenty of storage is especially important for shooting videos with your iPhone.
Compare the iPhone SE with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus Models
The iPhone SE is physically smaller than the iPhone 7 models and the iPhone 6s models. Its 4-inch screen has lower resolution than the screens on the larger models, but it has a powerful A9 processor, as do the iPhone 6s models.
While the rear camera on the iPhone SE has the same 12-megapixel resolution as the camera on the iPhone 7 models and iPhone 6 models, the front camera on the iPhone SE has relatively low 1.2-megapixel resolution.
The iPhone 7 models, iPhone 6s models, and the iPhone SE all have a Near Field Communication (NFC) chip that enables you to use the Apple Pay service to make payments from your iPhone.
Evaluate iPhone Storage Capacity
The iPhone models are available with different amounts of storage capacity. The diagram shows sample amounts of contents.
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus come in 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB capacities.
The iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus come in 32GB and 128GB capacities.
The iPhone SE comes in 16GB and 64GB capacities.
Higher capacities command substantially higher prices, so you must decide how much you are prepared to spend. Generally speaking, higher-capacity devices get more use in the long run and are worth the extra cost.
Understanding the 3D Touch Feature
The iPhone 7 models and iPhone 6 models include a feature called 3D Touch that provides shortcuts to content and to frequently used actions. 3D Touch uses force sensors in the screen to detect when you press the screen rather than just tapping it. For example, you can press an app icon on the Home screen to display actions for that app. For instance, press Maps (
) to display the pop-up menu for the Maps app. You can then tap a button in the Maps Destinations box to get directions to upcoming appointments, tap Mark My Location to mark your location, tap Send My Location to share your location with a contact, or tap Search Nearby to search for businesses or other places near you.
3D Touch uses two actions, Peek and Pop. Peek enables you to get a preview of content by pressing it briefly. Pop opens the content when you sustain the press. For example, you can press an e-mail message to display a preview of its content using Peek. If you want to open the message, you keep pressing until the Pop action opens the message.
Understanding the Live Photos Feature
All the current iPhone models include a feature called Live Photos that enables you to capture short sections of video before and after a still photo. After capturing the Live Photo, you can make the video segments play by tapping and holding the photo.
You can view your Live Photos on other Apple devices, such as your iPad or your Mac. You can also use a Live Photo as the wallpaper for your iPhone’s lock screen.
Meet Your iPhone’s Hardware Controls
After unboxing your iPhone, connect it to its charger and charge the battery fully. Then turn your iPhone on and meet its hardware controls: the Power/Sleep button, the Ringer On/Off switch, the Volume Up button, and the Volume Down button, and the Home button below the screen. If the store or carrier has not inserted a SIM card in the iPhone, you will need to insert a suitable card yourself (see the tip for details).
Meet Your iPhone’s Hardware Controls
Press and hold the Power/Sleep button for a couple of seconds.
Note: The Power/Sleep button is on the right side of the iPhone 7 models and iPhone 6s models and on the top of the iPhone SE.
As the iPhone starts, the Apple logo appears on the screen.
Above the iPhone’s screen are:
The front-facing camera.
The receiver speaker, which plays phone calls into your ear when you hold the iPhone up to your face.
Below the iPhone’s screen is the Home button, which you press to display the Home screen.
At the bottom of the iPhone are:
The microphones.
The Lightning connector.
The speakers.
Note: The bottom edge of the iPhone 6s models and the iPhone SE has a mono speaker on the right and a 3.5mm headphone socket on the left, looking from the front.
Turn the iPhone so that you can see its left side.
When you want to turn the ringer off, move the Ringer On/Off switch to the rear so that the orange background appears.
Note: Turn the ringer off when you do not want the iPhone to disturb you or the peace. Move the Ringer On/Off switch back to the front when you want to turn the ringer back on.
Press the Volume Up ( + ) button to increase the ringer volume.
Note: When the Camera app is displayed, you can press the Volume Up ( + ) button to take a picture with the camera.
Press the Volume Down (–) button to decrease the ringer volume.
When the lock screen appears, press Home.
