Mastering Your iPhone

Name: Mastering Your iPhone
Rating: 4.4 (80 reviews)

Learn dozens of iPhone tips & tricks to help you get the most from your Apple iPhone

Created byChet Davis

Last updated 4/2013

English

What you'll learn

By the end of this class you will have an understanding on the function and operation of your iPhone, and be able to successfully use the default (included) iPhone Apps. Here is some of what you will learn:
With the unique QuickStart section, you can view 12 short videos to help you quickly learn to perform a common iPhone task or operation right now. Then, come back and thoroughly learn all the options in the full, comprehensive lessons.
How to charge your iPhone, Turn if on & off, using standby mode and how to reset it.
Orientation to the operational buttons and connections on the iPhone.
How to navigate the menus of your iPhone, understanding the top & bottom menus (including the 'hidden' apps menu & quick controls)
Let SIRI become your personal digital assistant... know which Apps and operations she can help you complete tasks simply at the sound of your voice, as you learn 15 cool tasks SIRI can perform for you and with you.
How to create, send & reply to messages - with text and/or photos (SMS or text messaging)
How to customize your iPhone by arranging Apps & managing Apps with App Folders, how to use your own photos or the stock images to beautify your Lock Screen & Home Screens.
Learn to use the Apple Dictation tool to do the typing for you in many of the Apps.
Use of the 5 different menus in the Phone App to make calls, receive calls, set-up and manage voicemail and more.
How to set-up and use the powerful options in the iOS Mail App - to create, receive, reply to, store and manage your email messages right in your iPhone.
How to customize your iPhone Experience through custom alerts, rings, and the new Do Not Disturb feature.
Browse the internet, share data you find on the web, archive for later reading, and customizing your browsing using bookmarks and more in the Safari App
Learn the many menus on the Apple Music App to provide you with audio entertainment... from music to podcasts and books on tape. Learn to customize your Music App to more easily find the audio you want to hear. And learn how to find and buy music, TV shows, and Movies in the iTunes Store via the Music App or the iTunes App
How to create new contacts and manage the people, companies & organizations iimportant to you in the Contacts App
Learn to use the Apple Calendar to manage your appointments and important dates - including how to synchronize across your other devices,
Receive an introduction to the included Apple Camera App to capture both still digital photos and digital video.
A thorough set of lessons on the Settings App - which governs & controls your opearation but also many of the other Apps on your iPhone
Lessons on the included Apple Clock/Alarm, Weather, and Notes Apps

Course content

26 sections • 84 lectures • 8h 21m total length

Welcome to the classroom!1:22
Welcome video11:09
In this video, your instructor Chet Davis provides an introduction to the course and how to work with the videos in the Udemy lectures/lessons. Chet provides suggestions as to which section of the course to start with.
Learning Features in the Udemy Platform4:16
In this 4-minute video Chet Davis introduces you to some of the special features of the Udemy platform to help ensure your learning progress - like the Questions, Notes options and how to contact Udemy Tech Support. NOTE: There is brief reference to one of my other Udemy Courses (iPhone Photography Secrets) but know that the information pertains to this course as well as any other on Udemy.
Helpful links and info for getting started with your iPhone2:49

iPhone QuickStart Explained0:18
QuickStart: Waking Your iPhone1:30
Master the iPhone quickstart by waking the device with a touch at the top and swiping left to right across the bottom to unlock, then adjust sleep timing in settings.
QuickStart: Using iOS Search (Spotlight) On Your iPhone2:03
Master iPhone Spotlight search to quickly find apps, contacts, emails, notes, and web results via Safari or Wikipedia by swiping and clearing with the X.
QuickStart: Your Phone is Ringing... iPhone Options1:55
Master quickstart tips for handling incoming calls on iPhone, including answering, declining to voicemail, and adjusting volume with device and headphones; customize sounds and ring tones in settings.
QuickStart: Place an iPhone Call1:45
QuickStart: Check Your iPhone Voicemail2:16
Open the phone app to check and listen to voicemails, learn indicators for new messages, and manage playback, deletion, and returning calls on your iPhone.
QuickStart: Record & Select Your Custom Voicemail Message3:22
Learn to quickly change your voicemail greeting on iPhone by using the phone app, selecting the voicemail tab, choosing custom, recording a new greeting, previewing, and saving to the cloud.
QuickStart: Prepare & Send Text/Media Message2:22
QuickStart: Capture Photo or Video2:13
QuickStart: View & Share Photo or Video2:47
QuickStart: Find & View Websites with Safari2:10
Open Safari by tapping the blue compass, use the address bar or the top-right search bar to find sites like google.com and United Airlines, then press go.
QuickStart: Find Location & Local Places of Interest - Maps App2:02
Learn to locate your position in the Maps app using the blue dot and arrow, then search nearby places like lunch spots, restaurants, gas stations, or hotels.
QuickStart: Get Directions Using Apple Maps App3:20
Learn to find directions with the Apple Maps app by using the search tool, setting start and end points, choosing vehicle or walking mode, and starting turn-by-turn navigation.

