iPhone and iPad Tips and Tricks

Meet the Presenters!Anneke Dekker, Sophomore, Health & Human Sciences

Katie Chien, Freshman, Human Development and Aging

Caleb Huang, Sophomore, International Relations

Sarah Zhang, Senior, Human Development and Aging

Lois Angelo, Sophomore, Human Development and Aging

# Organizing and Working with Apps 1

Downloading Apps

Organizing Apps/Creating Folders

Now here’s an issue. My new app is on the last page. I want to make a folder to organize my USC sports apps. What do I do?

1) Hold down on the app that I want to move.


2) Click on “Edit Home Screen.”


3) Drag and drop the app where you want it.


4) Drag app on top of other app you want to include in the folder.

5) Name the folder.

Deleting Apps

Deleting apps is similar to moving them. Hold down on the app you want to delete and press “Remove App.”

Helpful Apps for Everyday Use

Groupon-find deals online and in your area

HiFutureSelf-sends you text message reminders about meetings and tasks

AroundMe-tells you about local establishments (e.g. restaurants, coffee shops, stores) near you. Great for travel.

Duolingo-provides language lessons for free.

# Using the Control Center2

How to Access Control Center

Different options based on your Apple models

iPhone X or later or newer iPad models -

- To open: swipe down from top-right corner of your screen

- To close: swipe up from the bottom of the screen or tape the screen

iPhone SE, iPhone 8 and earlier or older iPad

- To open: swipe up from the bottom edge of any screen

- To close: tap the top of the screen or press the Home button

Exploring the Control Center

1 2

3 4

For faster access to various functions:

1. Airplane mode - turns off phone signal & cellular data

2. Cellular data - recommended to turn off when WiFi is available to save data

3. WiFi - recommended when you want to use data only

4. Bluetooth - can turn off to save battery when not using bluetooth products


** Access Airdrop quickly by pressing down on this square for 2 seconds - to share photos/videos/files with other Apple users


Rotation lock - Turn off when you are watching videos horizontally Turn on when you want only vertical and no horizontal or vice versa


Do Not Disturb - This turns off all notifications

- Useful when sleeping or in an important meeting


Night shift mode - great for your eyes! - Automatically adjusts the colors of

the display to warmer colors- Filters out “blue light” (leads to eye

fatigue)- Will turn off during the daytime

Older models: Click on “Night Shift” to turn on and off

Newer models: Firmly press “brightness” to turn on and off

Older models Newer models


1 2 3 4

1. Flashlight - turns on flashlight on your phone, next to the camera lens

2. Timer - access timer/stopwatch/world clocks, etc quickly

3. Calculator 4. Camera - take photos, videos, etc

This area is customizable!

Customizing Your Control CenterSettings → Control Center

Add controls -1. Tap the Add button

Remove controls - 1. Tap the Remove button

Rearrange controls - 1. Touch and hold the gray lines icon and

move the controls in the order that you want

Access Within Apps - when you’re using an app, you can still open Control Center

What Controls to Add?

Depends from person to person based on preferencesWhat do you use the most?You can choose up to 21 options!

Some suggestions - - Alarm - Stopwatch- Do not disturb while driving- Magnifier - Text size - Voice memos- Notes, etc

Explore more: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210981

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210981

# Using the search function and making the best of Siri 3

Finding the search function on your device

1. Swipe down or to the left

2. Tap at the top to use the search function

3. Search for specific apps

Finding the search function on your device

You can use the search function on your device to look up:

- Emails- Contacts- Websites- Apps- Podcasts- Songs- And much more!

You can use the mic for voice control and ask questions through there.

Turning on SiriSettings → Control Center

Siri & Search

Ask Siri- Listen for “Hey Siri”

- Activates when you verbally say “Hey Siri.”

- Press Side Button for Siri- Activates Siri at the press

of a button

Siri Suggestions- Suggestions based on previous

searches

Using SiriThings to ask Siri!

- “When is the sunset tonight?”

- “What time is McDonald’s open till?”

