You can take control of iPhone basics (and beyond) with former Apple writer Karen G. Anderson. Join Karen as she helps you decide which iPhone - including the Verizon iPhone 4 - to purchase, discusses common accessories, and explains how to handle basic startup tasks. You'll learn about power management, and how to connect to the Internet, set up a Bluetooth headset, transfer songs and other media from a computer, create a security passcode, and make folders to hold an expanding app collection. You'll also receive help with syncing calendar events and contacts, and buying apps.

Karen takes you on a tour of the important default apps that come from Apple, so whether you want to understand the mechanics of receiving and placing a phone call, check for voicemail from your boss, run a FaceTime call with your cousin, take a photo and send it to your Mom, play Game Center games with your friends, listen to a podcast, map a route to your next appointment, or match certain contacts to specific ringtones, you'll find help and advice.

This ebook covers the iPhone 3G, 3GS, and 4, including the Verizon iPhone 4.

Find answers to these basic questions:

Get help with basic setup tasks including:

Here's a sample of things you'll learn how to do: