Iphone For Beginners

Learn the Basics of the iPhone, updated for iOS 8.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.3

- You will feel comfortable using your iPhone and have a great experience with exploring apps and having fun---Finally!
- Have the confidence to navigate and manage apps on your iPhone

What you'll learn

You will feel comfortable using your iPhone and have a great experience with exploring apps and having fun---Finally!
Have the confidence to navigate and manage apps on your iPhone

* Requirements

* You must have an iPhone with iOS 7 or newer installed. This course is ideal for iPhone owners running iOS 8. Please check with the vendor you bought your iPhone from for directions on how to update to iOS 8.

Description

You unboxed your iPhone and---"Where is the iPhone manual?!" Look no further! Your iPhone for Beginners Training Course is packed with over 2+ hours of iPhone tutorials from how to manage your contacts, email, calendar, notes, iCloud and more. I won't just teach you the basics of the iPhone, I'll show you how to master them.

iPhone tutorials includes answers to:

  • How to Setup and Use Email
  • How to Get Driving Directions
  • Using Siri as a Personal Assistant
  • Managing iCloud
  • Managing Your Calendar Schedule
  • ...And More!

If you're tired of asking family for help, then why not give this in-depth course a try where you can re-play videos as much as you want! Who knows, maybe you'll be able to teach them something they didn't know!

This course is guaranteed to teach you the basics. Purchase this course online now and let's get started!

Who this course is for:

  • You feel your iPhone works against you rather than for you
  • You've asked for help from friends and family, but aren't getting adequate help
  • You want to learn the basics of the iPhone!

Course content

26 sections • 83 lectures

Introduction Preview 01:11

An introduction to the course which talks about who this course is for, types of basics covered and a welcome from Josh Curtis, the instructor.

Basic Anatomy of Your iPhone Preview 01:49

An overview of the basic outer hardware of the iPhone including:

  • Lock button
  • Volume Controls
  • Ring/Silent
  • Home Button
  • Headphone jack
  • Cable connector
  • Microphone Speake

Home Screen and Apps Preview 00:58

An overview of the Homescreen and what Apps are all about.

How the Touch Screen Works Preview 01:18

The basics of tapping vs pressing, swiping and multitasking

Basic Typing Using the Touch Keyboard Preview 02:54

The best practices for using the touch keyboard on your iPhone.

Jumping Through Text Preview 00:53

How to move the text cursor throughout a line of text so you can make edits to words.

Cut, Copy anf Paste Text Preview 01:21

How to move large amounts of text such as cut, copy and paste on your iPhone.

Searching through Your iPhone Preview 00:54

Once you get a lot of contacts, apps and many other kinds of data filling up your iPhone, it may become easier to search through it to find things a lot faster.

Connecting to Internet through WiFi Preview 01:38

How to access the wireless internet settings in the iPhone. We show you how to connect to WiFi hotspots.

Adding Your Email Account Preview 02:32

How to setup an existing email account that you already own such as an AOL, Yahoo or Gmail account, etc.

Setup Email Signature Preview 01:32

It can get tiring to have to keep typing your name at the end of your emails. Why not setup an email signature that will always populate in the bottom of your emails you write? It will save you a lot of time.

Managing the iPhone with Your Apple ID Preview 02:27

Learn how to master your Apple ID and your iCloud experience will run smoothly, and ultimately your experience with all of your Apple devices.

Syncing the Essentials with iCloud Preview 04:36

We explore the iCloud settings and give an overview of iCloud Drive, Photos sync, Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Safari, Notes, Passbook, Backup, Keychain backup and Find My iPhone.

Placing a Call Preview 00:29

Learn how to simply place a phone call using the Phone App.

Viewing Recent Calls Preview 01:07

How to see you call log including recently placed or missed calls.

Adding People to Speed Dial Preview 01:05

How to add your most called or favorite people in your "speed dial," also known as the favorites in Phone App.

Adding a New Contact Preview 02:18

How to add a new person to your contacts list by with adding details such as phone number, email address and more.

Editing Contacts Preview 00:43

After a contact has already been added, here are some steps to edit their details at a later time.

Deleting a Contact Preview 00:47

How to delete a contact from your contacts list.

Writing an Email Preview 00:52

How to create a new email message, adding recipients, typing a message and then sending the message.

Managing Emails Preview 02:19

How to manage multiple emails at once, such as batch deleting and marking as read.

How to Send a Text Message Preview 00:53

How to use the Messages App to send a new text to someone.

Reading and Responding to a Text Preview 00:37

How to read a recently received text message and quickly respond to it.

