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iPhone
User Guide
For iOS 8.4 Software

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Chapter 1: iPhone at a glance

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Chapter 2: Get started

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Chapter 3: Basics

iPhone overview
Accessories
Multi-Touch screen
Buttons
SIM card
Status icons

Set up iPhone
Connect to Wi-Fi
Connect to the Internet
Apple ID
iCloud
Set up other mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
Manage content on your iOS devices
Connect iPhone to your computer
Sync with iTunes
Date and time
Apple Watch
International settings
Your iPhone name
View this user guide on iPhone
Tips for using iOS 8
Use apps
Continuity
Customize iPhone
Type text
Dictate
Voice Control
Search
Control Center
Alerts and Notification Center
Sounds and silence
Do Not Disturb
Sharing
iCloud Drive
Transfer files
Personal Hotspot
AirPlay

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AirPrint
Use an Apple headset
Bluetooth devices
Restrictions
Privacy
Security
Charge and monitor the battery
Travel with iPhone

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Chapter 4: Siri

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Chapter 5: Phone

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Chapter 6: Mail

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Chapter 7: Safari

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Chapter 8: Music

Make requests
Siri and apps
Tell Siri about yourself
Make corrections
Siri Eyes Free
Siri settings
Phone calls
Visual voicemail
Contacts
Call forwarding, call waiting, and caller ID
Ringtones and vibrations
International calls
Phone settings
Write messages
Get a sneak peek
Finish a message later
See important messages
Attachments
Work with multiple messages
See and save addresses
Print messages
Mail settings
Safari at a glance
Search the web
Browse the web
Keep bookmarks
Save a reading list for later
Shared links and subscriptions
Fill in forms
Avoid clutter with Reader
Privacy and security
Safari settings
Music at a glance

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Access music
Apple Music
Get personalized recommendations
For You
Search for and add music
Play music
New
Radio
Connect
Playlists
iTunes Match
My Music
Siri and Voice Control
Music settings

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Chapter 9: Messages

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Chapter 10: Calendar

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Chapter 11: Photos

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Chapter 12: Camera

Chapter 13: Weather

SMS, MMS, and iMessage
Send and receive messages
Manage conversations
Share photos, videos, your location, and more
Messages settings
Calendar at a glance
Invitations
Use multiple calendars
Share iCloud calendars
Calendar settings

View photos and videos
Organize photos and videos
iCloud Photo Library
My Photo Stream
iCloud Photo Sharing
Other ways to share photos and videos
Edit photos and trim videos
Print photos
Photos settings
Camera at a glance
Take photos and videos
HDR
View, share, and print
Camera settings

100 Chapter 14: Clock
100 Clock at a glance

Contents

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Alarms and timers

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Chapter 15: Maps

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Chapter 16: Videos

Find places
Get more info
Get directions
3D and Flyover
Maps settings

Videos at a glance
Add videos to your library
Control playback
Videos settings

108 Chapter 17: Notes
108 Notes at a glance
109 Use notes in multiple accounts
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Chapter 18: Reminders

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Chapter 19: Stocks

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Chapter 20: Game Center

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Chapter 21: Newsstand

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Chapter 22: iTunes Store

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Chapter 23: App Store

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Chapter 24: iBooks

Reminders at a glance
Scheduled reminders
Location reminders
Reminders settings

Game Center at a glance
Play games with friends
Game Center settings

iTunes Store at a glance
Browse or search
Purchase, rent, or redeem
iTunes Store settings

App Store at a glance
Find apps
Purchase, redeem, and download
App Store settings
Get books
Read a book
Interact with multimedia
Study notes and glossary terms
Listen to an audiobook

Contents

127 Organize books
127 Read PDFs
128 iBooks settings
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Chapter 25: Health

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Chapter 26: Passbook

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Chapter 27: FaceTime

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Chapter 28: Calculator

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Chapter 29: Podcasts

Your health at a glance
Collect health and fitness data
Share health and fitness data
Create an emergency medical ID
Passbook at a glance
Passbook on the go
Apple Pay
Passbook & Apple Pay settings
FaceTime at a glance
Make and answer calls
Manage calls
Settings

Podcasts at a glance
Get podcasts and episodes
Control playback
Organize your favorites into stations
Podcasts settings

143 Chapter 30: Compass
143 Compass at a glance
144 On the level
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Chapter 31: Voice Memos

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Chapter 32: Contacts

Voice Memos at a glance
Record
Play it back
Move recordings to your computer
Contacts at a glance
Use Contacts with Phone
Add contacts
Unify contacts
Contacts settings

150 Appendix A: Accessibility
150 Accessibility features
151 Accessibility Shortcut
151 VoiceOver

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Zoom
Invert Colors and Grayscale
Speak Selection
Speak Screen
Speak Auto-text
Large, bold, and high-contrast text
Button Shapes
Reduce screen motion
On/off switch labels
Assignable ringtones and vibrations
Video Descriptions
Hearing aids
Mono audio and balance
Subtitles and closed captions
Siri
Widescreen keyboards
Large phone keypad
LED Flash for Alerts
Call audio routing
Phone noise cancelation
Guided Access
Switch Control
AssistiveTouch
TTY support
Visual voicemail
Voice Control
Accessibility in OS X

175 Appendix B: iPhone in business
175 Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
175 Network access
175 Apps
177 Appendix C: International keyboards
177 Use international keyboards
178 Special input methods
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Appendix D: CarPlay
About CarPlay
Get started
Maps
Phone
Messages
Music
Podcasts
Other apps

183 Appendix E: Safety, handling, and support
183 Important safety information
185 Important handling information
186 iPhone Support site

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Restart or reset iPhone
Reset iPhone settings
Get information about your iPhone
Usage information
Disabled iPhone
Back up iPhone
Update and restore iPhone software
Cellular settings
Sell or give away iPhone
Learn more, service, and support
FCC compliance statement
Canadian regulatory statement
Disposal and recycling information
Apple and the environment

Contents

iPhone at a glance

iPhone overview

This guide describes iOS 8.4 for:
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iPhone 6

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iPhone 6 Plus

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iPhone 5s

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iPhone 5c

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iPhone 5

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iPhone 4s

iPhone 6
Receiver/front
microphone

Status bar

FaceTime
camera

iSight camera

Ring/Silent
switch
Volume
buttons
App icons
Multi-Touch
display

True Tone Flash

Rear
microphone
Sleep/Wake
button
SIM card
tray
Home button/
Touch ID
sensor

Headset
jack

Speaker

Bottom microphone

Lightning connector

iPhone 6 Plus
Receiver/front
microphone
FaceTime
camera
Ring/Silent
switch
Volume
buttons
App icons
Multi-Touch
display

Status bar

True Tone Flash

iSight
camera
Sleep/Wake
button
Rear
microphone
SIM card
tray
Home button/
Touch ID
sensor

Headset
jack

Speaker

Bottom microphone

Lightning connector

iPhone 5s
FaceTime camera

Sleep/Wake
button

Receiver/front
microphone

iSight camera

Ring/Silent
switch

Rear
microphone

Volume
buttons

Status bar

App icons
Multi-Touch
display

True Tone Flash

SIM card
tray
Home button/
Touch ID
sensor

Headset
jack

Speaker

Bottom microphone

Lightning connector

Your iPhone features and apps may vary depending on the model of iPhone you have, and on
your location, language, and carrier. To find out which features are supported in your area, see
www.apple.com/ios/feature-availability/.
Note: Apps and services that send or receive data over a cellular network may incur additional
fees. Contact your carrier for information about your iPhone service plan and fees.

Chapter 1 iPhone at a glance

Accessories

The following accessories are included with iPhone:
Apple headset. Use the Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic (iPhone 5 or later) or the Apple
Earphones with Remote and Mic (iPhone 4s) to listen to music and videos, and make phone calls.
See Use an Apple headset on page 41.

Connecting cable. Use the Lightning to USB Cable (iPhone 5 or later) or the 30-pin to USB Cable
(iPhone 4s) to connect iPhone to your computer to sync and charge.

Apple USB power adapter. Use with the Lightning to USB Cable or the 30-pin to USB Cable to
charge the iPhone battery.

SIM eject tool. Use to eject the SIM card tray. (Not included in all areas.)

Multi-Touch screen

A few simple gestures—tap, drag, swipe, and pinch—are all you need to use iPhone and its apps.

Chapter 1 iPhone at a glance

Buttons

Most of the buttons you use with iPhone are virtual ones on the touchscreen. A few physical
buttons control basic functions, such as turning iPhone on or adjusting the volume.

Sleep/Wake button

When you’re not using iPhone, press the Sleep/Wake button to lock iPhone. Locking iPhone puts
the display to sleep, saves the battery, and prevents anything from happening if you touch the
screen. You can still get phone calls, FaceTime calls, text messages, alarms, and notifications. You
can also listen to music and adjust the volume.
On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the Sleep/Wake button is on the right side:

Sleep/Wake
button

On earlier iPhone models, the Sleep/Wake button is on the top edge:

Sleep/Wake
button

iPhone locks automatically if you don’t touch the screen for a minute or so. To adjust the timing,
go to Settings > General > Auto-Lock.
Turn iPhone on. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
Unlock iPhone. Press either the Sleep/Wake or Home button, then drag the slider.
Turn iPhone off. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the slider appears, then drag
the slider.
For additional security, you can require a passcode to unlock iPhone. Go to Settings > Touch ID
& Passcode (iPhone models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models). See Use a
passcode with data protection on page 44.

Home button

The Home button takes you to the Home screen and provides other convenient shortcuts. On
the Home screen, tap any app to open it.

See apps you’ve opened. Double-click the Home button when iPhone is unlocked. See Start at
home on page 23.
Use Siri or Voice Control. Press and hold the Home button. See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 48 and
Voice Control on page 33.

Chapter 1 iPhone at a glance

On iPhone models with Touch ID, you can use the sensor in the Home button to read your
fingerprint, instead of using your passcode or Apple ID password to unlock iPhone or make
purchases in the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store. See Touch ID on page 44. If you have
iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, you can also use the Touch ID sensor for authentication when using
Apple Pay to make a purchase in a store or from within an app. See Touch ID on page 44 and
Apple Pay on page 132.
You can also use the Home button to turn accessibility features on or off. See Accessibility
Shortcut on page 151.

Volume controls

When you’re on the phone or listening to songs, movies, or other media, the buttons on the side
of iPhone adjust the audio volume. Otherwise, the buttons control the volume for the ringer,
alerts, and other sound effects.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety
information on page 183.

Volume
up
Volume
down

Lock the ringer and alert volumes. Go to Settings > Sounds, then turn off Change with Buttons.
To limit the volume for music and videos, go to Settings > Music > Volume Limit.
Note: In some European Union (EU) countries, iPhone may warn that you’re setting the volume
above the EU recommended level for hearing safety. To increase the volume beyond this level,
you may need to briefly release the volume control. To limit the maximum headset volume
to this level, go to Settings > Music > Volume Limit, then turn on EU Volume Limit. To prevent
changes to the volume limit, go to Settings > General > Restrictions.
Use Control Center to adjust the volume. When iPhone is locked or when you’re using another
app, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center.
You can also use either volume button to take a picture or record a video. See Take photos and
videos on page 94.

Ring/Silent switch

Flip the Ring/Silent switch to put iPhone in ring mode

or silent mode

Ring

Silent

In ring mode, iPhone plays all sounds. In silent mode, iPhone doesn’t ring or play alerts and other
sound effects (but iPhone may still vibrate).

Chapter 1 iPhone at a glance

Important: Clock alarms, audio apps such as Music, and many games play sounds through the
built-in speaker, even when iPhone is in silent mode. In some areas, the sound effects for Camera
and Voice Memos are played, even if the Ring/Silent switch is set to silent.
For information about changing sound and vibration settings, see Sounds and silence on
page 36.
Use Do Not Disturb. You can also silence calls, alerts, and notifications using Do Not Disturb.
Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center, then tap . See Do Not
Disturb on page 37.

SIM card

If you were given a SIM card to install, install it before setting up iPhone.
Important: A Micro-SIM card (iPhone 4s) or a Nano-SIM card (iPhone 5 or later) is required to
use cellular services when connecting to GSM networks and some CDMA networks. iPhone
that’s been activated on a CDMA wireless network may also use a SIM card for connecting to a
GSM network, primarily for international roaming. Your iPhone is subject to your wireless service
provider’s policies, which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming,
even after conclusion of any required minimum service contract. Contact your wireless service
provider for more details. Availability of cellular capabilities depends on the wireless network.
SIM card
tray

Paper clip
or SIM
eject tool

SIM card

Status icons

The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPhone:
Status icon

What it means
Cell signal

You’re in range of the cellular network and can make and receive
calls. If there’s no signal, “No service” appears.

Airplane mode

Airplane mode is on—you can’t make phone calls, and other
wireless functions may be disabled. See Travel with iPhone on
page 47.

LTE

Your carrier’s LTE network is available, and iPhone can connect to
the Internet over that network. (iPhone 5 or later. Not available in all
areas.) See Cellular settings on page 190.

UMTS

Your carrier’s 4G UMTS (GSM) or LTE network (depending on
carrier) is available, and iPhone can connect to the Internet over
that network. (Not available in all areas.) See Cellular settings on
page 190.

UMTS/EV-DO

Your carrier’s 3G UMTS (GSM) or EV-DO (CDMA) network is available,
and iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network. See
Cellular settings on page 190.

Chapter 1 iPhone at a glance

Status icon

What it means
EDGE

Your carrier’s EDGE (GSM) network is available, and iPhone can
connect to the Internet over that network. See Cellular settings on
page 190.

GPRS/1xRTT

Your carrier’s GPRS (GSM) or 1xRTT (CDMA) network is available, and
iPhone can connect to the Internet over that network. See Cellular
settings on page 190.

Wi-Fi call

iPhone is making a call over Wi-Fi. See Make a call on page 51.

Wi-Fi

iPhone is connected to the Internet over a Wi-Fi network. See
Connect to Wi-Fi on page 16.

Do Not Disturb

“Do Not Disturb” is turned on. See Do Not Disturb on page 37.

Personal Hotspot

iPhone is providing a Personal Hotspot for another device. See
Personal Hotspot on page 40.

Syncing

iPhone is syncing with iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.

Network activity

Shows that there’s network activity. Some third-party apps may also
use it to show an active process.

Call Forwarding

Call Forwarding is set up. See Call forwarding, call waiting, and caller
ID on page 56.

VPN

You’re connected to a network using VPN. See Network access on
page 175.

TTY

iPhone is set to work with a TTY machine. See TTY support on
page 174.

Portrait orientation
lock

The iPhone screen is locked in portrait orientation. See Change the
screen orientation on page 25.

Alarm

An alarm is set. See Alarms and timers on page 101.

Location Services

An item is using Location Services. See Privacy on page 43.

Bluetooth®

Blue or white icon: Bluetooth is on and paired with a device.
Gray icon: Bluetooth is on. If iPhone is paired with a device, the
device may be out of range or turned off.
No icon: Bluetooth is turned off.
See Bluetooth devices on page 42.

Bluetooth battery

Shows the battery level of a paired Bluetooth device.

Battery

Shows the iPhone battery level or charging status. See Charge and
monitor the battery on page 46.

Chapter 1 iPhone at a glance

Get started

Set up iPhone

WARNING: To avoid injury, read Important safety information on page 183 before using iPhone.
You can set up iPhone over a Wi-Fi network, or over your carrier’s cellular network (not
available in all areas). Or connect iPhone to your computer and use iTunes to set up iPhone
(see Connect iPhone to your computer on page 20).
Set up iPhone. Turn on iPhone, then follow the Setup Assistant.
The Setup Assistant steps you through the process, including:
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

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Signing in with or creating a free Apple ID (needed for many features, including iCloud,
FaceTime, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and more)

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Entering a passcode

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Setting up iCloud and iCloud Keychain

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Turning on recommended features such as Location Services

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Adding a credit or debit card to Passbook to use with Apple Pay (iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus)

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Activating iPhone with your carrier

You can also restore iPhone from an iCloud or iTunes backup during setup. See Back up
iPhone on page 188.
Note: Find My iPhone is turned on when you sign in to iCloud. Activation Lock is engaged to
help prevent anyone else from activating your iPhone, even if it is completely restored. Before
you sell or give away your iPhone, you should reset it to erase your personal content and turn off
Activation Lock. See Sell or give away iPhone on page 191.
Some carriers let you unlock iPhone for use with their network. To see if your carrier offers this
option, see support.apple.com/kb/HT1937. Contact your carrier for authorization and setup
information. You need to connect iPhone to iTunes to complete the process. Additional fees may
apply. For more information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5014.

Connect to Wi-Fi

If
appears at the top of the screen, you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. iPhone reconnects
anytime you return to the same location.
Configure Wi-Fi. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn Wi-Fi on or off. (You can also turn Wi-Fi
or off in Control Center.)
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Choose a network: Tap one of the listed networks, then enter the password, if asked.

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Ask to join networks: Turn on Ask to Join Networks to be prompted when a Wi-Fi network
is available. Otherwise, you must manually join a network when a previously used network
isn’t available.

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Join a closed Wi-Fi network: Tap Other, then enter the name of the closed network. You need to
know the network name, security type, and password.

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Adjust the settings for a Wi-Fi network: Tap
next to a network. You can set an HTTP proxy,
define static network settings, turn on BootP, or renew the settings provided by a DHCP server.

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Forget a network: Tap

next to a network you’ve joined before, then tap Forget this Network.

Set up your own Wi-Fi network. If you have an unconfigured AirPort base station turned on
and within range, you can use iPhone to set it up. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and look for Set up an
AirPort base station. Tap your base station and Setup Assistant will do the rest.
Manage an AirPort network. If iPhone is connected to an AirPort base station, go to Settings >
Wi-Fi, tap
next to the network name, then tap Manage this Network. If you haven’t yet
downloaded AirPort Utility, tap OK to open the App Store, then download it.

Connect to the Internet

iPhone connects to the Internet whenever necessary, using a Wi-Fi connection (if available)
or your carrier’s cellular network. For information about connecting to a Wi-Fi network,
see Connect to Wi-Fi, above.
When an app needs to use the Internet, iPhone does the following, in order:
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Connects over the most recently used available Wi-Fi network

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Shows a list of Wi-Fi networks in range, and connects using the one you choose

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Connects over the cellular data network, if available

Note: If a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet isn’t available, apps and services may transfer data
over your carrier’s cellular network, which may result in additional fees. Contact your carrier
for information about your cellular data plan rates. To manage cellular data usage, see Cellular
settings on page 190.

Apple ID

Your Apple ID is the account you use for just about everything you do with Apple, including
storing your content in iCloud, downloading apps from the App Store, and buying music, movies,
and TV shows from the iTunes Store.
If you already have an Apple ID, use it when you first set up iPhone, and whenever you need
to sign in to use an Apple service. If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one
whenever you’re asked to sign in. You only need one Apple ID for everything you do with Apple.
For more information, see appleid.apple.com.

iCloud

iCloud offers free mail, contacts, calendar, and other features that you can set up simply by
signing in to iCloud with your Apple ID, then making sure that the features you want to use are
turned on.
Set up iCloud. Go to Settings > iCloud. Create an Apple ID if needed, or use your existing one.

Chapter 2 Get started

iCloud stores your photos and videos, documents, music, calendars, contacts, and more. Content
stored in iCloud is pushed wirelessly to your other iOS devices and computers signed in to
iCloud with the same Apple ID.
iCloud is available on devices with iOS 5 or later, on Mac computers with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or
later, and on PCs with iCloud for Windows 4.0 (Windows 7 or Windows 8 is required). You can
also sign in to iCloud.com from any Mac or PC to access your iCloud information and features like
Photos, Find My iPhone, Mail, Calendar, Contacts, iWork for iCloud, and more.
Note: iCloud may not be available in all areas, and iCloud features may vary by area. For more
information, see www.apple.com/icloud/.
iCloud features include:
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Music, Movies, TV Shows, Apps, and Books: Automatically get iTunes purchases on all your
devices set up with iCloud, or download previous iTunes music and TV show purchases for
free, anytime. With an iTunes Match subscription, all your music, including music you’ve
imported from CDs or purchased somewhere other than the iTunes Store, can also be stored
in iCloud and played on demand. See iTunes Match on page 75. Download previous App Store
and iBooks Store purchases to iPhone for free, anytime.

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Photos: Use iCloud Photo Library to store all your photos and videos in iCloud, and access
them from any iOS 8.1 or later device, Mac with OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 or later, and on
iCloud.com using the same Apple ID. Use iCloud Photo Sharing to share photos and videos
with just the people you choose, and let them add photos, videos, and comments. See iCloud
Photo Library on page 88. See iCloud Photo Sharing on page 89.

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Family Sharing: Up to six family members can share their purchases from the iTunes Store,
App Store, and iBooks Store. Pay for family purchases with the same credit card and approve
kids’ spending right from a parent’s device. Plus, share photos, a family calendar, and more. See
Family Sharing on page 38.

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iCloud Drive: Safely store your presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, images, and other documents
in iCloud, and access them from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC. iCloud Drive is
available on any iOS 8 or later device and on any Mac with OS X Yosemite v10.10.0 or later. If
you’re using an earlier version of iOS, see Set up iCloud Drive on page 40.

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Mail, Contacts, Calendars: Keep your mail, contacts, calendars, notes, and reminders up to date
across all your devices.

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Safari Tabs: See the tabs you have open on your other iOS devices and OS X computers. See
Browse the web on page 64.

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Backup: Back up iPhone to iCloud automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi. iCloud
data and backups sent over the Internet are encrypted. See Back up iPhone on page 188.

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Find My iPhone: Locate your iPhone on a map, display a message, play a sound, lock the screen,
temporarily suspend or permanently remove your credit and debit cards in Passbook used for
Apple Pay, or remotely wipe your iPhone data. Find My iPhone includes Activation Lock, which
requires your Apple ID and password in order to turn off Find My iPhone or erase your device.
Your Apple ID and password are also required before anyone can reactivate your iPhone. See
Find My iPhone on page 46.

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Find My Friends: Share your location with people who are important to you. Download the free
app from the App Store.

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iCloud Keychain: Keep your passwords and credit card information up to date across all your
designated devices. See iCloud Keychain on page 45.

Chapter 2 Get started

You must have an iCloud account and be signed in to iCloud to use Apple Pay. See Apple Pay on
page 132.
With iCloud, you get a free email account and 5 GB of storage for your mail, documents, photos,
and backups. Your purchased music, apps, TV shows, and books, as well as your photo streams,
don’t count against your available space.
Upgrade your iCloud storage. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage, then tap Change Storage Plan.
For information about upgrading your iCloud storage, see help.apple.com/icloud/.
View and download previous purchases, or get purchases shared by your family.
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iTunes Store purchases: You can access your purchased songs and videos in the Music and
Videos apps. Or, in the iTunes Store, tap More, then tap Purchased.

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App Store purchases: Go to the App Store, tap Updates, then tap Purchased.

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iBooks Store purchases: Go to iBooks, then tap Purchased.

Turn on Automatic Downloads for music, apps, or books. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
For more information about iCloud, see www.apple.com/icloud/. For support information, see
www.apple.com/support/icloud/.

Set up other mail, contacts, and calendar accounts

iPhone works with Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular Internet-based mail,
contacts, and calendar services.
Set up an account. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Add Account.
You can add contacts using an LDAP or CardDAV account, if your company or organization
supports it. See Add contacts on page 148.
You can add calendars using a CalDAV calendar account, and you can subscribe to iCalendar (.ics)
calendars or import them from Mail. See Use multiple calendars on page 84.
For information about setting up a Microsoft Exchange account in a corporate environment, see
Mail, Contacts, and Calendar on page 175.

Manage content on your iOS devices

You can transfer information and files between your iOS devices and computers, using iCloud
or iTunes.
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iCloud stores your photos and videos, documents, music, calendars, contacts, and more. It all
gets pushed wirelessly to your other iOS devices and computers, keeping everything up to
date. See iCloud on page 17.

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iTunes syncs music, videos, photos, and more between your computer and iPhone. Changes
you make on one device are copied to the other when you sync. You can also use iTunes to
sync files and documents. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.

You can use iCloud or iTunes, or both, depending on your needs. For example, you can use
iCloud to automatically keep your contacts and calendars up to date on all your devices, and use
iTunes to sync music from your computer to iPhone.
Important: To avoid duplicates, keep contacts, calendars, and notes in sync using iCloud or
iTunes, but not both.

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You can also manually manage content from iTunes, in the device’s Summary pane. This lets you
add songs and videos, by choosing a song, video, or playlist from your iTunes library and then
dragging it to your iPhone in iTunes. This is useful if your iTunes library contains more items than
can fit on your device.
Note: If you use iTunes Match, you can manually manage only video.

Connect iPhone to your computer

Connecting iPhone to your computer lets you sync content from your computer using iTunes.
See Sync with iTunes on page 20.
To use iPhone with your computer, you need:
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An Internet connection for your computer (broadband is recommended)

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A Mac or a PC with a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, and one of the following operating systems:
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OS X version 10.6.8 or later

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Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service
Pack 3 or later

Connect iPhone to your computer. Use the included Lightning to USB Cable or the 30-pin to
USB Cable.

Sync with iTunes

Syncing with iTunes copies information from your computer to iPhone, and vice versa. You can
sync by connecting iPhone to your computer, or you can set up iTunes to sync wirelessly with
Wi-Fi. You can set iTunes to sync music, videos, apps, photos, and more. For help syncing iPhone,
open iTunes on your computer, choose Help > iTunes Help, then select Sync your iPod, iPhone, or
iPad. iTunes is available at www.itunes.com/download/.
Set up wireless syncing. Connect iPhone to your computer. In iTunes on your computer, select
your iPhone, click Summary, then select Sync with this iPhone over Wi-Fi.
If Wi-Fi syncing is turned on, iPhone syncs when it’s connected to a power source, both iPhone
and your computer are on and connected to the same wireless network, and iTunes is open on
your computer.
Tips for syncing with iTunes on your computer
Connect iPhone to your computer, select it in iTunes, then set options in the different panes.
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If iPhone doesn’t appear in iTunes, make sure you’re using the latest version of iTunes, check
that the included cable is correctly connected, then try restarting your computer.

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In the Summary pane, you can set iTunes to automatically sync iPhone when it’s attached
to your computer. To temporarily prevent syncing when you attach the device, hold down
Command and Option (Mac) or Shift and Control (PC) until you see iPhone appear in the
iTunes window.

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In the Summary pane, select “Encrypt iPhone backup” if you want to encrypt the information
stored on your computer when iTunes makes a backup. Encrypted backups are indicated by
a lock icon , and a password is required to restore the backup. If you don’t select this option,
other passwords (such as those for mail accounts) aren’t included in the backup and you’ll
have to reenter them if you use the backup to restore iPhone.

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In the Music pane, you can sync music using your playlists.

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In the Photos pane, you can sync photos and videos from a supported app or folder on
your computer.

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If you use iCloud to store your contacts, calendars, and bookmarks, don’t also sync them to
iPhone using iTunes.

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If you turn on iCloud Photo Library, you can’t use iTunes to sync photos and videos to iPhone.

Date and time

The date and time are usually set for you based on your location—take a look at the Lock screen
to see if they’re correct.
Set whether iPhone updates the date and time automatically. Go to Settings > General >
Date & Time, then turn Set Automatically on or off. If you set iPhone to update the time
automatically, it gets the correct time over the cellular network and updates it for the time zone
you’re in. Some carriers don’t support network time, so in some areas iPhone may not be able to
automatically determine the local time.
Set the date and time manually. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn off Set
Automatically.
Set whether iPhone shows 24-hour time or 12-hour time. Go to Settings > General > Date &
Time, then turn 24-Hour Time on or off. (24-Hour Time may not be available in all areas.)

Apple Watch

Use the Apple Watch app (not available in all areas) to learn more about Apple Watch,
and to pair your Apple Watch with iPhone. Just tap the Apple Watch app, and follow the
onscreen instructions.

International settings

Go to Settings > General > Language & Region to set:
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The language for iPhone

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The preferred language order for apps and websites

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The region format

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The calendar format

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Advanced settings for dates, times, and numbers

To add a keyboard for another language, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards. For
more information, see Use international keyboards on page 177.

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Your iPhone name

The name of your iPhone is used by both iTunes and iCloud.
Change the name of your iPhone. Go to Settings > General > About > Name.

View this user guide on iPhone

You can view the iPhone User Guide on iPhone in Safari, and in the iBooks app.
View the user guide in Safari. Tap , then tap the iPhone User Guide bookmark. (If you don’t
see a bookmark, go to help.apple.com/iphone/.)
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Add an icon for the user guide to the Home screen: Tap

, then tap Add to Home Screen.

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View the user guide in a different language: Tap Change Language at the bottom of the
home page.

View the user guide in iBooks. Open iBooks, then search for “iPhone user” in the iBooks Store.
For more information about iBooks, see Chapter 24, iBooks, on page 124.

Tips for using iOS 8

The Tips app helps you get the most from iPhone.
Get Tips. Open the Tips app. New tips are added weekly.
Get notified when new tips arrive. Go to Settings > Notifications > Tips.

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Use apps

All the apps that come with iPhone—as well as the apps you download from the App Store—are
on the Home screen.

Start at home

Tap an app to open it.

Press the Home button anytime to return to the Home screen. Swipe left or right to see
other screens.

Multitasking

iPhone helps you manage several tasks at the same time.
View contacts and open apps. Double-click the Home button to reveal the multitasking
screen. Swipe left or right to see more. To switch to another app, tap it. To connect with a
recent or favorite contact, tap the contact’s picture or name, then tap your preferred method
of communication.

Close an app. If an app isn’t working properly, you can force it to quit. Drag the app up from the
multitasking display. Then try opening the app again.
If you have lots of apps, you can use Spotlight to find and open them. Drag down the center of
the Home screen to see the search field. See Spotlight Search on page 34.

Look around

Drag a list up or down to see more. Swipe to scroll quickly; touch the screen to stop it. Some lists
have an index—tap a letter to jump ahead.

Drag a photo, map, or webpage in any direction to see more.
To quickly jump to the top of a page, tap the status bar at the top of the screen.

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Get a closer look

Pinch open on a photo, webpage, or map for a close-up—then pinch closed to zoom back out. In
Photos, keep pinching to see the collection or album the photo’s in.

Or double-tap a photo or webpage to zoom in, and double-tap again to zoom out. In Maps,
double-tap to zoom in and tap once with two fingers to zoom out.

Change the screen orientation

Many apps give you a different view when you rotate iPhone.
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To lock the screen in portrait orientation, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open
Control Center, then tap .
The Portrait orientation lock icon
is locked.

appears in the status bar when the screen orientation

When you use iPhone 6 Plus in landscape orientation, some apps have special layouts. These
apps include:
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Mail

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Messages

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Calendar

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Reminders

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Weather

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Notes

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Clock

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Settings

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Contacts

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Voice Memos

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Stocks

Note: These special layouts are not available when Display Zoom is enabled.

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Reachability

If you have iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, and are using it in portrait orientation, lightly tap twice on
the Home button to slide the screen down (bringing the top half closer to your thumb).
Disable Reachability. Tap Settings > General > Accessibility, then tap Reachability (below
Interaction).

App extensions

Some apps let you extend the functionality of your apps on iPhone. An app extension may
appear as a sharing option, action option, a widget in Notification Center, a file provider, or a
custom keyboard. For example, if you download Pinterest to iPhone, Pinterest becomes another
option for sharing when you click .

Sharing options
Action options

App extensions can also help you edit a photo or video in your Photos app. For example, you can
download a photo-related app that lets you apply filters to photos from your Photos app.
Install app extensions. Download the app from the App Store, then open the app and follow the
onscreen instructions.
Turn sharing or action options on or off. Tap , then tap More (drag options to the left if
necessary). Turn off third-party sharing or action options (they are on by default).
Organize sharing and action options. Tap , then tap More (drag options to the left if
necessary). Touch and drag
to rearrange your options.
For more information about Notification Center widgets, see Notification Center on page 36. For
more information about Sharing options, see Share from apps on page 37.

Continuity
About Continuity features

Continuity features connect iPhone with your iPad, iPod touch, and Mac so they can work
together as one. You can start an email or document on iPhone, for example, then pick up where
you left off on your iPad. Or let your iPad or Mac use iPhone to make phone calls or send SMS or
MMS text messages.
Continuity features require iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite, and work with iPhone 5 or later, iPod touch
(5th generation) or later, iPad (4th generation) or later, and supported Mac computers. For more
information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT6337.

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Handoff

Pick up on one device where you left off on another. You can use Handoff with Mail, Safari, Pages,
Numbers, Keynote, Maps, Messages, Reminders, Calendar, Contacts, and even some third-party
apps. For Handoff to work, your devices must be signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID,
and they must be within Bluetooth range of one another (about 33 feet or 10 meters).
Switch devices. Swipe up from the bottom-left edge of the Lock screen (where you see the app’s
activity icon), or go to the multitasking screen, then tap the app. On your Mac, open the app you
were using on your iOS device.
Disable Handoff on your devices. Go to Settings > General > Handoff & Suggested Apps.
Disable Handoff on your Mac. Go to System Preferences > General, then turn off Allow Handoff
between this Mac and your devices set up with iCloud.

Phone calls

Make and receive phone calls on your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac (with iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite) as
long as your iPhone is on the same Wi-Fi network, and signed in to iCloud and FaceTime with
the same Apple ID. (If available on your iPhone, Allow Wi-Fi Calls must be off. Go to Settings >
Phone > Wi-Fi Calls.) See Make and receive calls on your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac on page 53.
Make a phone call on your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Tap or click a phone number in
Contacts, Calendar, or Safari. On iPad or iPod touch, you can also tap a recent contact in the
multitasking screen.
Disable iPhone Cellular Calls. Go to Settings > FaceTime, then turn off iPhone Cellular Calls.

Messages

Switch between your iOS devices and Mac computers (with iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite) as you send
and receive SMS and MMS text messages. Just sign in to iMessage with the same Apple ID as
your iPhone. For more information, see SMS, MMS, and iMessage on page 78.

Instant Hotspot

You can use Instant Hotspot on iPhone to provide Internet access to your other iOS devices
and Mac computers (with iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite) that are signed in to iCloud using the same
Apple ID. Instant Hotspot uses your iPhone Personal Hotspot, without you having to enter a
password or even turn on Personal Hotspot.
Use Instant Hotspot. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi on your other iOS device, then simply choose your
iPhone network under Personal Hotspots. On your Mac, choose your iPhone network from your
Wi-Fi settings.
When you’re not using using the hotspot, your devices disconnect to save battery life. For more
information see Personal Hotspot on page 40.
Note: This feature may not be available with all carriers. Additional fees may apply. Contact your
carrier for more information.

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Customize iPhone
Arrange your apps

Arrange apps. Touch and hold any app on the Home screen until it jiggles, then drag apps
around. Drag an app to the edge of the screen to move it to a different Home screen, or to the
Dock at the bottom of the screen. Press the Home button to save your arrangement.

Create a new Home screen. While arranging apps, drag an app to the right edge of the last
Home screen. The dots above the Dock show how many Home screens you have, and which one
you’re viewing.
You can also customize the Home screen using iTunes, when iPhone is connected to your
computer. In iTunes, select iPhone, then click Apps.
Start over. Go to Settings > General > Reset, then tap Reset Home Screen Layout to return the
Home screen and apps to their original layout. Folders are removed and the original wallpaper
is restored.

Organize with folders

Create a folder. While arranging apps, drag one app onto another. Tap the name of the folder to
rename it. Drag apps to add or remove them. Press the Home button when you finish.

You can have multiple pages of apps in a folder.
Delete a folder. Drag out all the apps—the folder is deleted automatically.

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Change the wallpaper

Wallpaper settings let you set an image or photo as wallpaper for the Lock screen or Home
screen. You can choose from dynamic and still images.
Change the wallpaper. Go to Settings > Wallpaper > Choose a New Wallpaper.

When choosing an image for new wallpaper, the Perspective Zoom button determines whether
your selected wallpaper is zoomed. For wallpaper you already set, go to the Wallpaper setting,
then tap the image of the Lock screen or Home screen to see the Perspective Zoom button.
Note: The Perspective Zoom button doesn’t appear if Reduce Motion (in Accessibility settings) is
turned on. See Reduce screen motion on page 165.

Adjust the screen brightness

Dim the screen to extend battery life, or use Auto-Brightness.
Adjust the screen brightness. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness, then drag the slider. If
Auto-Brightness is on, iPhone adjusts the screen brightness for current light conditions using the
built-in ambient light sensor. You can also adjust the brightness in Control Center.

