All There Is To Know About Using The Iphone | The Communication Blog

Monday, January 14, 2013

All There Is To Know About Using The Iphone

By Andreah Piralta


Many users find the iphone a bit daunting to understand. If you are among the confused and frustrated people who feel like they are missing part of the experience, read on. There are many simple tricks that will make using your iphone a much more enjoyable and understandable experience for you.

If you are using multiple email addresses through your iphone be sure that you give them very different names. It has been found that the phone can glitch and apply the same settings to both accounts, even if you want them to be different. Just be sure they are distinct to avoid this problem.

Lock you iPhone before putting it into your pocket, purse or luggage. If you do not, it might activate while enclosed. This will just drain the battery for the whole time it is not in your hands, so that when you do pick it up again, you might find it dead or nearly dead.

If you are looking for wi-fi for your laptop, you can turn your iPhone into a personal hotspot. This basically turns your 3G signal into wi-fi that any of your other digital devices can use to log onto the Internet. Some carriers charge for this ability, so look into it before trying.

If your iPhone uses iOS4 and up, you can use it as a wireless router. First, access General Settings, then locate the Network button. From this screen, simply tap Set Up Personal Hotspot. You will be asked to confirm the change by your service provider. Now you can connect your iPod, computer or other device to your iPhone's wireless connection.

You can figure out if a place to visit is worth it by having a look at applications like Yelp before you visit them. These type of applications have reviews from people who have actually visited these businesses, and they can inform you on whether or not you'll like it there.

If you are having issues with your IPhone, preform a "hard reset". Press the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button at the same time until you see the power off slider appear on the screen. Use it to shut down your phone completely before restarting. This method can fix many minor issues.

Use the headphone cord to help you take pictures. It can be difficult to take a picture that is in focus if you are pushing a button that is on the actual phone. Instead, push the cord's button; the slight movement will not affect your iPhone at all, allowing you to take a crisp, clear photograph.

Do you use the Map app on your iPhone to get directions? Make sure you save your home address to your bookmark. You will not have to type this address again: access your bookmarks and you will get directions to go home within a few seconds. Save the places you visit often in your bookmarks so you do not have to remember addresses.

If you have a low data limit, consider using wifi whenever possible to save yourself from overage charges. Setting up wifi at home is simple, and a lot of public places like restaurants, hotels, and cafes all have free wifi set up now. Even grocery stores are starting to offer free wifi.

Lock your screen, if you need to. If your iphone seems to have trouble determining whether it's up or down, try locking your screen. The constant shift between portrait and landscape can get rather frustrating. By going into your settings or, sometimes, by just checking the bottom of your screen, you can lock your phone's screen to one or the other.

You no longer have to type ".com" when typing in a site's address into a web browser. For instance, you could type "google" into the URL box, and you will be redirected to "google.com." You can also press and hold the ".com" button to see different alternatives, including ".org", ".edu", and ".net".

Now that you have learned some of the tips to getting the most from your iphone, you should feel less confused and frustrated than you previously had. Try these suggestions and take the time to learn your iphone. You are certain to be pleased as you learn to use your device effectively.




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