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Guidelines for Using iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
With continuous advancements, Apple introduced two powerhouse devices - iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus - boasting impressive configurations and innovative features such as pressure sensor, iSight sensor, and even voice-to-text messaging. To assist users, Mytour presents a basic guide on using iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, ensuring that everyone can understand and efficiently utilize these devices. Join us in exploring the insights shared in this article.
Guide to Effectively Operate iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Basic Anatomy and Functions of Physical Buttons:
Firstly, take a glance at the structure and physical buttons on the exterior of an iPhone 6.
On both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, the external appearance and physical buttons remain largely unchanged from previous versions. These devices feature minimal physical buttons to maximize ease of use. To enhance usability, let's delve into the details of this device.
1. Power Button
Before delving into using the iPhone 6, it's essential to power on the device. In this version, the power button has undergone a relocation. Instead of being positioned at the top, as seen in previous iPhone models, Apple has moved it to the right side of the device. The power button serves the purpose of turning on/off and locking the screen of the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, allowing you to conserve battery or prevent unintended control. When the screen of the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus is locked, you can only perform actions such as listening to music and adjusting the volume.
- To lock the screen of the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus: Press the power button.
- To unlock the screen of the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus: Press the power button or the Home button, then swipe the slider from left to right.
- To turn off the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus: Press and hold the power button until a slider appears, then slide the slider following the instructions.
- To turn on the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus: Press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.
2. Home Button
The Home button serves to return to the main screen from anywhere or any task being performed. Additionally, the Home button has several functions as listed below:
- Utilize the fingerprint sensor as a replacement for traditional password entry with Touch ID.
- Quickly navigate to or close open applications by double-pressing the Home button and swiping left or right.
- Activate Siri, the virtual assistant on the latest iOS operating systems, or enable Voice Control by pressing and holding the Home button.
3. Ring/Silent Switch.
This button serves to swiftly toggle sound on or off and is positioned on the upper left side of the phone. When muted, the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus won't ring, won't emit status notification sounds, and other sound effects, except for certain apps like the alarm clock which will still sound.
4. Volume Up/Down Button
Perhaps this button needs no introduction, located just below the Ring/Silent switch, its primary function is to adjust the ringtone volume or the volume of videos, songs, etc.
Some Basic Operations when using iPhone 6 Plus
Basic operations when using iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus still involve tapping, swiping, sliding, and zooming. Additionally, we can explore some other gestures like:
1. Organizing the Home Screen
The Home Screen is where app icons reside, spread across customizable pages (swipe left or right to view pages). To arrange the Home Screen, press and hold an app icon until it vibrates, then drag it to the side of the screen in the direction of the page you want to place it. Press the Home button to save this arrangement.
If you drag an app icon to the far right edge of the Home Screen page, on iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus, a new Home Screen page will automatically be created.
2. Search on iPhone 6
Anywhere on the screen, swiping down will reveal the search bar, allowing you to search for apps on your device and even on the Internet or within applications.
3. Multitasking Management
iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus enables you to run multiple apps simultaneously, requiring effective multitasking management. As mentioned earlier, to view a list of all running apps, double-press the Home button and swipe left or right. To close an app, swipe it upwards.
4. Open Control Center
The Control Center is where you can quickly access various utilities like Camera, AirDrop (wireless data sharing app), AirPlay (screen sharing app), music controls, toggle Wi-Fi, adjust screen brightness, and more.
- To open Control Center, swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen.
- To close Control Center, simply swipe down or tap anywhere on the screen or press the Home button.
5. View Notification Center.
The Notification Center is where notifications for you are consolidated. Stay updated with these notifications by swiping down from the top edge of the screen.
To close the Notification Center, swipe upwards or press the Home button.
6. Make a Phone Call
Fundamentally, both iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus feature the Phone app for dialing and making calls. Simply tap the Phone icon on the screen, go to the Keypad section to enter a number, and press the phone icon to initiate the call.
7. Use the Camera
The camera app on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus incorporates cutting-edge features of iOS 8, such as the scheduled photo capture mode. To open the Camera for taking photos or recording videos on iPhone, you have 3 options:
- Tap the camera app on the Home Screen.
- From the Lock Screen, swipe the camera icon upwards.
- Open the Control Center and tap the camera icon.
With familiar features from previous versions and the addition of the scheduled photo capture feature in the Camera app, Apple takes a new step forward. This feature is particularly useful for those who enjoy photography, especially selfies.
With these basic introductions, Mytour hopes to assist those who are just starting to use iPhone 6 and those transitioning from the Android operating system to iOS.
Furthermore, you can explore how to set a custom ringtone for your phone to replace the monotonous default sound of the iPhone. Following the guide on creating iPhone ringtones using iTunes that Mytour previously introduced, your phone will be even more delightful with a melody of your own making.
To fully utilize the features mentioned above, it's essential to confirm that your iPhone is an authentic device, not a counterfeit or imitation. One way to determine this is by checking the IMEI number. Simply perform an iPhone IMEI check, inspecting details like IMEI, color, etc., to ascertain whether your iPhone is genuine, locked, or unlocked.