Display Zoom

With iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus you can magnify the screen display. Go to Settings > Display &
Brightness. Tap View (below Display Zoom), choose Zoomed, then tap Set. For additional zoom
features, see Zoom on page 162.

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Type text

The onscreen keyboard lets you enter text when needed.

Enter text

Tap a text field to see the onscreen keyboard, then tap letters to type. If you touch the wrong
key, you can slide your finger to the correct key. The letter isn’t entered until you release your
finger from the key.

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Tap Shift to type uppercase, or touch the Shift key and slide to a letter. Double-tap Shift for caps
lock. To enter numbers, punctuation, or symbols, tap the Number key
or the Symbol key
. If you haven’t added any keyboards, tap
to switch to the emoji keyboard. If you have
several keyboards, tap
to switch to the last one you used. Continue tapping to access other
enabled keyboards, or touch and hold , then slide to choose a different keyboard. To quickly
end a sentence with a period and a space, just double-tap the space bar.
To type an alternate character,
touch and hold a key, then slide
to choose one of the options.

If you see a word underlined in red, tap it to see suggested corrections. If the word you want
doesn’t appear, type the correction.
As you write, the keyboard predicts your next word (not available in all languages). Tap a word
to choose it, or accept a highlighted prediction by entering a space or punctuation. When you
tap a suggested word, a space appears after the word. If you enter a comma, period, or other
punctuation, the space is deleted. Reject a suggestion by tapping your original word (shown as
the predictive text option with quotation marks).

Predictive text

Hide predictive text. Pull down the suggested words. Drag the bar up when you want to see the
suggestions again.

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Turn off predictive text. Touch and hold

, then slide to Predictive.

If you turn off predictive text, iPhone may still try to suggest corrections for misspelled words.
Accept a correction by entering a space or punctuation, or by tapping return. To reject a
correction, tap the “x.” If you reject the same suggestion a few times, iPhone stops suggesting it.
Set options for typing or add keyboards. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.
The onscreen keyboard for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus includes additional keys you may find
useful. You can see these keys when you hold iPhone in landscape orientation.
You can also use an Apple Wireless Keyboard to enter text. See Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard on
page 32. To dictate instead of typing, see Dictate on page 32.

Edit text

Revise text. Touch and hold the text to show the magnifying glass, then drag to position the
insertion point.

Select text. Tap the insertion point to display the selection options. Or double-tap a word
to select it. Drag the grab points to select more or less text. In read-only documents, such as
webpages, touch and hold to select a word.

Grab points

You can cut, copy, or paste over selected text. With some apps, you can also get bold, italic, or
underlined text (tap B/I/U); get the definition of a word; or have iPhone suggest an alternative.
Tap to see all the options.
Undo the last edit. Shake iPhone, then tap Undo.

Save keystrokes

A shortcut lets you enter a word or phrase by typing just a few characters. For example, type
“omw” to enter “On my way!” That one’s already set up for you, but you can also add your own.

Create a shortcut. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard, then tap Shortcuts.
Have a word or phrase you use and don’t want it corrected? Create a shortcut, but leave the
Shortcut field blank.

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Use iCloud to keep your personal dictionary up to date on your other devices. Go to Settings >
iCloud, then turn on iCloud Drive or Documents & Data.

Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard

You can use an Apple Wireless Keyboard (available separately) to enter text on iPhone. The
keyboard connects via Bluetooth, so you must first pair it with iPhone.
Note: The Apple Wireless Keyboard may not support keyboard features that are on your device.
For example, it does not anticipate your next word or automatically correct misspelled words.
Pair an Apple Wireless Keyboard with iPhone. Turn on the keyboard, go to Settings > Bluetooth
and turn on Bluetooth, then tap the keyboard when it appears in the Devices list.
Once it’s paired, the keyboard reconnects to iPhone whenever it’s in range—up to about 33 feet
(10 meters). When it’s connected, the onscreen keyboard doesn’t appear.
Save your batteries. Turn off Bluetooth and the wireless keyboard when not in use. You can turn
off Bluetooth in Control Center. To turn off the keyboard, hold down the On/off switch until the
green light goes off.
Unpair a wireless keyboard. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap
tap Forget this Device.

next to the keyboard name, then

See Bluetooth devices on page 42.

Add or change keyboards

You can turn typing features, such as spell checking, on or off; add keyboards for writing in
different languages; and change the layout of your onscreen keyboard or Apple Wireless
Keyboard.
Set typing features. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard.
Add a keyboard for another language. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards >
Add New Keyboard.
Switch keyboards. If you haven’t added any keyboards, tap
to switch to the emoji keyboard.
If you have several keyboards, tap
to switch to the last one you used. Continue tapping to
access other enabled keyboards, or touch and hold , then slide to choose a different keyboard.
For information about international keyboards, see Use international keyboards on page 177.
Change the keyboard layout. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards, select a
keyboard, then choose a layout.

Dictate

If you like, you can dictate instead of typing. Make sure Enable Dictation is turned on (in
Settings > General > Keyboard) and iPhone is connected to the Internet.
Note: Dictation may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary.
Cellular data charges may apply. See Cellular settings on page 190.

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Dictate text. Tap

on the onscreen keyboard, then speak. Tap Done when you finish.

Tap to begin dictation.

Add text. Tap again and continue dictating. To insert text, tap to place the insertion point first.
You can also replace selected text by dictating.
Add punctuation or format text. Say the punctuation or format. For example, “Dear Mary
comma the check is in the mail exclamation mark” becomes “Dear Mary, the check is in the mail!”
Punctuation and formatting commands include:
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quote … end quote

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new paragraph

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new line

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cap—to capitalize the next word

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caps on … caps off—to capitalize the first character of each word

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all caps—to make the next word all uppercase

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all caps on … all caps off—to make the enclosed words all uppercase

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no caps on … no caps off—to make the enclosed words all lowercase

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no space on … no space off—to run a series of words together

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smiley—to insert :-)

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frowny—to insert :-(

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winky—to insert ;-)

Voice Control

Voice Control lets you make phone calls and FaceTime calls, and control music playback,
if you have Siri turned off. (For information about using Siri to control iPhone by voice, see
Chapter 4, Siri, on page 48.)
Note: Voice Control and Voice Control settings aren’t available when Siri is turned on.

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Use Voice Control. Turn Siri off in Settings > General > Siri, then press and hold the Home button
until the Voice Control screen appears and you hear a beep, or press and hold the center button
on your headset. See Use an Apple headset on page 41.
For best results:
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Speak clearly and naturally.

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Say only Voice Control commands, names, and numbers. Pause slightly between commands.

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Use full names.

Change the language for Voice Control. By default, Voice Control expects you to speak voice
commands in the language that’s set for iPhone (in Settings > General > International >
Language). To use Voice Control in another language or dialect, go to Settings > General >
International > Voice Control.
Voice Control for the Music app is always on, but you can keep Voice Control from dialing
when iPhone is locked. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone models with Touch ID) or
Settings > Passcode (other models), then turn off Voice Dial.
For specific commands, see Make a call on page 51 and Siri and Voice Control on page 76. For
more about using Voice Control, including information about using Voice Control in different
languages, see support.apple.com/kb/HT3597.

Search
Search apps

Many apps include a search field where you can type to find something within the app. For
example, in the Maps app, you can search for a specific location.

Spotlight Search

Spotlight Search not only searches your iPhone, but also shows suggestions from the App Store
and the Internet. You may see suggestions for movie showtimes, nearby locations, and more.
Search iPhone. Drag down the middle of any Home screen to reveal the search field. Results
occur as you type; to hide the keyboard and see more results on the screen, tap Search. Tap an
item in the list to open it.
You can also use Spotlight Search to find and open apps.

Choose which apps and content are searched. Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search,
then tap to deselect apps or content. To change the search order, touch and drag
to a
new position.

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Limit Spotlight Search to your iPhone. Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search, then tap
Spotlight Suggestions to deselect it.
Turn off Location Services for Spotlight Suggestions. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location
Services. Tap System Services, then turn off Spotlight Suggestions.

Control Center

Control Center gives you instant access to the camera, calculator, AirPlay, control and playback
of currently playing audio, and other handy features. You can also adjust the brightness, lock
the screen in portrait orientation, turn wireless services on or off, and turn on AirDrop. See
AirDrop on page 37.

Open Control Center. Swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen (even the Lock screen).
Open the currently playing audio app. Tap the song title.
Close Control Center. Swipe down, tap the top of the screen, or press the Home button.
Turn off access to Control Center in apps or on the Lock screen. Go to Settings > Control Center.

Alerts and Notification Center
Alerts

Alerts let you know about important events. They can appear briefly at the top of the screen, or
remain in the center of the screen until you acknowledge them.
Some apps may include a badge on their Home screen icon, to let you know how many new
items await—for example, the number of new email messages. If there’s a problem—such as a
message that couldn’t be sent—an exclamation mark
appears on the badge. On a folder, a
numbered badge indicates the total number of notifications for all the apps inside.

Alerts can also appear on the Lock screen.
Respond to an alert without leaving your current app. Pull down on the alert when it appears
at the top of your screen.
Note: This feature works with text and email messages, calendar invitations, and more.
Respond to an alert when iPhone is locked. Swipe the alert from right to left.
Silence your alerts. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. You can also use Siri to turn Do Not Disturb
on or off. Say “Turn on Do Not Disturb” or “Turn off Do Not Disturb.”
Set sounds and vibrations. Go to Settings > Sounds.

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Notification Center

Notification Center collects your notifications in one place, so you can review them whenever
you’re ready. View details about your day—such as the weather forecast, appointments,
birthdays, stock quotes, and even a quick summary of what’s coming up tomorrow. Tap the
Notifications tab to review all your alerts.
Open Notification Center. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen.

Set Today options. To choose what information appears, tap the Edit key at the end of your
information on the Today tab. Tap + or — to add or remove information. To arrange the order of
, then drag it to a new position.
your information, touch
Set notification options. Go to Settings > Notifications. Tap an app to set its notification options.
For example, choose to view a notification from the Lock screen. You can also tap Edit to arrange
the order of app notifications. Touch
, then drag it to a new position.
Note: To include traffic conditions for your commute in the Today tab, make sure Frequent Locations
is turned on in Settings > Privacy > Location Services > System Services > Frequent Locations.
Get government alerts. In some areas, you can turn on alerts in the Government Alerts list. Go to
Settings > Notifications.
For example, in the United States, iPhone can receive presidential alerts, and you can turn AMBER
and Emergency Alerts (which includes both Severe and Extreme Imminent Threat alerts) on or
off (they’re on by default). In Japan, iPhone can receive Emergency Earthquake Alerts from the
Japan Meteorological Agency. Government alerts vary by carrier and iPhone model, and may not
work under all conditions.
Choose whether to show Today and Notifications View on a locked screen. Go to Settings >
Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models), then
choose whether to allow access when locked.
Close Notification Center. Swipe up, or press the Home button.

Sounds and silence

You can change or turn off the sounds iPhone plays when you get a call, text, voicemail, email,
tweet, Facebook post, reminder, or other event.
Set sound options. Go to Settings > Sounds for options such as ringtones and alert tones,
vibration settings and patterns, and ringer and alert volumes.
Set vibration patterns. Go to Settings > Sounds, then choose an item from the Sounds and
Vibration Patterns list. Tap Vibration to select a pattern or create your own.
If you want to temporarily silence incoming calls, alerts, and sound effects, see the following
section and Ring/Silent switch on page 13.

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Do Not Disturb

Do Not Disturb is an easy way to silence iPhone, whether you’re going to dinner or to sleep. It
keeps calls and alerts from making any sounds or lighting up the screen.
Turn on Do Not Disturb. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center,
then tap . When Do Not Disturb is on,
appears in the status bar.
Note: Alarms still sound, even when Do Not Disturb is on. To make sure iPhone stays silent, turn
it off.
Configure Do Not Disturb. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.
You can schedule quiet hours, allow calls from your Favorites or groups of contacts, and allow
repeated calls to ring through for those emergency situations. You can also set whether Do Not
Disturb silences iPhone only when it’s locked, or even when it’s unlocked.

Sharing
Share from apps

In many apps, you can tap Share or to choose how to share your information. The choices vary
depending on the app you’re using. Additional options may appear if you’ve downloaded apps
with sharing options. For more information, see App extensions on page 26.
Use Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Vimeo or other third-party apps with sharing options. Sign in to
your account in Settings. The third-party sharing buttons take you to the appropriate setting if
you’re not yet signed in.
Customize the different ways you choose to share your information. Tap the More button, then
touch and drag
to move items to new positions.

AirDrop

AirDrop lets you share your photos, videos, websites, locations, and other items wirelessly
with other nearby devices (iOS 7 or later). With iOS 8, you can share with Mac computers
with OS X Yosemite. AirDrop transfers information using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth—both must be
turned on. To use AirDrop, you need to be signed in to iCloud using your Apple ID. Transfers are
encrypted for security.

Tap to share with
a nearby friend
using AirDrop.

Share an item using AirDrop. Tap Share

, then tap the name of a nearby AirDrop user.

Receive AirDrop items from others. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open
Control Center. Tap AirDrop, then choose to receive items from Contacts Only or from Everyone.
You can accept or decline each request as it arrives.

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Family Sharing

With Family Sharing, up to six family members can share their iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and
App Store purchases, a family calendar, and family photos, all without sharing accounts.
One adult in your household—the family organizer—invites family members to join the family
group and agrees to pay for any iTunes Store, iBooks Store, and App Store purchases those family
members initiate while part of the family group. Once set up, family members get immediate
access to each other’s music, movies, TV shows, books, and eligible apps. In addition, family
members can easily share photos in a shared family album, add events to a family calendar,
share their location with other family members, and even help locate another family member’s
missing device.
Children under 13 can participate in Family Sharing, too. As a parent or legal guardian, the family
organizer can provide parental consent for a child to have his or her own Apple ID, and create it
on the child’s behalf. Once the account is created, it’s added to the family group automatically.
Family Sharing requires you to sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID. You will also be asked to
confirm the Apple ID you use for the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store. It is available on
devices with iOS 8, Mac computers with OS X Yosemite, and PCs with iCloud for Windows 4.0.
You can be part of only one family group at a time.
Set up Family Sharing. Go to Settings > iCloud > Set Up Family Sharing. Follow the onscreen
instructions to set up Family Sharing as the family organizer, then invite family members to join.
Create an Apple ID for a child. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, scroll to the bottom of the
screen, then tap Create an Apple ID for a child.
Accept an invitation to Family Sharing. Make sure you are signed in to iCloud, and that you can
accept a Family Sharing invitation from your iOS device (iOS 8 required), Mac (OS X Yosemite
required), or PC (iCloud for Windows 4.0 required). Or, if the organizer is nearby during the setup
process, he or she can simply ask you to enter the Apple ID and password you use for iCloud.

Access shared iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases. Open iTunes Store, iBooks
Store, or App Store, tap Purchased, then choose a family member from the menu that appears.
When a family member initiates a purchase, it is billed directly to the family organizer’s account.
Once purchased, the item is added to the initiating family member’s account and is shared with
the rest of the family. If Family Sharing is ever disabled, each person keeps the items they chose
to purchase—even if they were paid for by the family organizer.
Turn on Ask to Buy. The family organizer can require young family members to request approval
for purchases or free downloads. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, then tap the person’s name.
Note: Age restrictions for Ask to Buy vary by area. In the United States, the family organizer can
enable Ask to Buy for any family member under age 18; for children under age 13, it’s enabled
by default.

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Hide your iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store purchases. To hide all your purchases from
family members, tap Settings > iCloud > Family > [your name], then turn off Share My Purchases.
On your computer, you can also hide specific purchases so they aren’t available to other family
members. See support.apple.com/en-us/HT201322.
Share photos or videos with family members. When you set up Family Sharing, a shared album
called “Family” is automatically created in the Photos app on all family members’ devices. To share
a photo or video with family members, open the Photos app, then view a photo or video or
select multiple photos or videos. Tap , tap iCloud Photo Sharing, add comments, then share to
your shared family album. See iCloud Photo Sharing on page 89.
Add an event to the family calendar. When you set up Family Sharing, a shared calendar called
“Family” is automatically created in the Calendar app on all family members’ devices. To add a
family event, open the Calendar app, create an event, then choose to add the event to the family
calendar. See Share iCloud calendars on page 85.
Set up a family reminder. When you set up Family Sharing, a shared list is automatically created
in the Reminders app on all family members’ devices. To add a reminder to the family list, open
the Reminders app, tap the family list, then add a reminder to the list. See Reminders at a
glance on page 110.
Share your location with family members. Family members can share their location by tapping
Settings > iCloud > Share My Location (under Advanced). To find a family member’s location,
use the Find My Friends app (download it for free from the App Store). Or, use the Messages
app (iOS 8 required). For more information about using Messages to share or view locations, see
Share photos, videos, your location, and more on page 81.
Keep track of your family’s devices. If family members have enabled Share My Location in
iCloud, you can help them locate missing devices. Open Find My iPhone on your device or at
iCloud.com. For more information, see Find My iPhone on page 46.
Leave Family Sharing. Go to Settings > iCloud > Family, then tap Leave Family Sharing. If you are
the organizer, go to Settings > iCloud > Family, tap your name, then tap Stop Family Sharing. For
more information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT201081.

iCloud Drive
About iCloud Drive

iCloud Drive stores your presentations, spreadsheets, PDFs, images, and any other kind of
document in iCloud so you can access these documents from any of your devices set up
with iCloud. It allows your apps to share documents so you can work on the same file across
multiple apps.
iCloud Drive works with devices with iOS 8, Mac computers with OS X Yosemite, PCs with iCloud
for Windows 4.0, or on iCloud.com. To access iCloud Drive, you must be signed in to iCloud with
your Apple ID. iCloud Drive is integrated with Pages, Numbers, Keynote, GarageBand, and iCloudenabled third-party apps. Storage limits are subject to your iCloud storage plan.
Note: iCloud Drive is automatically turned on for new accounts and users (iOS 8 or later).

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Set up iCloud Drive

If iCloud Drive is not turned on, you can set it up using Setup assistant when you install iOS 8,
or you can set it up later in Settings. iCloud Drive is an upgrade to Documents & Data. When
you upgrade to iCloud Drive, your documents are copied to iCloud Drive and become available
on your devices using iCloud Drive. You won’t be able to access the documents stored in iCloud
Drive on your other devices until they are also upgraded to iOS 8 or OS X Yosemite. For more
information about upgrading to iCloud Drive, see support.apple.com/kb/HT6345.
Set up iCloud Drive. Go to Settings > iCloud > iCloud Drive, then turn on iCloud Drive and follow
the onscreen instructions.

Transfer files

There are several ways to transfer files between iPhone and your computer or other iOS device.
Transfer files using iTunes. Connect iPhone to your computer using the included cable. In
iTunes on your computer, select iPhone, then click Apps. Use the File Sharing section to transfer
documents between iPhone and your computer. Apps that support file sharing appear in the
File Sharing Apps list in iTunes. To delete a file, select it in the Documents list, then press the
Delete key.
You can also view files received as email attachments on iPhone.
With some apps, you can transfer files using AirDrop. See AirDrop on page 37.

Personal Hotspot

Use Personal Hotspot to share your iPhone Internet connection. Computers can share your
Internet connection using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or a USB cable. Other iOS devices can share the
connection using Wi-Fi. Personal Hotspot works only if iPhone is connected to the Internet over
the cellular data network.
Note: This feature may not be available with all carriers. Additional fees may apply. Contact your
carrier for more information.
Share an Internet connection. Go to Settings > Cellular, then tap Personal Hotspot—if it
appears—to set up the service with your carrier.
After you turn on Personal Hotspot, other devices can connect in the following ways:
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Wi-Fi: On the device, choose your iPhone from the list of available Wi-Fi networks.

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USB: Connect iPhone to your computer using the cable that came with it. In your computer’s
Network preferences, choose iPhone and configure the network settings.

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Bluetooth: On iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth, then turn on Bluetooth. To pair and connect
iPhone with your Bluetooth device, refer to the documentation that came with your device.

Note: When a device is connected, a blue band appears at the top of the iPhone screen. The
Personal Hotspot icon
appears in the status bar of iOS devices using Personal Hotspot.
Change the Wi-Fi password for iPhone. Go to Settings > Personal Hotspot > Wi-Fi Password,
then enter a password of at least 8 characters.
Monitor your cellular data network usage. Go to Settings > Cellular. See Cellular settings on
page 190.

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AirPlay

Use AirPlay to stream music, photos, and video wirelessly to Apple TV and other AirPlay-enabled
devices. If you don’t see your AirPlay-enabled devices when you tap , you may also need to
make sure everything is on the same Wi-Fi network.
Display the AirPlay controls. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control
Center, then tap .
Stream content. Tap

, then choose the device you want to stream to.

Switch back to iPhone. Tap

, then choose iPhone.

Mirror the iPhone screen on a TV. Tap , choose an Apple TV, then tap Mirroring. A blue bar
appears at the top of the iPhone screen when AirPlay mirroring is turned on.
You can also connect iPhone to a TV, projector, or other external display using the appropriate
Apple cable or adapter. See support.apple.com/kb/HT4108.

AirPrint

Use AirPrint to print wirelessly to an AirPrint-enabled printer from apps such as Mail, Photos, and
Safari. Many apps available on the App Store also support AirPrint.
iPhone and the printer must be on the same Wi-Fi network. For more information about AirPrint,
see support.apple.com/kb/HT4356.
Print a document. Tap

(depending on the app you’re using).

See the status of a print job. Double-click the Home button, then tap Print Center. The badge on
the icon shows how many documents are in the queue.
Cancel a job. Select it in Print Center, then tap Cancel Printing.

Use an Apple headset

The Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic (iPhone 5 or later) and the Apple Earphones with
Remote and Mic (iPhone 4s) feature a microphone, volume buttons, and the center button,
which lets you answer and end calls or control audio and video playback, even when iPhone
is locked.

Center button

Use the center button to control music playback.
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Pause a song or video: Press the center button. Press again to resume playback.

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Skip to the next song: Press the center button twice quickly.

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Return to the previous song: Press the center button three times quickly.

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Fast-forward: Press the center button twice quickly and hold.

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Rewind: Press the center button three times quickly and hold.

Use the center button to answer or make phone calls.

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Answer an incoming call: Press the center button.

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End the current call: Press the center button.

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Decline an incoming call: Press and hold the center button for about two seconds, then let go.
Two low beeps confirm you declined the call.

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Switch to an incoming or on-hold call, and put the current call on hold: Press the center button.
Press again to switch back to the first call.

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Switch to an incoming or on-hold call, and end the current call: Press and hold the center button
for about two seconds, then let go. Two low beeps confirm you ended the first call.

Use Siri or Voice Control. Press and hold the center button. See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 48 or
Voice Control on page 33.

Bluetooth devices

You can use Bluetooth devices with iPhone, including headsets, car kits, stereo headphones, or an
Apple Wireless Keyboard. For supported Bluetooth profiles, see support.apple.com/kb/HT3647.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss and avoiding distractions
that could lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information on page 183.
Note: The use of certain accessories with iPhone may affect wireless performance. Not all iPod
and iPad accessories are fully compatible with iPhone. Turning on Airplane Mode may eliminate
audio interference between iPhone and an accessory. Reorienting or relocating iPhone and the
connected accessory may improve wireless performance.
Turn Bluetooth on or off. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. You can also turn Bluetooth
Control Center.

on or off in

Connect to a Bluetooth device. Tap the device in the Devices list, then follow the onscreen
instructions to connect to it. See the documentation that came with the device for information
about Bluetooth pairing. For information about using an Apple Wireless Keyboard, see Use an
Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 32.
iPhone must be within about 33 feet (10 meters) of the Bluetooth device.
Return audio output to iPhone. Turn off or unpair the device, turn off Bluetooth in Settings >
Bluetooth, or use AirPlay
to switch audio output to iPhone. See AirPlay on page 41. Audio
output returns to iPhone whenever the Bluetooth device is out of range.
Bypass your Bluetooth device. To use the iPhone receiver or speaker for phone calls:
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Answer a call by tapping the iPhone screen.

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During a call, tap Audio and choose iPhone or Speaker Phone.

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Turn off the Bluetooth device, unpair it, or move out of range.

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Turn off Bluetooth in Settings > Bluetooth.

Unpair a device. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap
next to the device, then tap Forget this
Device. If you don’t see the Devices list, make sure Bluetooth is on.

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Restrictions

You can set restrictions for some apps, and for purchased content. For example, parents can
restrict explicit music from appearing in playlists, or disallow changes to certain settings. Use
restrictions to prevent the use of certain apps, the installation of new apps, or changes to
accounts or the volume limit.
Turn on restrictions. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions. You’ll
be asked to define a restrictions passcode that’s necessary to change the settings you make. This
can be different from the passcode for unlocking iPhone.
Important: If you forget your restrictions passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See
Restore iPhone on page 189.

Privacy

Privacy settings let you see and control which apps and system services have access to Location
Services, and to contacts, calendars, reminders, and photos.
Location Services lets location-based apps such as Reminders, Maps, and Camera gather and
use data indicating your location. Your approximate location is determined using available
information from cellular network data, local Wi-Fi networks (if you have Wi-Fi turned on), and
GPS (may not be available in all areas). The location data collected by Apple isn’t collected in a
form that personally identifies you. When an app is using Location Services, appears in the
status bar.
Turn Location Services on or off. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. You can turn it off
for some or for all apps and services. If you turn off Location Services, you’re prompted to turn it
on again the next time an app or service tries to use it.
Turn Location Services off for system services. Several system services, such as compass
calibration and location-based ads, use Location Services. To see their status, turn them on or off,
or show in the status bar when these services use your location, go to Settings > Privacy >
Location Services > System Services.
Turn off access to private information. Go to Settings > Privacy. You can see which apps and
features have requested and been granted access to the following information:
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Contacts

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Calendar

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Reminders

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Photos

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Bluetooth Sharing

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Microphone

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Camera

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HomeKit

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Health

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Motion Activity

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Twitter

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Facebook

You can turn off each app’s access to each category of information. Review the terms and privacy
policy for each third-party app to understand how it uses the data it’s requesting. For more
information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT6338.
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Security

Security features help protect the information on your iPhone from being accessed by others.

Use a passcode with data protection

For better security, you can set a passcode that must be entered each time you turn on or wake
up iPhone.
Set a passcode. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone models with Touch ID) or
Settings > Passcode (other models), then set a 4-digit passcode.
Setting a passcode turns on data protection, using your passcode as a key to encrypt Mail
messages and attachments stored on iPhone, using 256-bit AES encryption. (Other apps may
also use data protection.)
Increase security. Turn off Simple Passcode and use a longer passcode. To enter a passcode that’s
a combination of numbers and letters, you use the keyboard. If you prefer to unlock iPhone using
the numeric keypad, set up a longer passcode using numbers only.
Add fingerprints and set options for the Touch ID sensor. (iPhone models with Touch ID) Go to
Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. See Touch ID, below.
Allow access to features when iPhone is locked. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone
models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models). Optional features include:
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Today (see Notification Center on page 36)

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Notifications View (see Notification Center on page 36)

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Siri (if enabled, see Siri settings on page 50)

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Passbook (see Chapter 26, Passbook, on page 131)

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Reply with Message (see When someone calls on page 52)

Allow access to Control Center when iPhone is locked. Go to Settings > Control Center. See
Control Center on page 35.
Erase data after ten failed passcode attempts. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone
models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models), then tap Erase Data. After ten
failed passcode attempts, all settings are reset, and all your information and media are erased by
removing the encryption key to the data.
If you forget your passcode, you must restore the iPhone software. See Restore iPhone on
page 189.

Touch ID

On iPhone models with Touch ID, you can unlock iPhone by placing a finger on the Home
button. Touch ID also lets you:
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Use your Apple ID password to make purchases in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store

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Present your credit card or debit card when making a purchase in a store that offers Apple Pay
as a method of payment

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Provide debit and credit card info, billing and shipping addresses, and contact info when
paying in an app that offers Apple Pay as a method of payment

Set up the Touch ID sensor. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode. Set whether you want to use
a fingerprint to unlock iPhone, and to make purchases. Tap Add a Fingerprint, then follow the
onscreen instructions. You can add more than one fingerprint (your thumb and forefinger, for
example, or one for your spouse).

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Note: If you turn iPhone off after setting up the Touch ID sensor, you’ll be asked to confirm your
passcode when you turn iPhone back on and unlock it the first time. You’ll also be asked for your
Apple ID password for the first purchase you make in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store.
Delete a fingerprint. Tap the fingerprint, then tap Delete Fingerprint. If you have more than one
fingerprint, place a finger on the Home button to find out which fingerprint it is.
Name a fingerprint. Tap the fingerprint, then enter a name, such as “Thumb.”
Use the Touch ID sensor to make a payment in the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store.
When purchasing from the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store, follow the prompts to enable
purchases with your fingerprint. Or go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, then turn on iTunes &
App Store.
Use Touch ID for Apple Pay. (iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus) Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode
to ensure that Apple Pay is enabled with your Touch ID. For more information see Apple Pay on
page 132.

iCloud Keychain

iCloud Keychain keeps your Safari website user names and passwords, credit card information,
and Wi-Fi network information up to date. iCloud Keychain works on all your approved devices
(iOS 7 or later) and Mac computers (OS X Mavericks or later).
iCloud Keychain works with Safari Password Generator and AutoFill. When you’re setting up a
new account, Safari Password Generator suggests unique, hard-to-guess passwords. You can use
AutoFill to have iPhone enter your user name and password info, making login easy. See Fill in
forms on page 67.
Note: Some websites do not support AutoFill.
iCloud Keychain is secured with 256-bit AES encryption during storage and transmission, and
cannot be read by Apple.
Set up iCloud Keychain. Go to Settings > iCloud > Keychain. Turn on iCloud Keychain, then
follow the onscreen instructions. If you set up iCloud Keychain on other devices, you need to
approve use of iCloud Keychain from one of those devices, or use your iCloud Security Code.
Important: If you forget your iCloud Security Code, you have to start over and set up your iCloud
Keychain again.
Set up AutoFill. Go to Settings > Safari > Passwords & AutoFill. Make sure Names and Passwords,
and Credit Cards, are turned on (they’re on by default). To add credit card info, tap Saved
Credit Cards.
The security code for your credit card is not saved—you have to enter that manually.
To automatically fill in names, passwords, or credit card info on sites that support it, tap a text
field, then tap AutoFill.
To protect your personal information, set a passcode if you turn on iCloud Keychain and AutoFill.

Limit Ad Tracking

Restrict or reset Ad Tracking. Go to Settings > Privacy > Advertising. Turn on Limit Ad Tracking to
prevent apps from accessing your iPhone advertising identifier. For more information, tap About
Advertising & Privacy.

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Find My iPhone

Find My iPhone can help you locate and secure your iPhone using the free Find My iPhone app
(available in the App Store) on another iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or using a Mac or PC web
browser signed in to www.icloud.com/find. Find My iPhone includes Activation Lock, which is
designed to prevent anyone else from using your iPhone if you ever lose it. Your Apple ID and
password are required to turn off Find My iPhone or to erase and reactivate your iPhone.
Turn on Find My iPhone. Go to Settings > iCloud > Find My iPhone.
Important: To use Find My iPhone features, Find My iPhone must be turned on before your
iPhone is lost. iPhone must be able to connect to the Internet for you to locate and secure the
device. iPhone sends its last location prior to the battery running out when Send Last Location in
Settings is turned on.
Use Find My iPhone. Open the Find My iPhone app on an iOS device, or go to
www.icloud.com/find on your computer. Sign in, then select your device.
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Play Sound: Play a sound at full volume for two minutes, even if the ringer is set to silent.

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Lost Mode: Immediately lock your missing iPhone with a passcode and send it a message
displaying a contact number. iPhone tracks and reports its location, so you can see where it’s
been when you check the Find My iPhone app. Lost Mode also suspends the use of your credit
and debit cards used for Apple Pay (iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus). See Apple Pay on page 132.

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Erase iPhone: Protect your privacy by erasing all the information and media on your iPhone
and restoring it to its original factory settings. Erase iPhone also removes the ability to make
payments using your credit and debit cards used for Apple Pay (iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus).
See Apple Pay on page 132.

Note: Before selling or giving away your iPhone, you should erase it completely to remove all
of your personal data and turn off Find My iPhone to ensure the next owner can activate and
use the device normally. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
See Sell or give away iPhone on page 191.

Charge and monitor the battery

iPhone has an internal, lithium-ion rechargeable battery. For more information about the
battery—including tips for maximizing battery life—see www.apple.com/batteries/.
WARNING: For important safety information about the battery and charging iPhone, see
Important safety information on page 183.
Charge the battery. Connect iPhone to a power outlet using the included cable and USB
power adapter.

Note: Connecting iPhone to a power outlet can start an iCloud backup or wireless iTunes
syncing. See Back up iPhone on page 188 and Sync with iTunes on page 20.

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You can also charge the battery by connecting iPhone to your computer, which also allows you
to sync iPhone with iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 20. Unless your keyboard has a highpower USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, you must connect iPhone to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer.
Important: The iPhone battery may drain instead of charge if iPhone is connected to a computer
that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode.
See proportion of battery used by each app. Go to Settings > General > Usage, then tap
Battery Usage.
The battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery level or charging status. To display
the percentage of battery charge remaining, go to Settings > General > Usage. When syncing or
using iPhone, it may take longer to charge the battery.

Important: If iPhone is very low on power, it may display an image of a nearly depleted battery,
indicating that iPhone needs to charge for up to ten minutes before you can use it. If iPhone is
extremely low on power, the display may be blank for up to two minutes before the low-battery
image appears.
Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be
replaced. The iPhone battery isn’t user replaceable; it should be replaced only by Apple or an
authorized service provider. See www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/.

Travel with iPhone

If you travel outside your carrier’s network area, you can avoid roaming charges by turning off
voice and data roaming services in Settings > Cellular. See Cellular settings on page 190.
Some airlines let you keep your iPhone turned on if you switch to Airplane Mode. You can’t make
calls or use Bluetooth, but you can listen to music, play games, watch videos, or use other apps
that don’t require network or phone connections. If the airline allows it, you can turn Wi-Fi or
Bluetooth back on to enable those services, even while in Airplane Mode.
Turn on Airplane Mode. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center,
then tap . You can also turn Airplane Mode on or off in Settings. When Airplane Mode is on,
appears in the status bar at the top of the screen.
You can also turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off in Control Center.

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Siri

Make requests

Siri lets you speak to iPhone to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and much
more. Siri understands natural speech, so you don’t have to learn special commands or keywords.
Ask Siri anything, from “set the timer for 3 minutes” to “what movies are showing tonight?”
Open apps, and turn features like Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, and VoiceOver on
or off. Siri is great for keeping you updated with the latest sports info, helping you decide on a
restaurant, and searching the iTunes Store or App Store for purchases.
Note: To use Siri, iPhone must be connected to the Internet. See Connect to the Internet on
page 17. Cellular charges may apply.
Summon Siri. Press and hold the Home button until Siri beeps, then make your request.
Control when Siri listens. Instead of letting Siri notice when you stop talking, you can continue
to hold down the Home button while you speak, and release it when you finish.
Hey Siri. With iPhone connected to a power source (or if you’ve already started a conversation
with Siri), you can use Siri without even pressing the Home button. Just say “Hey Siri,” then make
your request. To turn Hey Siri on or off, go to Settings > General > Siri > Allow “Hey Siri”.
If you’re using a headset, you can use the center or call button in place of the Home button.
Response from Siri

Often you can
tap the screen
for additional info
or further action.

Tap to speak to Siri.

For hints, ask Siri “what can you do,” or tap

Depending on your request, the onscreen response from Siri often includes information or
images that you can tap for additional detail, or to perform some other action like searching the
web or opening a related app.
Change the voice gender for Siri. Go to Settings > General > Siri (may not be available in all areas).
Adjust the volume for Siri. Use the volume buttons while you’re interacting with Siri.

Siri and apps

Siri works with many of the apps on iPhone, including Phone, Messages, Maps, Clock, Calendar,
and more. For example, you can say things like:
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“Call Mom at home”

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“Do I have any new texts from Rick?”

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“I’m running low on gas”

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“Set an alarm for 8 a.m.”

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“Cancel all my meetings on Friday”

More examples of how you can use Siri with apps appear throughout this guide.

Tell Siri about yourself

If you tell Siri about yourself—including things like your home and work addresses, and your
relationships—you can get personalized service like, “remind me to call my wife when I get
home.”
Tell Siri who you are. Fill out your info card in Contacts, then go to Settings > General > Siri >
My Info and tap your name.
To let Siri know about a relationship, say something like “Emily Parker is my wife.”
Note: Siri uses Location Services when your requests require knowing your location. See
Privacy on page 43.