iPhone Device: Buttons, Controls, and Jacks (where you connect things)7:55
Get familiar with the buttons & controls on the outside of your iPhone in this short video lesson. Chet will also point out what all the different jacks, ports, and holes are on your iPhone.
iPhone Device: Connecting the Power/Sync Connector & Earphones7:55
Chet demonstrates where you connect the Lightning or 30-Pin Power/Sync adapter and the headphone/telephone earpiece on your iPhone.
Simple Finger Gestures to Control Your iPhone Experience5:50
With your iPhone finger movements like touch, tap, double-tap, swipe, scroll and pinch become part of your daily new movements. In this short video you will learn what each of these movements/gestures do on your iPhone.
Turning on the iPhone2:46
Wake and unlock your iPhone from the lock screen, quickly access the camera from the camera icon, and navigate with the home button on iOS 6.
Navigating your iPhone Menu/Screens5:25
iPhone Top Menu4:08
Explore the iPhone top menu status indicators, including signal bars, carrier, Wi‑Fi, and time settings, plus screen casting with Reflektor and the charging battery icon with chirp.
iPhone Bottom Menus6:31
Which features of iOS 6 are supported on my iOS Device Chet?0:41

SIRI: Introducing Your Voice-Recognition Assistant4:29
In this short video you'll learn how SIRI works and the two methods to engage or access the voice activated digital assistant.
SIRI: Learn 15 cool things SIRI will do for you, Part 16:59
Learn how the SIRI voice recognition assistant can help you work with the following tasks or functions on your iPhone: Open Apps, Create & Send Email, Create & Send Text Message
SIRI: Learn 15 cool things SIRI will do for you, Part 27:45
Learn how the SIRI voice recognition assistant can help you work with the following tasks or functions on your iPhone: Reminders, Appointments (Calendar), Alarm, Access Information
SIRI: Learn 15 cool things SIRI will do for you, Part 38:28
Learn how the SIRI voice recognition assistant can help you work with the following tasks or functions on your iPhone: Weather, Movies (Locate Theater, Show Times & Purchase Tickets) , Restaurants (Locate & Reservations)Sports, SIRI Summary
SIRI: How to work with SIRI in different languages2:52
In this short lesson you will learn how to switch SIRI so that she will understand (and talk back) in a language other than English.
iOS Dictation: Typing With Your Voice, Part 14:49
In this first of 2 lessons on the iOS Dictation Tool you'll learn how to enable it, what is required to use the Dictation tool and where you'll find it.
iOS Dictation: Typing With Your Voice, Part 25:01
In this 2nd lesson on the iOS Dictation Tool Chet shows you some of the more common punctuation and typing commands to use so that you end up with text that suits your needs.

The iPhone Phone App: Introduction4:56
This lesson provides you with an introduction to the iPhone telephone App.
Phone App: Receiving Calls4:29
Mastering your iPhone demonstrates receiving calls, using mute and speaker options, adding a three-way call, looking up contacts, using the keypad, and returning to the call from other apps.
Phone App: Recents4:13
Learn how the iPhone phone app organizes recent calls, missed calls, and voicemails, showing call times and durations. Manage entries with edit, delete, and clear options.
Phone App: Voicemail6:10
Phone App: Contacts and Favorites5:08

Settings: Airplane Mode4:45
Learn when and how to use 'Airplane Mode' on your iPhone as well as how you can still use Wifi and/or Bluetooth when Airplane Mode is on.
Settings: Do Not Disturb6:53
Settings: Notifications4:07
In this lesson you'll learn about the different types of visual notifications and the notification 'shade'.
Settings - General>About and Software Update6:32
Inside the Settings App on your iPhone, under 'General' is a sub-menu with lots of information. In this lesson you will learn what's important in here, and what you can customize.
Settings: Usage 1 (Storage & iCloud)8:08
Settings: Usage 2 (Battery Usage & Cellular Usage)3:23
With these two menu functions you can set your battery display and also gauge the amount of cellular data you've both sent and received in this billing period (helpful to determine if you are within your data plan).

