Know your new iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max from the inside-out with 900 color screen shots!
Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone is your ultimate guide to getting the most out of your iPhone! Apple's graphics-driven iOS is perfect for visual learners, so this book uses a visual approach to show you everything you need to know to get up and running - and much more. Full-color screen shots walk you step-by-step through setup, customization, and everything your iPhone can do. Whether you are new to the iPhone or have just upgraded to the 12, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max, this book helps you discover your phone's full functionality and newest capabilities. Stay in touch by phone, text, email, FaceTime Audio or Video calls, and social media; download and enjoy books, music, movies, and more; take, edit, and manage photos; track your health, fitness, and habits; organize your schedule, your contacts, and your commitments; and much more!
The iPhone is designed to be user-friendly, attractive, and functional. But it is capable of so much more than you think - don't you want to explore the possibilities? This book walks you through iOS 14 visually to help you stay in touch, get things done, and have some fun while you're at it!
- Get to know the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max with 900 full-color screen shots
- Master the iPhone's basic functions and learn the latest features
- Customize your iPhone to suit your needs and get optimal performance
- Find the apps and services that can make your life easier
The iPhone you hold in your hand represents the pinnacle of mobile technology and is a masterpiece of industrial design. Once you get to know it, you'll never be without it. Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone is your personal map for exploring your new tech companion.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your iPhone
Identify and Compare the iPhone Models 4
Understanding iPhone 12 Controls 8
Install and Set Up iTunes on Windows 10
Set Up and Activate Your iPhone 12
Set Up Your iPhone Using Finder or iTunes 16
Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer 18
Explore the Interface and Launch Apps 22
Using Cover Sheet and Today View 24
Using Control Center 26
Chapter 2 Personalizing Your iPhone
Find the Settings You Need 30
Choose Which iCloud Items to Sync 32
Configure the Find My Feature 34
Choose Which Apps Can Give Notifications 36
Choose Sounds and Haptics Settings 38
Set Appearance, Brightness, and Auto-Brightness 40
Change the Wallpaper 42
Configure Night Shift and Display Zoom 44
Choose Privacy and Location Settings 46
Configure and Use Search 48
Choose Locking and Control Center Settings 50
Set Up and Use Do Not Disturb Mode 52
Customize Today View 54
Secure Your iPhone with Face ID and a Passcode 56
Configure Exposure Notifications 58
Configure Screen Time and Restrictions 60
Set Up Family Sharing and Add Members 62
Choose Date, Time, and International Settings 64
Chapter 3 Using Voice, Accessibility, and Continuity
Give Commands with Siri 68
Dictate Text Using Siri 70
Gather and Share Information with Siri 72
Configure Siri to Work Your Way 74
Set Up VoiceOver to Identify Items On-Screen 76
Configure Other Accessibility Features 78
Using Your iPhone with Your Mac 84
Using Your iPhone with Your Apple Watch 86
Chapter 4 Setting Up Communications
Set Up Your Mail Accounts 90
Control How Your E-Mail Appears 92
Organize Your E-Mail Messages by Threads 94
Set Your Default E-Mail Account 96
Control How Your Contacts Appear 97
Browse or Search for Contacts 98
Create a New Contact 100
Import Contacts from a SIM Card 102
Choose Default Alert Options for Calendar Events 103
Set Up and Use Wallet and Apple Pay 104
Set Up and Use eSIMs 106
Chapter 5 Making Calls and Messaging
Make Phone Calls and FaceTime Audio Calls 110
Using a Wireless Headset or Car System 112
Mute a Call or Put a Call on Hold 113