Make corrections

If Siri doesn’t get something right, you can tap to edit your request.

Or tap

again, then clarify your request verbally.

Want to cancel that last command? Say “cancel,” tap the Siri icon, or press the Home button.

Siri Eyes Free

With Siri Eyes Free, you can use iPhone features in your car without looking at or touching
iPhone—you can control it completely by speaking. To talk with Siri, press and hold the voice
command button on your steering wheel until you hear the Siri tone. You can ask Siri to call
people, select and play music, hear and compose text messages, get directions, read your
notifications, find calendar information, add reminders, and more. Siri Eyes Free is available on
select automobiles.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous
situations, see Important safety information on page 183.
Use Siri Eyes Free. Connect iPhone to your car using Bluetooth. Refer to the user guide that came
with your car.
For more information about using Siri in your car, see About CarPlay on page 180.

Chapter 4 Siri

Siri settings

To set options for Siri, go to Settings > General > Siri. Options include:
••

Turning Siri on or off

••

Turning Allow “Hey Siri” on or off

••

Language

••

Voice gender (may not be available in all areas)

••

Voice feedback

••

My Info card

Prevent access to Siri when iPhone is locked. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone
models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models). You can also disable Siri by turning
on restrictions. See Restrictions on page 43.

Chapter 4 Siri

Phone

Phone calls
Make a call

Making a call on iPhone is as simple as choosing a number in your contacts, or tapping one of
your favorites or recent calls.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous
situations, see Important safety information on page 183.

Add favorites. With Favorites, you can make a call with a single tap. To add someone to your
Favorites list, tap . You can also add names to Favorites from Contacts. In Contacts, tap Add to
Favorites at the bottom of a card, then tap the number to add.
Delete a name or rearrange your Favorites list. Tap Edit.
Return a recent call. Tap Recents, then tap the call. Tap
caller. A red badge indicates the number of missed calls.

to get more info about the call, or the

You can also reach recent and favorite people you’ve been in contact with from the multitasking
screen—just double-click the Home button.
Dial manually. Tap Keypad, enter the number, then tap Call.
••

Paste a number to the keypad: Tap the screen above the keyboard, then tap Paste.

••

Enter a soft (2-second) pause: Touch the “*” key until a comma appears.

••

Enter a hard pause (to pause dialing until you tap the Dial button): Touch the “#” key until a
semicolon appears.

••

Redial the last number: Tap Keypad, tap Call to display the number, then tap Call again.

Use Siri or Voice Control. Press and hold the Home button, say “call” or “dial,” then say the name
or number. You can add “at home,” “work,” or “mobile.” See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 48 and Voice
Control on page 33.
You can say things like:
••

“Call Emily’s mobile”

••

“Call the fire department”

••

“Redial that last number”

When voice dialing a number, speak each digit separately—for example, “four one five, five five
five….” For the 800 area code in the U.S., you can say “eight hundred.”
Call over Wi-Fi. (Not available in all areas. iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, or later.) To route calls over
Wi-Fi, go to Settings > Phone, then turn on Wi-Fi Calling. On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, if the
Wi-Fi connection is lost, calls switch automatically to your carrier’s cellular network using VoLTE
(Voice over LTE), if available. (VoLTE calls also switch to Wi-Fi when a Wi-Fi connection becomes
available.) On earlier models, a call is dropped if you lose the Wi-Fi connection. Contact your
carrier for feature availability.

When someone calls

Tap Accept to answer an incoming call. Or if iPhone is locked, drag the slider. You can also press
the center button on your headset.

Silence a call. Press the Sleep/Wake button or either volume button. You can still answer the call
after silencing it, until it goes to voicemail.
Decline a call and send it directly to voicemail. Do one of the following:
••

Press the Sleep/Wake button twice quickly.

••

Press and hold the center button on your headset for about two seconds. Two low beeps
confirm that the call was declined.

••

Tap Decline (if iPhone is awake when the call comes in).

Note: In some areas, declined calls are disconnected without being sent to voicemail.
Respond with a text message instead of answering. Tap Message, then choose a reply or tap
Custom. To create your own default replies, go to Settings > Phone > Respond with Text, then tap
any of the default messages and replace it with your own text.
Remind yourself to return the call. Tap Remind Me, then indicate when you want to
be reminded.

Chapter 5 Phone

Make and receive calls on your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac

Continuity (iOS 8 or later) lets you make and receive calls on your iPad or iPod touch, or on your
Mac (with OS X Yosemite). Calls are relayed through your iPhone, which must be turned on and
connected to a cellular network. Cellular charges may apply. See About Continuity features on
page 26.
Your other iOS device or Mac must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network and signed in to
FaceTime and iCloud using the same Apple ID as your iPhone.
Enable or disable iPhone Cellular Calls through iPhone. On your iPhone, go to Settings >
FaceTime, then turn iPhone Cellular Calls on or off.
Note: If available on your iPhone, Allow Wi-Fi Calls must be off. Go to Settings > Phone >
Wi-Fi Calls.
••

Turn iPhone Cellular Calls on or off for another iOS device: On the device, go to Settings >
FaceTime.

••

Turn iPhone Cellular Calls on or off for your Mac: On your Mac, open FaceTime, then choose
FaceTime > Preferences > Settings.

Receive a call on your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Swipe or click the notification to answer, ignore,
or respond with a quick message.
Make a call from your iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. Tap or click a phone number in Contacts,
Calendar, FaceTime, Messages, Spotlight, or Safari. You can also tap a phone number from a
recent contact in the multitasking screen on an iOS device.

Keep it quiet

Want to go offline for a while? Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open
Control Center, then turn on Do Not Disturb or Airplane Mode. See Do Not Disturb on page 37
and Travel with iPhone on page 47.
Block unwanted callers. On a contact card, tap Block this Caller (you can see a caller’s contact
card from Favorites or Recents by tapping ). You can also block callers in Settings > Phone >
Blocked. You will not receive voice calls, FaceTime calls, or text messages from blocked callers. For
more information about blocking calls, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.

While on a call

When you’re on a call, the screen shows several call options.
Mute your line. Or
touch and hold to put
your call on hold.

Dial or enter
a number.
Use the
speakerphone
or a Bluetooth
device.
Get contact info.
Make a
FaceTime call.

Make another call.

End a call. Tap

Chapter 5 Phone

or press the Sleep/Wake button.

Use another app while on a call. Press the Home button, then open the app. To return to the
call, tap the green bar at the top of the screen.
Respond to a second call. You can:
••

Ignore the call and send it to voicemail: Tap Ignore.

••

Put the first call on hold and answer the new one: Tap Hold + Accept.

••

End the first call and answer the new one: When using a GSM network, tap End + Accept. With a
CDMA network, tap End and when the second call rings back, tap Accept, or drag the slider if
iPhone is locked.

With a call on hold, tap Swap to switch between calls or tap Merge Calls to talk with both parties
at once. See Conference calls, below.
Note: With CDMA, you can’t switch between calls if the second call was outgoing, but you can
merge the calls. You can’t merge calls if the second call was incoming. If you end the second call
or the merged call, both calls are terminated.

Conference calls

With GSM, you can set up a conference call with up to five people (depending on your carrier).
Note: Conference calls may not be available if your call is using VoLTE (Voice over LTE).
Create a conference call. While on a call, tap Add Call, make another call, then tap Merge Calls.
Repeat to add more people to the conference.
••

Drop one person: Tap

next to a person, then tap End.

••

Talk privately with one person: Tap
resume the conference.

••

Add an incoming caller: Tap Hold Call + Answer, then tap Merge Calls.

, then tap Private next to the person. Tap Merge Calls to

Emergency calls

Make an emergency call when iPhone is locked. On the Enter Passcode screen, tap Emergency
Call (to dial 911 in the U.S., for example).
Important: You can use iPhone to make an emergency call in many locations, provided that
cellular service is available, but you should not rely on it for emergencies. Some cellular networks
may not accept an emergency call from iPhone if iPhone is not activated, if iPhone is not
compatible with or configured to operate on a particular cellular network, or (when applicable) if
iPhone does not have a SIM card or if the SIM card is PIN-locked.
In the U.S., location information (if available) is provided to emergency service providers when
you dial 911. Please review your carrier’s emergency calling information to understand the limits
of emergency calling over Wi-Fi.
With CDMA, when an emergency call ends, iPhone enters emergency call mode for a few minutes
to allow a call back from emergency services. During this time, data transmission and text
messages are blocked.
Exit emergency call mode (CDMA). Do one of the following:
••

Tap the Back button.

••

Press the Sleep/Wake button or the Home button.

••

Use the keypad to dial a non-emergency number.

Chapter 5 Phone

Visual voicemail

Visual voicemail lets you see a list of your messages and choose which one to listen to or delete,
without having to wade through all of them. A badge on the Voicemail icon tells you how many
unheard messages you have. The first time you tap Voicemail, you’re prompted to create a
voicemail password and record your voicemail greeting.
Listen to a voicemail message. Tap Voicemail, then tap a message. To listen again, select the
message and tap . If visual voicemail isn’t available with your service, tap Voicemail and follow
the voice prompts.
Unheard messages

Contact info
Play/pause
Drag the playhead
to skip to any point
in a message.
Return the call.
Speakerphone
(Audio, when a
Bluetooth device is
connected. Tap to
choose audio output.)

Messages are saved until you delete them or your carrier erases them.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Do I have any new voicemail?”

••

“Play the voicemail from Emily”

Delete a message. Swipe or tap the message, then tap Delete.
Note: In some areas, deleted messages may be permanently erased by your carrier. Your voice
messages may also be deleted if you change your SIM card.
Manage deleted messages. Tap Deleted Messages (at the end of the messages list), then:
••

Listen to a deleted message: Tap the message.

••

Undelete a message: Tap the message and tap Undelete.

••

Delete messages permanently: Tap Clear All.

Update your greeting. Tap Voicemail, tap Greeting, tap Custom, then tap Record. Or, to use your
carrier’s generic greeting, tap Default.
Set an alert sound for new voicemail. Go to Settings > Sounds.
Change the password. Go to Settings > Phone > Change Voicemail Password.

Chapter 5 Phone

Contacts

When viewing a contact’s card, a quick tap lets you make a phone call, create an email message,
find the contact’s location, and more. See Chapter 32, Contacts, on page 147.

Call forwarding, call waiting, and caller ID

Set up call forwarding, call waiting, or caller ID. (GSM) Go to Settings > Phone.
••

Call Forwarding: The Call Forwarding icon appears in the status bar when call forwarding is
on. You must be in range of the cellular network when you set iPhone to forward calls, or calls
won’t be forwarded.

••

Call Waiting: If you’re on a call and call waiting is turned off, incoming calls go directly
to voicemail.

Caller ID: For FaceTime calls, your phone number is displayed even if caller ID is turned off.
For CDMA accounts, contact your carrier for information about enabling and using these
features. See support.apple.com/kb/HT4515.
••

Ringtones and vibrations

iPhone comes with ringtones that sound for incoming calls, Clock alarms, and the Clock timer.
You can also purchase ringtones from songs in the iTunes Store. See Chapter 22, iTunes Store, on
page 118.
Set the default ringtone. Go to Settings > Sound > Ringtone.
Assign different ringtones for the special people in your life. Go to Contacts, choose a contact,
tap edit, then tap Ringtone.
Turn the ringer on or off. Flip the switch on the side of iPhone.
Important: Clock alarms still sound when the Ring/Silent switch is set to silent.
Turn vibrate on or off. Go to Settings > Sounds. See Sounds and silence on page 36.

International calls

For information about making international calls from your home area (including rates and other
charges that may apply), contact your carrier.
When traveling abroad, you may be able to use iPhone to make calls, send and receive text
messages, get visual voicemail, and use apps that access the Internet, depending on available
networks.
Enable international roaming. To turn on Data Roaming and Voice Roaming (CDMA), go to
Settings > Cellular. Contact your carrier for information about availability and fees.
Important: Voice, text message, and data roaming charges may apply. To avoid charges while
roaming, turn off Data Roaming and Voice Roaming (CDMA).
You may be able to roam on GSM networks, if you have a CDMA account, and your iPhone has a
SIM card installed. While roaming on a GSM network, iPhone has access to GSM network features.
Charges may apply. Contact your carrier for more information.

Chapter 5 Phone

Set network options. Go to Settings > Cellular to:
••

Turn data roaming on or off

••

Turn cellular data on or off

••

Turn voice roaming on or off (CDMA)

••

Use GSM networks abroad (CDMA)

See Usage information on page 188.
Turn off cellular services. Go to Settings, turn on Airplane Mode, then tap Wi-Fi and turn it on.
Incoming phone calls are sent to voicemail. To resume cellular service, turn Airplane Mode off.
Make calls to your contacts and favorites while traveling abroad. (GSM) Go to Settings > Phone,
then turn on Dial Assist. Dial Assist automatically adds the prefix or country code for calls to the
U.S.
Select a carrier network. Go to Settings > Carrier. This setting appears on GSM networks when
you’re outside your carrier’s network, and other local carrier data networks are available to use
for your phone calls, visual voicemail, and cellular network Internet connections. You can make
calls only on carriers that have a roaming agreement with your carrier. Additional fees may apply.
Roaming charges may be billed to you by the other carrier, through your carrier.
Get voicemail when visual voicemail isn’t available. Dial your own number (with CDMA, add #
after your number), or touch and hold “1” on the numeric keypad.

Phone settings

Go to Settings > Phone to:
••

See the phone number for your iPhone

••

Change the default text message replies for incoming calls

••

Turn call forwarding, call waiting, and caller ID on or off (GSM)

••

Turn TTY on or off

••

Change your voicemail password (GSM)

••

Require a PIN to unlock your SIM when you turn iPhone on (required by some carriers)

Go to Settings > Sounds to:
••

Set ringtones and volume

••

Set vibration options

••

Set the sound for new voicemail

Once you select a network, iPhone uses only that network. If the network is unavailable, “No
service” appears on iPhone.

Chapter 5 Phone

Mail

Write messages

Mail lets you access all of your email accounts, on the go.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous
situations, see Important safety information on page 183.
Change mailboxes or accounts.
Delete, move, or mark
multiple messages.
Search for messages.

Compose a message.

Insert a photo or video. Double-tap, then tap Insert Photo or Video. Also see Edit text on page 31.

Quote some text when you reply. Tap the insertion point, then select the text you want to
include. Tap
, then tap Reply. You can turn off the indentation of the quoted text in Settings >
Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Increase Quote Level.
Send a message from a different account. Tap the From field to choose an account.
Change a recipient from Cc to Bcc. After you enter recipients, you can drag them from one field
to another or change their order.

Mark addresses outside certain domains. When you’re addressing a message to a recipient
that’s not in your organization’s domain, Mail can color the recipient’s name red to alert you.
Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Mark Addresses, then define the domains that you
don’t want marked. You can enter multiple domains separated by commas, such as “apple.com,
example.org.”
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“New email to Jonah Schmidt”

••

“Email Simon and say I got the forms, thanks”

Get a sneak peek
Change how names are displayed
in Settings > Mail, Contacts,
Calendars > Short Name.

See a longer preview. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Preview. You can show up to
five lines.
Is this message for me? Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then turn on Show To/Cc
Label. If the label says Cc instead of To, you were just copied. You can also use the To/Cc mailbox,
which gathers all mail addressed to you. To show or hide it, swipe to the right (or tap Mailboxes),
then tap Edit.

Finish a message later

Look at another message while you’re writing one. Swipe down on the title bar of a message
you’re writing. When you’re ready to return to your message, tap its title at the bottom of the
screen. If you have more than one message waiting to be finished, tap the bottom of the screen
to see them all.

Save a draft for later. If you’re writing a message and want to finish it later, tap Cancel, then tap
Save Draft. To get it back, touch and hold Compose.
With OS X Yosemite, you can also hand off unfinished messages with your Mac. See About
Continuity features on page 26.

Chapter 6 Mail

See important messages

Get notified of replies to a message or thread. Tap , then tap Notify Me. While you’re writing
a message, you can also tap in the Subject field. To change how notifications appear, go to
Settings > Notifications > Mail > Thread Notifications.
Gather important messages. Add important people to your VIP list, so all their messages appear
in the VIP mailbox. Tap the sender’s name in a message, then tap Add to VIP. To change how
notifications appear, go to Settings > Notifications > Mail > VIP.

Flag a message so you can find it later. Tap while reading the message. To change the
appearance of the flagged message indicator, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Flag
Style. To see the Flagged mailbox, tap Edit while viewing the Mailboxes list, then tap Flagged.
Search for a message. Scroll to or tap the top of the message list to reveal the search field.
Searching looks at the address fields, the subject, and the message body. To search multiple
accounts at once, search from a smart mailbox, such as All Sent.
Search by timeframe. Scroll to or tap the top of the messages list to reveal the search field,
then type something like “February meeting” to find all messages from February with the
word “meeting.”
Search by message state. To find all flagged, unread messages from people in your VIP list, type
“flag unread vip.” You can also search for other message attributes, such as “attachment.”
Junk, be gone! Tap while you’re reading a message, then tap Move to Junk to file it in the
Junk folder. If you accidentally move a message, shake iPhone immediately to undo.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Any new mail from Natalia today?”
Make a favorite mailbox. Favorites appear at the top of the Mailboxes list. To add a favorite, tap
Edit while viewing the Mailboxes list. Tap Add Mailbox, then select the mailboxes to add. You’ll
also get push notifications for your favorite mailboxes.
Show draft messages from all of your accounts. While viewing the Mailboxes list, tap Edit, tap
Add Mailbox, then turn on the All Drafts mailbox.

Attachments

Save a photo or video to Photos. Touch and hold the photo or video until a menu appears, then
tap Save Image.
Open an attachment with another app. Touch and hold the attachment until a menu appears,
then tap the app you want to use to open the attachment. Some attachments automatically
show a banner with buttons you can use to open other apps.
See messages with attachments. The Attachments mailbox shows messages with attachments
from all accounts. To add it, tap Edit while viewing the Mailboxes list.

Chapter 6 Mail

Work with multiple messages

Delete, move, or mark multiple messages. While viewing a list of messages, tap Edit. Select
some messages, then choose an action. If you make a mistake, shake iPhone immediately
to undo.
Manage a message with a swipe. While viewing a list of messages, swipe a message to the left
to reveal a menu of actions. Swipe all the way to the left to select the first action. You can also
swipe a message to the right to reveal another action. Choose the actions you want to appear in
the menus at Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Swipe Options.
Organize your mail with mailboxes. Tap Edit in the mailboxes list to create a new one, or rename
or delete one. (Some built-in mailboxes can’t be changed.) There are several smart mailboxes,
such as Unread, that show messages from all your accounts. Tap the ones you want to use.
Recover a deleted message. Go to the account’s Trash mailbox, open the message, then tap
and move the message. Or, if you just deleted it, shake iPhone to undo. To see deleted messages
across all your accounts, add the Trash mailbox. To add it, tap Edit in the mailboxes list, then
select it in the list.
Archive instead of delete. Instead of deleting messages, you can archive them so they’re still
around if you need them. Select Archive Mailbox in Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars >
account name > Account > Advanced. To delete a message instead of archiving it, touch and
hold , then tap Delete.
Stash your trash. You can set how long deleted messages stay in the Trash mailbox. Go to
Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > account name > Account > Advanced.

See and save addresses

See who received a message. While viewing the message, tap More in the To field.
Add someone to Contacts or make them a VIP. Tap the person’s name or email address, then tap
Add to VIP. You can also add their address to a new or existing contact.

Mark person
as a VIP.

Print messages
Print a message. Tap

, then tap Print.

Print an attachment or picture. Tap to view it, tap

, then choose Print.

See AirPrint on page 41.

Chapter 6 Mail

Mail settings

Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, where you can:
••

Create a different mail signature for each account

••

Add mail accounts

••

Set Out of Office replies for Exchange mail accounts

••

Bcc yourself on every message you send

••

Turn on Organize by Thread to group related messages together

••

Turn off confirmation for deleting a message

••

Turn off Push delivery of new messages, to save on battery power

••

Temporarily turn off an account

Chapter 6 Mail

Safari

Safari at a glance

Use Safari on iPhone to browse the web, use Reading List to collect webpages to read later, and
add page icons to the Home screen for quick access. Use iCloud to see pages you have open
on other devices, and to keep your bookmarks, history, and reading list up to date on your
other devices.
Enter a web address
or search item, or
get quick access to
your Favorites.
To zoom, double tap
an item or pinch.
See your bookmarks,
reading list, and
shared links.

View open tabs or
open a new tab.
Share, print, and more.
Revisit recent pages.

Search the web

Search the web. Enter a URL or search term in the search field at the top of the page, then tap a
search suggestion, or tap Go on the keyboard to search for exactly what you typed. If you don’t
want to see suggested search terms, go to Settings > Safari, then (under Search) turn off Search
Engine Suggestions.
Enter what
you’re
searching for,
then tap Go.
View selected
site.

Or tap a
suggestion.

Quickly search a site you’ve visited before. Enter the name of the site, followed by your search
term. For example, enter “wiki einstein” to search Wikipedia for “einstein.” Go to Settings > Safari >
Quick Website Search to turn this feature on or off.
Have your favorites top the list. Select them in Settings > Safari > Favorites.
Search the page. Scroll to the bottom of the suggested results list, then tap the entry under
On This Page. Tap to see the next occurrence on the page.
Choose your search tool. Go to Settings > Safari > Search Engine.

Browse the web

Look before you leap. To see the URL of a link before you go there, touch and hold the link.

Touch and hold a link
to see these options.

Open a link in a new tab. Touch and hold the link, then tap Open in New Tab. If you’d rather
open new pages in the background, go to Settings > Safari > Open Links.
Browse open tabs. Tap
the left.

. To close a tab, tap

in the upper-left corner, or swipe the tab to

View tabs open on your other devices. If you turn on Safari in Settings > iCloud, you can view
tabs that you have open on your other devices. Tap , then scroll to the list at the bottom of
the page.

Chapter 7 Safari

Note: If you close the tab on iPhone, the tab also closes on your other devices.

Scroll to the
bottom to see
tabs open on
other devices.

View recently closed tabs. Touch and hold

Get back to the top. Tap the top edge of the screen to quickly return to the top of a long page.
See more. Turn iPhone to landscape orientation.
See the latest. Tap

next to the address in the search field to update the page.

See a tab’s history. Touch and hold

or .

View the desktop version of a site. If you want to see the full desktop version of a site instead of
the mobile version, tap the search field, pull down the display of your favorites, then tap Request
Desktop Site.

Keep bookmarks

Bookmark the current page. Tap
View your bookmarks. Tap

(or touch and hold

, then tap

), then tap Add Bookmark.

Get organized. To create a folder for bookmarks, tap

, then tap Edit.

Add a webpage to your favorites. Open the page, tap the search field, drag down, then tap
Add to Favorites.
Quickly see your favorite and frequently visited sites. Tap the search field to see your favorites.
Scroll down to see frequently visited sites.
Edit your favorites. Tap the search field, then touch and hold a page or folder until the icon gets
larger. Then you can delete the item, or tap edit to rename or move it.
Choose which favorites appear when you tap the search field. Go to Settings > Safari >
Favorites.
Bookmarks bar on your Mac? Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Safari if you want items from
the bookmarks bar in Safari on your Mac to appear in Favorites on iPhone.
Save an icon for the current page on your Home screen. Tap
The icon appears only on the device where you create it.

Chapter 7 Safari

, then tap Add to Home Screen.

Save a reading list for later

Save interesting items in your reading list so you can revisit them later. You can read pages in
your reading list even when you’re not connected to the Internet.

Add the current page to your reading list. Tap

, then tap Add to Reading List.

Add a linked page without opening it. Touch and hold the link, then tap Add to Reading List.
View your reading list. Tap

, then tap

Delete something from your reading list. Swipe left on the item in your reading list.
Don’t want to use cellular data to download reading list items? Go to Settings > Safari, then
turn off Use Cellular Data.

Shared links and subscriptions

You can view links shared from social media, such as Twitter, or feeds from your subscriptions.

View shared links and subscriptions. Tap

, then tap

Subscribe to a feed. Go to a site that provides a subscription feed, tap
Links, then confirm by tapping Add to Shared Links.

, tap Add to Shared

Delete a subscription. Tap , tap , tap Subscriptions below the list of your shared links, then
tap
next to the subscription you want to delete.
Spread the news. Tap

.
Tap to share
with someone
nearby using
AirDrop.
Other sharing
options

Chapter 7 Safari

Fill in forms

Whether you’re logging in to a website, signing up for a service, or making a purchase, you can
fill in a web form using the onscreen keyboard or have Safari fill it in for you using AutoFill.
Tired of always having to log in? When you’re asked if you want to save the password for the
site, tap Yes. The next time you visit, your user name and password will be filled in for you.
Fill in a form. Tap any field to bring up the onscreen keyboard. Tap
move from field to field.

above the keyboard to

Fill it in automatically. Go to Settings > Safari > Passwords & AutoFill, then turn on Use Contact
Info. Then, tap AutoFill above the onscreen keyboard when you’re filling in the form. Not all
websites support AutoFill.
Add a credit card for purchases. Go to Settings > Safari > Passwords & AutoFill > Saved Credit
Cards > Add Credit Card. To enter the information without typing it, tap Use Camera, then hold
iPhone above the card so that the image of the card fits in the frame. You can also add a credit
card by accepting when Safari offers to save it when you make an online purchase. See iCloud
Keychain on page 45.
Use your credit card information. Look for the AutoFill Credit Card button above the onscreen
keyboard whenever you’re in a credit card field. Your card’s security code isn’t stored, so you still
enter that yourself. If you’re not using a passcode for iPhone, you might want to start; see Use a
passcode with data protection on page 44.
Submit a form. Tap Go, Search, or the link on the webpage.

Avoid clutter with Reader

Use Safari Reader to focus on a page’s primary content.

Tap to view the page in Reader.

Focus on content. Tap
at the left end of the address field. If you don’t see the icon, Reader
isn’t available for the page you’re looking at.
Share just the good stuff. To share just the article text and a link to it, tap
page in Reader.

while viewing the

Return to the full page. Tap the Reader icon in the address field again.

Privacy and security

You can adjust Safari settings to keep your browsing activities to yourself and protect yourself
from malicious websites.
Want to keep a low profile? Go to Settings > Safari, then turn on Do Not Track. Safari will ask
websites you visit not to track your browsing, but beware—a website can choose not to honor
the request.
Control cookies. Go to Settings > Safari > Block Cookies. To remove cookies already on iPhone,
go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.

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Let Safari create secure passwords and store them for you. Tap the password field when
creating a new account, and Safari will offer to create a password for you.

Erase your browsing history and data from iPhone. Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and
Website Data.
Visit sites without making history. Tap , then tap Private. Sites you visit won’t appear in iCloud
Tabs or be added to History on your iPhone. To put away your private sites, tap , then tap
Private again. You can close the pages, or keep them for viewing the next time you use Private
Browsing Mode.
Watch for suspicious websites. Go to Settings > Safari, then turn on Fraudulent Website Warning.

Safari settings

Go to Settings > Safari, where you can:
••

Choose your search engine and configure search results

••

Provide AutoFill information

••

Choose which favorites are displayed when you search

••

Have links open in a new page or in the background

••

Block pop-ups

••

Tighten privacy and security

••

Clear your history and website data

••

Choose whether to use cellular data for Reading List items

••

Configure advanced settings and more

Chapter 7 Safari

Music

Music at a glance

Use Music to enjoy music stored on iPhone as well as music streamed over the Internet,
including the live worldwide station Beats 1. With an optional Apple Music membership, listen to
millions of tracks and connect with your favorite artists.
Note: You need a Wi-Fi or cellular connection to stream Apple Music, Radio, and Connect
content. In some cases an Apple ID is also required. Services and features are not available
in all areas, and features may vary by area. Additional charges may apply when using a
cellular connection.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety
information on page 183.

Access music

Play music and other audio content on iPhone in the following ways:
••

Become an Apple Music member: With a membership and Wi-Fi or cellular connection, stream
as much music as you like from the Apple Music catalog and make songs, albums, and playlists
available for offline play. See Apple Music below.
Note: If you end your Apple Music membership, you can no longer stream Apple Music tracks
or play Apple Music tracks saved for offline play.

••

Listen to Beats 1: Ad-supported radio is available in the U.S. and Australia. Everyone around the
world can tune in to Beats 1 for free.

••

Purchase music from the iTunes Store: Go to iTunes Store. See iTunes Store at a glance on
page 118.

••

iCloud Music Library: iCloud Music Library includes all your music from Apple Music, your
iTunes purchases, and songs uploaded from your computer, along with your iTunes Match
library. Find this music in My Music. See My Music on page 75.

••

Family Sharing: Purchase an Apple Music Family Membership and everyone in your Family
Sharing group can enjoy Apple Music. If you aren’t an Apple Music member, you can still
listen to songs purchased by other members of your family who have chosen to share their
purchases. Go to iTunes Store, tap More, tap Purchased, then choose a family member. See
Family Sharing on page 38.

••

Sync content with iTunes on your computer: See Sync with iTunes on page 20.

Apple Music

As an Apple Music member you can listen to dozens of hand-curated ad-free radio stations
and create your own stations, all with unlimited skips. You can also access millions of songs
for streaming and offline play, receive recommendations from music experts and artists, share
playlists among friends, and enjoy content posted directly by artists.
Just like nonmembers, you can also listen to music stored on iPhone, access iTunes purchases
available through Family Sharing, stream previous iTunes purchases to iPhone, and listen to
Beats 1 radio. (You can also play tracks identified by iTunes Match if you have an iTunes Match
subscription.)
You can join Apple Music when you first open Music. Or go to Settings > Music > Join
Apple Music.
Note: You can play Apple Music and Radio tracks on only one device at a time unless you have
an Apple Music Family Membership, which lets you play music on multiple devices.

Get personalized recommendations

Apple Music can suggest songs you might enjoy, with a little guidance from you about your
genre and artist preferences.
Select your favorite genres and artists. When you first tap For You, you are prompted to tell
Music about your preferences. Tap the genres you like. (Double-tap those you love, and touch
and hold the genres you don’t care for.) Tap Next, then do the same with the artist names that
appear. Apple Music uses these preferences when recommending music to you.
Update genre and artist preferences. Tap

, then tap Choose Artists for You.

For You

Discover expertly selected playlists and albums based on your tastes.

Play recommended
playlists or albums.

Tap to view the
contents of a
playlist or album.

Miniplayer

View music tweaked to your taste. Tap to play an album or playlist. Tap an album or a
playlist’s album art to view its contents. If you find a recommendation you don’t care for, tap and
hold it and tell Music that it’s not to your taste. To get more recommendations, pull down.
Tell Music what you love. Tap
when viewing an album’s contents or an artist’s screen, or from
Now Playing to help improve future recommendations.

Chapter 8 Music

Reorder a For You playlist. Play the playlist, tap the Miniplayer to show the Now Playing screen,
then tap
. Drag
to rearrange the song order.
Add For You playlists. Tap
, then tap Add to My Music. The playlist remains in your library and
updates automatically if the playlist changes. (Go to Settings > Music, then turn on iCloud Music
Library to enable this feature.)
Do more with your music. When viewing an album’s contents tap
to add music to the Up
Next queue, create a station based on the currently selected music, or share music with a friend.

Search for and add music

Find your music. Tap , tap My Music, then enter a song, album, playlist, artist, compilation, or
genre. Results include music on iPhone as well as music in your iCloud Music Library. Tap a result
to play it.
Search Apple Music. Tap , tap Apple Music, then select a trending search or enter a song,
album, playlist, artist, curator, music video, activity, radio station, or genre. Tap a result to play it.
Add Apple Music. To add music, tap
next to any result, then tap Add to My Music. To stream
an added song to iPhone, tap it within My Music. To save music to iPhone so that you can play it
when you don’t have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, tap Make Available Offline.
To see the progress of tracks being saved to iPhone, and to access options for pausing tracks or
removing them from the Downloads sheet, tap the Downloads bar.
Note: Settings > Music > iCloud Music Library must be turned on to add and save Apple Music
to your library.

Play music
Tap to hide Now Playing.

Playhead

Up Next

Volume

Control playback. Tap a song to play it and show the Miniplayer. Tap the Miniplayer to show the
Now Playing screen, where you can do the following:
••

Tap

to skip to the next song.

••

Tap

to return to the song’s beginning.

••

Double-tap

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to play an album or playlist’s previous song.
71

Skip to any point in a song. Drag the playhead. Decrease the scrubbing speed by sliding your
finger down the screen.
Share music. Tap

, then choose a sharing option.

Shuffle. Tap

to play your songs in random order.

Repeat. Tap

to repeat an album or playlist. Double-tap

More. Tap

to repeat a single song.

for additional options.

See what’s up next. Tap
the list.

. Tap a song to play it and the songs that follow. Drag

Stream music to an AirPlay-enabled device. Tap
AirPlay on page 41.

to reorder

in Now Playing, then choose a device. See

New

Music experts pick today’s best music. Tap New to browse their recommendations.

Play featured music.

Play other songs and
albums recommended
by Apple’s experts.

Browse expert recommendations. Tap New, then tap a featured album, song, artist, or playlist.
Browse your favorite genres. Tap All Genres, choose a genre, then tap a featured album, song,
artist, or playlist to hear music handpicked by music experts.
Fit the music to the mood. Tap Activities to play music that fits with what you’re doing (or how
you’re feeling).
Get expert advice. Tap Apple Editors or Curators to discover music recommended by music
experts. Tap Follow to keep up with your favorite experts.
See what’s hot. Tap Top Charts to view top songs, top albums, and other popular content.

Chapter 8 Music

Radio

Radio offers the always-on Beats 1, featuring top DJs playing today’s best music. The featured
stations created by experts provide a great way to explore and enjoy new music in a variety of
genres. You can also create your own custom stations, based on your pick of artist, song, or genre.

Tap to play
the station.

Listen to live radio. Tap Listen Now to tune in to Beats 1.
Listen to your favorite music genre. Tap a station or, if you already listened to a station, tap a
recently played station.
Create a station. When browsing an artist, song, or genre, tap

, then tap Start Station.

Connect

Even if you’re not an Apple Music member you can follow your favorite artists, learn more about
them, read their recent posts, and comment on what you find.

View posts from
your favorite artists.

Follow an artist. Music automatically follows the artists found in your music library. To follow
other artists, navigate to an artist’s page, then tap Follow. To stop following an artist, go to
the artist’s page, then tap Unfollow. Or tap , tap Following, then tap Unfollow next to the
artist’s name.

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View an artist’s content. Tap Connect to view the content shared by artists you follow. You can
also navigate to any artist’s page to see what that artist is sharing.
Make a comment. Tap
a comment.

to write a comment. Create a nickname the first time you make

Share an artist post. Tap

, then choose a sharing option.

Playlists

Create playlists to organize your music. If you’re an Apple Music member, tap My Music, tap
Playlists, then tap New. Enter a title, then tap Add Songs. Select songs and albums to add to
the playlist. (If you chose to hide the Apple Music features, you can tap Playlists to create a new
playlist.)
To customize your playlist’s artwork, tap
photo library.

and take a photo or choose an image from your

View particular playlists. In addition to playlists you create, Playlists includes playlists you added
from Apple Music, as well as those shared with you. To view just the playlists you created, tap All
Playlists, then tap My Playlists. You can also choose to see just Apple Music Playlists or only the
playlists saved on iPhone.
Create a Genius playlist. In My Music tap

next to a song, then tap Create Genius Playlist.

Edit a playlist you created on iPhone. Select the playlist, then tap Edit.
••

Add more songs: Tap Add Songs.

••

Delete a song: Tap
from iPhone.

, then tap Delete. Deleting a song from a playlist doesn’t delete it

Change the song order: Drag
.
New and changed playlists are added to iCloud Music Library and appear on all your devices if
you’re an Apple Music member or iTunes Match subscriber. If you’re not a member or subscriber,
they’re copied to your music library the next time you sync iPhone with your computer.
••

Delete a playlist you created on iPhone. Tap

next to the playlist, then tap Delete.

Tap to reorder or
delete playlists.

Create a new playlist.

Chapter 8 Music

iTunes Match

If you have an iTunes Match subscription and an Apple Music membership, your iTunes Match
library will be accessible in iCloud Music Library.
Subscribe to iTunes Match. Go to Settings > Music > Subscribe to iTunes Match.
Turn on iTunes Match. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store. Sign in if you haven’t already.

My Music

My Music includes any Apple Music content you added, music and music videos synced to
iPhone, iTunes purchases, and the music you make available through iTunes Match.

