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Iphone - Basic Training

The last time you bought a cell phone, the process probably went some¬thing like this: You wandered into a wireless store unsure what you wanted. You checked out a tew models in your price range and chose one that met your budget, teature requirements, and sense ot style. You waited patiently while the friendly (we hope) salesperson recorded some vital infor mation and eventually activated the phone.

By now, ot course, you know that the iPhone is a very ditterent deal. Amidst extraordinary buzz, you plotted tor months about how to land one. Alter all. the iPhone is the ultimate tashion phone, and the chic device also hosts a bevy ot cool features. (Keep reading this book tor proof.) To snatch the very first version, you may have had to save your pennies — or at least said “the budget be damned.” Owning the hippest and most hyped hand¬set on the planet comes at a premium cost com¬pared with rival devices.

Something else is different about the iPhone purchas¬ing experience: the way it’s activated. No salesperson is going to guide you through the process, whether you picked up your newly prized possession in an Apple retail store, an AT&T retail store, or on the Web. Instead, you are supposed to handle activation solo, in the comfort ot your own home.

Fortunately, as with most products with an Apple pedigree, the process of getting up to speed with the iPhone is dirt simple and fun. Although hiccups are possible — just ask some of the folks who bought an iPhone in the days following its June 29. 2007 debut — activation should go smoothly If you do need assistance, let this chapter be your guide.

Turning the iPhone On and Off

Apple has taken the time to partially charge your iPhone. so you’ll get some measure of instant gratification. After taking it out of the box. press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on the top-right edge. (Refer to Chapter I for the loca¬tion of all buttons.) The famous Apple logo should show up on your screen, followed a few seconds later by a stunning image of Earth.

Not so subtle message: Apple has ambitious aspirations about capturing global market share.
The words Actuxite iPhone appear at the top of the screen above the home planet, accompanied by a message to Connect to iTunes.
You are permitted at this initial stage to make an emergency call by using your finger to slide the arrow at the bottom of the display to the right. It’s a bit startling to see the emergency option on this early screen. Here’s hoping that your first act as an iPhone owner will not land you or a loved one in the hospital.
To turn the device completely off. press and hold the Sleep^’ake button again until a red arrow appears at the top of the screen. Then drag the arrow to the right with your finger.

Locking the iPhone

A naked cell phone in your pocket is asking for trouble. Unless the phone has some locking mechanism, you may inadvertently dial a phone number. Try explaining to your boss why he or she got a call from you at 4 A.M. Fortunately. Apple makes it a cinch to lock the iPhone so that this scenario won’t happen to you.
In fact, you don’t need to do anything to lock the iPhone; it happens automat¬ically, as long as you don’t touch the screen for a minute.