- “What’s on my shopping list?”

- “What’s the news today?”

- “What’s the traffic like going to work?”

- “When is daylight savings time?”

# Creating contacts and setting up emergency contacts

4

Adding a New Contact

Steps:

1) Select the Contacts App

2) Select the “+” button on the top right corner

Contacts App


3) Fill out the designated sections by selecting the green “+” icons

4) Add a contact photo

Select which kind of photo you would like


Here is an example of a new contact after you have completed the process!

1/2 2/2

Designating Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contacts Are Different Than Normal Contacts

● These are the select people that will be notified if you call 911● Your current location will be sent to them as well● Suggested people to designate as your emergency contacts:

○ Spouse○ Kids○ Neighbors○ Close friends

Designating Emergency ContactsSteps:

1) Select the Settings App

2) Select “Emergency SOS”

3) Select “Edit Emergency Contacts in Health”

Settings App


4) Select “edit” in the top right corner

5) Select “add emergency contact”

6) Search for the person you wish to designate as an emergency contact


7) Identify the contact’s relationship to you

8) You now have a new emergency contact!

# Taking and sending screenshots5

How to screenshot on iPhone 8 and before

1. Press the Power/side button and the home button at the same time

2. A small image will temporarily appear at the bottom left corner of the phonea. Tap on this to edit the screenshot

immediately

3. Screenshots can be found in the Photos app of the iPhone

How to screenshot on iPhone X and after

1. Press both the side/power button and the volume up button at the same time

2. A small image will temporarily appear at the bottom left corner of the phonea. Tap on this to edit the screenshot

immediately

3. Can be found in the Photos app

Editing Photos

1. Either tap on small photo immediately or go to the photos app and find the photo

2. When accessing the image from your Photos app, click on photo and tap “edit” option at the top right of the screen

3. If tapping on the small photo, it will take you directly to the editing option

Editing Photos Pt.2: Options

Adjust Filters Crop and rotate Drawing tools

Remember to click done!

How to send to others

1. Tap on the method you want to use to send to others

2. Top row will usually have your frequent contacts

3. Bottom row will just have generic methods such as Airdrop, Messages, or Mail

4. Once you have chosen one, just type in the contact or person you want to send to

# Other helpful functions6

Other Random Phone Utilities

Compass for cardinal directions

Locating other devices and/or people

Scheduling certain events in the day

A handy tape measurer

Audio recordings for notes or interviews

Checking in on the weather outside

Software and iOS Updates

Updating your phone to the latest iOS can be a good way to keep up to date with current trends and new tricks for your device!

Settings -> General

Accessibility Settings (Vision)

Access Accessibility settings for better

navigation and use of your phone!

Settings -> Accessibility

These settings specifically are for those with

impaired vision (Near / Far-sighted)

Settings include:

- Text-to-audio- Magnifying- Text size- Motion blur

Accessibility Settings (Physical and Motor)

Access Accessibility settings for better navigation and use of your phone!


These settings specifically are for those who need help with certain motor

functions.

Settings include:

- Voice control- Touch

sensitivity

Accessibility Settings (Hearing)

Access Accessibility settings for better navigation and use of your phone!

Settings -> AccessibilityThese settings specifically are for those who are hard

of hearing.

Settings include:

- Subtitles - Bluetooth

hearing devices

Accessibility Settings (General)

Access Accessibility settings for better

navigation and use of your phone!


Lock Screen / Face ID (As applicable)

Settings -> Face ID & Passcode

Enter your old passcode to access settings. Set up Face ID and passcodes to protect sensitive and personal information.

Email questions to [email protected]

Follow us on social media:@gerotechsc

More presentations in the Fall 2021!

mailto:[email protected]

If you have any questions...

Raise your hands using the Zoom “Raise Hand” function so that we can address all questions

and create breakout rooms if needed!

iPhone and iPad Tips and Tricks - emeriti.usc.edu

Documents

Transcript of iPhone and iPad Tips and Tricks - emeriti.usc.edu