Tap to play a
recently added
album or song.
Choose a
sorting method.

Tap to view an
album’s contents.

Browse and play your music. Tap the sorting menu to display your music by Artists, Albums,
Songs, and more. Tap the album art to play a song or album. Tap the Miniplayer to display the
Now Playing screen.
Save music to iPhone. Tap

next to an album or track, then tap Make Available Offline.

View only music stored on iPhone. Tap My Music, tap the sorting menu, then turn on Music
Available Offline.
Remove a song stored on iPhone. Tap
next to the song, then tap Remove Download. The
song is deleted from iPhone, but not from iCloud Music Library.
To manage music storage on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Usage > Manage Storage >
Music.
Add music to a playlist. Tap
a playlist.

next to an album or track, tap Add to a Playlist, then choose

Get audio controls from the Lock screen or when using another app. Swipe up from the
bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center. See Control Center on page 35.

Chapter 8 Music

Siri and Voice Control

You can use Siri or Voice Control to control music playback. See Make requests on page 48 and
Voice Control on page 33.
Siri can also help you find music in the iTunes Store. See “Find it with Siri” in Browse or search on
page 118.
Use Voice Control. Press and hold the Home button. Voice Control only works when Siri
is disabled.
••

Play or pause music: Say “play music.” To pause, say “pause,” “pause music,” or “stop.” You can
also say “next song” or “previous song.”

••

Play an album, artist, or playlist: Say “play album,” “play artist,” or “play playlist” followed by the
name of the artist, album, or playlist you wish to play.

••

Find out more about the current song: Say “what’s playing,” “who sings this song,” or “who is this
song by.”

Use Siri. Press and hold the Home button. In addition to the commands available through Voice
Control, Siri supports the following commands:
••

Play an album, artist, song, playlist, or Radio station: Say “play” followed by the name of the
artist, album, song, playlist, or station that you want to play. If Siri doesn’t find what you
asked for, be more specific. For example, say “play the radio station ‘Pure Pop’” rather than
saying “play ‘Pure Pop.’”

••

Play music in random order: Say “shuffle play” followed by the name of the artist or album you’d
like to play in random order.

••

Play similar music: While music is playing, say “play more songs like this one” or “create a radio
station based on this song.”

••

Browse Apple Music: You can play any Apple Music track by title (“play ‘Happy’ by Pharrell
Williams”), by artist (“play Echosmith”), by movie (“play that song from Into the Woods”), by
chart (“play the top song from March 1981”), and then change versions (“play the live version
of it”).

••

Add music from Apple Music to your collection (Apple Music membership required): Say, for
example, “add ‘Lifted Up’ by Passion Pit to My Music” or, while playing something, say “add this
to my collection.”

Music settings

Go to Settings > Music to set options for Music. The options you see depend on your
membership status.
••

Apple Music: If you’re not currently an Apple Music member you can choose to show
Apple Music features as well as become a member.

••

Connect: Show or hide Connect and show artist posts and shares in Now Playing and on the
Lock screen.

••

Sort Albums: You can choose to sort by artist or title.

••

iCloud Music Library: With this option off, all Apple Music content is removed from iPhone.
Music you purchased or synced, and music identified by iTunes Match that you added for
offline play remains.

••

Equalization (EQ): EQ settings generally apply only to music played from the Music
app, but they affect all sound output, including the headset jack, AirPlay, and Bluetooth
audio connections.

Chapter 8 Music

Note: The Late Night setting compresses the dynamic range of the audio output, reducing the
volume of loud passages and increasing the volume of quiet passages. You might want to use
this setting when listening to music on an airplane or in some other noisy environment. (The
Late Night setting applies to all audio output—video as well as music.)
••

Volume Limit: In some European Union (EU) countries, iPhone may indicate when you’re
setting the volume above the EU-recommended level for hearing safety. To increase the
volume beyond this level, you may need to briefly release the volume control. To limit the
maximum headset volume to this level, go to Settings > Music > Volume Limit, then turn on
EU Volume Limit.

Note: To prevent changes to the volume limit, go to Settings > General > Restrictions > Volume
Limit, then tap Don’t Allow Changes.
••

Sound Check: Sound Check normalizes the volume level of your audio content.

Chapter 8 Music

Messages

SMS, MMS, and iMessage

Messages lets you exchange text messages with other SMS and MMS devices using your cellular
connection, and with other iOS devices and Mac computers using iMessage.
iMessage is an Apple feature that lets you send messages over Wi-Fi (or cellular connections) to
others using iOS 5 or later, or OS X Mountain Lion or later. Messages you send using iMessage
don’t count against your text messaging plan with your carrier. Messages can include photos,
videos, and other info. You can see when other people are typing, and let them know when
you’ve read their messages. If you’re signed in to iMessage using the same Apple ID on other
iOS devices or a Mac (OS X Mavericks or later), you can start a conversation on one device and
continue it on another. For security, messages you send with iMessage are encrypted before
they’re sent.
With Continuity, you can also send and receive SMS and MMS messages in the Messages app on
other iOS devices (with iOS 8) or a Mac (with OS X Yosemite), if they are signed in to iMessage
with the same Apple ID as your iPhone. See About Continuity features on page 26.
Sign in to iMessage on an iOS device. Go to Settings > Messages, then turn on iMessage.
Sign in to iMessage on a Mac. On your Mac, open Messages, choose Messages > Preferences,
click Accounts, then select iMessage in the Accounts list. Enter your Apple ID and password, then
click Sign In.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions while driving, see Important
safety information on page 183.

Send and receive messages
Get info, make a
voice or FaceTime
call, share your
location, or mute
notifications.

Blue indicates
an iMessage
conversation.

Send a photo or video.

Add your voice to
the conversation.

Start a conversation. Tap , then enter a phone number or email address, or tap , then
choose a contact. You can also start a conversation by tapping a phone number in Contacts,
Calendar, or Safari, or from a recent or favorite contact in the multitasking screen.
Note: An alert
appears if a message can’t be sent. Tap the alert in a conversation to try
sending the message again.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Send a message to Emily saying how about tomorrow”

••

“Read my messages”

••

“Read my last message from Bob”

••

“Reply that’s great news”

Resume a conversation. Tap the conversation in the Messages list.
Use picture characters. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards > Add New Keyboard,
then tap Emoji to make that keyboard available. When you type a message, tap
to change to
the Emoji keyboard. See Special input methods on page 178.

Tap to Talk. Touch and hold
swipe left.

to record an audio message, then swipe up to send it. To delete it,

To save space, Tap to Talk audio messages that you receive are deleted automatically two
minutes after you listen to them, unless you tap Keep. To keep them automatically, go to
Settings > Messages > Expire (under Audio Messages), then tap Never.
Raise iPhone to listen or reply to an audio message. Raise iPhone to your ear, as if you were
talking on the phone, to play incoming audio messages automatically. Raise iPhone to your ear
again to reply to an audio message. Turn this feature on or off at Settings > Messages, under
Audio Messages.
See what time a message was sent or received. Drag any bubble to the left.

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See a person’s contact info. In a conversation, tap Details, then tap
perform actions, such as making a voice or FaceTime call.

. Tap the info items to

Send messages to a group (iMessage and MMS). Tap , then enter multiple recipients. With
MMS, group messaging must also be turned on in Settings > Messages, and replies are sent only
to you—they aren’t copied to the other people in the group.
Give a group a name. While viewing the conversation, tap Details, drag down, then enter the
name in the Subject line.
Add someone to a group. Tap the To field, then tap Add Contact.
Leave a group. Tap Details, then tap Leave this Conversation.
Keep it quiet. Tap Details, then turn on Do Not Disturb to mute notifications for the conversation.
Block unwanted messages. On a contact card, tap Block this Caller. You can see someone’s
contact card while viewing a message by tapping Details, then tapping . You can also
block callers in Settings > Messages > Blocked. You will not receive voice calls, FaceTime
calls, or text messages from blocked callers. For more information about blocking calls, see
support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.

Manage conversations

Conversations are saved in the Messages list. A blue dot
conversation to view or continue it.

indicates unread messages. Tap a

View the Messages list. From a conversation, tap Messages or swipe to the right. With
iPhone 6 Plus, you can also rotate iPhone to landscape orientation to see both the Messages list
and the selected conversation.
Forward a message. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select additional items
if desired, then tap
.
Delete a message or attachment. Touch and hold a message or attachment, tap More, select
additional items if desired, then tap .
Delete a conversation. In the Messages list, swipe the conversation to the left, then tap Delete.
Search conversations. In the Messages list, tap the top of the screen to display the search field,
then enter the text you’re looking for. You can also search conversations from the Home screen.
See Spotlight Search on page 34.

Chapter 9 Messages

Share photos, videos, your location, and more

With iMessage or MMS, you can send and receive photos and videos, and send locations, contact
info, and voice memos. The size limit of attachments is determined by your service provider—
iPhone may compress photo and video attachments when necessary.

Quickly take and send a photo or video. Touch and hold . Then slide to
or
to take a
photo or video. Photos are sent immediately. Tap to preview your video. To send your Video
Message, tap .
To save space, Video Messages that you receive are deleted automatically two minutes after you
view them, unless you tap Keep. To keep them automatically, go to Settings > Messages > Expire
(under Video Messages), then tap Never.
Send photos and videos from your Photos library. Tap . Recent shots are right there; tap
Photo Library for older ones. Select the items you want to send.
View attachments. While viewing a conversation, tap Details. Attachments are shown in reverse
chronological order at the bottom of the screen. Tap an attachment to see it in full screen. In fullscreen mode, tap
to view the attachments as a list.
Send your current location. Tap Details, then tap Send My Current Location to send a map that
shows where you are.
Share your location. Tap Details, then tap Share My Location and specify the length of time. The
person you’re texting can see your location by tapping Details. To turn Share My Location on
or off, or to select the device that determines your location, go to Settings > iCloud > Share My
Location (under Advanced).
Send items from another app. In the other app, tap Share or

, then tap Message.

Share, save, or print an attachment. Tap the attachment, then tap

Copy a photo or video. Touch and hold the attachment, then tap Copy.

Chapter 9 Messages

Messages settings

Go to Settings > Messages, where you can:
••

Turn iMessage on or off

••

Notify others when you’ve read their messages

••

Specify phone numbers, Apple IDs, and email addresses to use with Messages

••

Set SMS and MMS options

••

Show the Subject field

••

Block unwanted messages

••

Set how long to keep messages

••

Filter unknown senders

••

Manage the expiration of audio messages and video messages created within Messages
(audio or video attachments created outside of Messages are kept until you delete
them manually)

Manage notifications for messages. See Do Not Disturb on page 37.
Set the alert sound for incoming text messages. See Sounds and silence on page 36.

Chapter 9 Messages

Calendar

Calendar at a glance
View list of events.

View invitations.
Change calendars
or accounts.

Add an event. Tap , then fill in the event details. If you add a location and choose Alert > Time
to leave, Calendar reminds you of the event based on the current travel time to get there.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Set up a meeting with Barry at 9.”
Search for events. Tap , then enter text in the search field. The titles, invitees, locations, and
notes for the calendars you’re viewing are searched.
View a weekly calendar. Rotate iPhone sideways.
Change your view. Tap a year, month, or day to zoom in or out on your calendar. In week or day
view, pinch to zoom in or out.
View a list of events. In month view, tap

to see a day’s events. In day view, tap

Use Siri. Say, for example, “What’s on my calendar for Friday?”
Change the color of a calendar. Tap Calendars, tap
next to the calendar, then choose a color
from the list. For some calendar accounts, such as Google, the color is set by the server.
Adjust an event. Touch and hold the event, then drag it to a new time, or adjust the grab points.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Reschedule my appointment with Barry to next Monday at 9 a.m.”

Invitations

iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, and some CalDAV servers let you send and receive
meeting invitations.
Invite others to an event. Tap an event, tap Edit, then tap Invitees. Type names, or tap
to pick
people from Contacts. If you don’t want to be notified when someone declines a meeting, go to
Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Show Invitee Declines.
RSVP. Tap an event you’ve been invited to, or tap Inbox and tap an invitation. If you add comments
(which may not be available for all calendars), your comments can be seen by the organizer but not
by other attendees. To see events you declined, tap Calendars, then turn on Show Declined Events.
Schedule a meeting without blocking your schedule. Tap the event, tap Availability, then tap
“free.” Or if it’s an event you created, tap “Show As,” then tap “free.” The event stays on your
calendar, but it doesn’t appear as busy to others who send you invitations.
Quickly send an email to attendees. Tap the event, tap Invitees, then tap

Use multiple calendars

Select which
calendars to view.

Turn on Facebook
Events in Settings >
Facebook.

Turn on iCloud, Google, Exchange, or Yahoo! calendars. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts,
Calendars, tap an account, then turn on Calendar.
Subscribe to a calendar. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then tap Add Account.
Tap Other, then tap Add Subscribed Calendar. Enter the server and filename of the .ics file to
subscribe to. You can also subscribe to an iCalendar (.ics) calendar published on the web, by
tapping a link to the calendar.
Add a CalDAV account. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, tap Add Account, then tap
Other. Under Calendars, tap Add CalDAV Account.
View the Birthdays calendar. Tap Calendars, then tap Birthdays to include birthdays from
Contacts with your events. If you set up a Facebook account, you can also include your Facebook
friends’ birthdays.
View the Holidays calendar. Tap Calendars, then tap Holidays to include national holidays with
your events.
See multiple calendars at once. Tap Calendars, then select the calendars you want to view.
Move an event to another calendar. Tap the event, tap Edit, tap Calendars, then select a calendar
to move it to.
Chapter 10 Calendar

Share iCloud calendars

With Family Sharing, a calendar shared with all the members of your family is created
automatically. See Family Sharing on page 38. You can also share an iCloud calendar with other
iCloud users. When you share a calendar, others can see it, and you can let them add or change
events. You can also share a read-only version that anyone can view.
Create an iCloud calendar. Tap Calendars, tap Edit, then tap Add Calendar in the iCloud section.
Share an iCloud calendar. Tap Calendars, tap Edit, then tap the iCloud calendar you want to
share. Tap Add Person, then enter a name, or tap
to browse your Contacts. Those you invite
receive an email invitation to join the calendar, but they need an iCloud account to accept.
Change a person’s access to a shared calendar. Tap Calendars, tap Edit, tap the shared calendar,
then tap the person. You can turn off his or her ability to edit the calendar, resend the invitation
to join the calendar, or stop sharing the calendar with that person.

Turn off notifications for shared calendars. When someone modifies a shared calendar,
you’re notified of the change. To turn off notifications for shared calendars, go to Settings >
Notifications > Calendar > Shared Calendar Changes.
Share a read-only calendar with anyone. Tap Calendars, tap Edit, then tap the iCloud calendar
you want to share. Turn on Public Calendar, then tap Share Link to copy or send the URL for your
calendar. Anyone can use the URL to subscribe to the calendar using a compatible app, such as
Calendar for OS X.

Calendar settings

Several settings in Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars affect Calendar and your calendar
accounts. These include:
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Syncing of past events (future events are always synced)

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Alert tone played for new meeting invitations

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Default calendar for new events

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Default time for alerts

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Time zone support, to show dates and times using a different time zone

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Which day starts the week

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Display of Chinese, Hebrew, or Islamic dates

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Photos

View photos and videos

The Photos app lets you view the photos and videos:
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Taken with Camera on iPhone

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Stored in iCloud (see iCloud Photo Library on page 88)

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Shared from others (see iCloud Photo Sharing on page 89)

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Synced from your computer (see Sync with iTunes on page 20)

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Saved from an email, text message, webpage, or screenshot

Tap to view
full screen.

The Photos app includes tabs for Photos, Shared, and Albums.
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Tap Photos to see all your photos and videos, organized by Years, Collections, and Moments. To
quickly browse the photos in a collection or year, touch and hold for a moment, then drag.

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Tap Shared to see photos and videos you shared with others or that others shared with you.
See iCloud Photo Sharing on page 89.

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Tap Albums to see how photos and videos are organized into albums on your iPhone. See
Organize photos and videos, next.

View all your photos and videos. By default, Photos displays a representative subset of your
photos when you view by year or by collection. To see all your photos and videos, go to
Settings > Photos & Camera, then turn off Summarize Photos.

View by location. While viewing by year or by collection, tap . Photos and videos that include
location information appear on a map, showing where they were taken.
While viewing a photo or video, tap to show and hide the controls. Swipe left or right to go
forward or backward.
Search photos. From Albums or Photos, tap
to search by date (month and year), or place (city
and state). Search also keeps your Recent Searches on hand and gives you a list of suggested
searches.
Zoom in or out. Double-tap, or pinch a photo. When you zoom in, you can drag to see other
parts of the photo.
Play a video. Tap

. To toggle between full screen and fit-to-screen, double-tap the screen.

Play a slideshow. While viewing a photo, tap , then tap Slideshow. Select options, then tap
Start Slideshow. To stop the slideshow, tap the screen. To set other slideshow options, go to
Settings > Photos & Camera.
To stream a slideshow or video to a TV, see AirPlay on page 41.

Organize photos and videos

The Album tab includes albums you create yourself and some albums that are created for you,
depending on how you use Photos. For example, videos are automatically added to the Videos
album and you see a My Photo Stream album if you use that feature (see My Photo Stream, next).
All your photos in iCloud are in the All Photos album if you use iCloud Photo Library (see iCloud
Photo Library on page 88). If you don’t use iCloud Photo Library, you see the Camera Roll album
instead, which includes photos and videos you took with iPhone and from other sources.
Note: If you use iCloud Photo Library, albums are stored in iCloud and are up to date and
accessible on any iOS 8.1 or later device, Mac with OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 or later, and on
iCloud.com using the same Apple ID. See iCloud Photo Library on page 88.
Create a new album. Tap Albums, tap
to add to the album, then tap Done.

, enter a name, then tap Save. Select photos and videos

Add items to an existing album. While viewing thumbnails, tap Select, select items, tap Add To,
then select the album.
Manage albums. While viewing your album list, tap Edit.
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Rename an album: Select the album, then enter a new name.

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Rearrange albums: Drag

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Delete an album: Tap

.
.

With iCloud Photo Library, you can manage all your albums from any iOS 8.1 or later device set
up with iCloud Photo Library.
Mark your favorites. While viewing a photo or video, tap
to automatically add it to the
Favorites album. A photo or video can be part of another album as well as Favorites.
Hide photos you want to keep but not show. Touch and hold a photo, then choose Hide. The
photo is moved to the Hidden album. Touch and hold a hidden photo to Unhide it.
Remove a photo or video from an album. Tap the photo or video, tap , then tap Delete Photo.
The photo or video is removed from the album and from the Photos tab.

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Delete a photo or video from Photos. Tap the Photos tab, tap the photo or video, tap , then
tap Delete Photo or Delete Video. Deleted photos and videos are kept in the Recently Deleted
album on iPhone, with a badge showing the remaining days until the item is permanently
removed from iPhone. To delete the photo or video permanently before the days expire, tap the
item, tap Delete, then tap Delete Photo or Delete Video. If you use iCloud Photo Library, deleted
photos and videos are permanently removed from all your devices using iCloud Photo Library
with the same Apple ID.
Recover a deleted photo or video. In the Recently Deleted album, tap the photo or video, tap
Recover, then tap Recover Photo or Recover Video to move the item to the Camera Roll or, if you
use iCloud Photo Library, the All Photos album.

iCloud Photo Library

iCloud Photo Library gives you access to your photos and videos on any iOS 8.1 or later device,
Mac with OS X Yosemite v10.10.3 or later, and on iCloud.com using the same Apple ID. You can
make changes to photos and videos in the Photos app, preserve both the original and edited
versions, and see the changes updated across your devices (see Edit photos and trim videos on
page 91). Store as many photos and videos as your iCloud storage plan allows.
Note: If you turn on iCloud Photo Library, you can’t use iTunes to sync photos and videos
to iPhone.
Turn on iCloud Photo Library. Go to Settings > iCloud > Photos. Or go to Settings >
Photos & Camera.
View photos and videos in iCloud Photo Library. In addition to viewing your photos and videos
in the Photos tab, organized by Years, Collections, and Moments, you can also view them as a
continuous stream, organized by date added, in the All Photos album.
Choose to optimize your storage or keep all your photos and videos in full-resolution on
iPhone. If your iCloud storage plan is over 5 GB, Optimize iPhone Storage is on by default. It
manages your device storage by automatically keeping full-resolution photos and videos in
iCloud and lightweight versions on your iPhone, as space is needed. Tap Download and Keep
Originals to keep your full-resolution originals on your iPhone. Your originals are always stored
in iCloud.
Download a full-resolution photo or video. If you’re not storing original versions on iPhone,
simply pinch to zoom in to 100%, or tap Edit.
Note: To upload photos and videos to iCloud Photo Library, iPhone must be connected to Wi-Fi.
Using a cellular connection, you can download up to 100 MB at a time.
If your uploaded photos and videos exceed your storage plan, you can upgrade your
iCloud storage. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Change Storage Plan to learn about the
available options.

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My Photo Stream

My Photo Stream, turned on by default, automatically uploads new photos and videos to your
other devices that use My Photo Stream.
Turn My Photo Stream on or off. Go to Settings > Photos & Camera, or Settings > iCloud >
Photos.
Note: Photos stored in iCloud count against your total iCloud storage, but photos uploaded to
My Photo Stream don’t count additionally against your iCloud storage.
Use My Photo Stream without iCloud Photo Library. Photos and videos you take with iPhone
are added to the My Photo Stream album when you leave the Camera app and iPhone is
connected to Wi-Fi. Any photos you add—including screenshots and photos saved from email,
for example—also appear in your My Photo Stream album.
Photos and videos added to My Photo Stream on your other devices appear in your My Photo
Stream album on iPhone. iOS devices can keep up to 1000 of your most recent photos in iCloud
for 30 days; you can choose to automatically import these photos to your computer, if you want
to keep them permanently.
Manage My Photo Stream contents. In the My Photo Stream album, tap Select.
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Save your best shots on iPhone: Select the photos, then tap Add To.

••

Share, print, or copy: Select the photos, then tap

••

Delete photos: Select the photos, then tap

Note: Although deleted photos are removed from My Photo Stream on all your devices,
the original photos remain in Photos on the device on which they were originally taken.
Photos that you save to another album on a device or computer are also not deleted. See
support.apple.com/kb/HT4486.
Use My Photo Stream with iCloud Photo Library. If you use iCloud Photo Library on iPhone, you
can use My Photo Stream to upload recent photos and videos and view them on other devices
that do not have iCloud Photo Library enabled.

iCloud Photo Sharing

With iCloud Photo Sharing, you can create albums of photos and videos to share, and subscribe
to other people’s shared albums. You can invite others using iCloud Photo Sharing (iOS 6 or later
or OS X Mountain Lion or later) to view your albums, and they can leave comments if they wish.
If they’re using iOS 7 or OS X Mavericks or later, they can add their own photos and videos. You
can also publish your album to a website for anyone to view. iCloud Photo Sharing works with or
without iCloud Photo Library and My Photo Stream.

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Note: To use iCloud Photo Sharing, iPhone must be connected to the Internet. iCloud Photo
Sharing works over both Wi-Fi and cellular networks. Cellular data charges may apply. See Usage
information on page 188.

Create new
shared albums
or add photos to
existing ones.

Turn on iCloud Photo Sharing. Go to Settings > iCloud > Photos. Or go to Settings > Photos &
Camera.
Share photos and videos. While viewing a photo or video, or when you’ve selected multiple
photos or videos, tap , tap iCloud Photo Sharing, add comments, then share to an existing
shared album or create a new one. You can invite people to view your shared album using their
email address or the mobile phone number they use for Messages.
Enable a public website. Select the shared album, tap People, then turn on Public Website. Tap
Share Link if you want to announce the site.
Add items to a shared album. View a shared album, tap
add a comment, then tap Post.

, select items, then tap Done. You can

Delete photos from a shared album. Select the shared album, tap Select, select the photos
or videos you want to delete, then tap . You must be the owner of the shared album, or the
owner of the photo.
Delete comments from a shared album. Select the photo or video that contains the comment.
Touch and hold the comment, then tap Delete. You must be the owner of the shared album, or
the owner of the comment.
Rename a shared album. Tap Shared, tap Edit, then tap the name and enter a new one.
Add or remove subscribers, or turn Notifications on or off. Select the shared album, then
tap People.
Subscribe to a shared album. When you receive an invitation, tap the Shared tab
Accept. You can also accept an invitation in an email.

, then tap

Add items to a shared album you subscribed to. View the shared album, then tap
items, then tap Done. You can add a comment, then tap Post.

. Select

See your Family album. When Family Sharing is set up, a shared album called “Family” is
automatically created in Photos on all family members’ devices. Everyone in the family can
contribute photos, videos, and comments to the album, and be notified whenever something
new is added. For more information about setting up Family Sharing, see Family Sharing on
page 38.

Chapter 11 Photos

Other ways to share photos and videos

You can share photos and videos in Mail or Messages, or through other apps you install.
Share or copy a photo or video. View a photo or video, then tap
screen to show the controls.

. If you don’t see

, tap the

Tap More in Sharing to turn on the apps you want to use for sharing.
The size limit of attachments is determined by your service provider. iPhone may compress
photo and video attachments, if necessary.
You can also copy a photo or video, then paste it into an email or text message (MMS or iMessage).
Share or copy multiple photos and videos. While viewing by moment, tap Share.
Save or share a photo or video you receive.
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Email: Tap to download it if necessary, then touch and hold the item to see sharing and
other options.

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Text message: Tap the item in the conversation, then tap

Photos and videos that you receive in messages or save from a webpage are saved to your
Photos tab. They can also be viewed in the Camera Roll or, if you’re using iCloud Photo Library,
the All Photos album.

Edit photos and trim videos

You can edit photos right on iPhone. If your photos are stored in iCloud, your edits are updated
across all your devices set up with iCloud, and both your original and edited versions are saved.
If you delete a photo, it’s deleted from all your devices and iCloud. Photo app extensions can
provide special editing options. See App extensions on page 26.
Edit a photo. View the photo full screen, tap Edit, then tap one of the tools. To edit a photo not
taken with iPhone, tap the photo, tap Edit, then tap Duplicate and Edit.
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Auto-enhance

improves a photo’s exposure, contrast, saturation, and other qualities.

••

With the Remove Red-eye tool

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Tap , and Photos suggests an optimal crop, but you can drag the corners of the grid tool to
set your own crop. Move the wheel to tilt or straighten the photo. Tap Auto to align the photo
with the horizon, and tap Reset to undo alignment changes. Tap to rotate the photo 90
degrees. Tap
to choose a standard crop ratio, such as 2:3 or Square.
Rotate photo.

, tap each eye that needs correcting.

Move the wheel to
tilt or straighten.

Choose a standard
photo format.
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Photo filters

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let you apply different color effects, such as Mono or Chrome.

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Tap Adjustments
to set Light, Color, and B&W (black & white) options. Tap the down arrow,
then tap
next to Light, Color, or B&W to choose the element you want to adjust. Move the
slider to the desired effect.

Compare the edited version to the original. Touch and hold the photo to view the original.
Release to see your edits.
Don’t like the results? Tap Cancel, then tap Discard Changes. Tap Done to save changes.
Revert to original. After you edit a photo and save your edits, you can revert to the original
image. Tap the image, tap Edit, then tap Revert.
Trim a video. Tap the screen to display the controls, drag either end of the frame viewer, then
tap Trim.

Important: If you choose Trim Original, the trimmed frames are permanently deleted from the
original video. If you choose Save as New Clip, a new trimmed video clip is saved in your Videos
album and the original video is unaffected.
Set the Slo-Mo section of a video. (iPhone 5s or later) Use the vertical bars beneath the frame
viewer to set the section of the video you want to play in slow motion.

Print photos

Print to an AirPrint-enabled printer.
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Print a single photo: Tap

, then tap Print.

Print multiple photos: While viewing a photo album, tap Select, select the photos, tap
tap Print.
See AirPrint on page 41.

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, then

Photos settings

Settings for Photos are in Settings > Photos & Camera. These include:
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iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream, iCloud Photo Sharing, and Upload Burst Photos

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Photos Tab

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Slideshow

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Camera Grid

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HDR (High Dynamic Range)

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Camera

Camera at a glance

Quick! Get the camera! From the Lock screen, just swipe
edge of the screen to open Control Center, then tap .

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up. Or swipe up from the bottom

Note: When you open Camera from the Lock screen, you can view and edit photos and videos
you take while the device is locked by tapping the thumbnail at the lower-left corner of the
screen. To share photos and videos, first unlock iPhone.

With iPhone, you can take both still photos and HD videos. And, there are two cameras—in
addition to the iSight camera on the back of iPhone, there’s a camera on the front that you can
use for FaceTime calls and selfies.

The LED flash provides extra light when you need it—even as a flashlight, just a swipe away in
Control Center. See Control Center on page 35.
Set True Tone
Flash mode.

Take a
timed photo.
Switch between
cameras.

HDR is in use.

Take a photo.
Filter
View the photos and
videos you’ve taken.

Take photos and videos

Camera offers several photo and video modes, which let you shoot stills, square-format photos,
panoramas, time-lapse, videos, and slow-motion videos (iPhone 5s or later).
Choose a mode. Drag the screen left or right, or tap the camera mode labels to choose TimeLapse, Slo-Mo, Video, Photo, Square, or Pano.
Take a photo. Choose Photo, then tap the Take Picture button or press either volume button.
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Take Burst shots: (iPhone 5s or later) Touch and hold the Take Picture button to take rapid-fire
photos in bursts (available while in Square or Photo mode). The shutter sound is different,
and the counter shows how many shots you’ve taken, until you lift your finger. To see the
suggested shots and select the photos you want to keep, tap the thumbnail, then tap Select.
The gray dot(s) mark the suggested photos. To copy a photo from the burst as a separate
photo in your Bursts album in Photos, tap the circle in the lower-right corner of the photo. To
delete the burst of photos, tap it, then tap .

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Apply a filter: Tap
to apply different color effects, such as Mono or Chrome. To turn off a
filter, tap , then tap None. You can also apply a filter later, when you edit the photo. See Edit
photos and trim videos on page 91.

A rectangle briefly appears where the exposure is set. When you photograph people,
face detection balances the exposure across up to 10 faces. A rectangle appears for each
face detected.
Note: On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, you might not always see an automatic exposure
rectangle, but the focus and exposure are being set.

Chapter 12 Camera

Exposure is automatic, but you can set the exposure manually for the next shot by tapping an
object or area on the screen. With an iSight camera, tapping the screen sets the focus and the
exposure, and face detection is temporarily turned off. To lock the exposure and focus, touch
and hold until the rectangle pulses. Take as many photos as you want. When you tap the screen
again, the automatic settings and face detection turn back on.
Adjust the exposure. Tap to see
adjust the exposure.

next to the exposure rectangle, then slide up or down to

Take a panorama photo. (iSight camera) Choose Pano, tap the Take Picture button, then pan
slowly in the direction of the arrow. To pan in the other direction, first tap the arrow. To pan
vertically, first rotate iPhone to landscape orientation. You can reverse the direction of a vertical
pan, too.

Capture an experience with time-lapse. (iSight camera) Choose Time-Lapse, set up iPhone where
you want, then tap the Record Time-Lapse Video button to start capturing a sunset, a flower
opening, or other experiences over a period of time. Tap the Record Time-Lapse Video button again
to stop. The time-lapse photos are compiled into a short video that you can watch and share.
Shoot some video. Choose Video, then tap the Record Video button or press either volume
button to start and stop recording. Video records at 30 fps (frames per second). With iPhone 6 or
iPhone 6 Plus, you can switch it to 60 fps in Settings > Photos & Camera.
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Snap a still while recording: (iPhone 5 or later) Tap the white Take Picture button in the
lower-left corner.

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Take it slow: (iPhone 5s or later) Choose Slo-Mo to shoot slow motion video. You can set which
section to play back in slow motion when you edit the video. On iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus,
you can tap the bottom-right corner of the screen to switch between 120 fps and 240 fps.

Set the slow-motion section of a video. Tap the thumbnail, then use the vertical bars beneath
the frame viewer to set the section you want to play back in slow motion.
Slide to adjust the slow-motion
section of the video.

Use Siri. Say something like:
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“Open Camera”

••

“Take a picture”

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Zoom in or out. (iSight camera) Pinch the image on the screen. For iPhone 5 or later, zoom works
in video mode as well as photo mode.
If Location Services is turned on, photos and videos are tagged with location data that can be
used by apps and photo-sharing websites. See Privacy on page 43.
Use the capture timer to put yourself in the shot. Avoid “camera shake” or add yourself to a
picture by using the capture timer. To include yourself, first stabilize iPhone and frame your shot.
Tap , tap 3s (seconds) or 10s, then tap the Take Picture button.
Want to capture what’s displayed on your screen? Simultaneously press and release the Sleep/
Wake and Home buttons. The screenshot is added to the Photos tab in Photos and can also be
viewed in the Camera Roll album or All Photos album (if you’re using iCloud Photo Library).
Make it better. You can edit photos and trim videos, right on iPhone. See Edit photos and trim
videos on page 91.

HDR

HDR (High Dynamic Range) helps you get great shots in high-contrast situations. iPhone takes
multiple photos in rapid succession, at different exposure settings—and blends them together.
The resulting photo has better detail in the bright and midtone areas.
Use HDR. (iSight cameras and the FaceTime camera on iPhone 5s or later) Tap the HDR button.
For best results, keep iPhone steady and avoid subject motion.
On iPhone 5s or later, you can choose HDR Auto, and iPhone uses HDR when it’s most effective.
Keep the normal photo and the HDR version. Go to Settings > Photos & Camera > Keep Normal
Photo. Both the normal and HDR versions of the photo appear in Photos. HDR versions of photos
in your albums are marked with “HDR” in the corner.

View, share, and print

Photos and videos you take are saved in Photos. With iCloud Photo Library enabled, all new
photos and videos are automatically uploaded and available in Photos on all your iOS 8.1 or later
devices set up with iCloud Photo Library. See iCloud Photo Library on page 88. When iCloud
Photo Library is turned off, you can still collect up to 1,000 of your most recent photos in the My
Photo Stream album from your devices set up with iCloud. See My Photo Stream on page 89.
View your photos. Tap the thumbnail image, then swipe left or right to see the photos you’ve
taken recently. Tap All Photos to see everything in the Photos app.
Tap the screen to show or hide the controls.
Get sharing and printing options. Tap

. See Share from apps on page 37.

Upload photos and videos. Use iCloud Photo Library to upload photos and videos from your
iPhone to iCloud and access them on your iOS 8.1 or later devices signed in to iCloud using the
same Apple ID. You can also upload and download your photos and videos from the Photos app
on iCloud.com. See iCloud Photo Library on page 88.

Chapter 12 Camera

Camera settings

Go to Settings > Photos & Camera for camera options, which include:
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iCloud Photo Library, My Photo Stream, and iCloud Photo Sharing

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Burst photos

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Slideshow

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Grid

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HDR

Adjust the volume of the shutter sound with the Ringer and Alerts settings in Settings > Sounds.
Or mute the sound using the Ring/Silent switch. (In some countries, muting is disabled.)

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Weather

Get the current temperature and ten-day forecast for one or more cities around the world, with
hourly forecasts for the next 12 hours. Weather uses Location Services to get the forecast for your
current location.

Current conditions
Current
temperature

Current hourly
forecast

Add or delete cities.
Number of cities stored

Swipe up to see your detailed forecast. Swipe left or right to see weather for another city, or tap
, then choose a city from the list. The leftmost screen shows your local weather when Location
Services is on (Settings > Privacy > Location Services).
Add a city or make other changes. Tap

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Add a city: Tap

. Enter a city or zip code, then tap Search.

••

Rearrange the order of cities: Touch and hold a city, then drag it up or down.

••

Delete a city: Slide the city to the left, then tap Delete.

••

Choose Fahrenheit or Celsius: Tap °F or °C.

View the current hourly forecast. Swipe the hourly display left or right.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“What’s the weather for today?”

••

“How windy is it out there?”

••

“When is sunrise in Paris?”

See all cities at once. Pinch the screen or tap

Turn local weather on or off. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. See Privacy on
page 43.
Use iCloud to push your list of cities to your other iOS devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then
make sure iCloud Drive or Documents & Data is on. See iCloud on page 17.

Chapter 13 Weather

Clock

Clock at a glance

The first clock displays the time based on your location when you set up iPhone. Add other
clocks to show the time in other major cities and time zones.
Delete clocks or change their order.
Add a clock.

View clocks, set an
alarm, time an event,
or set a timer.

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Alarms and timers

Want iPhone to wake you? Tap Alarm, then tap . Set your wake-up time and other options,
then give the alarm a name (like “Good morning”).
Tap to change options or delete an alarm.

Turn saved
alarms on or off.

No wasting time! You can also use the stopwatch to keep time, record lap times, or set a timer to
alert you when time’s up.
Want to fall asleep to music or a podcast? Tap Timer, tap When Timer Ends, then choose Stop
Playing at the bottom.
Get quick access to clock features. Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open
Control Center, then tap . You can access Timer from Control Center even when iPhone is
locked. You can also navigate to the other clock features.
Use Siri. Say something like:
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“Set the timer for 3 minutes”

••

“Wake me up tomorrow at 7 a.m.”

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“What alarms do I have set?”

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Maps

Find places
WARNING: For important information about navigation and avoiding distractions that could
lead to dangerous situations, see Important safety information on page 183. See also Privacy on
page 43.
Get directions.

Enter a search.

Get more info.

Tap a pin to display
the banner.
Current location
Quick driving
directions

Show your
current location.

Choose the view,
drop a pin, or
show traffic.

Move around Maps by dragging the screen. To face a different direction, rotate with two fingers.
To return to north, tap the compass
in the upper right.
Zoom in or out. Double-tap with one finger to zoom in, and tap with two fingers to zoom out—
or pinch open or closed. The scale appears in the upper left while zooming, or if you touch the
screen with two fingers. To change how distance is shown (miles or kilometers), go to Settings >
Maps.
Search for a location. Tap the search field. You can search for a location in different ways. For
example:
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Intersection (“8th and market”)

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Area (“greenwich village”)

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Landmark (“guggenheim”)

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Zip code

••

Business (“movies,” “restaurants san francisco ca,” “apple inc new york”)

Maps may also list recent locations, searches, or directions that you can choose from.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Find coffee near me.”
Find the location of a contact, or of a favorite or recent search. Tap Favorites.
Choose your view. Tap

, then choose Standard, Hybrid, or Satellite.

Manually mark a location. Touch and hold the map until the dropped pin appears.

Get more info

Get info about a location. Tap a pin to display its banner, then tap . Info might include Yelp
reviews and photos, a phone number (tap to call it), a webpage link, directions, and more.
To share the location, add the location to your Favorites, or use another app you install, tap
See Share from apps on page 37.

Get directions
Note: To get directions, iPhone must be connected to the Internet. To get directions involving
your current location, Location Services must also be on.
Get directions. Tap , enter the starting and ending locations, then tap Route. Or choose a
location or a route from the list, if available. Tap to select driving or walking directions, or to use
an app for public or other modes of transportation.
If a location banner is showing, directions to that location from your current location appear. To
get other directions, tap the search field.
If multiple routes appear, tap the one you want to take.
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Hear turn-by-turn directions: Tap Start.
Maps follows your progress and speaks turn-by-turn directions to your destination. To show or
hide the controls, tap the screen.
If iPhone auto-locks, Maps stays onscreen and continues to announce instructions. You can
also open another app and continue to get turn-by-turn directions. To return to Maps, tap the
banner across the top of the screen.
With turn-by-turn directions, night mode automatically adjusts the screen image for easier
viewing at night.

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See the route overview: Tap Overview.

••

View the directions as a list: Tap List Steps.

••

Stop turn-by-turn directions: Tap End. Or ask Siri to “stop navigating.”

Get directions from your current location. Tap
on the banner of your destination. Tap to
select driving or walking directions, or to use an app for public or other modes of transportation.
Use Siri. Say something like:
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“Give me directions home”

••

“Directions to my dad’s work”

••

“What’s my ETA?”

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“Find a gas station”

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Use Maps on your Mac to get directions. Open Maps on your Mac (OS X Mavericks or later), get
directions for your trip, then choose File > Share > Send to your device. Your Mac and iPhone
must both be signed in to iCloud using the same Apple ID.
Find out about traffic conditions. Tap , then tap Show Traffic. Orange dots show slowdowns,
and red dots show stop-and-go traffic. To see an incident report, tap a marker.
Report a problem. Tap

, then tap Report a Problem.

3D and Flyover

With 3D and Flyover, you can see three-dimensional views and even fly over many of the world’s
major cities.

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service mark of Transamerica Corporation.
View
3D map. Tap , then tap Show 3D Map. Or, drag two fingers up. (Zoom in for a closer look
if Show 3D Map doesn’t appear.)

Adjust the angle. Drag two fingers up or down.
Take a Flyover Tour. An aerial tour is available for select cities, indicated by
next to the city
name. (Zoom out if you don’t see any
markers.) Tap the name of the city to display its banner,
then tap Tour to begin the tour. To stop the tour, tap the screen to display the controls, then tap
End Flyover Tour. To return to standard view, tap .

Maps settings

Go to Settings > Maps. Settings include:
••

Navigation voice volume

••

Distances in miles or kilometers

••

Map labels (these appear in the language specified in Settings > General > International >
Language)

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Videos

Videos at a glance

Open the Videos app to watch movies, TV shows, and music videos. To watch video podcasts,
open the Podcasts app—see Podcasts at a glance on page 139. To watch videos you record using
Camera on iPhone, open the Photos app.
Add to your library.
Delete videos from
your library.

Tap a video
to play it.

This video hasn’t
been downloaded
to iPhone.

Choose a category.

WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety
information on page 183.
Watch a video. Tap the video in the list of videos.
What about videos you shot with iPhone? Open the Photos app.
Stream or download? If
appears on a video thumbnail, you can watch it without
downloading it to iPhone, if you have an Internet connection. To download the video to iPhone
so you can watch without using a Wi-Fi or cellular connection, tap
in the video details.
Looking for podcasts or iTunes U videos? Open the Podcasts app or download the free iTunes U
app from the App Store.
Set a sleep timer. Open the Clock app and tap Timer, then swipe to set the number of hours and
minutes. Tap When Timer Ends and choose Stop Playing, tap Set, then tap Start.

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Add videos to your library

Buy or rent videos from the iTunes Store. Tap Store in the Videos app, or open the iTunes Store
app on iPhone, then tap Movies or TV Shows. The iTunes Store is not available in all areas. See
Chapter 22, iTunes Store, on page 118.
Transfer videos from your computer. Connect iPhone, then sync videos from iTunes on your
computer. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.
Stream videos from your computer. Turn on Home Sharing in iTunes on your computer. Then,
on iPhone, go to Settings > Videos and enter the Apple ID and password you used for Home
Sharing on your computer. Then open Videos on iPhone, and tap Shared at the top of the list
of videos.
Convert a video for iPhone. If you try to sync a video from iTunes to iPhone and a message says
the video can’t play on iPhone, you can convert the video. Select the video in your iTunes library,
then choose File > Create New Version > Create iPod or iPhone Version. Then sync the converted
video to iPhone.
Delete a video. Tap Edit in the upper right of your collection, then tap on the video thumbnail.
If you don’t see the Edit button, look for
on your video thumbnails—those videos haven’t
been downloaded to iPhone, so you can’t delete them. To delete an individual episode of a series,
swipe left on the episode in the Episodes list.
Deleting a video (other than a rented movie) from iPhone doesn’t delete it from the iTunes
library on your computer, and you can sync the video back to iPhone later. If you don’t want to
sync the video back to iPhone, set iTunes to not sync the video. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.
Important: If you delete a rented movie from iPhone, it’s deleted permanently and cannot be
transferred back to your computer.

Control playback
Drag to skip
forward or back.

Drag to adjust
the volume.

Tap to show or
hide the controls.

Watch on a TV
with Apple TV.

Scale the video to fill the screen or fit to the screen. Tap
or . Or double-tap the video. If
you don’t see the scaling controls, your video already fits the screen perfectly.
Start over from the beginning. If the video contains chapters, drag the playhead along the
scrubber bar all the way to the left. If there are no chapters, tap .
Skip to the next or previous chapter. Tap
or . You can also press the center button or
equivalent on a compatible headset two times (skip to next) or three times (skip to previous).
Rewind or fast-forward. Touch and hold
or . Or drag the playhead left or right. Move your
finger toward the bottom of the screen as you drag for finer control.

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Select a different audio language. If the video offers other languages, tap
language from the Audio list.
Show subtitles or closed captions. Tap

, then choose a

. Not all videos offer subtitles or closed captions.

Customize the appearance of closed captions. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
Subtitles & Captioning.
See closed captions and subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning, then turn on Closed Captions + SDH.
Watch the video on a TV. Tap
AirPlay on page 41.

. For more about AirPlay and other ways to connect, see

Videos settings

Go to Settings > Videos, where you can:
••

Choose where to resume playback the next time you open a video

••

Choose to show only videos that are downloaded to this device

••

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Notes

Notes at a glance

Type notes on iPhone, and iCloud automatically makes them available on your other iOS devices
and Mac computers. You can also read and create notes in other accounts, such as Gmail or Yahoo!.

Tap to edit.

Write a new note.
Share or print.
Delete this note.

See your notes on your other devices. If you use an icloud.com, me.com, or mac.com email address
for iCloud, go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Notes. If you use Gmail or another IMAP account
for iCloud, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then turn on Notes for the account. Your notes
appear in Notes on all your other iOS devices and Mac computers that use the same Apple ID.
Search for a note. Scroll to the top of a list of notes (or tap the top of the screen) to reveal the
search field, then tap the field and type what you’re looking for. You can also search for notes
from the Home screen—just drag down the middle of the screen.
Share or print. Tap
(iPhone 5 or later).

at the bottom of the note. You can share via Messages, Mail, or AirDrop

Delete a note. Swipe left over the note in the list of notes.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Create new note travel items”

••

“Add toothbrush to travel items”

••

“Add umbrella”

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Use notes in multiple accounts

Share notes with other accounts. You can share notes with other accounts, such as Google,
Yahoo!, or AOL. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, then turn on Notes for the account.
Create a note in a specific account. Tap Accounts at the top of a list of notes, select the account,
then tap New. Notes you create in the account on iPhone touch show up in the notes folder of
the account.
Choose the default account for new notes. Go to Settings > Notes.
See all notes in an account. Tap Accounts at the top of a list of notes, then choose the account.

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Reminders

Reminders at a glance

Reminders lets you keep track of all the things you need to do.
Scheduled items
Add a list.

Completed item

Add a reminder. Tap a list, then tap a blank line.
Share a list. Tap a list, then tap Edit. Tap Sharing, then tap Add Person. The people you share with
also need to be iCloud users. After they accept your invitation to share the list, you’ll all be able
to add, delete, and mark items as completed. Family members can also share a list. See Family
Sharing on page 38.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Remember to take an umbrella”

••

“Add artichokes to my groceries list”

••

“Read my work to-do list”

Delete a list. While viewing a list, tap Edit, then tap Delete List. All of the reminders in the list are
also deleted.
Delete a reminder. Swipe the reminder left, then tap Delete.
Change the order of lists. Touch and hold the list name, then drag the list to a new location. To
change the order of items in a list, tap Edit.

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What list was that in? Scroll to the top to see the search field. All lists are searched by the
reminder name. You can also use Siri to find reminders. For example, say “Find the reminder
about milk.”
With OS X Yosemite, you can hand off reminders you’re editing between your Mac and iPhone.
See About Continuity features on page 26.

Scheduled reminders

Scheduled reminders notify you when they’re due.
Scheduled
reminder

Schedule a reminder. While editing a reminder, tap , then turn on “Remind me on a
day.” Tap Alarm to set the date and time. Tap Repeat to schedule the reminder for regularly
occurring intervals.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Remind me to take my medicine at 6 a.m. tomorrow.”
See all scheduled reminders. Tap

to show the Scheduled list.

Don’t bother me now. You can turn off Reminders notifications in Settings > Notifications. To
silence notifications temporarily, turn on Do Not Disturb.

Location reminders
Find an address.

Adjust the geofence.

Be reminded when you arrive at or leave a location. While editing a reminder, tap , then
turn on “Remind me at a location.” Tap Location, then choose a location from the list, or enter
an address. After you define a location, you can drag to change the size of the geofence on the
map, which sets the approximate distance at which you want to be reminded. You can’t save a
location reminder in Outlook or Microsoft Exchange calendars.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Remind me to stop at the grocery store when I leave here.”
Add common locations to your My Info card. When you set a location reminder, locations in
the list include addresses from your My Info card in Contacts. Add your work, home, and other
favorite addresses to your card for easy access in Reminders.

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Reminders settings

Go to Settings > Reminders, where you can:
••

Set a default list for new reminders

••

Sync past reminders

Keep your reminders up to date on other devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on
Reminders. To keep up to date with Reminders on OS X, turn on iCloud on your Mac, too. Some
other types of accounts, such as Exchange, also support Reminders. Go to Settings > Mail,
Contacts, Calendars, then turn on Reminders for the accounts you want to use.

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Stocks

Keep track of the major exchanges and your stock portfolio, see the change in value over time,
and get news about the companies you’re watching.
Tap to see market
capitalization.
Tap again to see
percent change.

Swipe left or right
to see stats or
news articles.

Manage your stock list. Tap

••

Add an item: Tap

. Enter a symbol, company name, fund name, or index, then tap Search.

••

Delete an item: Tap

••

Rearrange the order of items: Drag

.
up or down.

While viewing stock info, you can tap any of the values along the right side of the screen to
switch the display to price change, market capitalization, or percentage change. Swipe the info
beneath the stock list to see the summary, chart, or news for the selected stock. Tap a news
headline to view the article in Safari.
On iPhone 6 Plus, use landscape orientation to see your stock list with news, or with the
summary and chart, all at the same time.
You can also see your stocks in the Today tab of Notification Center. See Notification Center on
page 36.
Note: Quotes may be delayed 20 minutes or more, depending upon the reporting service.
Add a news article to your reading list. Touch and hold the news headline, then tap Add to
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Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“How are the markets going?”

••

“How’s Apple stock today?”

Find out more. Tap YAHOO!
View a full-screen chart. Rotate iPhone to landscape orientation. (On iPhone 6 Plus, rotate to
landscape orientation, then touch the chart to expand it to the full-screen view.) Swipe left or
right to see your other stock charts.
••

See the value for a specific date or time: Touch the chart with one finger.

••

See the difference in value over time: Touch the chart with two fingers.

Use iCloud to keep your stock list up to date on your iOS devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then
turn on iCloud Drive or Documents & Data. See iCloud on page 17.

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Game Center

Game Center at a glance

Game Center lets you play your favorite games with friends who have an iOS device or a
Mac (OS X Mountain Lion or later). You must be connected to the Internet to use Game Center.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding repetitive motion injuries, see Important
safety information on page 183.
Play, share, or
remove this game.

See who’s the best.
Find someone
to play against.
Explore game goals.

Choose a game.
It’s on!
Is it your turn?
Invite friends to play.
Declare your status
or change your photo.

Get started. Open Game Center. If you see your nickname at the top of the screen, you’re already
signed in. Otherwise, you’ll be asked for your Apple ID and password.
Get some games. Tap Games, then tap a recommended game, browse for games in the
App Store (look for Supports Game Center in the game details), or get a game one of your
friends has (see Play games with friends on page 116).
Play! Tap Games, choose a game, tap

in the upper right, then tap Play.

Sign out? No need to sign out when you quit Game Center, but if you want to, go to Settings >
Game Center, then tap your Apple ID.

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Play games with friends

Invite friends to a multiplayer game. Tap Friends, choose a friend, choose a game, then tap
Play. If the game allows or requires more players, choose the players, then tap Next. Send your
invitation, then wait for the others to accept. When everyone’s ready, start the game. If a friend
isn’t available or doesn’t respond, you can tap Auto-Match to have Game Center find another
player for you, or tap Invite Friend to invite someone else.
Send a friend request. Tap Friends, tap , then enter your friend’s email address or Game Center
nickname. To browse your contacts, tap . (To add several friends in one request, type Return
after each address.) Or, tap any player you see anywhere in Game Center.
Challenge someone to outdo you. Tap one of your scores or achievements, then tap
Challenge Friends.
What are your friends playing and how are they doing? Tap Friends, tap your friend’s name,
then tap the Games or Points bubble.
Want to purchase a game your friend has? Tap Friends, then tap your friend’s name. Tap his or
her Games bubble, tap the game in your friend’s game list, then tap
in the upper right.
Make new friends. To see a list of your friend’s friends, tap Friends, tap your friend’s name, then
tap his or her Friends bubble.
Unfriend a friend. Tap Friends, tap the friend’s name, then tap

in the upper right.

Keep your email address private. Turn off Public Profile in your Game Center account settings.
See Game Center settings below.
Turn off multiplayer activity or friend requests. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions. If the
switches are dimmed, first tap Enable Restrictions at the top.
Keep it friendly. To report offensive or inappropriate behavior, tap Friends, tap the person’s name,
tap
in the upper right, then tap Report a Problem.

Game Center settings

Go to Settings > Game Center, where you can:
••

Sign out (tap your Apple ID)

••

Allow invites

••

Let nearby players find you

••

Edit your Game Center profile (tap your nickname)

••

Get friend recommendations from Contacts or Facebook

Specify which notifications you want for Game Center. Go to Settings > Notifications > Game
Center. If Game Center doesn’t appear, turn on Notifications.
Change restrictions for Game Center. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions.

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Newsstand

Newsstand organizes your magazine and newspaper apps, and automatically updates them
when iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi.

Touch and hold
a publication to
rearrange.

Find Newsstand apps.

Note: You need an Internet connection and an Apple ID to download Newsstand apps, but you
can read downloaded content without an Internet connection. Newsstand is not available in
all areas.
Find Newsstand apps. Tap Newsstand to reveal the shelf, then tap Store. When you purchase a
Newsstand app, it’s added to the shelf. After the app is downloaded, open it to view its issues
and subscription options. Subscriptions are In-App purchases, billed to your Apple ID account.
Turn off automatic updates. Apps update automatically over Wi-Fi, unless you turn off the option
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iTunes Store

iTunes Store at a glance

Use the iTunes Store to add music, movies, TV shows, and more to iPhone.
View your lists.
Browse

See purchases,
tones, audiobooks,
and more.

Note: You need an Internet connection and an Apple ID to use the iTunes Store. The iTunes Store
is not available in all areas.

Browse or search

Browse by category or genre. Tap one of the categories (Music, Movies, or TV Shows). Tap Genres
to refine the list.
If you know what you’re looking for, tap Search. You can tap a search term that’s trending
among other iTunes users, or enter info in the search field, then tap Search again.
Access family members’ purchases. With Family Sharing turned on, you can view and download
songs, TV shows, and movies purchased by other family members. Tap Purchased, tap your name
or My Purchases, then select a family member from the menu.
Find it with Siri. Siri can search for items and make purchases in the iTunes Store. For example,
you can say “Get a new ringtone” or “Purchase song name by band name.” You can also ask Siri to
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Ask Siri to tag it. When you hear music playing around you, ask Siri “What song is playing?” Siri
tells you what the song is and gives you an easy way to purchase it. It also saves it to the Siri tab
in the iTunes Store so you can buy it later. Tap Music, tap
, then tap the Siri tab to see a list of
tagged songs available for preview or purchase.

Tap to see your
Wish List and
recommendations.

Discover great new music on Radio. When you listen to Radio, songs you play appear in the
Radio tab in the iTunes Store so you can preview or purchase them. Tap Music, tap
, then
tap Radio.
Preview a song or video. Tap it.
Add to your Wish List. When you hear something you hope to buy from the iTunes Store,
tap , then tap Add to Wish List. To view your Wish List in the iTunes Store, tap Music, Movies, or
TV Shows, tap
, then tap Wish List.
Pick your favorite buttons To rearrange the buttons, tap More, then tap Edit. To replace an icon,
drag another icon over the one you want to replace. Then tap Done.

Purchase, rent, or redeem

Tap an item’s price (or tap Free), then tap again to buy it. If you see
instead of a price, you’ve
already purchased the item and you can download it again without a charge.
Approve purchases with Family Sharing. With Family Sharing set up, the family organizer can
review and approve purchases made by family members under the age of 18. For example, if
Parent/Guardian > Ask to Buy is set for specific minor family members, when those members try
to make a purchase, a message is sent to the family organizer for approval. For more information
about setting up Family Sharing, see Family Sharing on page 38.

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Note: Age restrictions for Ask to Buy vary by area. In the United States, the family organizer can
enable Ask to Buy for any family member under age 18; for children under age 13, it’s enabled
by default.
Hide individual purchases. Using iTunes on a computer, family members can hide any of their
purchases so other family members can’t view or download them. For more information, see
Family Sharing on page 38.
Use a gift card or code. Tap a category (for example, Music), scroll to the bottom, then tap
Redeem. Or tell Siri “Redeem an iTunes Store gift card.”
Use iTunes Pass. You can add an iTunes Pass to Passbook, which makes it easy to add money to
your Apple ID so you can make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
without using a credit or debit card. To add your iTunes Pass in iTunes Store, tap a category, scroll
to the bottom, tap Redeem, then tap Get Started under iTunes Pass. You can add money to your
iTunes Pass at Apple Retail Stores in most countries.
Send a gift. View the item you want to give, tap , then tap Gift. Or tap one of the categories
(Music, Movies, or TV Shows), scroll to the bottom, then tap Send Gift to send an iTunes gift
certificate to someone.
See the progress of a download. Tap More, then tap Downloads.
Bought something on another device? Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store to set up automatic
downloads on your iPhone. You can always view your purchased music, movies, and TV shows in
the iTunes Store (tap More, then tap Purchased).
Watch your time with rentals. In some areas, you can rent movies. You have 30 days to begin
watching a rented movie. After you start watching it, you can play it as many times as you want
in the allotted time (24 hours in the U.S. iTunes Store; 48 hours in other countries). Once your
time’s up, the movie is deleted. Rentals can’t be transferred to another device; however, you can
use AirPlay and Apple TV to view a rental on your television.

iTunes Store settings

To set options for the iTunes Store, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
View or edit your account. Tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. To change your password,
tap the Apple ID field, then tap Password.
Sign in using a different Apple ID. Tap your account name, then tap Sign Out. You can then enter
a different Apple ID.
Subscribe to or turn on iTunes Match. You can subscribe to iTunes Match, a service that stores
your music and more in iCloud. See iTunes Match on page 75. If you’re a subscriber, turn on
iTunes Match so you can access your music on iPhone anywhere.
Turn on automatic downloads. Tap Music, Books, or Updates. Content updates automatically
over Wi-Fi, unless you turn off the option in Automatic Downloads.
Download purchases over the cellular network. Turn on Use Cellular Data. Downloading
purchases and using iTunes Match over the cellular network may incur carrier charges.

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App Store

App Store at a glance

Use the App Store to browse, purchase, and download apps to iPhone. Your apps update
automatically over Wi-Fi (unless you turn off this feature), so you can keep up with the latest
improvements and features.
See your Wish
List and other
suggestions
for you.

View purchases
and updates.
Browse

Explore apps by
category and popularity.

Note: You need an Internet connection and an Apple ID to use the App Store. The App Store is
not available in all areas.

Find apps

If you know what you’re looking for, tap Search. Or tap Categories to browse by type of app.
Ask Siri to find it. Siri can search for items and make purchases in the App Store. For example, tell
Siri to “Find apps by Apple” or “Purchase app name.”
Access family members’ apps. With Family Sharing turned on, you can view and download apps
purchased by other family members. Tap Purchased, tap your name or My Purchases, then select
a family member from the menu. For more information, see Family Sharing on page 38.
Want to tell a friend about an app? Find the app, tap
from apps on page 37.

, then choose the method. See Share

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Use Wish List. To track an app you might want to purchase later, tap
tap Add to Wish List.

on the app page, then

Search apps by category. Tap Explore, scroll to Categories, then tap a category to focus on the
apps you want, for example, Education, Medical, or Sports. Tap subcategories to further refine
your results.
What apps are being used nearby? Tap Explore to find out the most popular apps others around
you are using (Location Services must be on in Settings > Privacy > Location Services). Try this at
a museum, sporting event, or when you’re traveling, to dig deeper into your experience.

Tap to learn
more, download,
or purchase.

Check out apps
in your areas
of interest.

Delete an app. Touch and hold the app icon on the Home screen until the icon jiggles, then
tap . When you finish, press the Home button. You can’t delete built-in apps. Deleting an app
also deletes its data. You can download any app you’ve purchased from the App Store again, free
of charge.
For information about erasing all of your apps, data, and settings, see Restart or reset iPhone on
page 186.

Purchase, redeem, and download

Tap the app’s price, then tap Buy to purchase it. If it’s free, tap Free, then tap Install.
If you see
instead of a price, you’ve already purchased the app and you can download it
again, free of charge. While the app is downloading or updating, its icon appears on the Home
screen with a progress indicator.
Approve purchases with Family Sharing. With Family Sharing set up, the family organizer can
review and approve purchases made by other family members under the age of 18. For example,
if Parent/Guardian > Ask to Buy is set for specific minor family members, when those members
try to make a purchase, a message is sent to the family organizer for approval. For more
information about setting up Family Sharing, see Family Sharing on page 38.

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Hide individual purchases. Using iTunes on a computer, family members can hide any of their
purchases so other family members can’t view or download them. For more information, see
Family Sharing on page 38.
Use a gift card or code. Tap Featured, scroll to the bottom, then tap Redeem. Or tell Siri “Redeem
an iTunes Store gift card.”
Send a gift. View the item you want to give, tap , then tap Gift. Or tap Featured, scroll to the
bottom, then tap Send Gift to send an iTunes gift certificate to someone.
Restrict in-app purchases. Many apps provide extra content or enhancements for a fee. To limit
purchases that can be made from within an app, go to Settings > General > Restrictions (make
sure Restrictions is enabled), then set options (for example, restrict by age rating or require a
password immediately or every 15 minutes). You can turn off In-App Purchases to prevent all
purchases. See Restrictions on page 43.
Use iTunes Pass. You can add an iTunes Pass to Passbook, which makes it easy to add money to
your Apple ID so you can make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
without using a credit or debit card. To add your iTunes Pass in App Store, tap Featured, scroll to
the bottom, tap Redeem, then tap Get Started under iTunes Pass. You can add money to your
iTunes Pass at Apple Retail Stores in most countries.

App Store settings

To set options for the App Store, go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
View or edit your account. Tap your Apple ID, then tap View Apple ID. To change your password,
tap the Apple ID field, then tap Password.
Sign in using a different Apple ID. Tap your account name, then tap Sign Out. Then enter the
other Apple ID.
Turn off automatic downloads. Tap Apps in Automatic Downloads. Apps update automatically
over Wi-Fi, unless you turn off the option.
Download apps using the cellular network. Turn on Use Cellular Data. Downloading apps over
the cellular network may incur carrier charges. Newsstand apps update only over Wi-Fi.

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iBooks

Get books

Get books from the iBooks Store. In iBooks, use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to
access the iBooks Store. Tap Featured to browse the latest releases, or Top Charts to view the
most popular. To find a specific book, tap Search.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Find books by author name.”

Read a book
Contents, bookmarks, and notes
Bookmark this page.
Search in this book.

Go to a page.

Open a book. Tap the book you want to read. If you don’t see it on the bookshelf, swipe left or
right to see other collections.
Show the controls. Tap near the center of a page. Not all books have the same controls, but
some of the things you can do include searching, viewing the table of contents, and sharing
what you’re reading.
Close a book. Tap Library, or pinch the page.
Enlarge an image. Double-tap the image. In some books, touch and hold to display a magnifying
glass you can use to view an image.
Read by columns. In books that support it, double-tap a column of text to zoom in, then swipe
up or to the left to move to the next column.

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Go to a specific page. Use the page navigation controls at the bottom of the screen. Or tap
and enter a page number, then tap the page number in the search results.
Get a definition. Double-tap a word, then tap Define in the menu that appears. Definitions aren’t
available for all languages.
Remember your place. Tap to add a bookmark, or tap again to remove it. You can have
multiple bookmarks—to see them all, tap
, then tap Bookmarks. You don’t need to add a
bookmark when you close the book because iBooks remembers where you left off.
Remember the good parts. Some books let you add highlights and notes. To add a highlight,
touch and hold a word, then move your finger to draw the highlight. To add a note, double-tap
a word to select it, move the grab points to adjust the selection, then tap Note in the menu that
appears. To see all the highlights and notes you’ve made, tap
, then tap Notes.
Share the good parts. Tap some highlighted text, then, in the menu that appears, tap . If the
book is from the iBooks Store, a link to the book is included automatically. (Sharing may not be
available in all regions.)
Share a link to a book. Tap near the center of a page to display the controls, then tap
then tap Share Book.

. Tap

Change the way a book looks. Some books let you change the font, font size, and color of the
page. (Tap .) You can also change justification and hyphenation in Settings > iBooks. These
settings apply to all books that support them.
Brightness

Page color

Turn off pagination.

Change the brightness. Tap

. If you don’t see

, tap

first.

Dim the screen when it’s dark. Turn on Auto-Night Theme to automatically change the
bookshelf, page color, and brightness when using iBooks in low-light conditions. (Not all books
support Auto-Night Theme.)

Interact with multimedia

Some books have interactive elements, such as movies, diagrams, presentations, galleries, and
3D objects. To interact with a multimedia object, tap, swipe, or pinch it. To view an element fullscreen, pinch open with two fingers. When you finish, pinch it closed.

Study notes and glossary terms

In books that support it, you can review all of your highlights and notes as study cards.
See all your notes. Tap
that chapter.

. You can search your notes, or tap a chapter to see notes you made in

Delete notes. Tap Select, select some notes, then tap

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Review your notes as study cards. Tap Study Cards. Swipe to move between cards. Tap Flip Card
to see its back.
Shuffle your study cards. Tap

, then turn on Shuffle.

Study glossary terms. If a book includes a glossary, tap
study cards.

to include those words in your

Listen to an audiobook
View chapters.

Slide to skip
back or forward.

Drag the playhead.

Skip back
and forward.

Open an audiobook. Audiobooks are identified by a on the cover. Tap the book you want to
listen to. If you don’t see it in the library, swipe left or right to view other collections.
Skip farther forward or back. Touch and hold the arrows, or slide and hold the cover. To change
the number of seconds that skipping moves, go to Settings > iBooks.
Speed it up, or slow it down. Tap Speed, then choose a playback rate. 1x is normal speed, 0.75x is
three-quarters speed, and so on.
Go to a chapter. Tap

, then tap a chapter. Some books don’t define chapter markers.

Go to a specific time. Drag the playhead, located underneath the book cover. Where you started
listening during this session is marked on the timeline. Tap the mark to jump to that spot.
Set a sleep timer. Before starting playback, tap Sleep Timer, then choose a duration until the
audio automatically stops playing.
Download a previously purchased audiobook. You can redownload a book from the Purchased
list in the iBooks Store.

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Organize books
View collections.
Sort the list.

View on the
iBooks Store

View books by title or by cover. Tap

View only audiobooks or PDFs. Tap the name of the current collection (at the top of the screen)
then choose PDFs or Audiobooks.
Organize your books with collections. Tap Select, then select some books to move them into a
collection. To edit or create collections, tap the name of the current collection (at the top of the
screen). Some built-in collections, such as PDFs, can’t be renamed or deleted.
Rearrange books. While viewing books by cover, touch and hold a cover, then drag it to a new
location. While viewing books by title, sort the list using the buttons at the top of the screen. The
All Books collection is automatically arranged for you; switch to another collection if you want to
manually arrange your books.
Search for a book. Pull down to reveal the Search field at the top of the screen. Searching looks
for the title and the author’s name.
Hide purchased books you haven’t downloaded. Tap the name of the current collection (at the
top of the screen), then turn on Hide iCloud Books.

Read PDFs

Sync a PDF. On a Mac, add the PDF to iBooks for OS X, open iTunes, select the PDF, then sync. In
iTunes on your Windows computer, choose File > Add to Library, select the PDF, then sync. See
iTunes Help for more info about syncing.
Add a PDF email attachment to iBooks. Open the email message, then touch and hold its PDF
attachment. Choose Open in iBooks from the menu that appears.
Print a PDF. With the PDF open, tap , then choose Print. You’ll need an AirPrint-compatible
printer. For more about AirPrint, see AirPrint on page 41.
Email a PDF. With the PDF open, tap

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iBooks settings

Restrict access to books and audiobooks with explicit content. Go to Settings > General >
Restrictions then select an option for Books.
Go to Settings > iBooks, where you can:
••

Sync collections and bookmarks (including notes and current page information) with your
other devices.

••

Display online content within a book. Some books might access video or audio that’s stored
on the web.

••

Change the direction pages turn when you tap in the left margin.

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Health

Your health at a glance

Use the Health app to keep track of your health and fitness information. Enter data for key
parameters, or let the Health app collect data from other apps and devices that monitor your
health and activity. You can even share specific data with selected apps, and through apps with
some health care providers. And, Health can display important contact and medical information
on the iPhone Lock screen for someone attending to you in an emergency.
If you have an Apple Watch, you can send activity, workout, and even heart rate data to your
iPhone so you can view it in the Health app.
WARNING: iPhone, Apple Watch, and the Health app are not medical devices. See Important
safety information on page 183.

Tap any item to
see details.

Make emergency
medical info viewable
on your Lock screen.
Connect devices that
update your exercise
or medical status.
See all available data,
control data sharing, or
add to the Dashboard.
View selected health
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Collect health and fitness data

Enter your own data. If the parameter is in your Dashboard, just tap it there, then tap Add Data
Point. Otherwise, tap Health Data at the bottom of the screen, tap the parameter you want to
update, then tap Add Data Point.
Collect data from Apple Watch. Once you pair Apple Watch with your iPhone, data is
automatically sent to the Health app. For example, to see heart rate data recorded by
Apple Watch, open the Health app on iPhone, then tap Health Data > Vitals > Heart Rate.
Collect data from another device. Follow the instructions that can come with the device to set it
up. If it’s a Bluetooth device, you need to pair it with iPhone—see Bluetooth devices on page 42.
Collect data from an app. Follow the instructions that can come with the app to set it up, then
watch for a sharing request where you control whether data is shared with the Health app.
Stop app data collection. Tap Sources at the bottom of the Health screen, then select the app in
the Apps list. Or tap the associated parameter in your Dashboard or in the Health Data list, tap
Share Data, then choose the app under Data Sources.

Share health and fitness data

Share data. Follow the instructions that can come with the app or the device to set it up, then
watch for a sharing request where you control whether data is shared by the Health app. For
example, your health care provider might provide an app that sends blood pressure updates to
your doctor. You need only install the app, then allow the Health app to share blood pressure
data when prompted.
Stop sharing data. Tap Sources at the bottom of the Health screen, then select the app in the
Apps list. Or tap the associated parameter in your Dashboard or in the Health Data list, tap Share
Data, then choose the app under Share Data With.

Create an emergency medical ID

Your iPhone can display important contact and medical information on the Lock screen, where
it’s available for someone attending to you in an emergency.
Note: Anyone with physical access to your iPhone can read the information you include in your
emergency medical ID.
Set up your medical ID. In the Health app, tap Medical ID in the bottom right of the screen.
View your ID. When you wake iPhone, slide to the passcode screen, then tap Emergency.
Prevent viewing. Tap Medical ID, tap Edit, then turn off Show When Locked.

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Passbook

Passbook at a glance

Use Passbook to keep your boarding passes, movie tickets, coupons, loyalty cards, and more, all in
one place. Scan a pass on iPhone to check in for a flight, get in to a movie, or redeem a coupon.
Passes can include useful information, such as the balance on your coffee card, a coupon’s
expiration date, or your seat number for a concert.
With iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, you can add credit and debit cards to Passbook and use them
to make purchases in stores that accept contactless payments, and within apps that support
Apple Pay (not available in all areas). See Apple Pay on page 132.
Tap to add a credit
or debit card.

Tap a credit or debit
card to view it.

Tap to add a pass.

Tap a pass to view it.

Passbook on the go

Find apps that support Passbook. Tap Apps for Passbook on the Welcome pass. Or, on your
computer, go to www.itunes.com/passbookapps/. You can add a pass from an app, an email or a
Messages message, or a website when you make a purchase or receive a coupon or gift. Usually,
you tap or click the pass or the link to a pass to add it to Passbook. You can also scan codes,
which are then downloaded to Passbook, from merchants’ ads or receipts.

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Scan a code. Tap
the pass.

, then tap Scan Code. Point your iPhone at the code and frame it to add
Tap to view
scanning options.

