Macworld has been publishing "Superguide" guides for the iPhone since September 2007. A few weeks ago, they updated the Macworld iPhone & iPod Touch Superguide to the Third Edition to account for iPhone Software 3.0 and the iPhone 3GS. iPhone experts won't find much in here that they don't know, but for anyone who is new to the iPhone and is looking for an easy to use guide to the iPhone, the Macworld Superguide is great.
This is a 170 page long PDF file with full color, easy to understand text and lots of pictures. Topics covered include four chapters on getting started on the iPhone, four chapters on staying in touch including managing contacts and checking e-mail, five chapters on using multimedia on the iPhone including navigating videos and music and converting video into files that the iPhone can use, four chapters on maximizing productivity, two chapters on troubleshooting tips, four chapters on recommended third party apps and four chapters on the best accessories. Questions answered include:
- What are the biggest differences among the various iPhone models?
- How do iPod touch and iPhone features compare?
- How do I conserve battery power while still receiving calls and messages?
- How do I turn on Vibrate mode?
- How do I "favorite" a contact and access her phone number quickly?
- How do I assign a custom ringtone to a contact?
- How do I set my iPhone phone number to do Caller ID?
- How do I save an email-attached photo to my Camera Roll?
- How do I do text messaging and what charges apply?
- How do I create an On-The-Go playlist?
- How do I add and delete bookmarks from Safari?
- How do I access RSS feeds?
- Which third-party instant-messaging apps are worth a look?
- How do I customize the controls in the iPod app?
- How do I "scrub" (fast forward or rewind) more precisely in the iPod app?
- Can you give me some examples of smart playlists?
If you are looking for a great beginner guide to the iPhone, this $12.95 electronic book is a great read. Click here to get the book via Take Control.
