iPhone Pocket Guide, The (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Christopher Breen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 2007 | ISBN-10: 0321544943 | ISBN-13: 978-0321544940 | Edition: 2

Here's your essential companion to Apple’s iPhone. This handy, low-priced book is packed with quick results so you can jump in and master the iPhone right away.  Snappy writing, eye-catching graphics, and a fresh design  walks you through the most common iPhone tasks.

The iPhone Pocket Guide shows you how to:

• Set up and quickly start using your phone/iPod/Internet device.
• Make and receive calls and send text messages with your phone.
• Sync calendar and contacts between the iPhone and your Mac or Windows PC.
• Send email using AT&T’s wireless network or a Wi-Fi connection.
• Listen to songs and watch movies and TV shows (and YouTube!).
• Surf the Web using the built-in Safari browser.
• View photos and take pictures with the built-in camera.
• Get instant info using the built-in Stocks, Maps, Weather, and Clock applications.
• Run the numbers with Calculator and jot quick reminders with Notes.
• Fix common problems and learn what to do if you can’t fi x them yourself.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Christopher Breen has been writing about music and technology since the latter days of the Reagan Administration. Contributor to such publications as Macworld and PC World, he pens Macworld's popular troubleshooting column, "Mac 911." He is also editor in chief of Playlistmag.com—a Web site devoted to digital music.  Christopher Breen has written several other books, including the best-selling The iPod & iTunes Pocket Guide and Secrets of the iPod & iTunes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Peachpit Press; 2 edition (November 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0321544943
• ISBN-13: 978-0321544940
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,718,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #75 in Books > Computers & Technology > Apple > Mac Administration
  • #91 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Computers & Internet > Programming

More About the Author

Christopher Breen has been writing about Apple and technology since the latter days of the Reagan Administration. Contributor to such publications as Macworld and PC World, as a Macworld Senior Editor he pens Macworld's popular Mac 911 and Playlists columns and blogs. He hosts the Macworld Podcast and owns dozens of iPods. In his non-writing life he's a professional musician playing in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK, August 31, 2008

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"Sam" "iphone lover" (Morgan, UT United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: iPhone Pocket Guide, The (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

This book is just OK. I also bought iphone-the missing manual which I thought was much better. It covered more topics in depth with more clarity.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, December 29, 2007

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Robert (PETOSKEY, MI, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The iPhone Pocket Guide (Paperback)

A very useful reference for the iPhone. I've been using Mac's since 96, but wanted to know as much useful information as possible about the iPhone. Chris Breen, for those who don't know him, is a witty, articulate editor for Macworld magazine, and contributes much to Macintosh community. You won't be sorry you got this book, unless you designed the phone yourself you'll be helped and entertained by this book,
Like his other book, The iTunes & iPod Pocket Guide this book won't fit in your average pocket.
You can't go wrong

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource, October 4, 2007

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S. Ragni - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The iPhone Pocket Guide (Paperback)

I love this book! Without it I would miss many of the finer points of the IPhone. Easy to read and understand. Had a quick tutorial at the Apple Store but this book is much better.