Learn what your new iPhone 17, 17 Pro, or iPhone Air is capable of with 900 color screen shots!
Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 17 and iPhone Air is your ultimate guide to getting the most out of your brand-new iPhone! Apple's graphics-driven iOS 26 is perfect for visual learners, so this book uses a visual approach to show you what you need to know to get up and running—and much, much more. Full-color screen shots walk you step-by-step through setup, configuration, and the full range of your iPhone's awesome capabilities, including the Apple Intelligence features. Whether you are new to the iPhone or have just upgraded to the 17, 17 Pro, or iPhone Air, this book helps you unlock your phone's full functionality and maximize your use and enjoyment of it. Stay in touch by phone, instant messaging, email, and FaceTime Audio or Video calls; download and enjoy music, movies, podcasts, and books; take, edit, and organize photos and videos; track your health, fitness, and habits; manage your schedule, your commitments, and your contacts; and more!
The iPhone is user-friendly, attractive, and functional. But it is capable of so much more than you think—don't you want to explore what's possible? This book guides you through iOS 26 visually to help you stay in touch, get things done, and have some fun while you're at it!
- Get to know the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and iPhone Air with 900 full-color screen shots
- Master the iPhone's basic functions and learn advanced features
- Personalize your iPhone to suit your unique needs and get optimal performance
- Find the services and apps that make your life easier
- Get your first introduction to Apple Intelligence
The iPhone you hold in your hand represents the pinnacle of mobile tech and is a masterpiece of innovative design. Once you get to know it, you'll never be without it. Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone 17 and iPhone Air is your personal roadmap to your new tech companion.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your iPhone
Using Your iPhone’s Controls 4
Set Up and Activate Your iPhone 6
Set Up Your iPhone Using Finder or iTunes 10
Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer 12
Explore the Interface and Launch Apps 16
Using Cover Sheet and Today View 18
Using and Customizing Control Center 20
Using Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone 24
Chapter 2 Personalizing Your iPhone
Find the Settings You Need 28
Choose Which iCloud Items to Sync 30
Configure the Find My Feature 32
Choose Which Apps Can Give Notifications 34
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, Security, and Location Settings 46
Configure and Use Search 48
Choose Locking and Control Center Settings 50
Create Custom Lock Screens 52
Configure and Use Focus Mode 54
Secure Your iPhone with Face ID and a Passcode 58
Configure Screen Time and Restrictions 60
Set Up Family Sharing 62
Chapter 3 Using Voice, Accessibility, and Continuity
Give Commands and Get Information with Siri 66
Dictate Text Using Siri 68
Configure Siri to Work Your Way 70
Set Up VoiceOver and Key Accessibility Features 72
Using Your iPhone with Your Mac 78
Using Your iPhone with Your Apple Watch 79
Control Your iPhone via iPhone Mirroring 80
Chapter 4 Setting Up Communications
Set Up Your Mail Accounts 84
Configure E-Mail Display and Default Account 86
Configure E-Mail Privacy Features 88
Organize and Read Your E-Mail by Threads 90
Browse or Search for Contacts 92
Create a New Contact 94
Control How Your Contacts Appear 96
Choose Default Alert Options for Calendar Events 97
Set Up and Use Wallet and Apple Pay 98
Chapter 5 Making Calls and Messaging
Navigate the Phone App’s Interface 102
Make Phone Calls and FaceTime Audio Calls 104
Make a Conference Call 106
Make Video Calls Using FaceTime 108
Place Calls Quickly with Favorites and Recents 110
Send Text and Multimedia Messages 112
Using Emoji and iMessage Features 114
Set a Message Background for a Contact 116
Block and Unblock Contacts 117
Manage Your Instant Messages 118
Configure Messages to Work Your Way 120
Set Up and Use the Emergency SOS Feature 122
Chapter 6 Networking Your iPhone
Using Airplane Mode 126
Monitor Your Cellular Network Usage 127
Control Cellular Data and Background Refresh 128
Using Bluetooth Devices with Your iPhone 130
Share Items via AirDrop and NameDrop 134
Share Internet Access via Personal Hotspot 136
Connect to Wi-Fi Networks and Hotspots 138
Manage Your Wi-Fi Networks 140
Chapter 7 Working with Apps
Customize App Icons on the Home Screen 144
Organize Apps with Folders 146
Place Widgets on the Home Screen 148
Hide Home Screen Pages 150
Work with the App Library 151
Lock and Hide Apps 152
Switch Quickly from One App to Another 154
Find Apps on the App Store 156
Update and Remove Apps 158
Type, Cut, Copy, and Paste Text 160
Format and Replace Text 162
Chapter 8 Browsing the Web and E-Mailing
Browse the Web with Safari 166
Access Websites Quickly with Bookmarks 168
Create Bookmarks 170
Keep a Reading List of Web Pages 172
Navigate Among Open Web Pages Using Tabs 174
Create and Use Tab Groups 176
Create and Use Safari Profiles 178
Using Zoom, Reader View, and Hide Distracting Items 180
Switch Between Mobile Sites and Desktop Sites 182
Configure Settings for a Website 183
View Safari’s Privacy Report 184
Using Private Browsing Mode 185
Tighten Up Safari’s Security 186
Using the Sign In with Apple Feature 188
Read E-Mail 190
Reply to or Forward an E-Mail Message 192
Organize Your Messages in Mailbox Folders 194
Write and Send E-Mail Messages 196
Chapter 9 Keeping Your Life Organized
Browse Existing Events in Your Calendars 200
Create New Events in Your Calendars 202
Work with Calendar Invitations 204
Track Your Commitments with Reminders 206
Find Your Location with Maps 210
Find Directions with Maps 212
Create Custom Routes in Maps 214
Pin Marked Locations and Create Contacts 216
Download and Use Offline Maps 218
Manage Your Passwords with the Passwords App 220
Take Notes 222
Using Stocks, Weather, Clock, and Compass 224
Using the Health App 226
Using the Journal App 228
Manage Files with the Files App 230
Understanding Shortcuts and Automation 234
Chapter 10 Enjoying Music, Videos, and Books
Navigate the Music App and Set Preferences 238
Play Music Using the Music App 240
Play Videos Using the TV App 242
Play Music and Videos Using AirPlay 244
Create a Music Playlist and Add Songs 246
Listen to Apple Music Radio 248
Read Digital Books with the Books App 250
Chapter 11 Working with Photos and Video
Take Photos with the Camera App 254
Using Night Mode and the Flash 256
Configure Camera Settings to Suit You 258
Configure and Use Camera Control 262
Take Live Photos and Timed Photos 264
Shoot Photos with Portrait Mode 266
Edit Your Photos 268
Capture a Video Clip and Trim It 272
Browse Your Photo Library 274
Share and Use Your Photos and Videos 276
Chapter 12 Advanced Features and Troubleshooting
Capture Screenshots or Screen Recordings 280
Update Your iPhone’s Software 282
Extend Your iPhone’s Runtime on the Battery 284
Back Up and Restore Using Your Computer 286
Back Up and Restore Using iCloud 288
Reset Your iPhone’s Settings 290
Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connections 292
Locate Your iPhone with Find My iPhone 294
Manage Your Apple Account 296
Index 298
