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# IPhone: The Missing Manual

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Review: An indispensable reference - I received the iPhone as a Christmas gift from my wife. Her comment was that i had to learn it, so I could teach her how to use it. I'm still on step 1 of that process. I'm very comfortable with entry from a keyboard and using devices in the Microsoft world. I didn't know anything at all about Apple, except that my grandchildren all have iPods and are eager to show me all of the things they can do with them. I knew I needed help, and in a format i could handle - a good, old-fashioned book! Ir has worked for me. The title is correct - I had no idea what could be done with an iPhone, and am still learning more every day. The book is a clear, simple and direct way to learn this new device. It walks you through the device, explaining how to access information and use what is supplied. I'm a little amazed at all of the stuff that comes "standard" on the device. I worked my way through the book, picking topics I wanted to learn about. I skipped the part about texting - i've only texted once in my life. However, when we were visiting relatives in North Carolina, we had a link with directions to a family party texted to the iPhone. (So now I've texted TWICE in my lifetime!) We used the maps function on our trip and found out the hard way that you need to have the device plugged into a power source for a long trip. Going back, we did better. At home,we were able to have a FaceTime conversation with our infant granddaughter. I'm still learning how to us Siri - but it works well when I have to call my wife while driving. I certainly recommend this book to everyone. For Apple people, you'll learn more about linking your other Apple devices and using them together. For non-Apple people, you'll get step-by-step directions with no jargon. This is a "Win-win" purchase for anyone. I'm continuing to learn and find myself coming back again and again. (You've probably figured out that I am an "old guy".) I wear hearing aids and in the next couple of years I expect to upgrade them to a Bluetooth version. In the meantime, I've ordered a Bluetooth headset and mike I can wear in the car so I can talk with both hands on the wheel. Old Scholar
Review: Outstanding Must Have Guide to iPhone & iOS 7 - I have been purchasing the iPhone Missing Manuals for several years now and it just keeps getting better. This is a must have go to guide for anyone who has or is interested in getting an iPhone. Even if you are a long time user, his tips and tricks are well worth the time & cost. The keyboard sliding tip is one of the best I've ever read. David Pogue is very funny and creates a humorous, informative guide written in plain English, (with some tech references for us geeks), that really show you how to master your phone. This is not a step by step book, it is an outstanding reference that explains the what, when, why and how. I have friends who have owned iPhones longer than I have, yet I know how to handle my phone better because of this book. I always buy the new editions to find out what has changed, been updated or removed. Mr. Plague started the Missing Manual series to give us consumers important information on how to really use devices and software. These books truly live up to the moniker, "The book that should have been in the box." It is always surprising to me to see how many people won't take the time to learn how to use a device or some software. They struggle trying to use some of the basic features. What you don't know can hurt you. You won't have that problem by reading this book. Just buy it if you are on the fence. It is worth it and very entertaining. Look to the Missing Manuals series first to learn about popular devices and software. They are that good. You are already ahead of the pack by checking this out on desertcart!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #6,548,360 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2,534 in Handheld & Mobile Devices #5,039 in Digital Photography (Books) #41,775 in Computer Science (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (334) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches |
| Edition  | 7th |
| ISBN-10  | 1449362230 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1449362232 |
| Item Weight  | 2.06 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 600 pages |
| Publication date  | December 3, 2013 |
| Publisher  | O'Reilly Media |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An indispensable reference
*by O***R on January 30, 2014*

I received the iPhone as a Christmas gift from my wife. Her comment was that i had to learn it, so I could teach her how to use it. I'm still on step 1 of that process. I'm very comfortable with entry from a keyboard and using devices in the Microsoft world. I didn't know anything at all about Apple, except that my grandchildren all have iPods and are eager to show me all of the things they can do with them. I knew I needed help, and in a format i could handle - a good, old-fashioned book! Ir has worked for me. The title is correct - I had no idea what could be done with an iPhone, and am still learning more every day. The book is a clear, simple and direct way to learn this new device. It walks you through the device, explaining how to access information and use what is supplied. I'm a little amazed at all of the stuff that comes "standard" on the device. I worked my way through the book, picking topics I wanted to learn about. I skipped the part about texting - i've only texted once in my life. However, when we were visiting relatives in North Carolina, we had a link with directions to a family party texted to the iPhone. (So now I've texted TWICE in my lifetime!) We used the maps function on our trip and found out the hard way that you need to have the device plugged into a power source for a long trip. Going back, we did better. At home,we were able to have a FaceTime conversation with our infant granddaughter. I'm still learning how to us Siri - but it works well when I have to call my wife while driving. I certainly recommend this book to everyone. For Apple people, you'll learn more about linking your other Apple devices and using them together. For non-Apple people, you'll get step-by-step directions with no jargon. This is a "Win-win" purchase for anyone. I'm continuing to learn and find myself coming back again and again. (You've probably figured out that I am an "old guy".) I wear hearing aids and in the next couple of years I expect to upgrade them to a Bluetooth version. In the meantime, I've ordered a Bluetooth headset and mike I can wear in the car so I can talk with both hands on the wheel. Old Scholar

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Must Have Guide to iPhone & iOS 7
*by A***U on March 2, 2014*

I have been purchasing the iPhone Missing Manuals for several years now and it just keeps getting better. This is a must have go to guide for anyone who has or is interested in getting an iPhone. Even if you are a long time user, his tips and tricks are well worth the time & cost. The keyboard sliding tip is one of the best I've ever read. David Pogue is very funny and creates a humorous, informative guide written in plain English, (with some tech references for us geeks), that really show you how to master your phone. This is not a step by step book, it is an outstanding reference that explains the what, when, why and how. I have friends who have owned iPhones longer than I have, yet I know how to handle my phone better because of this book. I always buy the new editions to find out what has changed, been updated or removed. Mr. Plague started the Missing Manual series to give us consumers important information on how to really use devices and software. These books truly live up to the moniker, "The book that should have been in the box." It is always surprising to me to see how many people won't take the time to learn how to use a device or some software. They struggle trying to use some of the basic features. What you don't know can hurt you. You won't have that problem by reading this book. Just buy it if you are on the fence. It is worth it and very entertaining. Look to the Missing Manuals series first to learn about popular devices and software. They are that good. You are already ahead of the pack by checking this out on Amazon!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very helpful book
*by D***D on January 18, 2014*

This book goes into much more detail than what Apple gives you. It explains all the basics of the iphone and iOS 7 and offers helpful tips. I found that it goes into as much detail as practical but does not explain features down to the very last detail. To do that the book would have to be 800 pages instead of 600. Definitely worth the money for someone new to the iphone.

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