Use a pass. If an alert for a pass appears on the Lock screen, slide the alert to display the pass. Or
open Passbook, select the pass, then present the barcode on the pass to the scanner.
Share a pass. You can share a pass using Mail, Messages, or AirDrop (iPhone 5 or later). See Share
from apps on page 37.
Display a pass based on location. A pass can appear on the Lock screen when you wake iPhone
at the right time or place—for example, when you reach the airport for a flight you’re taking.
Location Services must be turned on in Settings > Privacy > Location Services.
Rearrange passes. Drag a pass in the stack to move it to a new location. The pass order is
updated on all your iOS 7 or later devices.
Refresh a pass. Passes are usually updated automatically. To refresh a pass manually, tap the pass,
tap , then pull the pass downward.
Use iTunes Pass. You can add an iTunes Pass to Passbook, which makes it easy to add money to
your Apple ID so you can make purchases from the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store
without using a credit or debit card. To add your iTunes Pass in App Store, tap Featured, scroll to
the bottom, tap Redeem, then tap Get Started under iTunes Pass. You can add money to your
iTunes Pass at Apple Retail Stores in most countries.
Done with a pass? Tap the pass, tap

, then tap Delete.

Apple Pay

With iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, you can use Apple Pay (not available in all areas). With Apple Pay,
you can keep up to eight credit and debit cards available for making contactless payments
in stores, and for making payments within apps that support Apple Pay. (Apps supporting
Apple Pay sell physical goods and services such as clothing, electronics, health and beauty
products, tickets, reservations, and more.)
Credit cards and debit cards appear at the top of your Passbook stack, above your passes. The
last four or five digits of your credit or debit card number appear on both the front and the back
of a payment card. The front of a card also shows your most recent activity. The back also shows
the last four or five digits of the Device Account Number—the number transmitted to stores and
apps for the purchase—and may also display up to 10 recent authorizations and other Apple Pay
activity such as payment refunds. (Apple Pay activity is included on your credit and debit card
statements.)
Use your card on file with iTunes. The first time you add a credit or debit card to Passbook, you
may be prompted to use the card you use with iTunes (unless it’s the card designated for Family
Sharing purchases, and you aren’t the primary cardholder—see Family Sharing on page 38).
Next to Apple Pay, tap , then tap Next on the screen that follows. You are presented with the
last four digits of the card on file. Enter the security code for the card, then tap Next to verify
your card.

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Add a credit or debit card. Next to Apple Pay, tap , then tap Next on the screen that
follows. Then, position iPhone so that your card appears in the frame. Card details are added
automatically, but you may be prompted for additional information.
Note: The card issuer determines if your card is eligible to use with Apple Pay, and may ask you
to provide additional information to complete the verification process. Many U.S. credit and debit
cards can be used with Apple Pay. For information about Apple Pay availability and current card
issuers, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT6288.

Tap to add a credit
or debit card (on
iPhone 6 and
iPhone 6 Plus).

Tap to scan a code.

Open App Store to
download supported apps.

Set your default card. The first card you add to Passbook becomes your default card for
payments. To use a different card as your default, make the change in Settings > Passbook &
Apple Pay > Default Card.
Pay at a contactless card reader. Contactless card readers, marked with the following symbols,
are usually located near cash registers.

To pay with your default card, hold iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus with your finger on Touch ID
about an inch (or 2.5 cm) away from the symbol on the reader, until iPhone vibrates. You see
the card onscreen with a Done checkmark when the card information has been transmitted
to the merchant. Or you can start by holding iPhone near a reader until the screen asks you to
authenticate with Touch ID or your passcode. After you authenticate, hold iPhone near the reader
again until it vibrates and you see the Done checkmark.
Note: If you have Location Services turned on, the location of your iPhone at the time you make
a purchase may be sent to Apple. See Privacy on page 43.

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Use another card. Hold iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus near the reader until your default card appears.
Tap the card to reveal all your cards in Passbook, tap the card you want to use, then place your
finger on Touch ID and hold iPhone near the reader until you feel it vibrate and see the Done
checkmark, indicating that the card information has been transmitted to the merchant.

Pay within an app. Make your selections for goods or services within an app. When checking out,
look for the Apple Pay payment option. Tap Apple Pay, then review the information that appears
(for example, the card you’re using for the payment, your email, and the shipping method). Make
any changes before using Touch ID or your passcode to complete the payment.
Activity details appear on the front of the credit card used for the purchase. In addition, you may
receive a notification with the merchant name, and the amount authorized for the purchase.
Your zip code may be provided to the merchant to calculate tax and shipping costs. Payment
information—such as billing and shipping addresses, email address, and phone number—may
also be provided to the merchant once you authorize the payment with Touch ID or a passcode.

Note: The authorized amount may be different from the amount of the payment charged to your
account. For example, a gas station may authorize $99, even though you only pump $25 worth of
gasoline. Always check your credit or debit card statement for the actual charges.
View your recent credit card activity. Tap a credit card. Your most recent activity may appear on
the front. Tap
to view a list of your recent activity on the back of the card.
Suspend and remove cards. You have several options for suspending or removing credit and
debit cards. To remove a credit or debit card from Passbook, tap the card, tap , then tap
Remove. To remove an inactive card, tap Remove on the front of the card. If your iPhone is lost or
stolen and you have enabled Find My iPhone, you can use it to help you locate and secure your
iPhone—including suspending or removing the ability to pay using your credit and debit cards
in Passbook. See Find My iPhone on page 46. You can log in to your account at iCloud.com and
remove your cards in Settings > My Devices. You can also call the issuers of your cards.

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Passbook & Apple Pay settings

Add and manage credit and debit cards. (iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus) To add credit or debit
cards, manage existing cards, change the default payment card, modify the shipping addresses
used for Apple Pay purchases, phone number, or change contact information for purchases, go to
Settings > Passbook & Apple Pay.
Change billing information. Tap a credit or debit card, tap , then tap the billing address to
make changes. Tap Enter a New Billing Address to add a new one.
Keep passes from appearing on the Lock screen. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone
models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models), then tap Turn Passcode On. Then,
under Allow Access When Locked, turn off Passbook. For passes with notifications, to keep a
specific pass from appearing on the Lock screen, tap the pass, tap , then turn off Show On
Lock Screen.
Set notification options. Go to Settings > Notifications > Passbook.
Include passes on your other iOS devices. Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Passbook.
Note: This setting applies only to the passes in Passbook, not to the credit or debit cards.

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FaceTime

FaceTime at a glance

Use FaceTime to make video or audio calls to other iOS devices or computers that support
FaceTime. The FaceTime camera lets you talk face-to-face; switch to the rear iSight camera (not
available on all models) to share what you see around you.
Note: FaceTime may not be available in all areas.

Drag your image
to any corner.

Mute your mic (the
caller can see but
not hear you).
Switch to the rear
camera (available on
some models).

With a Wi-Fi connection and an Apple ID, you can make and receive FaceTime calls (first sign in
using your Apple ID, or create a new account). You can also make FaceTime calls over a cellular
data connection, which may incur additional charges. To turn off this feature, go to Settings >
Cellular. For more information about cellular usage and settings, see Cellular settings on
page 190.

Make and answer calls

Make a FaceTime call. Make sure FaceTime is turned on in Settings > FaceTime. Tap FaceTime,
then type the name or number you want to call in the entry field at the top. Tap
to make a
video call, or tap
to make a FaceTime audio call. Or tap
to open Contacts and start your
call from there.
Tap an icon to start a
FaceTime call.

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Use your voice to start the call. Press and hold the Home button, then say “FaceTime,” followed
by the name of the person to call.
Want to call again? Tap FaceTime to see your call history on the screen. Tap Audio or Video to
refine your search, then tap a name or number to call again. Tap
to open the name or number
in Contacts.
Delete a call from call history. Tap FaceTime to see your call history on the screen. Swipe to the
left, then tap Delete to delete the name or number from your call history.
Can’t take a call right now? When a FaceTime call comes in, you can answer, decline, or choose
another option.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Make a FaceTime call.”
Set up a reminder to
return the call later.
Send the caller
a text message.

See the whole gang. Rotate iPhone to use FaceTime in landscape orientation. To avoid unwanted
orientation changes, lock iPhone in portrait orientation. See Change the screen orientation on
page 25.

Manage calls

Multitask during a call. Press the Home button, then tap an app icon. You can still talk with
your friend, but you can’t see each other. To return to the video, tap the green bar at the top of
the screen.
Juggle calls. FaceTime calls aren’t forwarded. If another call comes in while you’re on a FaceTime
call, you can either end the first call and answer the incoming call, decline the incoming call, or
reply with a text message. You can use call waiting with FaceTime audio calls only.
Use call waiting for audio calls. If you’re on a FaceTime audio call and another call comes in—
either a phone call or another FaceTime audio call—you can decline the call, end the first call
and accept the new one, or put the first call on hold and respond to the new call.
Block unwanted callers. Go to Settings > FaceTime > Blocked > Add New. You won’t receive
voice calls, FaceTime calls, or text messages from blocked callers. For more information about
blocking calls, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5845.

Settings

Go to Settings > FaceTime, where you can:
••

Turn FaceTime on or off

••

Specify a phone number, Apple ID, or email address to use with FaceTime

••

Set your caller ID

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Calculator

Tap numbers and functions in Calculator, just as you would with a standard calculator.
Get to Calculator quickly! Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control Center.

Clear the display.

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Podcasts

Podcasts at a glance

Open the Podcasts app, then browse, subscribe to, and play your favorite audio or video podcasts
on iPhone.
Delete or rearrange podcasts.

Tap a podcast to
view and play
episodes.

New episodes

Browse for podcasts.

See your subscriptions
and downloaded podcasts.

Organize and
automatically update
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Get podcasts and episodes

Discover more podcasts. Tap Featured or Top Charts at the bottom of the screen.
Search for new podcasts. Tap Search at the bottom of the screen.
Search your library. Tap My Podcasts, then drag down the center of the screen to reveal the
Search field.
Preview or stream an episode. Tap the podcast, then tap an episode.

View unplayed
episodes.
View available
episodes.

Pull down to see
Edit, Settings, and
Share options.

Get more info. Tap
open them in Safari.

to get episode details. Tap any link in podcast or episode descriptions to

Find new episodes. Tap Unplayed to find episodes you haven’t yet heard.
Browse episodes. Tap Feed to see episodes available to download or stream.
Download an episode to iPhone. Tap

next to the episode.

Get new episodes as they’re released. Subscribe to the podcast. If you’re browsing Featured
podcasts or Top Charts, tap the podcast, then tap Subscribe. If you’ve already downloaded
episodes, tap My Podcasts, tap the podcast, tap Settings at the top of the episode list, then turn
on Subscription.
Save episodes. Tap
a saved episode.

next to an episode, then tap Save Episode. Tap Delete Download to delete

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Control playback

Use the playback controls to go forward and back in a podcast, set the speed, skip episodes,
and more.
See a list of
episodes.

Tap to see
more info.

Drag to skip
forward or back.

Skip to the next
episode.
Tap to start over, or
double-tap to go to the
previous episode.

Tap to speed up
or slow down.

See podcast info while you listen. Tap the podcast image on the Now Playing screen.
Skip forward or back with greater accuracy. Move your finger toward the top of the screen as
you drag the playhead left or right. When you’re close to the playback controls, you can scan
quickly through the entire episode. When you’re close to the top of the screen, you can scan one
second at a time.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Play podcasts”

••

“Play it twice as fast”

••

“Skip ahead 10 seconds”

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Organize your favorites into stations

Organize your favorite podcasts into custom stations, and update episodes automatically across
all your devices.
Delete or rearrange stations.

Tap a station to
choose episodes or
change settings.

Tap to play the
latest episode.

Organize selected
podcasts and
episodes into stations.

Pull together episodes from different podcasts. To add episodes to your On-The-Go station, tap
My Stations, tap On-The-Go, then tap Add. Or tap
next to any episode in your library. You can
also touch and hold any episode, then tap Add to On-The-Go.
Create a station. Tap My Stations, then tap

Change the order of the station list or the podcasts in a station. Tap My Stations, tap Edit above
the station list or the episode list, then drag
up or down.
Change the playback order for episodes in a station. Tap the station, then tap Settings.
Rearrange your podcast library. Tap My Podcasts, tap list view in the upper right, tap Edit, then
drag
up or down.
List oldest episodes first. Tap My Podcasts, tap a podcast, then tap Settings.
Play podcasts from the station list. Tap

next to the station name.

Podcasts settings

Go to Settings > Podcasts, where you can:
••

Choose to keep your podcast subscriptions up to date on all your devices

••

Choose how frequently Podcasts checks your subscriptions for new episodes

••

Have episodes downloaded automatically

••

Choose whether to keep episodes after you finish them

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Compass

Compass at a glance

Find a direction, see your latitude and longitude, find level, or match a slope.
Tap anywhere to
lock the heading.
Deviation from the
locked heading
Align the crosshairs
to level for accuracy.

The direction iPhone
is pointing
Current location

Swipe left to use the level.

See your location. To see your current location, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services,
then turn on Location Services and Compass. For more about Location Services, see Privacy on
page 43.
Stay on course. Tap the screen to lock in the current heading, then watch for a red band to see if
you’re off course.
Important: The accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental
interference; even the magnets in the iPhone earbuds can cause a deviation. Use the digital
compass only for basic navigation assistance. Don’t rely on it to determine precise location,
proximity, distance, or direction.

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On the level

On an edge ...

... or lying flat

Deviation
from level

Level!

Deviation from
chosen slope

Show the level. Swipe left on the Compass screen.
Hang it straight. Hold iPhone against a picture frame or other object, then rotate them until you
see green. For true level, the deviation is displayed on a black background. If the background is
red (indicating relative slope), tap the screen to change it to black.
Level the table. Lay iPhone flat on the table.
Match that slope. Hold iPhone against the surface you want to match, then tap the screen to
capture the slope. The slope you seek is shown in black, with deviation shown in red. Tap again
to return to standard level.

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Voice Memos

Voice Memos at a glance

Voice Memos lets you use iPhone as a portable recording device. Use it with the built-in
microphone, an iPhone or Bluetooth headset mic, or a supported external microphone.
Switch playback
between receiver
and speaker.
Drag recording
level to position
play/record head.

Trim the recording.
Save the recording.
Record, pause,
or resume.
Your recordings
Listen before saving.

Record

Make a recording. Tap
or resume.

or press the center button on your headset. Tap again to pause

Recordings using the built-in microphone are mono, but you can record stereo using an external
stereo microphone that works with the iPhone headset jack, or with the Lightning connector
(iPhone 5 or later) or 30-pin dock connector (iPhone 4s). Look for accessories marked with the
Apple “Made for iPhone” or “Works with iPhone” logo.
Adjust the recording level. Move the microphone closer to what you’re recording. For better
recording quality, the loudest level should be between –3 dB and 0 dB.
Preview before saving. Tap to the left of the Record button. To position the play head, drag
the recording level display left or right.
Record over a section. Drag the recording level display to position the record/play head, then
tap .

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Trim the excess. Tap , then drag the red trim handles. Tap
handles if necessary, then tap Trim when you’re finished.

to check your edit. Adjust the trim

Save the recording. Tap Done.
Mute the start and stop tones. Use the iPhone volume buttons to turn the volume all the
way down.
Multitask. To use another app while you’re recording, press the Home button, then open the
other app. To return to Voice Memos, tap the red bar at the top of the screen.

Play it back
Tap a recording to play or edit it.
Drag to skip ahead
or rewind.
Trim or rename
the recording.

Listen to the recording.

Rename a recording. Tap the name of the recording.

Move recordings to your computer

You can sync voice memos with the iTunes library on your computer, then listen to them on your
computer or sync them with another iPhone or iPod touch.
When you delete a synced voice memo from iTunes, it stays on the device where it was recorded,
but is deleted from any other iPhone or iPod touch you synced. If you delete a synced voice
memo on iPhone, it’s copied back to iPhone the next time you sync with iTunes, but you can’t
sync that copy back to iTunes a second time.
Sync voice memos with iTunes. Connect iPhone to your computer. Open iTunes on your
computer, then select iPhone. Select Music at the top of the screen (between Apps and Movies),
select Sync Music, select “Include voice memos,” then click Apply.
Voice memos synced from iPhone to your computer appear in the Music list and in the Voice
Memos playlist in iTunes. Voice memos synced from your computer appear in the Voice Memos
app on iPhone, but not in the Music app.

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Contacts

Contacts at a glance

iPhone lets you access and edit your contact lists from personal, business, and other accounts.

Dial a number.
Open in Messages.

Open in Mail.

Set your My Info card for Safari, Siri, and other apps. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars,
tap My Info, then select the contact card with your name and information.
Let Siri know who’s who. On your contact card, tap Add Related Name to define relationships
you want Siri to know about, so you can say things like “send a message to my sister.”
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Sarah Castelblanco is my sister.”
Find a contact. Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list, then enter your search. You can
also search your contacts using Spotlight Search (see Spotlight Search on page 34).
Use Siri. Say, for example, “What’s my brother’s work address?”
Share a contact. Tap a contact, then tap Share Contact. See Share from apps on page 37.
Change a label. If a field has the wrong label, such as Home instead of Work, tap Edit. Then tap
the label and choose one from the list, or tap Add Custom Label to create one of your own.
Add your friends’ social profiles. While viewing a contact, tap Edit, then tap “add social profile.”
You can add Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Flickr, Myspace, and Sina Weibo accounts, or create a
custom entry.
Delete a contact. Go to the contact’s card, then tap Edit. Scroll down, then tap Delete Contact.

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Use Contacts with Phone

Prioritize your contacts. When you add someone to your Favorites list, their calls bypass Do Not
Disturb and are added to your Favorites list in Phone for quick dialing. Choose a contact, then
scroll down and tap Add to Favorites.
Save the number you just dialed. In Phone, tap Keypad, enter a number, then tap Add to
Contacts. Tap Create New Contact, or tap Add to Existing Contact, then choose a contact.
Add a recent caller to Contacts. In Phone, tap Recents, then tap
next to the number. Then tap
Create New Contact, or tap Add to Existing Contact and choose a contact.
Automate dialing an extension or passcode. If the number you’re calling requires dialing an
extension, iPhone can enter it for you. When editing a contact’s phone number, tap
to enter pauses in the dialing sequence. Tap Pause to enter a two-second pause, which is
represented by a comma. Tap Wait to stop dialing until you tap Dial again, which is represented
by a semicolon.

Add contacts

Besides entering contacts, you can:
••

Use your iCloud contacts: Go to Settings > iCloud, then turn on Contacts.

••

Import your Facebook Friends: Go to Settings > Facebook, then turn on Contacts in the “Allow
These Apps to Use Your Accounts” list. This creates a Facebook group in Contacts.

••

Use your Google contacts: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, tap your Google account,
then turn on Contacts.

••

Access a Microsoft Exchange Global Address List: Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, tap
your Exchange account, then turn on Contacts.

••

Set up an LDAP or CardDAV account to access business or school directories: Go to Settings > Mail,
Contacts, Calendars > Add Account > Other. Tap Add LDAP account or Add CardDAV account,
then enter the account information.

••

Sync contacts from your computer: In iTunes on your computer, turn on contact syncing in the
device info pane. For information, see iTunes Help.

••

Import contacts from a SIM card (GSM): Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Import
SIM Contacts.

••

Import contacts from a vCard: Tap a .vcf attachment in an email or message.

Search a directory. Tap Groups, tap the GAL, CardDAV, or LDAP directory you want to search,
then enter your search. To save a person’s info to your contacts, tap Add Contact.
Show or hide a group. Tap Groups, then select the groups you want to see. This button appears
only if you have more than one source of contacts.
Update your contacts using Twitter, Facebook, and Sina Weibo. Go to Settings > Twitter,
Settings > Facebook, or Settings > Sina Weibo, then tap Update Contacts. This updates contact
photos and social media account names in Contacts.

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Unify contacts

When you have contacts from multiple sources, you might have multiple entries for the same
person. To keep redundant contacts from appearing in your All Contacts list, contacts from
different sources that have the same name are linked and displayed as a single unified contact.
When you view a unified contact, the title Unified Info appears.
Link contacts. If two entries for the same person aren’t linked automatically, you can unify them
manually. Edit one of the contacts, tap Edit, tap Link Contact, then choose the other contact entry
to link to.
Linked contacts aren’t merged. If you change or add information in a unified contact, the
changes are copied to each source account where that information already exists.
If you link contacts with different first or last names, the names on the individual cards won’t
change, but only one name appears on the unified card. To choose which name appears when
you view the unified card, tap Edit, tap the linked card with the name you prefer, then tap Use
This Name For Unified Card.

Contacts settings

Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, where you can:
••

Change how contacts are sorted

••

Display contacts by first or last name

••

Change how long names are shortened in lists

••

Choose to show recent and favorite contacts in the multitasking screen

••

Set a default account for new contacts

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Set your My Info card

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Accessibility features

iPhone offers many accessibility features:
Vision
•• VoiceOver
••

Support for braille displays

••

Zoom

••

Invert Colors and Grayscale

••

Speak Selection

••

Speak Screen

••

Speak Auto-text

••

Large, bold, and high-contrast text

••

Button Shapes

••

Reduce screen motion

••

On/off switch labels

••

Assignable ringtones and vibrations

••

Video Descriptions

Hearing
•• Hearing aids
••

Call audio routing

••

Phone noise cancelation

••

LED Flash for Alerts

••

Subtitles and closed captions

••

Mono audio and balance

Interaction
•• Siri
••

Widescreen keyboards

••

Guided Access

••

Switch Control

••

AssistiveTouch

Turn on accessibility features. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, or use the Accessibility
Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut below.
With your voice, you can also use Siri to open apps, invert colors, read the screen in some apps,
and work with VoiceOver. See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 48.

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Accessibility

Use iTunes on your computer to configure accessibility on iPhone. You can choose some
accessibility options in iTunes on your computer. Connect iPhone to your computer, then select
iPhone in the iTunes device list. Click Summary, then click Configure Accessibility at the bottom
of the Summary screen.
For more information about iPhone accessibility features, see www.apple.com/accessibility/.

Accessibility Shortcut

Use the Accessibility Shortcut. Press the Home button quickly three times to turn any of these
features on or off:
••

VoiceOver

••

Invert Colors

••

Grayscale

••

Zoom

••

Switch Control

••

AssistiveTouch

••

Guided Access (The shortcut starts Guided Access if it’s already turned on. See Guided
Access on page 168.)

••

Hearing Aid Control (if you have paired Made for iPhone hearing aids)

Choose the features you want to control. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Accessibility
Shortcut, then select the accessibility features you use.
Not so fast. To slow down the triple-click speed, go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
Home-click Speed. (This also slows down double-clicks.)

VoiceOver

VoiceOver describes aloud what appears onscreen, so you can use iPhone without seeing it.
VoiceOver tells you about each item on the screen as you select it. The VoiceOver cursor (a
rectangle) encloses the item and VoiceOver speaks its name or describes it.
Touch the screen or drag your finger over it to hear the items on the screen. When you select
text, VoiceOver reads the text. If you turn on Speak Hints, VoiceOver may tell you the name of the
item and provide instructions—for example, “double-tap to open.” To interact with items, such as
buttons and links, use the gestures described in Learn VoiceOver gestures on page 154.
When you go to a new screen, VoiceOver plays a sound, then selects and speaks the first item
on the screen (typically in the upper-left corner). VoiceOver also lets you know when the display
changes to landscape or portrait orientation, and when the screen becomes dimmed or locked.
Note: VoiceOver speaks in the language specified in Settings > General > Language & Region.
VoiceOver is available in many languages, but not all.

VoiceOver basics
Important: VoiceOver changes the gestures you use to control iPhone. When VoiceOver is on,
you must use VoiceOver gestures to operate iPhone—even to turn VoiceOver off.
Turn VoiceOver on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, or use the
Accessibility Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut above.

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Use Siri. Say:
••

“Turn VoiceOver on”

••

“Turn VoiceOver off”

Explore. Drag your finger over the screen. VoiceOver speaks each item you touch. Lift your finger
to leave an item selected.
••

Select an item: Tap it, or lift your finger while dragging over it.

••

Select the next or previous item: Swipe right or left with one finger. Item order is left-to-right,
top-to-bottom.

••

Select the item above or below: Set the rotor to Vertical Navigation, then swipe up or down
with one finger. If you don’t find Vertical Navigation in the rotor, you can add it; see Use the
VoiceOver rotor on page 155.

••

Select the first or last item on the screen: Tap with four fingers at the top or bottom of the screen.

••

Select an item by name: Triple-tap with two fingers anywhere on the screen to open the Item
Chooser. Then type a name in the search field, or swipe right or left to move through the list
alphabetically, or tap the table index to the right of the list and swipe up or down to move
quickly through the list of items. You can also use handwriting to select an item by writing its
name; see Write with your finger on page 157. To dismiss the Item Chooser without making
a selection, do a two-finger scrub (move two fingers back and forth three times quickly,
making a “z”).

••

Change an item’s name so it’s easier to find: Select the item, then double-tap and hold with two
fingers anywhere on the screen.

••

Speak the text of the selected item: Set the rotor to characters or words, then swipe down or up
with one finger.

••

Turn spoken hints on or off: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Speak Hints.

••

Use phonetic spelling: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Phonetic Feedback.

••

Speak the entire screen, from the top: Swipe up with two fingers.

••

Speak from the current item to the bottom of the screen: Swipe down with two fingers.

••

Pause speaking: Tap once with two fingers. Tap again with two fingers to resume, or select
another item.

••

Mute VoiceOver: Double-tap with three fingers; repeat to unmute. If you’re using an external
keyboard, press the Control key.

••

Silence sound effects: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn off
Use Sound Effects.

Use a larger VoiceOver cursor. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn on
Large Cursor.
Adjust the speaking voice. You can adjust the VoiceOver speaking voice:
••

Change the volume: Use the volume buttons on iPhone. You can also add volume to the rotor,
then swipe up and down to adjust; see Use the VoiceOver rotor on page 155.

••

Change the speech rate: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then drag the
Speaking Rate slider. You can also set the rotor to Speech Rate, then swipe up or down
to adjust.

••

Use pitch change: VoiceOver uses a higher pitch when speaking the first item of a group (such
as a list or table) and a lower pitch when speaking the last item of a group. Go to Settings >
General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Use Pitch Change.

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••

Speak punctuation: Set the rotor to Punctuation, then swipe up or down to select how much
you want to hear.

••

Control audio ducking: To choose whether audio that’s playing is turned down while VoiceOver
speaks, set the rotor to Audio Ducking, then swipe up or down.

••

Change the language for iPhone: Go to Settings > General > Language & Region. VoiceOver
pronunciation of some languages is affected by the Region Format you choose there.

••

Change pronunciation: Set the rotor to Language, then swipe up or down. Language is
available in the rotor only if you select more than one pronunciation in Settings > General >
Accessibility > VoiceOver > Speech > Rotor Languages.

••

Choose which dialects are available in the rotor: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
VoiceOver > Speech > Rotor Languages. To adjust voice quality or speaking rate, tap
next
to the language. To remove languages from the rotor or change their order, tap Edit, tap the
delete button or drag
up or down, then tap Done.

••

Set the default dialect for the current iPhone language: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
VoiceOver > Speech.

••

Download an enhanced quality reading voice: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
VoiceOver > Speech, tap a language, then tap Enhanced Quality. If you’re using English, you
can choose to download Alex (869 MB), the same high-quality U.S. English voice used for
VoiceOver on Mac computers.

Use iPhone with VoiceOver

Unlock iPhone. Press either the Home button or the Sleep/Wake button, swipe to select the
Unlock button, then double-tap the screen.
Enter your passcode silently. To avoid having your passcode spoken as you enter it, use
handwriting; see Write with your finger on page 157.
Open an app, toggle a switch, or tap an item. Select the item, then double-tap the screen.
Double-tap the selected item. Triple-tap the screen.
Adjust a slider. Select the slider, then swipe up or down with one finger.
Use a standard gesture. Double-tap and hold your finger on the screen until you hear three
rising tones, then make the gesture. When you lift your finger, VoiceOver gestures resume. For
example, to drag a volume slider with your finger instead of swiping up and down, select the
slider, double-tap and hold, wait for the three tones, then slide left or right.
Scroll a list or area of the screen. Swipe up or down with three fingers.
••

Scroll continuously through a list: Double-tap and hold until you hear three rising tones, then
drag up or down.

••

Use the list index: Some lists have an alphabetical table index along the right side. Select the
index, then swipe up or down to move through the index. You can also double-tap, hold, then
slide your finger up or down.

••

Reorder a list: You can change the order of items in some lists, such as the Rotor items in
Accessibility settings. Select
to the right of an item, double-tap and hold until you hear
three rising tones, then drag up or down.

Open Notification Center. Select any item in the status bar, then swipe down with three fingers.
To dismiss Notification Center, do a two-finger scrub (move two fingers back and forth three
times quickly, making a “z”).

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Open Control Center. Select any item in the status bar, then swipe up with three fingers. To
dismiss Control Center, do a two-finger scrub.
Switch apps. Double-click the Home button to see open apps, swipe left or right with one finger
to select an app, then double-tap to switch to it. Or, set the rotor to Actions while viewing open
apps, then swipe up or down.
Rearrange your Home screen. Select an icon on the Home screen, double-tap and hold, then
drag. Lift your finger when the icon is in its new location. Drag an icon to the edge of the screen
to move it to another Home screen. You can continue to select and move items until you press
the Home button.
Speak iPhone status information. Tap the status bar at the top of the screen, then swipe left or
right to hear information about the time, battery state, Wi-Fi signal strength, and more.
Speak notifications. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then turn on Always
Speak Notifications. Notifications, including the text of incoming text messages, are spoken
as they occur, even if iPhone is locked. Unacknowledged notifications are repeated when you
unlock iPhone.
Turn the screen curtain on or off. Triple-tap with three fingers. When the screen curtain is on, the
screen contents are active even though the display is turned off.

Learn VoiceOver gestures

When VoiceOver is on, standard touchscreen gestures have different effects, and additional
gestures let you move around the screen and control individual items. VoiceOver gestures
include two-, three-, and four-finger taps and swipes. For best results using multi-finger gestures,
relax and let your fingers touch the screen with some space between them.
You can use different techniques to perform VoiceOver gestures. For example, you can perform
a two-finger tap using two fingers on one hand, or one finger on each hand. You can even use
your thumbs. Some people use a split-tap gesture: instead of selecting an item and doubletapping, touch and hold an item with one finger, then tap the screen with another finger.
Try different techniques to discover which works best for you. If a gesture doesn’t work, try a
quicker movement, especially for a double-tap or swipe gesture. To swipe, try brushing the
screen quickly with your finger or fingers.
In VoiceOver settings, you can enter a special area where you can practice VoiceOver gestures
without affecting iPhone or its settings.
Practice VoiceOver gestures. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver, then tap
VoiceOver Practice. When you finish practicing, tap Done. If you don’t see the VoiceOver Practice
button, make sure VoiceOver is turned on.
Here are some key VoiceOver gestures:
Navigate and read
•• Tap: Select and speak the item.
••

Swipe right or left: Select the next or previous item.

••

Swipe up or down: Depends on the rotor setting. See Use the VoiceOver rotor on page 155.

••

Two-finger swipe up: Read all from the top of the screen.

••

Two-finger swipe down: Read all from the current position.

••

Two-finger tap: Stop or resume speaking.

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••

Two-finger scrub: Move two fingers back and forth three times quickly (making a “z”) to dismiss
an alert or go back to the previous screen.

••

Three-finger swipe up or down: Scroll one page at a time.

••

Three-finger swipe right or left: Go to the next or previous page (on the Home screen, for
example).

••

Three-finger tap: Speak additional information, such as position within a list or whether text
is selected.

••

Four-finger tap at top of screen: Select the first item on the page.

••

Four-finger tap at bottom of screen: Select the last item on the page.

Activate
•• Double-tap: Activate the selected item.
••

Triple-tap: Double-tap an item.

••

Split-tap: As an alternative to selecting an item and double-tapping to activate it, touch an
item with one finger, then tap the screen with another.

••

Double-tap and hold (1 second) + standard gesture: Use a standard gesture. The double-tap
and hold gesture tells iPhone to interpret the next gesture as standard. For example, you can
double-tap and hold, and then without lifting your finger, drag your finger to slide a switch.

••

Two-finger double-tap: Answer or end a call. Play or pause in Music, Videos, Voice Memos, or
Photos. Take a photo in Camera. Start or pause recording in Camera or Voice Memos. Start or
stop the stopwatch.

••

Two-finger double-tap and hold: Change an item’s label to make it easier to find.

••

Two-finger triple-tap: Open the Item Chooser.

••

Three-finger double-tap: Mute or unmute VoiceOver.

••

Three-finger triple-tap: Turn the screen curtain on or off.

Use the VoiceOver rotor

Use the rotor to choose what happens when you swipe up or down with VoiceOver turned on, or
to select special input methods such as Braille Screen Input or Handwriting.
Operate the rotor. Rotate two fingers on the screen around a point between them.

Choose your rotor options. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor, then
select the options you want to include in the rotor.
The available rotor options and their effects depend on what you’re doing. For example, if you’re
reading an email, you can use the rotor to switch between hearing text spoken word-by-word or
character-by-character when you swipe up or down. If you’re browsing a webpage, you can set
the rotor to speak all the text (either word-by-word or character-by-character), or to jump from
one item to another of a certain type, such as headers or links.
When you use an Apple Wireless Keyboard to control VoiceOver, the rotor lets you adjust settings
such as volume, speech rate, use of pitch or phonetics, typing echo, and reading of punctuation.
See Use VoiceOver with an Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 158.

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Use the onscreen keyboard

When you activate an editable text field, the onscreen keyboard appears (unless you have an
Apple Wireless Keyboard attached).
Activate a text field. Select the text field, then double-tap. The insertion point and the onscreen
keyboard appear.
Enter text. Type characters using the onscreen keyboard:
••

Standard typing: Select a key on the keyboard by swiping left or right, then double-tap to enter
the character. Or move your finger around the keyboard to select a key and, while continuing
to touch the key with one finger, tap the screen with another finger. VoiceOver speaks the key
when it’s selected, and again when the character is entered.

••

Touch typing: Touch a key on the keyboard to select it, then lift your finger to enter the
character. If you touch the wrong key, slide your finger to the key you want. VoiceOver
speaks the character for each key as you touch it, but doesn’t enter a character until you lift
your finger.

••

Direct Touch typing: VoiceOver is disabled for the keyboard only, so you can type just as you do
when VoiceOver is off.

••

Choose typing style: Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Typing Style. Or, set
the rotor to Typing Mode, then swipe up or down.

Move the insertion point. Swipe up or down to move the insertion point forward or backward in
the text. Use the rotor to choose whether you want to move the insertion point by character, by
word, or by line. To jump to the beginning or end, double-tap the text.
VoiceOver makes a sound when the insertion point moves, and speaks the character, word, or
line that the insertion point moves across. When moving forward by words, the insertion point
is placed at the end of each word, before the space or punctuation that follows. When moving
backward, the insertion point is placed at the end of the preceding word, before the space or
punctuation that follows it.
Move the insertion point past the punctuation at the end of a word or sentence. Use the rotor
to switch back to character mode.
When moving the insertion point by line, VoiceOver speaks each line as you move across it.
When moving forward, the insertion point is placed at the beginning of the next line (except
when you reach the last line of a paragraph, when the insertion point is moved to the end of the
line just spoken). When moving backward, the insertion point is placed at the beginning of the
line that’s spoken.
Change typing feedback. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Typing Feedback.
Use phonetics in typing feedback. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Phonetic Feedback. Text is read character by character. VoiceOver first speaks the character, then
its phonetic equivalent—for example, “f” and then “foxtrot.”
Delete a character. Use
with any of the VoiceOver typing styles. VoiceOver speaks each
character as it’s deleted. If Use Pitch Change is turned on, VoiceOver speaks deleted characters in
a lower pitch.
Select text. Set the rotor to Edit, swipe up or down to choose Select or Select All, then doubletap. If you choose Select, the word closest to the insertion point is selected when you doubletap. To increase or decrease the selection, do a two-finger scrub to dismiss the pop-up menu,
then pinch.

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Cut, copy, or paste. Set the rotor to Edit, select the text, swipe up or down to choose Cut, Copy,
or Paste, then double-tap.
Undo. Shake iPhone, swipe left or right to choose the action to undo, then double-tap.
Enter an accented character. In standard typing style, select the plain character, then double-tap
and hold until you hear a sound indicating alternate characters have appeared. Drag left or right
to select and hear the choices. Release your finger to enter the current selection. In touch typing
style, touch and hold a character until the alternate characters appear.
Change the keyboard language. Set the rotor to Language, then swipe up or down. Choose
“default language” to use the language specified in Language & Region settings. The Language
rotor item appears only if you select more than one language in Settings > General >
Accessibility > VoiceOver > Speech.