Make a Conference Call 114
Make Video Calls Using FaceTime 116
Save Time with Call Favorites and Recents 118
Send Text and Multimedia Messages 120
Using Emoji and iMessage Features 122
Manage Your Instant Messages 124
Choose Settings for Messages 126
Block and Unblock Senders 128
Set Up and Use the Emergency SOS Feature 130
Chapter 6 Networking and Social Networking
Using Airplane Mode 134
Monitor Your Cellular Network Usage 135
Control Cellular Data and Background Refresh 136
Connect Your iPhone to a Different Carrier 138
Turn Data Roaming On or Off 139
Using Bluetooth Devices with Your iPhone 140
Share Items via AirDrop 144
Share Internet Access via Personal Hotspot 146
Connect to Wi-Fi Networks and Hotspots 148
Manage Your Wi-Fi Networks 150
Set Up and Enjoy Social Networking 152
Chapter 7 Working with Apps
Customize the Home Screen 156
Organize Apps with Folders 158
Place Widgets on the Home Screen 160
Hide Home Screen Pages 162
Work with the App Library 163
Switch Quickly from One App to Another 164
Find Apps on the App Store 166
Update and Remove Apps 168
Using App Clips 170
Type, Cut, Copy, and Paste Text 172
Format and Replace Text 174
Chapter 8 Browsing the Web and E-Mailing
Browse the Web with Safari 178
Access Websites Quickly with Bookmarks 180
Create Bookmarks 182
Keep a Reading List of Web Pages 184
Navigate Among Open Web Pages Using Tabs 186
Using Zoom and Reader View 188
Switch Between Mobile Sites and Desktop Sites 190
Control Settings for a Website 191
View Safari’s Privacy Report 192
Using Private Browsing Mode 193
Tighten Up Safari’s Security 194
Manage Your App and Website Passwords 196
Using the Sign In with Apple Feature 198
Read E-Mail 200
Reply To or Forward an E-Mail Message 202
Organize Your Messages in Mailbox Folders 204
Write and Send E-Mail Messages 206
Chapter 9 Keeping Your Life Organized
Browse Existing Events in Your Calendars 210
Create New Events in Your Calendars 212
Work with Calendar Invitations 214
Track Your Commitments with Reminders 216
Keep Essential Documents at Hand with Wallet 220
Find Your Location with Maps 222
Find Directions with Maps 224
Explore with 3D Flyover 226
Using Maps’ Favorites and Contacts 228
Take Notes 230
Using Stocks, Weather, and Clock 232
Using the Health App 234
Manage Files with the Files App 236
Understanding Shortcuts and Automation 240
Create a Custom Shortcut 242
Get Your Bearings with Compass 244
Measure with the Measure App 245
Chapter 10 Enjoying Music, Videos, and Books
Navigate the Music App and Set Preferences 248
Play Music Using the Music App 250
Play Videos Using the TV App 252
Play Music and Videos Using AirPlay 254
Create a Music Playlist and Add Songs 256
Listen to Apple Music Radio 258
Read Digital Books with the Books App 260
Chapter 11 Working with Photos and Video
Take Photos with the Camera App 264
Using Night Mode and the Flash 266
Configure Camera Settings to Suit You 268
Shoot with the Grid and Different Aspect Ratios 272
Take Live Photos and Timed Photos 274
Using Portrait Mode 276
Apply Filters to Your Photos 278
Edit Your Photos 280
Capture Video 284
Edit Video with the Trim Feature 286
Browse Photos Using Years, Months, and Days 288
Browse Photos Using Memories 290
Browse Photos Using the Map 291
Browse Photos Using Shared Albums 292
Browse Photos Using Albums 294
Share Photos Using iCloud Photos 296
Share Your Shared Albums 298
Share and Use Your Photos and Videos 300
Play Slide Shows of Photos 302
Chapter 12 Advanced Features and Troubleshooting
Take Screenshots or Screen Recordings 306
Connect to a Network via VPN 308
Connect Your iPhone to Exchange Server 310
Update Your iPhone’s Software 312
Extend Your iPhone’s Runtime on the Battery 314
Back Up and Restore Using Your Computer 316
Back Up and Restore Using iCloud 318
Reset Your iPhone’s Settings 320
Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connections 322
Locate Your iPhone with Find My iPhone 324
Manage Your Apple ID 328
Index 330