The iPhone unlocks, and the Home screen appears.
Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes
To sync your iPhone with your computer, you use Apple’s iTunes application. iTunes comes preinstalled on every Mac but not on PCs; to get iTunes for Windows, you download it from the Apple website and then install it on your PC.
If you do not have a computer, or you do not want to sync your iPhone with your computer, you can set up and sync your iPhone using Apple’s iCloud service, as described in “Set Up Your iPhone as New Using iCloud,” later in this chapter.
Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes
On your PC, open the web browser. This example uses the Microsoft Edge browser on Windows 10.
Click the Address box, type www.apple.com/itunes/download, and then press 
.
The Download iTunes Now web page appears.
Click the check boxes (
changes to 
) unless you want to receive e-mail from Apple.
Click Download now.
When the download finishes, click Run in the pop-up panel that appears.
The iTunes installation begins, and the Welcome to iTunes dialog opens.
Click Next, and then follow the steps of the installer.
Note: You must accept the license agreement to install iTunes.
The Installation Options screen appears.
Click Add iTunes shortcut to my desktop ( changes to ) unless you want this shortcut.
Click Use iTunes as the default player for audio files ( changes to ) if you do not want to use iTunes as the default audio player.
Click Automatically Update iTunes and Other Apple Software ( changes to ) if you do not want automatic updates.
Click Install.
Note: If the User Account Control dialog opens, make sure that the Program Name is iTunes and the Verified Publisher is Apple Inc. Then click Yes.
The Congratulations screen appears.
Click Open iTunes after the installer exits ( changes to ) if you do not want iTunes to launch automatically when you close the installer.
Click Finish.
The installer closes.
Unless you chose not to open iTunes automatically, iTunes opens.
Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone
Before you can use your iPhone, you must set it up and activate it. First, you choose your language, specify your country or region, connect to the Internet through either a Wi-Fi network or the cellular network, and choose whether to use Location Services. You then activate the iPhone, registering it with Apple’s servers. After this first stage of setup, you choose whether to set up the iPhone as a new iPhone, restore it from an iCloud backup, or restore it from an iTunes backup.
Begin Setup and Activate Your iPhone
Note: If you are upgrading from an existing iPhone, see Chapter 12 for instructions on turning off Find My iPhone, backing up the iPhone fully, and resetting it.
Turn on the iPhone by pressing and holding the Power/Sleep button until the Apple logo appears on-screen.
When the initial iPhone screen appears, press Home.
The iPhone unlocks and begins the setup routine.
The Language screen appears.
Tap the language you want to use.
The Select Your Country or Region screen appears.
Tap your country or region.
The Choose a Wi-Fi Network screen appears.
Tap the wireless network you want to use.
If your Wi-Fi network does not appear because it does not broadcast its network name, tap Choose Another Network. You can then type the network’s name.
If your Wi-Fi network does not appear because it is out of range, tap Use Cellular Connection.
The Enter Password screen appears.
Type the password.
Tap Join.
Your iPhone joins the wireless network and connects to the Internet.
The Location Services screen appears.
Tap Enable Location Services or Disable Location Services, as needed. See the tip for advice.
The Touch ID screen appears.
Tap Continue and follow the prompts to scan your fingerprint for the Touch ID security mechanism.
The Create a Passcode screen appears.
Type a six-digit passcode, and then repeat it on the Re-Enter Your Passcode screen.
You can tap Passcode Options to create a custom alphanumeric code or a four-digit code instead.
The Apps & Data screen appears.
Tap the appropriate button:
Tap Restore from iCloud Backup to set up your iPhone using a backup stored in iCloud. See the section “Set Up Your iPhone from an iCloud Backup,” later in this chapter.
Tap Restore from iTunes Backup to set up your iPhone using a backup stored on your computer. See the section “Set Up Your iPhone from iTunes,” later in this chapter.
Tap Set Up as New iPhone to set up your iPhone from scratch using iCloud. See the next section, “Set Up Your iPhone as New Using iCloud.”
Tap Move Data from Android to use the Move to iOS app to move data from an Android device.