Write with your finger

Handwriting mode lets you enter text by writing characters on the screen with your finger. In
addition to normal text entry, use handwriting mode to enter your iPhone passcode silently or
open apps from the Home screen.
Enter handwriting mode. Use the rotor to select Handwriting. If Handwriting isn’t in the rotor, go
to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor, then add it.
Choose a character type. Swipe up or down with three fingers to choose lowercase, numbers,
uppercase, or punctuation.
Hear the currently selected character type. Tap with three fingers.
Enter a character. Trace the character on the screen with your finger.
Enter a space. Swipe right with two fingers.
Go to a new line. Swipe right with three fingers.
Delete the character before the insertion point. Swipe left with two fingers.
Select an item on the Home screen. Start writing the name of the item. If there are multiple
matches, continue to spell the name until it’s unique, or swipe up or down with two fingers to
choose from the current matches.
Enter your passcode silently. Set the rotor to Handwriting on the passcode screen, then write
the characters of your passcode.
Use a table index to skip through a long list. Select the table index to the right of the table (for
example, next to your Contacts list or in the VoiceOver Item Chooser), then write the letter.
Set the rotor to a web browsing element type. Write the first letter of a page element type. For
example, write “l” to have up or down swipes skip to links, or “h” to skip to headings.
Exit handwriting mode. Do a two-finger scrub, or turn the rotor to a different selection.

Type onscreen braille

With Braille Screen Input enabled, you can use your fingers to enter 6-dot or contracted braille
codes directly on the iPhone screen. Tap codes with iPhone laying flat in front of you (tabletop
mode), or hold iPhone with the screen facing away so your fingers curl back to tap the screen
(screen away mode).
Turn on Braille Screen Input. Use the rotor to select Braille Screen Input. If you don’t find it in the
rotor, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Rotor, then add it.

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Enter braille codes. Place iPhone flat in front of you or hold it with the screen facing away, then
tap the screen with one or several fingers at the same time.
Adjust entry dot positions. To move the entry dots to match your natural finger positions, tap
and lift your right three fingers all at once to position dots 4, 5, and 6, followed immediately by
your left three fingers for dots 1, 2, and 3.
Switch between 6-dot and contracted braille. Swipe to the right with three fingers. To set the
default, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille > Braille Screen Input.
Enter a space. Swipe right with one finger. (In screen away mode, swipe to your right.)
Delete the previous character. Swipe left with one finger.
Move to a new line (typing). Swipe right with two fingers.
Cycle through spelling suggestions. Swipe up or down with one finger.
Select an item on the Home screen. Start entering the name of the item. If there are multiple
matches, continue to spell the name until it is unique, or swipe up or down with one finger to
select a partial match.
Open the selected app. Swipe right with two fingers.
Turn braille contractions on or off. Swipe to the right with three fingers.
Translate immediately (when contractions are enabled). Swipe down with two fingers.
Stop entering braille. Do a two-finger scrub, or set the rotor to another setting.

Use VoiceOver with an Apple Wireless Keyboard

You can control VoiceOver using an Apple Wireless Keyboard paired with iPhone. See Use an
Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 32.
Use VoiceOver keyboard commands to navigate the screen, select items, read screen contents,
adjust the rotor, and perform other VoiceOver actions. Most commands use the Control-Option
key combination, abbreviated in the list that follows as “VO.”
You can use VoiceOver Help to learn the keyboard layout and the actions associated with various
key combinations. VoiceOver Help speaks keys and keyboard commands as you type them,
without performing the associated action.
VoiceOver keyboard commands
VO = Control-Option
••

Turn on VoiceOver Help: VO–K

••

Turn off VoiceOver Help: Escape

••

Select the next or previous item: VO–Right Arrow or VO–Left Arrow

••

Double-tap to activate the selected item: VO–Space bar

••

Press the Home button: VO–H

••

Touch and hold the selected item: VO–Shift–M

••

Move to the status bar: VO–M

••

Read from the current position: VO–A

••

Read from the top: VO–B

••

Pause or resume reading: Control

••

Copy the last spoken text to the clipboard: VO–Shift–C

••

Search for text: VO–F

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••

Mute or unmute VoiceOver: VO–S

••

Open Notification Center: Fn–VO–Up Arrow

••

Open Control Center: Fn–VO–Down Arrow

••

Open the Item Chooser: VO–I

••

Change the label of the selected item: VO–/

••

Double-tap with two fingers: VO–”-”

••

Adjust the rotor: Use Quick Nav (see below)

••

Swipe up or down: VO–Up Arrow or VO–Down Arrow

••

Adjust the speech rotor: VO–Command–Left Arrow or VO–Command–Right Arrow

••

Adjust the setting specified by the speech rotor: VO–Command–Up Arrow or VO–Command–
Down Arrow

••

Turn the screen curtain on or off: VO–Shift–S

••

Return to the previous screen: Escape

••

Switch apps: Command–Tab or Command–Shift–Tab

Quick Nav
Turn on Quick Nav to control VoiceOver using the arrow keys.
••

Turn Quick Nav on or off: Left Arrow–Right Arrow

••

Select the next or previous item: Right Arrow or Left Arrow

••

Select the next or previous item specified by the rotor: Up Arrow or Down Arrow

••

Select the first or last item: Control–Up Arrow or Control–Down Arrow

••

Tap an item: Up Arrow–Down Arrow

••

Scroll up, down, left, or right: Option–Up Arrow, Option–Down Arrow, Option–Left Arrow, or
Option–Right Arrow

••

Adjust the rotor: Up Arrow–Left Arrow or Up Arrow–Right Arrow

You can also use the number keys on an Apple Wireless Keyboard to dial a phone number in
Phone or enter numbers in Calculator.
Single-key Quick Nav for web browsing
When you view a webpage with Quick Nav on, you can use the following keys on the keyboard
to navigate the page quickly. Typing the key moves to the next item of the indicated type. To
move to the previous item, hold the Shift key as you type the letter.
••

Turn on Single-key Quick Nav: VO-Q

••

Heading: H

••

Link: L

••

Text field: R

••

Button: B

••

Form control: C

••

Image: I

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Table: T

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Static text: S

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ARIA landmark: W

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List: X

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Level 1 heading: 1

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Level 2 heading: 2

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Level 3 heading: 3

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Level 4 heading: 4

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Level 5 heading: 5

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Level 6 heading: 6

Text editing
Use these commands (with Quick Nav turned off) to work with text. VoiceOver reads the text as
you move the insertion point.
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Go forward or back one character: Right Arrow or Left Arrow

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Go forward or back one word: Option–Right Arrow or Option–Left Arrow

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Go up or down one line: Up Arrow or Down Arrow

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Go to the beginning or end of the line: Command–Left Arrow or Command–Down Arrow

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Go to the beginning or end of the paragraph: Option–Up Arrow or Option–Down Arrow

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Go to the previous or next paragraph: Option–Up Arrow or Option–Down Arrow

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Go to the top or bottom of the text field: Command–Up Arrow or Command–Down Arrow

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Select text as you move: Shift + any of the insertion point movement commands above

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Select all text: Command–A

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Copy, cut, or paste the selected text: Command–C, Command–X, or Command–V

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Undo or redo last change: Command–Z or Shift–Command–Z

Support for braille displays

You can use a Bluetooth braille display to read VoiceOver output, and you can use a braille
display with input keys and other controls to control iPhone when VoiceOver is turned on. For a
list of supported braille displays, see www.apple.com/accessibility/ios/braille-display.html.
Connect a braille display. Turn on the display, then go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn on
Bluetooth. Then, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille and choose
the display.
Adjust Braille settings. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille, where
you can:
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Choose contracted, uncontracted 8-dot, or uncontracted 6-dot braille input or output

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Turn on the status cell and choose its location

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Turn on Nemeth code for equations

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Display the onscreen keyboard

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Choose to have the page turned automatically when panning

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Change the braille translation from Unified English

For information about common braille commands for VoiceOver navigation, and for information
specific to certain displays, see support.apple.com/kb/HT4400.
Set the language for VoiceOver. Go to Settings > General > Language & Region.
If you change the language for iPhone, you may need to reset the language for VoiceOver and
your braille display.

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You can set the leftmost or rightmost cell of your braille display to provide system status and
other information. For example:
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Announcement History contains an unread message

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The current Announcement History message hasn’t been read

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VoiceOver speech is muted

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The iPhone battery is low (less than 20% charge)

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iPhone is in landscape orientation

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The screen display is turned off

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The current line contains additional text to the left

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The current line contains additional text to the right

Set the leftmost or rightmost cell to display status information. Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > VoiceOver > Braille > Status Cell, then tap Left or Right.
See an expanded description of the status cell. On your braille display, press the status cell’s
router button.

Make phone calls with VoiceOver

Answer or end a call. Double-tap the screen with two fingers.
When a phone call is established with VoiceOver on, the screen displays the numeric keypad by
default, instead of showing call options.
Display call options. Select the Hide Keypad button in the lower-right corner and double-tap.
Display the numeric keypad again. Select the Keypad button near the center of the screen and
double-tap.

Read math equations

VoiceOver can read aloud math equations encoded using:
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MathML on the web

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MathML or LaTeX in iBooks Author

Hear an equation. Have VoiceOver read the text as usual. VoiceOver says “math” before it starts
reading an equation.
Explore the equation. Double-tap the selected equation to display it full screen and move
through it one element at a time. Swipe left or right to read elements of the equation. Use the
rotor to select Symbols, Small Expressions, Medium Expressions, or Large Expressions, then swipe
up or down to hear the next element of that size. You can continue to double-tap the selected
element to “drill down” into the equation to focus on the selected element, then swipe left or
right, up or down to read one part at a time.
Equations read by VoiceOver can also be output to a braille device using Nemeth code, as well
as the codes used by Unified English Braille, British English, French, and Greek. See Support for
braille displays on page 160.

Use VoiceOver with Safari

Search the web. Select the search field, enter your search, then swipe right or left to move down
or up the list of suggested search phrases. Then double-tap the screen to search the web using
the selected phrase.
Skip to the next page element of a particular type. Set the rotor to the element type, then
swipe up or down.
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Set the rotor options for web browsing. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver >
Rotor. Tap to select or deselect options, or drag
up or down to reposition an item.
Skip images while navigating. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > VoiceOver > Navigate
Images. You can choose to skip all images or only those without descriptions.
Reduce page clutter for easier reading and navigation. Select the Reader item in the Safari
address field (not available for all pages).
If you pair an Apple Wireless Keyboard with iPhone, you can use single-key Quick Nav commands
to navigate webpages. See Use VoiceOver with an Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 158.

Use VoiceOver with Maps

You can use VoiceOver to explore a region, browse points of interest, follow roads, zoom in or
out, select a pin, or get information about a location.
Explore the map. Drag your finger around the screen, or swipe left or right to move to
another item.
Zoom in or out. Select the map, set the rotor to Zoom, then swipe down or up with one finger.
Pan the map. Swipe with three fingers.
Browse visible points of interest. Set the rotor to Points of Interest, then swipe up or down with
one finger.
Follow a road. Hold your finger down on the road, wait until you hear “pause to follow,” then
move your finger along the road while listening to the guide tone. The pitch increases when you
stray from the road.
Select a pin. Touch a pin, or swipe left or right to select the pin.
Get information about a location. With a pin selected, double-tap to display the information
flag. Swipe left or right to select the More Info button, then double-tap to display the
information page.
Hear location cues as you move about. Turn on Tracking With Heading in Maps to hear street
names and points of interest as you approach them.

Edit videos and voice memos with VoiceOver

You can use VoiceOver gestures to trim Camera videos and Voice Memo recordings.
Trim a video. While viewing a video in Photos, double-tap the screen to display the video
controls, then select the beginning or end of the trim tool. Then swipe up to drag to the right, or
swipe down to drag to the left. VoiceOver announces the amount of time the current position
will trim from the recording. To complete the trim, select Trim, then double-tap.
Trim a voice memo. Select the memo in Voice Memos, tap Edit, then tap Start Trimming. Select
the beginning or end of the selection, double-tap and hold, then drag to adjust. VoiceOver
announces the amount of time the current position will trim from the recording. Tap Play to
preview the trimmed recording. When you’ve got it the way you want it, tap Trim.

Zoom

Many apps let you zoom in or out on specific items. For example, you can double-tap or pinch to
look closer in Photos or expand webpage columns in Safari. There’s also a general Zoom feature
that lets you magnify the screen no matter what you’re doing. You can zoom the entire screen
(Full Screen Zoom) or zoom part of the screen in a resizable window and leave the rest of the
screen unmagnified (Window Zoom). And, you can use Zoom together with VoiceOver.

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Turn Zoom on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom. Or, use the Accessibility
Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on page 151.
Zoom in or out. With Zoom turned on, double-tap the screen with three fingers.
Adjust the magnification. Double-tap with three fingers, then drag up or down. The tap-anddrag gesture is similar to a double-tap, except you don’t lift your fingers on the second tap—
instead, drag your fingers on the screen. You can also triple-tap with three fingers, then drag
the Zoom Level slider in the controls that appear. To limit the maximum magnification, go to
Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom > Maximum Zoom Level.
Pan to see more. Drag the screen with three fingers. Or, hold your finger near the edge of the
screen to pan to that side. Move your finger closer to the edge to pan more quickly.
Switch between Full Screen Zoom and Window Zoom. Triple-tap with three fingers, then tap
Window Zoom or Full Screen Zoom in the zoom controls that appear. To choose the mode that’s
used when you turn on Zoom, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom > Zoom Region.
Resize the zoom window (Window Zoom). Triple-tap with three fingers, tap Resize Lens, then
drag any of the round handles that appear.
Move the zoom window (Window Zoom). Drag the handle at the bottom of the zoom window.
Show the zoom controller. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Zoom, then turn on Show
Controller, or triple-tap with three fingers, then choose Show Controller. Then you can doubletap the floating Zoom Controls button to zoom in or out, single-tap the button to display the
zoom controls, or drag it to pan. To move the Zoom Controls button, tap and hold the button,
then drag it to a new location. To adjust the transparency of the zoom controller, go to Settings >
General > Accessibility > Zoom > Idle Visibility.
Have Zoom track your selections or the text insertion point. Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > Zoom > Follow Focus. Then, for example, if you use VoiceOver, turning on this
option causes the zoom window to magnify each element on the screen as you select it using a
swipe in VoiceOver.
Zoom in on your typing without magnifying the keyboard. Go to Settings > General >
Accessibility > Zoom, then turn on Follow Focus and turn off Zoom Keyboard. When you zoom in
while typing (in Messages or Notes, for example), the text you type is magnified while all of the
keyboard remains visible.
Display the magnified part of the screen in grayscale or inverted color. Triple-tap with three
fingers, then tap Choose Filter in the zoom controls that appear.
While using Zoom with an Apple Wireless Keyboard, the screen image follows the insertion point,
keeping it in the center of the display. See Use an Apple Wireless Keyboard on page 32.
If you have iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, you can turn on Display Zoom to see larger onscreen
controls. Go to Settings > Display & Brightness > View.

Invert Colors and Grayscale

Sometimes, inverting the colors or changing to grayscale on the iPhone screen makes it easier
to read.
Invert the screen colors. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Invert Colors.
See the screen in grayscale. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Grayscale.
Turn on both effects to see inverted grayscale. You can also apply these effects to just the
contents of the zoom window—see Zoom on page 162.
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Speak Selection

Even with VoiceOver turned off, you can have iPhone read aloud any text you select.
iPhone analyzes the text to determine the language, then reads it to you using the
appropriate pronunciation.
Turn on Speak Selection. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Speech. There you can also:
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Adjust the speaking rate

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Choose to have individual words highlighted as they’re read

Have text read to you. Select the text, then tap Speak.
You can also have iPhone read the entire screen to you. See Speak Screen, next.

Speak Screen

iPhone can read the contents of the screen to you, even if you don’t use VoiceOver.
Turn on Speak Screen. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Speech.
Have iPhone speak the screen. Swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers. Use the
controls that appear to pause speaking or adjust the rate.
Highlight what’s being spoken. Turn on Highlight Content, below the Speak Screen switch when
it’s turned on.
Use Siri. Say “speak screen.”
You can also have iPhone read just text you select—see Speak Selection, above.

Speak Auto-text

Speak Auto-text speaks the text corrections and suggestions iPhone makes when you type.
Turn Speak Auto-text on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Speech.
Speak Auto-text also works with VoiceOver and Zoom.

Large, bold, and high-contrast text

Display larger text in apps such as Settings, Calendar, Contacts, Mail, Messages, and Notes.
Go to Settings > General > Text Size, then adjust the slider. For even larger text, go to Settings >
General > Accessibility > Larger Text, then turn on Larger Accessibility Sizes.
Display bolder text on iPhone. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on Bold Text.
Increase text contrast where possible. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on
Increase Contrast.

Button Shapes

iPhone can add a colored background shape or an underline to buttons so they’re easier to see.
Emphasize buttons. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on Button Shapes.

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Reduce screen motion

You can stop the movement of some screen elements, for example, the parallax effect of icons
and alerts against the wallpaper, or motion transitions.
Reduce motion. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on Reduce Motion.

On/off switch labels

To make it easier to see whether a setting is on or off, you can have iPhone show an additional
label on on/off switches.
Add switch-setting labels. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then turn on On/Off Labels.

Assignable ringtones and vibrations

You can assign distinctive ringtones to people in your contacts list for audible caller ID. You can
also assign vibration patterns for notifications from specific apps, for phone calls, for FaceTime
calls or messages from special contacts, and to alert you of a variety of other events, including
new voicemail, new mail, sent mail, Tweet, Facebook Post, and reminders. Choose from existing
patterns, or create new ones. See Sounds and silence on page 36.
You can purchase ringtones from the iTunes Store on iPhone. See Chapter 22, iTunes Store, on
page 118.

Video Descriptions

Video descriptions provide an audible description of video scenes. If you have a video that
includes video descriptions, iPhone can play them for you.
Turn on Video Descriptions. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Video Descriptions.

Hearing aids

Made for iPhone hearing aids
If you have Made for iPhone hearing aids, you can use iPhone to adjust their settings, stream
audio, or use iPhone as a remote mic.
Pair with iPhone. If your hearing aids aren’t listed in Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing
Aids, you need to pair them with iPhone. To start, open the battery door on each hearing aid.
Next, on iPhone, go to Settings > Bluetooth, then make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Then go
to Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing Aids. Close the battery doors on your hearing
aids and wait until their name appears in the list of devices (this could take a minute). When the
name appears, tap it and respond to the pairing request.
When pairing is finished, you hear a series of beeps and a tone, and a checkmark appears next to
the hearing aids in the Devices list. Pairing can take as long as 60 seconds—don’t try to stream
audio or otherwise use the hearing aids until pairing is finished.
You should only need to pair once (and your audiologist might do it for you). After that, each
time you turn your hearing aids back on, they reconnect to iPhone.
Adjust hearing aid settings and view status. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing
Aids, or choose Hearing Aids from the Accessibility Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on
page 151. Hearing aid settings appear only after you pair your hearing aids with iPhone.

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For shortcut access from the Lock screen, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing Aids,
then turn on Control on Lock Screen. Use the settings to:
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Check hearing aid battery status.

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Adjust ambient microphone volume and equalization.

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Choose which hearing aids (left, right, or both) receive streaming audio.

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Control Live Listen.

Stream audio to your hearing aids. Stream audio from Phone, Siri, Music, Videos, and more by
choosing your hearing aids from the AirPlay menu .
Use iPhone as a remote microphone. You can use Live Listen to stream sound from the
microphone in iPhone to your hearing aids. This can help you hear better in some situations by
positioning iPhone nearer the sound source. Triple-click the Home button, choose Hearing Aids,
then tap Start Live Listen.
Use your hearing aids with more than one iOS device. If you pair your hearing aids with more
than one iOS device (both iPhone and iPad, for example), the connection for your hearing aids
automatically switches from one to the other when you do something that generates audio on
the other device, or when you receive a phone call on iPhone. Changes you make to hearing
aid settings on one device are automatically sent to your other iOS devices. To take advantage
of this, all of the devices must be on the same Wi-Fi network and signed in to iCloud using the
same Apple ID.
Hearing Aid Mode
iPhone has a Hearing Aid Mode that, when activated, may reduce interference with some
hearing aid models. Hearing Aid Mode reduces the transmission power of the cellular radio in
the GSM 1900 MHz band and may result in decreased 2G cellular coverage.
Turn on Hearing Aid Mode. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Hearing Aids.
Hearing aid compatibility
The FCC has adopted hearing aid compatibility (HAC) rules for digital wireless phones. These
rules require certain phones to be tested and rated under the American National Standard
Institute (ANSI) C63.19-2007 or C63.19-2011 hearing aid compatibility standards.
The ANSI standard for hearing aid compatibility contains two types of ratings:
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An “M” rating for reduced radio frequency interference to enable acoustic coupling with
hearing aids that are not operating in telecoil mode

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A “T” rating for inductive coupling with hearing aids operating in telecoil mode

These ratings are given on a scale from one to four, where four is the most compatible. A phone
is considered hearing aid compatible under FCC rules if it is rated M3 or M4 for acoustic coupling
and T3 or T4 for inductive coupling.
For iPhone hearing aid compatibility ratings, see www.apple.com/support/hac/.
Hearing aid compatibility ratings don’t guarantee that a particular hearing aid works with a
particular phone. Some hearing aids may work well with phones that don’t meet particular
ratings. To ensure interoperability between a hearing aid and a phone, try using them together
before purchase.

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This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless
technologies it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this
phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different
features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear
implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or Apple
for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange
policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.

Mono audio and balance

Mono Audio combines the sound from the left and right channels into a mono signal played on
both channels. This way you can hear everything with either ear, or through both ears with one
channel set louder.
Turn Mono Audio on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Mono Audio.
Adjust the balance. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, then drag the Left Right Stereo
Balance slider.

Subtitles and closed captions

The Videos app includes an Alternate Track button
you can tap to choose subtitles and
captions offered by the video you’re watching. Standard subtitles and captions are usually listed,
but if you prefer special accessible captions, such as subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
(SDH), you can set iPhone to list them instead, if they’re available.
Prefer accessible subtitles and closed captions for the hard of hearing in the list of available
subtitles and captions. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Subtitles & Captioning, then
turn on Closed Captions + SDH. This also turns on subtitles and captions in the Videos app.
Choose from available subtitles and captions. Tap

while watching a video in Videos.

Customize your subtitles and captions. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Subtitles &
Captioning > Style, where you can choose an existing caption style or create a new style based
on your choice of:
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Font, size, and color

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Background color and opacity

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Text opacity, edge style, and highlight

Not all videos include closed captions.

Siri

With Siri, you can do things like opening apps just by asking, and VoiceOver can read Siri
responses to you. See Chapter 4, Siri, on page 48.

Widescreen keyboards

Many apps, including Mail, Safari, Messages, Notes, and Contacts, let you rotate iPhone when
you’re typing, so you can use a larger keyboard.

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Large phone keypad

Make phone calls simply by tapping entries in your contacts and favorites lists. When you need
to dial a number, the large numeric keypad on iPhone makes it easy. See Make a call on page 51.

LED Flash for Alerts

If you can’t hear the sounds that announce incoming calls and other alerts, you can have iPhone
flash its LED (next to the camera lens on the back of iPhone). This works only when iPhone is
locked or asleep.
Turn on LED Flash for Alerts. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > LED Flash for Alerts.

Call audio routing

You can have the audio of incoming or outgoing calls automatically routed through a headset or
speaker phone instead of iPhone.
Reroute audio for calls. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Call Audio Routing, then
choose how you want to hear and speak your calls.
You can also have audio from calls routed to your hearing aids; see Hearing aids on page 165.

Phone noise cancelation

iPhone uses ambient noise cancelation to reduce background noise.
Turn noise cancelation on or off. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Phone
Noise Cancelation.

Guided Access

Guided Access helps an iPhone user stay focused on a task. Guided Access dedicates iPhone to a
single app, and lets you control which app features are available. Use Guided Access to:
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Temporarily restrict iPhone to a particular app

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Disable areas of the screen that aren’t relevant to a task, or areas where an accidental gesture
might cause a distraction

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Limit how long someone can use an app

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Disable the iPhone Sleep/Wake or volume buttons

Use Guided Access. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Guided Access, where you can:
••

Turn Guided Access on or off

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Tap Passcode Settings to set a passcode that controls the use of Guided Access (preventing
someone from leaving a session), and turn on Touch ID (as a way to end Guided Access)

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Tap Time Limits to set a sound or have the remaining Guided Access time spoken before
time ends

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Set whether other accessibility shortcuts are available during a session

Start a Guided Access session. After turning on Guided Access, open the app you want to run,
then triple-click the Home button. Adjust settings for the session, then tap Start.
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Disable app controls and areas of the app screen: Draw a circle or rectangle around any part
of the screen you want to disable. Drag the mask into position or use the handles to adjust
its size.

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Enable the Sleep/Wake or volume buttons: Tap Options below Hardware Buttons.

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Keep iPhone from switching from portrait to landscape or from responding to other motions: Tap
Options, then turn off Motion.

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Prevent typing: Tap Options, then turn off Keyboards.

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Ignore all screen touches: Turn off Touch at the bottom of the screen.

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Set a session time limit: Tap Time Limit Options at the bottom of the screen.

End the session. Triple-click the Home button, then enter the Guided Access passcode, or use
Touch ID (if enabled).

Switch Control

Switch Control lets you control iPhone using a single switch or multiple switches. Use any of
several methods to perform actions such as selecting, tapping, dragging, typing, and even freehand drawing. The basic technique is to use a switch to select an item or location on the screen,
and then use the same (or different) switch to choose an action to perform on that item or
location. Three basic methods are:
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Item scanning (default), which highlights different items on the screen until you select one.

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Point scanning, which lets you use scanning crosshairs to pick a screen location.

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Manual selection, which lets you move from item to item on demand (requires multiple switches).

Whichever method you use, when you select an individual item (rather than a group), a menu
appears so you can choose how to act on the selected item (tap, drag, or pinch, for example).
If you use multiple switches, you can set up each switch to perform a specific action and
customize your item selection method. For example, instead of automatically scanning screen
items, you can set up switches to move to the next or previous item on demand.
You can adjust the behavior of Switch Control in a variety of ways, to suit your specific needs
and style.

Add a switch and turn on Switch Control
You can use any of these as a switch:
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An external adaptive switch: Choose from a variety of popular USB or Bluetooth switches.

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The iPhone screen: Tap the screen to trigger the switch.

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The iPhone FaceTime camera: Move your head to trigger the switch. You can use the camera as
two switches: one when you move your head to the left, and the other when you move your
head to the right.

Add a switch and choose its action. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control >
Switches. If you use only one switch, it is your Select Item switch by default.
If you’re adding an external switch, you need to connect it to iPhone before it will appear in the
list of available switches. Follow the instructions that came with the switch. If it connects using
Bluetooth, you need to pair it with iPhone—turn on the switch, go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap
the switch, then follow the onscreen instructions. For more information, see Bluetooth devices on
page 42.
Turn on Switch Control. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control, or use the
Accessibility Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on page 151.
Turn off Switch Control. Use any scanning method to select, then tap Settings > General >
Accessibility > Switch Control. Or triple-click the Home button.

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Basic techniques

Whether you use item scanning or point scanning, the Switch Control basics are the same.
Select an item. While the item is highlighted, trigger the switch you’ve set up as your Select Item
switch. If you are using a single switch, it is your Select Item switch by default.
Perform an action on the selected item. Choose a command from the control menu that
appears when you select the item. The layout of the menu depends on whether you use
Auto Tap.
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With Auto Tap off: The control menu includes only the Tap button and the More button (two
dots at the bottom). If you’re in a scrollable area of the screen, a Scroll button also appears.
To tap the highlighted item, trigger your Select Item button when Tap is highlighted. To see
additional action buttons, choose More at the bottom of the menu. If you have multiple
switches, you can set one up specifically for tapping.

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With Auto Tap on: To tap the item, do nothing—the item is automatically tapped when the
Auto Tap interval expires (0.75 seconds if you haven’t changed it). To see the control menu,
trigger your Select Item button before the Auto Tap interval expires. The control menu skips
the Tap button and goes right to the full set of action buttons.

Turn on Auto Tap. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Auto Tap. To tap an
item with Auto Tap on, just wait for the Auto Tap interval to expire.
Dismiss the control menu without choosing an action. Tap while the original item is
highlighted and all the icons in the control menu are dimmed. Or choose Escape from the
control menu. The menu goes away after cycling the number of times you specify at Settings >
General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Loops.
Perform screen gestures. Choose Gestures from the control menu.
Scroll the screen. Select an item in a scrollable part of the screen, then:
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With Auto Tap off: Choose the Scroll Down button (next to the Tap button) in the control menu.
Or, for more scrolling options, choose More, then choose Scroll.

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With Auto Tap on: Choose Scroll from the control menu. If many actions are available, you
might have to choose More first.

Tap the Home button. Choose Home from the control menu.
Perform other hardware actions. Select any item, then choose Device from the menu that
appears. Use the menu to mimic these actions:
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Double-click the Home button for multitasking

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Open Notification Center or Control Center

••

Press the Sleep/Wake button to lock iPhone

••

Rotate iPhone

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Flip the Ring/Silent switch

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Press the volume buttons

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Hold down the Home button to open Siri

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Triple-click the Home button

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Shake iPhone

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Press the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons simultaneously to take a screenshot

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Swipe down from the top with two fingers to speak the screen (if you have Speak Screen
turned on)

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Item scanning

Item scanning alternately highlights each item or group of items on the entire screen until
you trigger your Select Item switch. If there are many items, Switch Control highlights them in
groups. When you select a group, highlighting continues with the items in the group. When you
select a unique item, scanning stops and the control menu appears. Item scanning is the default
when you first turn on Switch Control.
Select an item or enter a group. Watch (or listen) as items are highlighted. When the item you
want to control (or the group containing the item) is highlighted, trigger your Select Item switch.
Work your way down in the hierarchy of items until you select the individual item you want
to control.
Back out of a group. Trigger your Select Item switch when the dashed highlight around the
group or item appears.
Dismiss the control menu without performing an action. Trigger your Select Item switch when
the item itself is highlighted. Or choose Escape from the control menu.
Hear the names of items as they are highlighted. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
Switch Control, then turn on Speech. Or choose Settings from the control menu, then choose
Speech On.
Slow down the scanning. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Auto
Scanning Time.

Point scanning

Point scanning lets you select an item on the screen by pinpointing it with scanning crosshairs.
Switch to point scanning. Use item scanning to choose Point Mode from the control menu. The
vertical crosshair appears when you close the menu.
Select an item. Trigger your Select Item switch when the item you want is within the broad,
horizontal scanning band, then trigger again when the fine scanning line is on the item. Repeat
for vertical scanning.
Refine your selection point. Choose Refine Selection from the control menu.
Return to item scanning. Choose Item Mode from the control menu.

Manual selection

You can select a screen item directly using dedicated switches instead of having iPhone
alternately highlight every item.
Stop scanning and highlight items yourself. Add switches in addition to your Select Item switch
to perform the Move To Next Item and Move To Previous Item actions. (You can use the iPhone
FaceTime camera with head-left and head-right movements for these switches.) When you’ve
added the switches, turn off Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control > Auto Scanning.
Important: Don’t turn off Auto Scanning if you use only one switch. You need at least two: one to
move to an item and a second to select the item.

Settings and adjustments

Adjust basic settings. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > Switch Control, where you can:
••

Add switches and specify their function

••

Turn off auto scanning (only if you’ve added a Move to Next Item switch)

••

Adjust how rapidly items are scanned

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••

Set scanning to pause on the first item in a group

••

Choose how many times to cycle through the screen before hiding Switch Control

••

Turn Auto Tap on or off and set the interval for performing a second switch action to show the
control menu

••

Set whether a movement action is repeated when you hold down a switch, and how long to
wait before repeating

••

Set whether and how long you need to hold a switch down before it’s accepted as a switch
action

••

Have Switch Control ignore accidental repeated switch triggers

••

Adjust the point scanning speed

••

Turn on sound effects or have items read aloud as they are scanned

••

Choose what to include in the Switch Control menu

••

Set whether items should be grouped while item scanning

••

Make the selection cursor larger or a different color

••

Save custom gestures to the control menu (in Gestures > Saved)

Fine-tune Switch Control. Choose Settings from the control menu to:
••

Adjust scanning speed

••

Change the location of the control menu

••

Switch between item scan mode and point scan mode

••

Choose whether point scan mode displays crosshairs or a grid

••

Reverse the scanning direction

••

Turn sound or speech accompaniment on or off

••

Turn off groups to scan items one at a time

AssistiveTouch

AssistiveTouch helps you use iPhone if you have difficulty touching the screen or pressing the
buttons. You can use AssistiveTouch without any accessory to perform gestures that are difficult
for you. You can also use a compatible adaptive accessory (such as a joystick) together with
AssistiveTouch to control iPhone.
The AssistiveTouch menu lets you perform actions such as these by just tapping (or the
equivalent on your accessory):
••

Press the Home button

••

Summon Siri

••

Perform multi-finger gestures

••

Access Control Center or Notification Center

••

Adjust iPhone volume

••

Shake iPhone

••

Capture a screenshot

Turn on AssistiveTouch. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch, or use the
Accessibility Shortcut. See Accessibility Shortcut on page 151. When AssistiveTouch is on, the
floating menu button appears on the screen.

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Show or hide the menu. Tap the floating menu button, or click the secondary button on
your accessory.
Simulate pressing the Home button. Tap the menu button, then tap Home.
Lock or rotate the screen, adjust iPhone volume, or simulate shaking iPhone. Tap the menu
button, then tap Device.
Perform a swipe or drag that uses 2, 3, 4, or 5 fingers. Tap the menu button, tap Device >
More > Gestures, then tap the number of digits needed for the gesture. When the corresponding
circles appear on the screen, swipe or drag in the direction required by the gesture. When you
finish, tap the menu button.
Perform a pinch gesture. Tap the menu button, tap Favorites, then tap Pinch. When the pinch
circles appear, touch anywhere on the screen to move the pinch circles, then drag the pinch
circles in or out to perform a pinch gesture. When you finish, tap the menu button.
Create your own gesture. You can add your own favorite gestures to the control menu (for
example, tap and hold or two-finger rotation). Tap the menu button, tap Favorites, then tap an
empty gesture placeholder. Or go to Settings > General > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch > Create
New Gesture.
Example 1: To create the rotation gesture, go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
AssistiveTouch > Create New Gesture. On the gesture recording screen that prompts you to
touch to create a gesture, rotate two fingers on the iPhone screen around a point between them.
(You can do this with a single finger or stylus—just create each arc separately, one after the
other.) If it doesn’t turn out quite right, tap Cancel, then try again. When it looks right, tap Save,
then give the gesture a name—maybe “Rotate 90.” Then, to rotate the view in Maps, for example,
open Maps, tap the AssistiveTouch menu button, and choose Rotate 90 from Favorites. When
the blue circles representing the starting finger positions appear, drag them to the point around
which you want to rotate the map, then release. You might want to create several gestures with
different degrees of rotation.
Example 2: Let’s create the touch-and-hold gesture that you use to start rearranging icons on
your Home screen. This time, on the gesture recording screen, hold down your finger in one spot
until the recording progress bar reaches halfway, then lift your finger. Be careful not to move
your finger while recording, or the gesture will be recorded as a drag. Tap Save, then name the
gesture. To use the gesture, tap the AssistiveTouch menu button, then choose your gesture from
Favorites. When the blue circle representing your touch appears, drag it over a Home screen icon
and release.
If you record a sequence of taps or drags, they’re all played back at the same time. For example,
using one finger or a stylus to record four separate, sequential taps at four locations on the
screen creates a simultaneous four-finger tap.
Exit a menu without performing a gesture. Tap anywhere outside the menu. To return to the
previous menu, tap the arrow in the middle of the menu.
Move the menu button. Drag it anywhere along the edge of the screen.
Adjust your accessory tracking speed. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
AssistiveTouch > Touch speed.
Hide the menu button (with an accessory attached). Go to Settings > General > Accessibility >
AssistiveTouch > Always Show Menu.

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TTY support

You can use the iPhone TTY Adapter cable (sold separately in many areas) to connect iPhone to a
TTY machine. Go to www.apple.com/store/ (may not be available in all areas) or check with your
local Apple retailer.
Connect iPhone to a TTY machine. Go to Settings > Phone, then turn on TTY. Then connect
iPhone to your TTY machine using the iPhone TTY Adapter.
When TTY on iPhone is turned on, the TTY icon
appears in the status bar at the top of the
screen. For information about using a particular TTY machine, see the documentation that came
with the machine.
Note: Continuity features are not available for TTY support.

