Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max

Know your new iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max from the inside-out with 900 color screen shots!

Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone is your ultimate guide to getting the most out of your iPhone! Apple's graphics-driven iOS is perfect for visual learners, so this book uses a visual approach to show you everything you need to know to get up and running--and much more. Full-color screen shots walk you step-by-step through setup, customization, and everything your iPhone can do. Whether you are new to the iPhone or have just upgraded to the 12, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max, this book helps you discover your phone's full functionality and newest capabilities. Stay in touch by phone, text, email, FaceTime Audio or Video calls, and social media; download and enjoy books, music, movies, and more; take, edit, and manage photos; track your health, fitness, and habits; organize your schedule, your contacts, and your commitments; and much more!

The iPhone is designed to be user-friendly, attractive, and functional. But it is capable of so much more than you think--don't you want to explore the possibilities? This book walks you through iOS 14 visually to help you stay in touch, get things done, and have some fun while you're at it!

• Get to know the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max with 900 full-color screen shots

• Master the iPhone's basic functions and learn the latest features

• Customize your iPhone to suit your needs and get optimal performance

• Find the apps and services that can make your life easier

The iPhone you hold in your hand represents the pinnacle of mobile technology and is a masterpiece of industrial design. Once you get to know it, you'll never be without it. Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone is your personal map for exploring your new tech companion.

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Guy Hart-Davis (Barnard Castle, UK) is the author of more than 100 computing books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 11, Teach Yourself VISUALLY MacBook, 3rd Edition, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY Android, 2nd Edition. He also writes about PCs, Windows, Linux, and VBA.

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• *Teach Yourself VISUALLY

Are you a visual learner? Do you prefer instructions that show you how to do somethingand skip the long-winded explanations? If so, then this book is for you. Open it up and you'll find clear, step-by-step screen shots that show you how to tackle more than 150 tasks for iPhone 12, 12 Pro, and 12 Max. Each taskbased spread covers a single technique, sure to help you get up and running on the iPhone 12 in no time.

You'll learn to:

• Set up and activate your iPhone
• Customize iOS to work your way
• Communicate via Messages, Mail, and Phone
• Maximize your iPhone with apps

• Shoot and edit photos and videos
  Designed for visual learners

• Two-page lessons break big topics into bite-sized modules
• Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
• Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
• Helpful sidebars offer practical tips and tricks

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your iPhone

Identify and Compare the iPhone Models 4

Understanding iPhone 12 Controls 8

Install and Set Up iTunes on Windows 10

Set Up and Activate Your iPhone 12

Set Up Your iPhone Using Finder or iTunes 16

Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer 18

Explore the Interface and Launch Apps 22

Using Cover Sheet and Today View 24

Using Control Center 26

Chapter 2 Personalizing Your iPhone

Find the Settings You Need 30

Choose Which iCloud Items to Sync 32

Configure the Find My Feature 34

Choose Which Apps Can Give Notifications 36

Choose Sounds and Haptics Settings 38

Set Appearance, Brightness, and Auto-Brightness 40

Change the Wallpaper 42

Configure Night Shift and Display Zoom 44

Choose Privacy and Location Settings 46

Configure and Use Search 48

Choose Locking and Control Center Settings 50

Set Up and Use Do Not Disturb Mode 52

Customize Today View 54

Secure Your iPhone with Face ID and a Passcode 56

Configure Exposure Notifications 58

Configure Screen Time and Restrictions 60

Set Up Family Sharing and Add Members 62

Choose Date, Time, and International Settings 64

Chapter 3 Using Voice, Accessibility, and Continuity

Give Commands with Siri 68

Dictate Text Using Siri 70

Gather and Share Information with Siri 72

Configure Siri to Work Your Way 74

Set Up VoiceOver to Identify Items On-Screen 76

Configure Other Accessibility Features 78

Using Your iPhone with Your Mac 84

Using Your iPhone with Your Apple Watch 86

Chapter 4 Setting Up Communications

Set Up Your Mail Accounts 90

Control How Your E-Mail Appears 92

Organize Your E-Mail Messages by Threads 94

Set Your Default E-Mail Account 96

Control How Your Contacts Appear 97

Browse or Search for Contacts 98

Create a New Contact 100

Import Contacts from a SIM Card 102

Choose Default Alert Options for Calendar Events 103

Set Up and Use Wallet and Apple Pay 104

Set Up and Use eSIMs 106

Chapter 5 Making Calls and Messaging

Make Phone Calls and FaceTime Audio Calls 110

Using a Wireless Headset or Car System 112

Mute a Call or Put a Call on Hold 113

Make a Conference Call 114

Make Video Calls Using FaceTime 116

Save Time with Call Favorites and Recents 118

Send Text and Multimedia Messages 120

Using Emoji and iMessage Features 122

Manage Your Instant Messages 124

Choose Settings for Messages 126

Block and Unblock Senders 128

Set Up and Use the Emergency SOS Feature 130

Chapter 6 Networking and Social Networking

Using Airplane Mode 134

Monitor Your Cellular Network Usage 135

Control Cellular Data and Background Refresh 136

Connect Your iPhone to a Different Carrier 138

Turn Data Roaming On or Off 139

Using Bluetooth Devices with Your iPhone 140

Share Items via AirDrop 144

Share Internet Access via Personal Hotspot 146

Connect to Wi-Fi Networks and Hotspots 148

Manage Your Wi-Fi Networks 150

Set Up and Enjoy Social Networking 152

Chapter 7 Working with Apps

Customize the Home Screen 156

Organize Apps with Folders 158

Place Widgets on the Home Screen 160

Hide Home Screen Pages 162

Work with the App Library 163

Switch Quickly from One App to Another 164

Find Apps on the App Store 166

Update and Remove Apps 168

Using App Clips 170

Type, Cut, Copy, and Paste Text 172 Format and Replace Text 17...