How to Use an iPhone

Summary

This article provides a comprehensive guide for using an iPhone, including navigation, making calls, managing apps, enabling features like Face ID, troubleshooting common issues, and optimizing performance.

Audience

All staff using iPhones for work purposes.

Steps

1. Navigating the Interface

Home Screen: Swipe left or right to access different app pages.
Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner to quickly access settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and brightness.

2. Making Calls and Sending Messages

Calls: Open the Phone app and dial the number, or use Siri for hands-free calling.
Messages: Open the Messages app, select a contact, and type your message.

3. Set Up Voicemail

Open the Phone app.
Tap Voicemail (bottom right) or dial 101.
- If the tab isn’t visible, tap the three lines in the top-right corner and switch to Classic View.
Tap Greeting (top right).
Choose:
- Default: Use the standard greeting.
- Custom: Tap Record, then Stop, and Save.

4. Managing Apps

Download Apps: Open Company Portal, search for the app, and install. Refer to https://verto.freshservice.com/support/solutions/articles/76000030314
Organize Apps: Hold an app until it shakes, then drag it onto another app to create a folder.

5. Enable Hotspot

Refer to https://verto.freshservice.com/support/solutions/articles/76000039748.

6. Turn Off Your iPhone

Press and hold the Side button and either Volume button until the power slider appears.
Drag the slider to power off.

7. Enable Face ID

Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode.
Follow on-screen instructions to register your face.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Frozen/Unresponsive: Restart by holding the Side button and a Volume button until the slider appears.
Battery Issues: Check Settings > Battery for apps consuming power.

Performance & Battery Optimization

Update iOS: Keep your device updated.
Manage Background App Refresh: Disable for unnecessary apps.
Adjust Display Settings: Lower brightness, enable Reduce Motion.
Manage Location Services: Limit app access.
Clear Storage: Remove unused apps/files.
Enable Low Power Mode: Go to Settings > Battery.
Restart Regularly: Clears temporary files.
Monitor Battery Usage: Check in Settings > Battery.
Reset Settings: Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings.

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