Introduction to Contacts4:27
Add New Contact Manually8:36
In this lesson you learn how to 'manually' type in a new Contact, with an overview of the different fields available for each contact.
Create New Contact from Mail, Phone, and Map Apps info7:24
In this lesson Chet will show you how to create new Contacts from email, (text) messages, telephone calls, and from the Maps App.
Creating Group/s and Adding Contacts to your Groups7:10
Learn how to use the Contacts Tools in iCloud (or your Mac desktop or laptop computer) to create new Contacts Groups and move contacts into your Groups.

Mail App 1: Introduction to iOS Mail14:45
In this first lesson on the iOS Mail App (the default application on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad for email communication) you will receive an introduction to the application layout... the Messages menu and gain an understanding of the layout in a given message. Chet will also teach you the value of creating a VIP list (and how to do it) as well as how to use the Flag function.
Mail App 2: Creating Email Message - with all the Options11:44
In this 2nd lesson focused on the iOS Mail Application, you'll learn how to create a new email message, the different methods to add the recipient/s, how to add both Carbon and Blind Copies, how to attach photos to your email - without leaving the Mail App. You'll also learn how to save a Message as a Draft and how to 'clean house' (delete old messages and clear your trash).
Mail App 3: Replying To A Message and Managing Multiple Email Accounts6:50
In this 3rd and final video lesson on the iOS Mail App you will learn the options available when replying to an email message... from a direct reply to forwarrd, Cc: and Bcc:
and you'll learn how to manage multiple email accounts in your iPhone App.
Supplementary: Setting Up Email Account on Your iPhone0:19

Safari App 1: Navigating, Loading Webpages, Using Search12:37
In this first lesson on the Safari App - used to navigate the Internet on your Apple iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad - you learn the layout of the application; how to navigate between the functions/screens, how to load a webpage from a URL (or website address), and how to use the built-in Search to find content on the Web.
Safari App 2: Bookmarks, Reading List, iCloud Tabs & More13:08
In this video lesson we continue to learn about the use of Safari - the Apple iOS app for browsing the internet. You'll learn to add bookmarks, organize the bookmarks into Folders, how to use the iOS Reading List and the iCloud Open Tabs function.

Requirements

You'll make the most of this class if you're working on an iPhone 5, 4S, or 4. The lessons are also compatible with the iPod Touch 5 and 4. NOTE: some of the functions demonstrated are only available on iOS 6. Apart from those technical requirements - you are only required to show up with a smile, your questions and desire to learn a lot!
You can participate in this class via your desktop or laptop computer, but you can also enjoy learning using the Udemy App on your iPad. This free App is available in the App Store.

Description

When you learn the ins and outs of your iPhone you'll absolutely love the increased efficiency, organization, and entertainment that awaits you.

You will learn how to use iPhone Apps that come with every new iPhone from Mail to Messages, Safari to Music, Contacts to Calendar and more. You'll also learn useful global iPhone skills like SIRI, Dictation, and help with Settings.

Chet Davis delivers the instruction in this class in bite-sized lessons that enable you to learn quickly and put it into use right away. Chet's enthusiastic, expert teaching will ensure that you will learn a lot - and enjoy it as you progress.

The Mastering iPhone Tips And Tricks course is structured so you can move through each lesson in sequence and end up with a rock solid mastery of your iPhone - or you can jump into a specific section and learn just the App or Operation you want.

You've spent some hard-earned cash on your iPhone (and you're paying a chuck of change for the monthly service plan)... why not get the most of this cool mobile device.

Take this Mastering iPhone Tips And Tricks course right now and learn how to use iPhone smartly.

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Who this course is for:

Chet Davis' instructional style and the contents of this class are suited to those new to the iPhone as well as folks who are iPhone 'veterans'.

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Welcome and Orientation to this class4 lectures • 20min

iPhone QuickStart: Short Essential Lessons to Get You Started13 lectures • 28min

Getting Familiar with the iPhone Device8 lectures • 41min

Voice Recognition on Your iPhone: SIRI and iOS Dictation7 lectures • 40min

Phone App5 lectures • 25min

Messages App1 lecture • 10min

Settings6 lectures • 34min

Contacts4 lectures • 28min

Mail (eMail App)4 lectures • 34min

Safari (Apples Web Browser App)2 lectures • 26min

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