In iPhone and iPod Touch Essential Training, Garrick Chow provides in-depth instruction on all aspects of the Apple iPhone and iPod Touch (OS 4.0): making calls, emailing, browsing the web, managing time, getting around town, taking notes, taking photos, and listening to music. This live-action course includes hands-on demonstrations of how to accurately type and efficiently use finger gestures, and includes tips for setting up the iPhone and iPod Touch so they behave as expected. An extensive section on troubleshooting helps when the occasional glitches happen.
Course iPhone and iPod Touch Essential Training - Updated for iOS 4
Author Garrick Chow
SKU
ISBN
Release Date 2010-06-18
Duration 6.42 hrs / 125 tutorials
Work files No
Price $ 29.95
Retail price $ 59.95
Language
Tags iPhone, iPod Touch, Essential Training
 
1. The Basics
A tour around the iPhone and the iPod Touch 06:54
The Home screen and the Home button 02:56
Organizing apps on the Home screen with folders 01:16
Running apps and multitasking 04:01
Choosing and controlling sounds 03:17
Learning finger gestures 03:53
Connecting to a wi-fi network 02:55
Charging the iPhone or iPod Touch 03:11
Setting up an iTunes Store account on an iPhone or iPod Touch 03:24
2. Typing Essentials
Understanding the keyless keyboard 01:59
Fixing typos and trusting auto-correction 06:44
Select, Copy, Paste, and Undo 03:13
Hidden shortcuts 01:29
Syncing a Bluetooth keyboard 01:38
3. Syncing with Your Computer
Making sure you have the latest version of iTunes 01:27
Connecting your iPhone to your Mac or PC 04:20
Syncing music, movies, and ringtones 07:16
Syncing photos from a Mac 04:56
Syncing photos from a PC 02:48
Syncing contacts and calendars from a Mac 03:00
Syncing contacts and calendars from a PC 02:47
4. The Phone Part of the iPhone
Basic phone activities 02:17
Adding and managing Favorites 03:00
Accessing voicemail 03:45
Receiving calls 02:41
Using the iPhone during a call 05:09
Using FaceTime for video calls 03:55
Making conference calls 02:27
Adding recent calls to your contacts 02:05
Sharing contacts 02:20
Assigning specific photos and ringtones to your contacts 02:49
Using the speakerphone 01:23
Using the included headset 02:52
Connecting a Bluetooth headset 03:51
Forwarding your calls 01:41
Turning call waiting on and off 01:01
Turning caller ID on and off 01:08
Creating custom ringtones with iTunes 08:27
Creating a vibrate-then-ring ringtone 05:13
Voice dialing 03:06
Sending, receiving, and managing text and MMS messages 06:34
5. Email
Importing email accounts from your computer 02:03
Setting up Exchange, MobileMe, Gmail, Yahoo, and AOL email accounts 03:42
Setting up other types of email accounts 02:23
Keeping your iPhone or iPod Touch email synced with your computer 04:47
Composing email 03:09
Receiving and reading email 06:04
Searching your mailboxes 02:37
Setting mail options 05:24
6. Surfing the Web
Web browsing with Safari 07:20
Saving bookmarks and viewing the History list 05:55
Saving images 02:44
Filling out forms and using auto-fill 03:51
Creating Web Clips 02:32
7. The iPod Part of the iPhone
Browsing your library 03:25
Playing and controlling music 06:49
Playing and controlling video 03:19
Using the included earbud controls 03:03
Voice-controlling your music 03:22
Adjusting your iPod settings 04:42
Creating On-The-Go and Genius playlists 03:48
Browsing and buying with the iTunes app 03:58
8. Shooting Photos and Video and Managing Your Photo Library
Shooting still photos with your iPhone 05:51
Viewing still images 05:52
Customizing your wallpaper 03:45
Shooting video 01:19
Viewing and editing video 02:49
Taking screenshots 01:15
Sharing photos and video 05:17
Geotagging your photos 04:21
9. Getting Around
Getting your location with Maps 03:57
Finding addresses and nearby businesses 02:51
Bookmarking locations 02:32
Getting directions 05:07
Showing traffic and alternate maps 02:00
Using Street View 02:20
Using the Compass app (iPhone 3GS only) 02:02
10. Managing Your Time
Adding events to your calendar 05:38
Subscribing to calendars 01:55
Setting Time Zone support 02:08
The Clock app 06:03
11. Taking Notes
The Notes app 02:37
The Voice Memos app 03:46
12. The Other Included Apps
The Stocks app 02:36
The Calculator app 00:52
The Nike+ app 09:20
The YouTube app 03:05
The Weather app 01:33
13. The App Store
Browsing the App Store from iTunes 04:28
Browsing the App Store from your device 05:44
Purchasing and installing apps 05:48
Finding App settings 00:40
14. Important Settings
Airplane mode 01:41
Wi-fi 03:26
Notifications 01:24
Brightness 00:59
About 02:25
Usage 01:46
Date and time settings 01:12
International settings 02:17
Restrictions 02:42
15. Protecting Your iPhone
Auto-Lock 01:22
Passcode Lock 04:37
Displaying contact information 02:31
Find My iPhone with MobileMe 06:54
16. Accessibility on the iPhone
About accessibility on the iPhone and iPod Touch 00:52
VoiceOver 08:02
Zoom 02:02
Setting the display to Large Text 00:39
Setting the display to White On Black 01:07
Mono Audio 00:54
Speak Auto-text 01:39
Triple-Click Home 02:33
17. Troubleshooting
Begin by restarting 01:04
Force-quitting applications 00:36
Rebooting the iPhone or iPod Touch 00:44
Resetting the iPhone or iPod Touch 01:44
Erasing the iPhone or iPod Touch 02:31
Restoring the iPhone or iPod Touch 02:02
Checking for updates 00:57
Disabling 3G 02:03
Extending battery life 04:17
Conclusion
Goodbye 00:17

 
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