Visual voicemail

The play and pause controls in visual voicemail let you control the playback of messages. Drag
the playhead on the scrubber bar to repeat a portion of the message that’s hard to understand.
See Visual voicemail on page 55.

Voice Control

Voice Control lets you make phone calls and control Music playback using voice commands. See
Make a call on page 51, and Siri and Voice Control on page 76.

Accessibility in OS X

Take advantage of the accessibility features in OS X when you use iTunes to sync information and
content from your iTunes library to iPhone. In the Finder, choose Help > Help Center (or Help >
Mac Help in OS X Yosemite), then search for “accessibility.”
For more information about iPhone and OS X accessibility features, go to
www.apple.com/accessibility/.

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With support for secure access to corporate networks, directories, custom apps, and Microsoft
Exchange, iPhone is ready to go to work. For detailed information about using iPhone in
business, go to www.apple.com/iphone/business/.

Mail, Contacts, and Calendar

To use iPhone with your work accounts, you need to know the settings your organization
requires. If you received your iPhone from your organization, the settings and apps you need
might already be installed. If it’s your own iPhone, your system administrator may provide you
with the settings for you to enter, or have you connect to a mobile device management server
that installs the settings and apps you should have.
Organizational settings and accounts are typically in configuration profiles. You might be asked to
install a configuration profile that was sent to you in an email, or one that is downloaded from
a webpage. When you open the file, iPhone asks for your permission to install the profile, and
displays information about what it contains.
In most cases, when you install a configuration profile that sets up an account for you, some
iPhone settings can’t be changed. For example, your organization might turn on Auto-Lock and
require you to set a passcode in order to protect the information in the accounts you access.
You can see your profiles in Settings > General > Profiles. If you delete a profile, all of the settings
and accounts associated with the profile are also removed, including any custom apps your
organization provided or had you download. If you need a passcode to delete a profile, contact
your system administrator.

Network access

A VPN (virtual private network) provides secure access over the Internet to private resources,
such as your organization’s network. You may need to install a VPN app from the App Store that
configures your iPhone to access a particular network. Contact your system administrator for
information about apps and settings you need.

Apps

In addition to the built-in apps and the ones you get from the App Store, your organization
may want you to have certain other apps. They might provide you with a pre-paid redemption
code for the App Store. When you download an app using a redemption code, you own it, even
though your organization purchased it for you.

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Your organization can also purchase App Store app licenses that are assigned to you for a period
of time, but that the organization retains. You’ll be invited to participate in your organization’s
program in order to access these apps. After you enroll with your Apple ID, you’re prompted to
install these apps as they’re assigned to you. You can also find them in your Purchased list in the
App Store. An app you receive this way is removed if the organization assigns it to someone else.
Your organization might also develop custom apps that aren’t in the App Store. You install
them from a webpage or, if your organization uses mobile device management, you receive a
notification asking you to install them over the air. These apps belong to your organization, and
they may be removed or stop working if you delete a configuration profile or dissociate iPhone
from the mobile device management server.

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Use international keyboards

International keyboards let you type text in many different languages, including Asian
languages and languages written from right to left. For a list of supported keyboards, go to
www.apple.com/iphone/, choose your iPhone, click Tech Specs, then scroll to Languages.
Manage keyboards. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards.
••

Add a keyboard: Tap Add New Keyboard, then choose a keyboard from the list. Repeat to add
more keyboards.

••

Remove a keyboard: Tap Edit, tap
then tap Done.

••

Edit your keyboard list: Tap Edit, drag
tap Done.

next to the keyboard you want to remove, tap Delete,
next to a keyboard to a new place in the list, then

To enter text in a different language, switch keyboards.
Switch keyboards while typing. Touch and hold the Globe key
to show all your enabled
keyboards. To choose a keyboard, slide your finger to the name of the keyboard, then release. The
Globe key
appears only if you enable more than one keyboard.
You can also just tap . When you tap , the name of the newly activated keyboard appears
briefly. Continue tapping to access other enabled keyboards.
Many keyboards provide letters, numbers, and symbols that aren’t visible on the keyboard.
Enter accented letters or other characters. Touch and hold the related letter, number, or symbol,
then slide to choose a variant. For example:
••

On a Thai keyboard: Choose native numbers by touching and holding the related
Arabic number.

••

On a Chinese, Japanese, or Arabic keyboard: Suggested characters or candidates appear at the
top of the keyboard. Tap a candidate to enter it, or swipe left to see more candidates.

Use the extended suggested candidate list. Tap the up arrow on the right to view the full
candidate list.
••

Scroll the list: Swipe up or down.

••

Return to the short list: Tap the down arrow.

When using certain Chinese or Japanese keyboards, you can create a shortcut for word and input
pairs. The shortcut is added to your personal dictionary. When you type a shortcut while using a
supported keyboard, the paired word or input is substituted for the shortcut.

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Turn shortcuts on or off. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Shortcuts. Shortcuts are
available for:
••

Simplified Chinese: Pinyin

••

Traditional Chinese: Pinyin and Zhuyin

••

Japanese: Romaji and 50 Key

Reset your personal dictionary. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary.
All custom words and shortcuts are deleted, and the keyboard dictionary returns to its
default state.

Special input methods

You can use keyboards to enter some languages in different ways. A few examples are Chinese
Cangjie and Wubihua, Japanese Kana, and Facemarks. You can also use your finger or a stylus to
write Chinese characters on the screen.
Build Chinese characters from the component Cangjie keys. As you type, suggested
characters appear. Tap a character to choose it, or continue typing up to five components to see
more options.
Build Chinese Wubihua (stroke) characters. Use the keypad to build Chinese characters using
up to five strokes, in the correct writing sequence: horizontal, vertical, left falling, right falling, and
hook. For example, the Chinese character 圈 (circle) should begin with the vertical stroke 丨.
••

As you type, suggested Chinese characters appear (the most commonly used characters
appear first). Tap a character to choose it.

••

If you’re not sure of the correct stroke, enter an asterisk (*). To see more character options, type
another stroke, or scroll through the character list.

••

Tap the match key (匹配) to show only characters that match exactly what you typed.

Write Chinese characters. Write Chinese characters directly on the screen with your finger
when Simplified or Traditional Chinese handwriting input is turned on. As you write character
strokes, iPhone recognizes them and shows matching characters in a list, with the closest match
at the top. When you choose a character, its likely follow-on characters appear in the list as
additional choices.

Matching characters

You can type some complex characters, such as 鱲 (part of the name for the Hong Kong
International Airport), by writing two or more component characters in sequence. Tap the
character to replace the characters you typed. Roman characters are also recognized.

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Type Japanese kana. Use the Kana keypad to select syllables. For more syllable options, drag the
list to the left or tap the arrow key.
Type Japanese romaji. Use the Romaji keyboard to type syllables. Alternative choices appear
along the top of the keyboard; tap one to type it. For more syllable options, tap the arrow key
and select another syllable or word from the window.
Type facemarks or emoticons. Use the Japanese Kana keyboard and tap the

key. Or you can:

••

Use the Japanese Romaji keyboard (QWERTY-Japanese layout): Tap

••

Use the Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) Pinyin or (Traditional) Zhuyin keyboard: Tap
tap the key.

Appendix C International keyboards

, then tap the

key.
, then

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About CarPlay

CarPlay puts key iPhone apps—the ones you want to use while driving—on your car’s built-in
display. With CarPlay, you can get turn-by-turn directions, make phone calls, exchange text
messages, listen to music, and more. CarPlay is available on select automobiles and after-market
navigation systems, and works with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 5.
Note: CarPlay is available only in certain areas. Siri must be enabled on your iPhone. Go to
Settings > General > Siri.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding distractions that could lead to dangerous
situations, see Important safety information on page 183.
You operate CarPlay using your car’s built-in controls—a touchscreen, a rotary knob controller, or
both. To learn how to operate your display, see the user guide that came with your car.
Or just use Siri voice control to tell CarPlay what you want. In fact, Siri often steps in automatically
to help you, depending on the app you’re using.

Get started

Use an Apple approved Lightning to USB Cable to connect iPhone to your car’s USB port. It may
be labeled with the CarPlay logo, the words CarPlay, or an image of a smartphone.

Depending on your car, the CarPlay Home screen may appear automatically. If not, select the
CarPlay logo on your car’s display.
Return to a call, or to
turn-by-turn directions.

Home
button

View current
audio source.

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Speak to Siri. Press and hold the voice control button on the steering wheel, or touch and hold
the Home button on the CarPlay Home screen, until Siri beeps. Then make your request.
Open an app. Tap the app on the touchscreen. Or twist the rotary knob to select the app, then
press down on the knob.
Return to the CarPlay Home screen. Tap the Home button on the touchscreen. Or press the
“back” button near the rotary knob until you get back to the Home screen.
Return to your car’s Home screen. Tap the gray icon with your car’s logo if it appears, or press
the physical Home button on your radio if your car has one.
View additional apps. If you have more than eight apps, some apps may appear on another
page of the Home screen. Swipe left on the touchscreen, or twist the rotary knob.
Return to a phone call or to turn-by-turn directions. (Touchscreen only) Tap the icon in the
upper-left corner of the touchscreen.
Scroll quickly through a list. Slide or tap the letters along the list at the right side of the
touchscreen. Or twist or spin the rotary knob.
View and control the current audio source. Tap Now Playing to see the current audio app.

Maps

Get turn-by-turn directions, traffic conditions, and estimated travel time. CarPlay generates likely
destinations using addresses from your email, text messages, contacts, and calendars—as well as
places you frequent. You can also search for a location, or use locations you bookmarked.
You can use other apps even when getting directions. CarPlay lets you know when it’s time to
make a turn.
Display likely destinations. Tap Destinations.
Use Siri. Say, for example, “Get directions to the nearest coffee shop.”

Phone

CarPlay uses the contacts on your iPhone to help you make calls. Use Show Contacts to bring up
your favorites, recent calls, list of contacts, keypad, and voicemail.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Call Emily”

••

“Return my last call”

••

“What voicemails have I gotten?”

Messages

When you open Messages, Siri steps in automatically to read your incoming text messages or let
you dictate a new one. Let Siri help you send, hear, and reply to text messages.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Read my text messages”

••

“Text my wife”

••

“Tell Emily I’m in traffic and I’ll be 15 minutes late to the meeting”

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Music

Use Music to access the music on your iPhone—including songs, artists, albums, and playlists. Or
tune in to Radio. CarPlay also lets you use other audio apps that you download to your iPhone
for podcasts, music, and radio. Use the Now Playing screen to control playback, or use the
controls on your car’s steering wheel.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Play some music”

••

“Let’s hear that Mellow playlist”

Podcasts

Use the Podcasts app to listen to podcasts on your iPhone.
Use Siri. Say something like:
••

“Play the Serial podcast”

••

“Skip ahead 45 seconds”

Other apps

CarPlay works with select third-party audio apps. Compatible apps show up automatically on the
CarPlay Home screen.

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Important safety information
WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in fire, electric shock,
injury, or damage to iPhone or other property. Read all the safety information below before
using iPhone.
Handling Handle iPhone with care. It is made of metal, glass, and plastic and has sensitive
electronic components inside. iPhone can be damaged if dropped, burned, punctured, or
crushed, or if it comes in contact with liquid. Don’t use a damaged iPhone, such as one with a
cracked screen, as it may cause injury. If you’re concerned about scratching the surface of iPhone,
consider using a case or cover.
Repairing Don’t open iPhone and don’t attempt to repair iPhone yourself. Disassembling iPhone
may damage it or may cause injury to you. If iPhone is damaged, malfunctions, or comes in
contact with liquid, contact Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider. You can find more
information about getting service at www.apple.com/support/iphone/service/faq/.
Battery Don’t attempt to replace the iPhone battery yourself—you may damage the battery,
which could cause overheating and injury. The lithium-ion battery in iPhone should be replaced
only by Apple or an authorized service provider, and must be recycled or disposed of separately
from household waste. Don’t incinerate the battery. For information about battery service and
recycling, see www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/.
Distraction Using iPhone in some circumstances can distract you and may cause a dangerous
situation (for example, avoid using headphones while riding a bicycle and avoid texting while
driving a car). Observe rules that prohibit or restrict the use of mobile phones or headphones.
Navigation Maps, directions, Flyover, and location-based apps depend on data services.
These data services are subject to change and may not be available in all areas, resulting in
maps, directions, Flyover, or location-based information that may be unavailable, inaccurate, or
incomplete. Some Maps features require Location Services. Compare the information provided
on iPhone to your surroundings and defer to posted signs to resolve any discrepancies. Do not
use these services while performing activities that require your full attention. Always comply
with posted signs and the laws and regulations in the areas where you are using iPhone and
always use common sense.

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Safety, handling, and support

Charging Charge iPhone with the included USB cable and power adapter, or with other thirdparty “Made for iPhone” cables and power adapters that are compatible with USB 2.0 or later,
or power adapters compliant with applicable country regulations and with one or more of the
following standards: EN 301489-34, IEC 62684, YD/T 1591-2009, CNS 15285, ITU L.1000, or another
applicable mobile phone power adapter interoperability standard. An iPhone Micro USB Adapter
(available separately in some areas) or other adapter may be needed to connect iPhone to some
compatible power adapters. Only micro USB power adapters in certain regions that comply
with applicable mobile device power adapter interoperability standards are compatible. Please
contact the power adapter manufacturer to find out if your micro USB power adapter complies
with these standards.
Using damaged cables or chargers, or charging when moisture is present, can cause fire, electric
shock, injury, or damage to iPhone or other property. When you use the Apple USB Power
Adapter to charge iPhone, make sure the USB cable is fully inserted into the power adapter
before you plug the adapter into a power outlet.
Lightning cable and connector Avoid prolonged skin contact with the connector when the
Lightning to USB Cable is plugged into a power source because it may cause discomfort or
injury. Sleeping or sitting on the Lightning connector should be avoided.
Prolonged heat exposure iPhone and its power adapter comply with applicable surface
temperature standards and limits. However, even within these limits, sustained contact with
warm surfaces for long periods of time may cause discomfort or injury. Use common sense
to avoid situations where your skin is in contact with a device or its power adapter when it’s
operating or plugged into a power source for long periods of time. For example, don’t sleep on a
device or power adapter, or place them under a blanket, pillow, or your body, when it’s plugged
into a power source. It’s important to keep iPhone and its power adapter in a well-ventilated
area when in use or charging. Take special care if you have a physical condition that affects your
ability to detect heat against the body.
Hearing loss Listening to sound at high volumes may damage your hearing. Background noise,
as well as continued exposure to high volume levels, can make sounds seem quieter than they
actually are. Turn on audio playback and check the volume before inserting anything in your ear.
For more information about hearing loss, see www.apple.com/sound/. For information about
how to set a maximum volume limit on iPhone, see Music settings on page 76.
To avoid hearing damage, use only compatible receivers, earbuds, headphones, speakerphones,
or earpieces with iPhone. The headsets sold with iPhone 4s or later in China (identifiable by
dark insulating rings on the plug) are designed to comply with Chinese standards and are only
compatible with iPhone 4s or later, iPad 2 or later, and iPod touch 5th generation.
WARNING: To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for
long periods.
Radio frequency exposure iPhone uses radio signals to connect to wireless networks. For
information about radio frequency (RF) energy resulting from radio signals and steps you can
take to minimize exposure, go to Settings > General > About > Legal > RF Exposure or visit
www.apple.com/legal/rfexposure/.

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Radio frequency interference Observe signs and notices that prohibit or restrict the use
of mobile phones (for example, in healthcare facilities or blasting areas). Although iPhone is
designed, tested, and manufactured to comply with regulations governing radio frequency
emissions, such emissions from iPhone can negatively affect the operation of other electronic
equipment, causing them to malfunction. Turn off iPhone or use Airplane Mode to turn off the
iPhone wireless transmitters when use is prohibited, such as while traveling in aircraft, or when
asked to do so by authorities.
Medical device interference iPhone contains components and radios that emit electromagnetic
fields. iPhone also contains magnets and the included headphones also have magnets in the
earbuds. These electromagnetic fields and magnets may interfere with pacemakers, defibrillators,
or other medical devices. Maintain a safe distance of separation between your medical device
and iPhone and the earbuds. Consult your physician and medical device manufacturer for
information specific to your medical device. If you suspect iPhone is interfering with your
pacemaker, defibrillator, or any other medical device, stop using iPhone.
Not a medical device iPhone and the Health app are not designed or intended for use in the
diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention
of disease.
Medical conditions If you have any medical condition that you believe could be affected by
iPhone (for example, seizures, blackouts, eyestrain, or headaches), consult with your physician
prior to using iPhone.
Explosive atmospheres Charging or using iPhone in any area with a potentially explosive
atmosphere, such as areas where the air contains high levels of flammable chemicals,
vapors, or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders), may be hazardous. Obey all signs
and instructions.
Repetitive motion When you perform repetitive activities such as typing or playing games on
iPhone, you may experience discomfort in your hands, arms, wrists, shoulders, neck, or other
parts of your body. If you experience discomfort, stop using iPhone and consult a physician.
High-consequence activities This device is not intended for use where the failure of the device
could lead to death, personal injury, or severe environmental damage.
Choking hazard Some iPhone accessories may present a choking hazard to small children. Keep
these accessories away from small children.

Important handling information

Cleaning Clean iPhone immediately if it comes in contact with anything that may cause stains—
such as dirt, ink, makeup, or lotions. To clean:
••

Disconnect all cables and turn iPhone off (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, then slide
the onscreen slider).

••

Use a soft, lint-free cloth.

••

Avoid getting moisture in openings.

••

Don’t use cleaning products or compressed air.

The front or back cover of iPhone may be made of glass with a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic
(oil repellant) coating. This coating wears over time with normal usage. Cleaning products and
abrasive materials will further diminish the coating, and may scratch the glass.

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Using connectors, ports, and buttons Never force a connector into a port or apply excessive
pressure to a button, because this may cause damage that is not covered under the warranty. If
the connector and port don’t join with reasonable ease, they probably don’t match. Check for
obstructions and make sure that the connector matches the port and that you have positioned
the connector correctly in relation to the port.
Lightning to USB Cable Discoloration of the Lightning connector after regular use is normal.
Dirt, debris, and exposure to moisture may cause discoloration. If your Lightning cable or
connector become warm during use or iPhone won’t charge or sync, disconnect it from your
computer or power adapter and clean the Lightning connector with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Do
not use liquids or cleaning products when cleaning the Lightning connector.
Certain usage patterns can contribute to the fraying or breaking of cables. The Lightning to USB
Cable, like any other metal wire or cable, is subject to becoming weak or brittle if repeatedly bent
in the same spot. Aim for gentle curves instead of angles in the cable. Regularly inspect the cable
and connector for any kinks, breaks, bends, or other damage. Should you find any such damage,
discontinue use of the Lightning to USB Cable.
Operating temperature iPhone is designed to work in ambient temperatures between 32° and
95° F (0° and 35° C) and stored in temperatures between -4° and 113° F (-20° and 45° C). iPhone
can be damaged and battery life shortened if stored or operated outside of these temperature
ranges. Avoid exposing iPhone to dramatic changes in temperature or humidity. When you’re
using iPhone or charging the battery, it is normal for iPhone to get warm.
If the interior temperature of iPhone exceeds normal operating temperatures (for example, in a
hot car or in direct sunlight for extended periods of time), you may experience the following as it
attempts to regulate its temperature:
••

iPhone stops charging.

••

The screen dims.

••

A temperature warning screen appears.

••

Some apps may close.

Important: You may not be able to use iPhone while the temperature warning screen is
displayed. If iPhone can’t regulate its internal temperature, it goes into deep sleep mode until
it cools. Move iPhone to a cooler location out of direct sunlight and wait a few minutes before
trying to use iPhone again.
For more information, see support.apple.com/kb/HT2101.

iPhone Support site

Comprehensive support information is available online at www.apple.com/support/iphone/.
To contact Apple for personalized support (not available in all areas), see
www.apple.com/support/contact/.

Restart or reset iPhone

If something isn’t working right, try restarting iPhone, forcing an app to quit, or resetting iPhone.
Restart iPhone. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button until the slider appears. Slide your finger
across the slider to turn off iPhone. To turn iPhone back on, hold down the Sleep/Wake button
until the Apple logo appears.

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Force an app to quit. From the Home screen, double-click the Home button and swipe upwards
on the app screen.
If you can’t turn off iPhone or if the problem continues, you may need to reset iPhone. Do this
only if you’re unable to restart iPhone.
Reset iPhone. Hold down the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at
least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
You can reset the network settings, keyboard dictionary, home screen layout, and location and
privacy settings. You can also erase all of your content and settings.

Reset iPhone settings

Reset iPhone settings. Go to Settings > General > Reset, then choose an option:
••

Reset All Settings: All your preferences and settings are reset.

••

Erase All Content and Settings: Your information and settings are removed. iPhone cannot be
used until it’s set up again.

••

Reset Network Settings: When you reset network settings, previously used networks and VPN
settings that weren’t installed by a configuration profile are removed. (To remove VPN settings
installed by a configuration profile, go to Settings > General > Profile, select the profile, then
tap Remove. This also removes other settings or accounts provided by the profile.) Wi-Fi is
turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and
“Ask to Join Networks” settings remain turned on.

••

Reset Keyboard Dictionary: You add words to the keyboard dictionary by rejecting words
iPhone suggests as you type. Resetting the keyboard dictionary erases all words you’ve added.

••

Reset Home Screen Layout: Returns the built-in apps to their original layout on the
Home screen.

••

Reset Location & Privacy: Resets the location services and privacy settings to their defaults.

Get information about your iPhone

See information about iPhone. Go to Settings > General > About. The items you can view include:
••

Name

••

Network addresses

••

Number of songs, videos, photos, and apps

••

Capacity and available storage space

••

iOS version

••

Carrier

••

Model number

••

Serial number

••

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth addresses

••

IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity)

••

ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identifier, or Smart Card) for GSM networks

••

MEID (Mobile Equipment Identifier) for CDMA networks

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••

Modem firmware

Legal (including legal notices and license, warranty, regulatory marks, and RF exposure
information)
To copy the serial number and other identifiers, touch and hold the identifier until Copy appears.
••

To help Apple improve products and services, iPhone sends diagnostic and usage data. This data
doesn’t personally identify you, but may include location information.
View or turn off diagnostic information. Go to Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics & Usage.

Usage information

View cellular usage. Go to Settings > Cellular. See Cellular settings on page 190.
View other usage information. Go to Settings > General > Usage to:
••

See Battery Usage, including the elapsed time since iPhone has been charged and usage
by app

••

Display battery level as a percentage

••

View overall storage availability and storage used per app

••

View and manage iCloud storage

Disabled iPhone

If iPhone is disabled because you forgot your passcode or entered an incorrect passcode too
many times, you can restore iPhone from an iTunes or iCloud backup and reset the passcode. For
more information, see Restore iPhone on page 189.
If you get a message in iTunes that your iPhone is locked and you must enter a passcode, see
support.apple.com/kb/HT1212.

Back up iPhone

You can use iCloud or iTunes to automatically back up iPhone. If you choose to back up using
iCloud, you can’t also use iTunes to automatically back up to your computer, but you can use
iTunes to manually back up to your computer. iCloud backs up to iPhone daily over Wi-Fi, when
it’s connected to a power source and is locked. The date and time of the last backup is listed at
the bottom of the Backup screen.
iCloud backs up your:
••

Purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books

••

Photos and videos taken with iPhone (if you use iCloud Photo Library, your photos and videos
are already stored in iCloud, so they won’t also be part of an iCloud backup)

••

iPhone settings

••

App data

••

Home screen, folders, and app layout

••

Messages (iMessage, SMS, and MMS)

••

Ringtones

Note: Purchased content is not backed up in all areas.

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Turn on iCloud backups. Go to Settings > iCloud, then sign in with your Apple ID and password
if required. Go to Backup, then turn on iCloud Backup. To turn on backups in iTunes on your
computer, go to File > Devices > Back Up.
Back up immediately. Go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, then tap Back Up Now.
Encrypt your backup. iCloud backups are encrypted automatically so that your data is protected
from unauthorized access both while it’s transmitted to your devices and when it’s stored in
iCloud. If you’re using iTunes for your backup, select “Encrypt iPhone backup” in the iTunes
Summary pane.
Manage your backups. Go to Settings > iCloud. You can manage which apps are backed up
to iCloud by tapping them on or off. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage to
remove existing backups and manage iCloud Drive or Documents & Data. In iTunes, remove
backups in iTunes Preferences.
View the devices being backed up. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage.
Stop iCloud backups. Go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, then turn off iCloud Backup.
Music not purchased in iTunes isn’t backed up in iCloud. Use iTunes to back up and restore that
content. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.
Important: Backups for music, movies, or TV show purchases are not available in all countries.
Previous purchases may not be restored if they are no longer in the iTunes Store, App Store, or
iBooks Store.
Purchased content, iCloud Photo Sharing, and My Photo Stream content don’t count against your
5 GB of free iCloud storage.
For more information about backing up iPhone, see support.apple.com/kb/HT5262.

Update and restore iPhone software
About update and restore

You can update iPhone software in Settings, or by using iTunes. You can also erase or restore
iPhone, and then use iCloud or iTunes to restore from a backup.

Update iPhone

You can update software in iPhone Settings or by using iTunes.
Update wirelessly on iPhone. Go to Settings > General > Software Update. iPhone checks for
available software updates.
Update software in iTunes. iTunes checks for available software updates each time you sync
iPhone using iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 20.
For more information about updating iPhone software, see support.apple.com/kb/HT4623.

Restore iPhone

You can use iCloud or iTunes to restore iPhone from a backup.
Restore from an iCloud backup. Reset iPhone to erase all content and settings, then choose
Restore from a Backup and sign in to iCloud in Setup Assistant. See Restart or reset iPhone on
page 186.
Restore from an iTunes backup. Connect iPhone to the computer you normally sync with, select
iPhone in the iTunes window, then click Restore in the Summary pane.
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When the iPhone software is restored, you can either set it up as a new iPhone, or restore your
music, videos, app data, and other content from a backup.
For more information about restoring iPhone software, see support.apple.com/kb/HT1414.

Cellular settings

Use Cellular settings to turn cellular data and roaming on or off, set which apps and services use
cellular data, see call time and cellular data usage, and set other cellular options.
If iPhone is connected to the Internet via the cellular data network, the LTE, 4G, 3G, E, or GPRS
icon appears in the status bar.
LTE, 4G, and 3G service on GSM cellular networks support simultaneous voice and data
communications. For all other cellular connections, you can’t use Internet services while you’re
talking on the phone unless iPhone also has a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Depending on
your network connection, you may not be able to receive calls while iPhone transfers data over
the cellular network—when downloading a webpage, for example.
••

GSM networks: On an EDGE or GPRS connection, incoming calls may go directly to voicemail
during data transfers. For incoming calls that you answer, data transfers are paused.

••

CDMA networks: On EV-DO connections, data transfers are paused when you answer incoming
calls. On 1xRTT connections, incoming calls may go directly to voicemail during data transfers.
For incoming calls that you answer, data transfers are paused.

Data transfer resumes when you end the call.
If Cellular Data is off, all data services use only Wi-Fi—including email, web browsing, push
notifications, and other services. If Cellular Data is on, carrier charges may apply. For example,
using certain features and services that transfer data, such as Siri and Messages, could result in
charges to your data plan.
Turn Cellular Data on or off. Go to Settings > Cellular, then tap Cellular Data. The following
options may also be available:
••

Turn Voice Roaming on or off (CDMA): Turn Voice Roaming off to avoid charges from using other
carrier’s networks. When your carrier’s network isn’t available, iPhone won’t have cellular (data
or voice) service.

••

Turn Data Roaming on or off: Data Roaming permits Internet access over a cellular data
network when you’re in an area not covered by your carrier’s network. When you’re traveling,
you can turn off Data Roaming to avoid roaming charges. See Phone settings on page 57.

••

Enable or disable 4G/LTE (varies by carrier): Using 4G or LTE loads Internet data faster in some
cases, but may decrease battery performance. If you’re making a lot of phone calls, you may
want to turn 4G/LTE off to extend battery life. This option is not available in all areas. On
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, there are options for turning off 4G/LTE, selecting Voice & Data
(VoLTE), or Data Only.

••

Voice & Data (some carriers): Choose LTE to load data faster. Choose slower speeds to increase
battery life.

••

Set up Personal Hotspot: Personal Hotspot shares the Internet connection on iPhone with your
computer and other iOS devices. See Personal Hotspot on page 40.

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Set whether cellular data is used for apps and services. Go to Settings > Cellular, then turn
cellular data on or off for any app that can use cellular data. If a setting is off, iPhone uses only
Wi-Fi for that service. The iTunes setting includes both iTunes Match and automatic downloads
from the iTunes Store and the App Store.

Sell or give away iPhone

Before you sell or give away your iPhone, be sure to erase all content and your personal
information. If you’ve enabled Find My iPhone (see Find My iPhone on page 46), Activation Lock
is on. You need to turn off Activation Lock before the new owner can activate iPhone under his
or her own account.
Erase iPhone and remove Activation Lock. Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content
and Settings.
See support.apple.com/kb/HT5661.

Learn more, service, and support

Refer to the following resources to get more iPhone-related safety, software, and
service information.
To learn about

Do this

Using iPhone safely

See Important safety information on page 183.

iPhone service and support, tips, forums, and
Apple software downloads

Go to www.apple.com/support/iphone/.

Service and support from your carrier

Contact your carrier or go to your carrier’s website.

The latest information about iPhone

Go to www.apple.com/iphone/.

Managing your Apple ID account

Go to appleid.apple.com.

Using iCloud

Go to help.apple.com/icloud/.

Using iTunes

Open iTunes, then choose Help > iTunes Help. For
an online iTunes tutorial (may not be available in all
areas), go to www.apple.com/support/itunes/.

Using other Apple iOS apps

Go to www.apple.com/support/ios/.

Finding your iPhone serial number, IMEI, ICCID, or
MEID

You can find your iPhone serial number, International
Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI), ICCD, or Mobile
Equipment Identifier (MEID) on the iPhone packaging.
Or, on iPhone, choose Settings > General > About. For
more information, go to support.apple.com/kb/ht4061.

Obtaining warranty service

First follow the advice in this guide. Then go to
www.apple.com/support/iphone/.

Viewing iPhone regulatory information

On iPhone, go to Settings > General > About >
Legal > Regulatory.

Screen repair

Go to www.apple.com/support/iphone/repair/.

Battery service

Go to
www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/.

Using iPhone in an enterprise environment

Go to www.apple.com/iphone/business/.

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FCC compliance statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
••

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

••

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

••

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.

••

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by Apple could void
the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority
to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions
that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system
components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables
between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios,
televisions, and other electronic devices.

Canadian regulatory statement

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Users are advised that high-power radars are allocated as primary users (i.e., priority users) of the
bands 5250-5350 MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and that these radars could cause interference and/or
damage to LE-LAN devices.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils
radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
La bande 5 150-5 250 MHz est réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de
réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les
mêmes canaux.

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Les utilisateurs êtes avisés que les utilisateurs de radars de haute puissance sont désignés
utilisateurs principaux (c.-à-d., qu’ils ont la priorité) pour les bandes 5 250-5 350 MHz et 5 650-5
850 MHz et que ces radars pourraient causer du brouillage et/ou des dommages aux dispositifs
LAN-EL.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)

Disposal and recycling information

Apple Recycling Program (available in some areas): For free recycling of your old mobile phone,
a prepaid shipping label, and instructions, see www.apple.com/recycling/.
iPhone disposal and recycling: You must dispose of iPhone properly according to local laws and
regulations. Because iPhone contains electronic components and a battery, iPhone must be
disposed of separately from household waste. When iPhone reaches its end of life, contact local
authorities to learn about disposal and recycling options, or simply drop it off at your local Apple
retail store or return it to Apple. The battery will be removed and recycled in an environmentally
friendly manner. For more information, see www.apple.com/recycling/.
Battery replacement: The lithium-ion battery in iPhone should be replaced by Apple
or an authorized service provider, and must be recycled or disposed of separately from
household waste. For more information about battery service and recycling, go to
www.apple.com/batteries/service-and-recycling/.
Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws and guidelines.
California Battery Charger Energy Efficiency

Türkiye
Türkiye Cumhuriyeti: AEEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

Taiwan Battery Statement

China Battery Statement

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European Union—Disposal Information

The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product and/or its
battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its
end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. The separate collection
and recycling of your product and/or its battery at the time of disposal will help conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment.
Union Européenne—informations sur l’élimination: Le symbole ci-dessus signifie que,
conformément aux lois et réglementations locales, vous devez jeter votre produit et/
ou sa batterie séparément des ordures ménagères. Lorsque ce produit arrive en fin de vie,
apportez-le à un point de collecte désigné par les autorités locales. La collecte séparée et le
recyclage de votre produit et/ou de sa batterie lors de sa mise au rebut aideront à préserver les
ressources naturelles et à s’assurer qu’il est recyclé de manière à protéger la santé humaine et
l’environnement.
Europäische Union—Informationen zur Entsorgung: Das oben aufgeführte Symbol weist darauf
hin, dass dieses Produkt und/oder die damit verwendete Batterie den geltenden gesetzlichen
Vorschriften entsprechend und vom Hausmüll getrennt entsorgt werden muss. Geben Sie dieses
Produkt zur Entsorgung bei einer offiziellen Sammelstelle ab. Durch getrenntes Sammeln und
Recycling werden die Rohstoffreserven geschont und es ist sichergestellt, dass beim Recycling
des Produkts und/oder der Batterie alle Bestimmungen zum Schutz von Gesundheit und Umwelt
eingehalten werden.
Unione Europea—informazioni per lo smaltimento: Il simbolo qui sopra significa che, in base
alle leggi e alle normative locali, il prodotto e/o la sua batteria dovrebbero essere riciclati
separatamente dai rifiuti domestici. Quando il prodotto diventa inutilizzabile, portalo nel punto
di raccolta stabilito dalle autorità locali. La raccolta separata e il riciclaggio del prodotto e/o della
sua batteria al momento dello smaltimento aiutano a conservare le risorse naturali e assicurano
che il riciclaggio avvenga nel rispetto della salute umana e dell’ambiente.
Europeiska unionen—information om kassering: Symbolen ovan betyder att produkten
och/eller dess batteri enligt lokala lagar och bestämmelser inte får kastas tillsammans med
hushållsavfallet. När produkten har tjänat ut måste den tas till en återvinningsstation som utsetts
av lokala myndigheter. Genom att låta den uttjänta produkten och/eller dess batteri tas om hand
för återvinning hjälper du till att spara naturresurser och skydda hälsa och miljö.
Brasil—Informações sobre descarte e reciclagem

O símbolo indica que este produto e/ou sua bateria não devem ser descartadas no lixo
doméstico. Quando decidir descartar este produto e/ou sua bateria, faça-o de acordo com
as leis e diretrizes ambientais locais. Para informações sobre substâncias de uso restrito,
o programa de reciclagem da Apple, pontos de coleta e telefone de informações, visite
www.apple.com/br/environment/.

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Información sobre eliminación de residuos y reciclaje

El símbolo indica que este producto y/o su batería no debe desecharse con los residuos
domésticos. Cuando decida desechar este producto y/o su batería, hágalo de conformidad
con las leyes y directrices ambientales locales. Para obtener información sobre el programa de
reciclaje de Apple, puntos de recolección para reciclaje, sustancias restringidas y otras iniciativas
ambientales, visite www.apple.com/la/environment/.

Apple and the environment

At Apple, we recognize our responsibility to minimize the environmental impacts of our
operations and products. For more information, go to www.apple.com/environment/.

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Apple, the Apple logo, AirDrop, AirPlay, AirPort, Apple TV,
FaceTime, Finder, GarageBand, Guided Access, iBooks,
iCloud Keychain, iMessage, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod touch,
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Lightning, Mac, the Made for iPhone logo, Numbers, OS X,
Pages, Passbook, the Podcast logo, Safari, Siri, Spotlight, and
the Works with iPhone logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
AirPrint, Apple CarPlay, Apple Music, Apple Pay, Apple Watch,
EarPods, Flyover, Handoff, Multi-Touch, and Touch ID are
trademarks of Apple Inc.
Apple Store, Genius, iCloud, iTunes Extras, iTunes Match,
iTunes Plus, and iTunes Store are service marks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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App Store and iBooks Store are service marks of Apple Inc.
Beats 1 is a service mark of Beats Electronics, LLC.
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S.
and other countries and is used under license.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
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marks by Apple Inc. is under license.
Other company and product names mentioned herein may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
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