Sending a Photo or Video through a Text Message Preview 00:51

See how to share a photo you took from your iPhone to someone else that can see those pictures on their device.

Sending a Voice Message through a Text Message Preview 01:00

How to send a brief voice message via a text message using iMessages.

Taking a Photo Preview 00:27

How to use the Camera App to take a photo.

Taking a Selfie Photo with the Front-Facing Camera Preview 01:11

How to use the front-facing camera to take a picture of yourself, known as a "selfie."

Flash Setting Preview 00:31

Picture too dark? Adjust the built-in flash setting in your iPhone to expose the photo better.

Switch Between Photo or Video Modes Preview 01:30

Explore the different types of camera modes for shooting photos and videos.

Panoramic Photo Preview 00:53

No more need to print, cut and piece many photos together to make a panoramic shot. Learn how to take a panoramic photo using the Camera App.

Photo Filters Preview 00:33

Put a little emotion into your photos by applying a photo filter.

Managing Photos Preview 02:07

Explore how to navigate through your photos using the Photos App.

Sharing a Photo Preview 01:53

Are you curious how to share a photo through a text message or an email? Here is where I show you how to do that from the Photos App.

Editing Photos Preview 02:40

Learn how to crop, apply a photo filter, change color tone and more on a photo you already took with your iPhone.

Photo Albums Preview 01:14

If you're looking to curate your photos, I'll show you how to organize them into photo albums within the Photos App.

iCloud Photo Sharing Preview 01:51

One of the new exciting features in the Photos App is the ability to share albums with other iPhone, iPad or Mac users.

Calendar Views Preview 01:37

Explore how to see your calendar schedule in day view, week view and month view on your iPhone.

Add a Calendar Event Preview 05:07

How to add a meeting, appointment or class schedule in your iPhone, known as adding a calendar event.

Send an Event Invitation Preview 01:08

Learn how to invite someone to a meeting so everyone can be aware of the event their own calendars as well.

Creating Multiple Calendars Preview 02:39

How to add additional calendars on your iPhone and manage multiple calendars at once.

Setting Default Calendar Preview 01:19

You may want to change the default calendar on your iPhone so it will assume you are adding an event to that default calendar each time.

Search the Web Preview 01:23

How to perform a web search via your iPhone's internet browser app, Safari.

Sharing a Website Preview 00:48

See a website you really love? Why not share it with a friend so they can see it as well! I'll show you how to share it via a text message or email using the Safari App on your iPhone.

Adding a Website to Your Favorites or Reading List Preview 01:44

If you visit a website often, it makes sense to save it for referencing later. I'll show you how to bookmark a website in Safari, also known as saving a favorite website.

Managing Multiple Websites at a Time Preview 01:52

It can be frustrating to navigate back and forth between websites. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to manage multiple websites so you don't have to keep closing down or overriding a website each time you visit a new one.

Facetime Video Call Preview 02:21

Learn how to talk to friends and family with live video calls using the Facetime App.

Get Driving Directions Preview 02:45

Why carry around a big map book in your car when you can find your way around town using the Maps App. See how easy it is to look up a local business and get instant GPS driving directions on your iPhone.

Sharing Your Location to a Friend Preview 01:26

Sometimes it can be really convenient to share your iPhone GPS location to a friend. I've used this many times when visiting theme parks as it allows my wife to share her location to me and then I can find where she is at the park. I'll show you how!

Map Views Preview 02:01

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to explore other maps views such as the satellite view and landmarks.

Add a New Note Preview 01:37

Sometimes you may not have a pen and paper handy. I'll show you how to quickly write and keep notes in your iPhone.

Add a New To Do List Preview 00:39

How to add a new To-Do list in the Reminders App on your iPhone.

Add Reminders Preview 00:46

Your to-dos are known as reminders in your iPhone. You can add reminders using the Reminders App and how to mark them as completed.

Location-based Reminders Preview 01:57

A really great feature is the ability to add a GPS location to a reminder. This is excellent if you want to be reminded to do something when you arrive or leave from somewhere.

Sharing a Shopping List Preview 01:08

Tired of your spouse not bringing the groceries list with them to the store? Now you can share any type of list with your iPhone by sharing a reminders list from the Reminders App.Your spouse or friends must have an Apple device in order to share a reminders list.

Browsing eBooks Preview 01:21

Explore the different options to finding eBooks on your iPhone using the iBooks App.

Purchasing an eBook Preview 03:08

Found an eBook you like? I'll show you how to download books straight into your iPhone so you can start reading your new eBook almost instantly.

Reading an eBook Preview 04:49

Now it's time to learn how to navigate through an eBook and set it up for the best reading experience.

Adding Your Medical Card Preview 04:06

Your iPhone has the ability to store a digital medical card similar to one you may keep in your purse or wallet for emergencies. You can add your medical card information to your iPhone as another layer of identification for medical emergencies, such as in-case-of-emergency contacts (ICE), allergies and more.

Track Your Health Preview 02:28

Track your health progress whether you are just wanted to walk or run some more or go really in depth with tracking nutrition, weight and even blood glucose. Your iPhone can help you manage all of these.

Listen to Live Music Radio Preview 03:05

Why go to the store to buy music when you can listen to live music on your iPhone? Learn how to use the Music App to listen to iTunes Radio.

Create a New iTunes Radio Station Preview 01:19

You can create new radio stations based off of a genre or artist that you like. iTunes Radio will play similar songs to that genre or artist that you chose.

Find Your Lost iPhone Preview 02:20

Can't find your iPhone around the house or maybe left it at the restaurant? No problem! I'll show you how to find your lost iPhone no matter where it is by using the Find My iPhone App.

Hear Your iPhone While on Vibrate Preview 01:07

Rushing out the door and you lost your iPhone on vibrate? Learn how to send a beep to your iPhone regardless whether it is on vibrate or not so you can quickly find it.

Remotely Erase Your iPhone Preview 01:06

If you lost your iPhone and are worried about strangers seeing crucial data, photos or files---have no fear! You can remotely restore your iPhone to it's factory settings as if it were a brand new phone right out of the box.

Setting an Alarm Preview 02:15

Setting alarms on your iPhone can be of great benefit as you can set multiple alarms, snooze and have different sounds for different alarms.

Setting a Timer Preview 00:49

Adding a timer on your iPhone can be very convenient when you are cooking or other time sensitive tasks.

Exploring Apps Preview 01:58

How to navigate the App Store to find fun and interesting new apps for your iPhone such as games, utilities and more.

Download New Apps Preview 02:56

How to download and install apps from the App Store such as games and productivity apps.

Organizing Apps Preview 02:12

Once you download your first app, you may being to realize the full potential of your iPhone. You may become addicted to downloading all kinds of fun apps, but you'll need to know how to keep them all organized to you can find them easier.

Quickly Access Camera from Lock Screen Preview 00:51

There is a faster way to access your Camera App on your iPhone. I'll show you how to capture the moment right when it happens.

Quick Toolbox with Control Center Preview 01:28

There is a great control menu called the Control Center that enables you to quickly access key tools such as the flashlight mode and screen orientation lock.

Viewing App Alerts in Notification Center Preview 00:35

Some apps alert you when something new has occurred in that app. Notification Center is an easy access menu that allows you to see recent app alerts and more.

Widgets in Notification Center Preview 01:34

One of the newest features of the iPhone is the ability to add widgets to the Notification Center. This allows you to access certain types of information or tasks pulled from apps on your iPhone.

What Can Siri Do? Preview 02:10

Siri can assist you as a virtual assistant on your iPhone. Let's explore what Siri can do.

Setting a Timer Using Siri Preview 00:25

One of the most common uses for Siri is setting a timer almost instantly by asking Siri to set it for you. This tutorial starts to show to real potential of using Siri.

Setting Up Appointments Using Siri Preview 01:13

How to add events to your calendar on your iPhone without taking both of your hands off of the wheel while you are driving.

Adding a Reminder Using Siri Preview 00:53

How to add a quick reminder to your iPhone by asking Siri to add it for you.

Printing from your iPhone Preview 01:01

Learn how to print from almost every app on your iPhone.

Changing iPhone Background (Wallpaper) Preview 01:15

Learn to customize the background wallpaper of the Lock Screen and the Home Screen of your iPhone.

Temporarily Silencing all Alerts and Calls Your Phone Preview 01:16

How to use the Do Not Disturb function on your iPhone, especially while you are sleeping during the night so you don't get woken up by notifications and calls.

Setting Up Touch ID Preview 01:56

If you didn't setup the touch ID mode when you first setup your iPhone, here is how you can set that up. This feature only works on iPhone 5S and newer models.

Facebook Settings Preview 00:58

Facebook integrates well with your iPhone. Here is how you can setup your Facebook account so you can easily share straight to it without having to open the Facebook App.

Manage Notifications from Apps Preview 01:29

Once you've downloaded a lot of apps, these notification alerts may happen too often and become slightly annoying. Here is where I show you how to manage those.