iPhone For Dummies (For Dummies (Lifestyles Paperback)) [Paperback]

Edward C. Baig (Author), Bob LeVitus (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470423420 | ISBN-13: 978-0470423424 | Publication Date: October 14, 2008 | Edition: 2

The iPhone 3G is here! You’ll want to make the most of it, and iPhone For Dummies, 2nd Edition is ready to help. Master the multitouch interface, send text messages, enjoy rich-HTML e-mail, use GPS maps, and more, with this full-color guide to show you how!

Edward C. Baig and “Dr. Mac” Bob LeVitus, two giants of Mac-dom, have packed this colorful little book with tips on every cool feature of the iPhone 3G. They’ll show you how to find and download hundreds of cool apps from the new Apps Store, sync up your contact lists with MobileMe, browse the Internet, take photos, download music, and much more. For example:

• Use 3G wireless technology to surf the Web faster, send and receive e-mail, and talk on the phone, all at once
• Play music, watch videos on the widescreen display, or download a game from the App Store
• Navigate Web sites or photos using tap, flick, and pinch
• Get turn-by-turn directions, view a map, get live traffic information, or find services near your location with the GPS feature
• Synchronize data, calendar entries, and address books between your desktop and your iPhone
• Snap, share, sync, and save photos
• See how the touch screen lets you type, surf, dial, download, play music, and more, all with a simple tap
• Use the new scientific calculator
• Find out what Microsoft Exchange has to offer

You already love your iPhone. With iPhone For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you’ll find more to love!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Shop at the App Store, map your route with GPS, and sync up with MobileMe

With Apple's iPhone, you have the world virtually in your pocket. Along with taking pictures, watching videos, listening to music, getting your e-mail, and texting, you can sync up your calendars and contact lists, navigate with GPS maps, find and download hundreds of cool apps, browse the Web — and even talk on the phone.

• Need speed? — use 3G wireless technology to surf the Web faster, send and receive e-mail, and talk on the phone, all at once

• Entertain me — play music, watch videos, listen to podcasts, view photo slideshows, or download a game from the App Store

• Map your progress — find nearby restaurants and businesses

• Keep it together — synchronize e-mail, contacts, and calendars between your computer and your iPhone

• Tap into these opportunities — take off in Airplane Mode, connect to a Wi-Fi network, choose your wallpaper, enable Bluetooth, and more, all with a simple tap

Open the book and find:

• Steps for getting started with your iPhone

• How to navigate Web sites or photos using tap, flick, and pinch

• Tips for getting stock quotes or checking the weather forecast

• How to play and manage music and videos on your iPhone

• Advice on using the iPhone's handy Calendar and World Clock

• Tips for keeping all your apps up to date

• How to snap, share, sync, and save photos

• Troubleshooting tips

About the Author

Edward C. Baig is the Personal Technology columnist for USA TODAY and the author of Macs For Dummies, 10th Edition.

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus has written or co-written more than 50 computer books, including Mac OS® X Leopard For Dummies.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (October 14, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470423420
• ISBN-13: 978-0470423424
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #737,463 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Helpful for iPhone 4, November 14, 2010

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Michael J. Flanagan (Lawrenceville, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is generally very helpful to understand basic iPhone functionality - great for first time users. However, there are many new features of the iPhone IOS 4 that are not addressed. If you have the latest version of iPhone, get a book written specifically for it.

4.0 out of 5 stars ok book, January 14, 2012

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this is an ok book. Not really what I was expecting. I was looking for something that had more information about downloading apps than this book had.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but not complete!, November 4, 2008

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Enigma (Kensington, MD USA) - See all my reviews

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I consider this book a good introduction to the iPhone as an "intructions manual". However, I do not consider that this book covers issues "outside the box". Things to consider for future editions should include:


1) Pros and cons of purchasing the iPhone at an Apple Store, ATT Store, or super chain stores. Considering that the price is the same at all of these places, I do not see a reason to purchase it at any other place than the Apple Store, if there is one near by. You cannot beat the support from the knowledgable staff at the Apple Store.

2) Top accessories to consider purchasing. The book makes no mention of screen protectors, carrying cases, necessary connections with the car stereo, etc.

3) There is no mention on how to transfer data from other PDAs (Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Black Berry) into the iPhone.

Hopefully these will be included in future editions.