iPhone 4

Manually Transferring Music, Movies, Podcasts, and More on Your iPhone (Drag-and-Drop Method)

The auto sync sections showed you how to automatically sync content to your iPhone. Here you’ll learn how to manually transfer songs, videos, books, audiobooks, and more. The process is the same for all types of content, so we’ll show you how to do it for just one type. TIP: Use these same drag-and-drop techniques […]

Troubleshooting iTunes and the Sync (iPhone 4)

Sometimes iTunes does not behave exactly as you’d expect it to, so here are a few simple troubleshooting tips. Check Out the Apple Knowledgebase for Helpful Articles The first step when you’re having a problem is to check out Apple’s support pages, where you’ll find lots of helpful information. On your iPhone or computer’s web […]

Update Your iPhone Operating System

You can check for updated software and install updated operating system (iOS) software using iTunes. NOTE: Do this update when you won’t mind being without your iPhone for 30 minutes or more depending on the amount of information on your iPhone and the speed of your computer and Internet connection.. Normally, iTunes will automatically check […]

Wireless Sync of Your Google or Exchange Information (iPhone 4) Part 1

Using the steps we describe here, your iPhone can wirelessly sync your email, contacts, and calendar from a Microsoft Exchange account or a Google Account. TIP: For the first time ever, you can now wirelessly sync multiple Exchange accounts on your iPhone 4. If you have several Google and Microsoft Exchange accounts, you can wirelessly […]

Wireless Sync of Your Google or Exchange Information (iPhone 4) Part 2

Working with Google or Exchange Data on Your iPhone Once you set up the wireless sync, your Google and Exchange Contacts and Calendar information will flow quickly into your iPhone. If you have thousands of contacts, it could take several minutes for the first sync to complete. You may want to jump ahead and review […]

Wireless Sync Using the MobileMe Service (iPhone 4) Part 1

Another option if you do not use Google or Exchange and still want to wirelessly sync your information is to use the MobileMe service from Apple. The MobileMe service provides a great service to wirelessly sync your personal information between your computer (PC or Mac) and your iPhone and other mobile devices, such as an […]

Wireless Sync Using the MobileMe Service (iPhone 4) Part 2

Setting Up Your iPhone to Access Your MobileMe Account Now that you’ve set up your MobileMe account, you are ready to sign into it from your iPhone. 1. Tap your Settings icon. 2. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars. 3. Tap Add Account. 4. Tap MobileMe for the account type. 5. Enter your Name and your MobileMe […]

Wi-Fi Connections (iPhone 4)

Every iPhone comes with Wi-Fi capability built in, so let’s take a look at getting connected to the Wi-Fi network. Things to consider about Wi-Fi connections are the following: ■ No additional cost for network access and data downloads (if you are using your iPhone in your home, office, or a free Wi-Fi hotspot) ■ […]

Advanced Wi-Fi Options (Hidden or Undiscoverable Networks) (iPhone 4)

Sometimes you may not be able to see the network you want to join because the name has been hidden (not broadcasted) by the network administrator. Next, you will learn how to join such networks on your iPhone. Once you have joined such a network, the next time you come in contact with that network […]

3G and 2G Cellular Data Connection (iPhone 4)

Your iPhone can also connect to the cellular data network—the same network you connect to with other mobile phones. Here are things to consider about Cellular Data Connections: ■ Wider availability than a Wi-Fi connection—you can connect to 3G in a car or away from a city, whereas Wi-Fi is not typically available in these […]

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