Despite the fact that Apple gadgets seem to have flooded the entire planet, the number of new iPhone users is only growing every day. Despite the simplicity ideology pursued by the Cupertino company, new owners of Californian smartphones need help with initial setup: what to do at startup, how to activate the device, what pitfalls to expect at the initial stage. Let's analyze everything using the example of how to set up an iPhone 5s.
What is an iPhone?
In this section, we will not talk about the history of the device or what operating system it runs on, we will talk about the phone itself and the controls on it. Initially, it is worth dealing with the keys. Being a multi-touch touch screen device, the iPhone 5s (original) has very few hardware buttons. On thethe front panel is the button "Home" (part-time fingerprint sensor Touch ID). On the top is the on/off button (the first one you'll use). On the left side is the sound control, on the right is the tray for the SIM card.
First power on
As soon as you launch a "fresh" gadget, you will be greeted with a white screen prompting you to start setting up. In principle, the built-in assistant guides you through the setup process quite intuitively, but it’s still worthwhile to make out a number of points.
- Language selection and Wi-Fi connection. The language will be suggested automatically, based on the place of purchase of the device, but the user can choose any other. A password may be required to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, you can use the mobile network, if supported. To do this, first insert the SIM card into a specialized tray.
- The next step is to connect an Apple ID account, if you already have one, otherwise create a new one (Apple ID allows you to use a lot of phone functions, including data synchronization, iMessage services, Apple Music and others).
- Create a short password to lock your smartphone (or scan your fingerprint).
- Initial setup of iCloud storage and Keychain Access (password and credit card storage).
- Turn on location detection and Find My iPhone (Find My iPhone allows you to protect and possibly find your missing phone).
- Activate your smartphone with a service provider.
This is how the iPhone is set up5s from scratch, for those who have already used such a gadget, it will be enough to restore from a previously created copy of the device.
Introducing iTunes
It is not always possible to activate the device via the Internet, sometimes for this you need to use the multimedia center from Apple, called iTunes. This application allows not only to activate the gadget, but also to manage the data stored on it.
To activate, you need to connect your iPhone to your computer using the supplied USB cable and press the "Trust" button on your phone. This is all that is needed to activate the iPhone 5s, settings and further refinement can be made already on the device.
Also, using iTunes, you can install applications on your smartphone and synchronize multimedia content (music, movies, books).
Setting up iTunes on iPhone 5s is done with an Apple ID. Once an account is created, the user will have access to all content distributed in the iTunes Store.
You can find a wide variety of content in iTunes. In it you can buy music, movies, books, download podcasts. Even iPhone ringtones can be purchased there.
Interface
After activating the device, the first thing a new user will see is the start screen with applications. Your phone comes pre-installed with applications such as web browser, email client, notes, phone, and so on.
Applications on the screen can be moved, deleted and organized using folders, just hold your finger on one of the icons, and then move it to a free position, to another program (to create a folder). To delete, just click on the cross to the left of the icon. Apps can span multiple screens (depending on how many).
Also, a number of gestures work on the start screen. Swipe (swipe) to the right opens a screen with matching contacts and apps. A swipe from the top opens the Notification Center (it will collect notifications from applications, incoming mail and missed calls), as well as a screen with widgets. "Swipe" from the bottom edge brings up the "Control Center" (it opens quick access to the player and other useful functions). A swipe down the center of the screen opens Spotlight, Apple's search service that lets you search for content both on your device and on the Web.
IPhone 5s features: Touch ID settings
One of the signature features of this iPhone model is the fingerprint scanner. Its configuration does not take much time and usually occurs before activation. During the setup process, the phone will require you to put your finger on the Home button (preferably wash your hands before doing this) a dozen times in order to capture every angle at which you can touch the scanner (this was done for the most accurate data processing and quick unlocking of the phone).
Smartphone can store up to five fingerprints at a time (you canadd fingerprints of your loved ones if you want them to be able to use the device).
Communication
The iPhone is primarily a means of communication, therefore it has all the necessary tools for communication. The Phone and Messages apps, which are classic methods of communication. Apple also has tools to communicate over the Internet, such as iMessage (a tool for sending messages between devices) and FaceTime (video calls, similar to those that can be made using Skype).
In addition to the already built-in applications, third-party applications can also be used, which means that any social networks (Twitter, Facebook, VKontakte) and instant messengers (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram) will migrate to the iPhone along with the user.
Communication using other VoIP services is not forbidden, that is, you can download and start using Skype on your iPhone.
Multimedia
The operating system on which the iPhone runs is fundamentally different from other systems. The main difference between iOS and other platforms is the closed file system. Because of this feature, the iPhone had a lot of haters who were deprived of the opportunity to freely download any content to the phone. Apple is in the business of selling multimedia content: they sell movies and TV shows in the iTunes Store, apps in the AppStore, and music through the Apple Music service. If you are willing to pay and be content with these services, then there will be no further problems, all three servicesworks great and is full of content.
If you plan on uploading your own movies and music, then again you will have to deal with iTunes and the sync function. In order to add media content to your iPhone, you first need to add it to your iTunes library, and then sync it with your phone.
Immediately, users will face another problem - melodies. Ringtones for iPhone have long been a cause for ridicule, because while Android users download and cut ringtones directly on their phone without any problems, Apple users must do this on a computer, and then add them to the phone's library using the synchronization method (works on the same principle as adding audio, as long as the track lasts no more than 15 seconds).
AppStore
A feature of Apple's platform is the app store. One of the main applications that distinguishes the original iPhone 5s is the AppStore. At first, the AppStore icon on the desktop will be the most frequently clicked, as there you can find all the necessary applications: clients for social networks, replacements for standard applications, navigation services, productivity tools.
Setting up an Apple ID
Separately, it is worth considering the process of creating an Apple ID with and without an account. If you are ready to buy applications and pay for various services built into the system, then you should indicate your payment information (credit card). If you are ready to get by with free programs and services, you should skip this step during device activation,but try to download a free application from the AppStore after activation (if you do this, the menu for attaching payment data will show the item "Missing", and it is needed for those who do not want to assign their credit card to an Apple ID).
Optimizing battery life
One of the features of all modern smartphones is to work with GPS. This function allows you to determine the location of the device, which helps you navigate the area, get directions to work, or find devices in case of loss.
The disadvantage is a significant reduction in the operating time of the gadget from a single charge. Therefore, the function of determining geolocation, although it is necessary for the iPhone 5s, is still worth performing settings to optimize its work. First of all, go to "Settings>Privacy>Location services", here you can disable all unnecessary programs that require access to GPS, as well as system services, such as compass calibration, collection of diagnostic data and frequently visited places.
Another way to reduce power consumption is to disable background updates, to do this, go to "Settings>Main>Content Update" and disable unnecessary programs (those that, in your opinion, can do without constant work in the background). These two simple procedures for optimizing the iPhone 5s, adjusting the geolocation and disabling background services, will significantly extend the life of your smartphone.
Reset and restore
In this part of the article, speechHow to reset settings on iPhone 5s. Despite the stability and reliability, any technological product has imperfections, and the smartphone from Cupertino was not without them.
With prolonged use, installing updates and downloading a large number of programs from the AppStore, problems often arise related to the performance of the gadget, autonomy or the operation of some system functions. In order to fix them, you can contact the service support or try to clean the system manually, but the best method would be a global cleanup and return to the original settings. Before resetting your iPhone 5s to factory settings, you should back up all important data and turn off Find My iPhone. Next, go to "Settings>General>Reset". Select the desired item and enter the password. After a few minutes, all settings will be returned to those that were in the phone by default (when purchased), the setup will have to be done again (in this case, all the main data will be saved in the cloud or in your copy on iTunes, after which you can restore everything).
Result
As you can see, setting up an iPhone 5s from scratch does not take much time and does not involve any difficulties. Moreover, this is the only more or less complicated procedure that the owner of this gadget will face. Here's everything you need to know about how to set up an iPhone 5s.
