Features
- Cover Type: Paperback with 267 pages
- Published by: Wiley August 4, 2008
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 047042348X
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0470423486
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Book Dimensions:
8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
- Weighs: 1.2 pounds
Product Review
You love your iPhone 3G and you’ve found out that it’s mighty simple to use out-of-the-box, but you might not know that some of its most useful and powerful features are hidden away in unusual parts of the system. You’ve found out that your iPhone 3G doesn't get in your way when you're trying to be productive or creative, but sometimes it will do something (or force you to do something) that just makes you want to scratch your head in wonderment. You’ve found out that your iPhone 3G's robust design makes it a reliable device day after day, but even the best-built machines can have problems.
When you come upon the iPhone 3G's dark side, you might consider making an appointment with your local Apple Store's Genius Bar, and more often than not the on-duty genius will give you good advice on how to overcome the iPhone 3G's limitations, work around its annoyances, and fix its failures. The Genius Bar is a great thing, but it isn't exactly a convenient thing. You can't just drop by to get help; you have to make an appointment; you have to drag yourself down to the store, perhaps wait for your genius, get the problem looked at, and then make your way back home; and in some cases you may need to leave your iPhone 3G for a while (No!) to get the problem checked out and hopefully resolved.
What you really need is a version of the Genius Bar that's easier to access, more convenient, and doesn't require tons of time or leaving your iPhone 3G in the hands of a stranger. What you really need is a "portable" genius that enables you to be more productive and solve problems wherever you and your iPhone 3G happen to be.
Welcome, therefore, to iPhone 3G Portable Genius. This book is like a mini Genius Bar all wrapped up in an easy to use, easy to access, and eminently portable format. In this book you learn how to get more out of your iPhone 3G by learning how to access all the really powerful and timesaving features that aren't obvious at a casual glance. In this book you learn how to avoid your iPhone 3G's more annoying character traits and, in those cases where such behavior can't be avoided, you learn how to work around it. In this book you learn how to prevent iPhone 3G problems from occurring, and just in case your preventative measures are for naught, you learn how to fix many common problems yourself.
This book is for iPhone 3G users who know the basics but want to take their iPhone 3G education to a higher level. It's a book for people who want to be more productive, more efficient, more creative, and more self-sufficient (at least as far as the iPhone 3G goes, anyway). It's a book for people who use their iPhone 3G every day, but would like to incorporate it into more of their day to day activities. It's a book we had a blast writing, so we think it's a book you'll enjoy reading.
Look Inside the iPhone 3G Portable Genius (Click on Images to Enlarge)
Tips from iPhone 3G Portable Genius (Click on Images for More Information)
Product Description
You don’t have to be a genius to use an iPhone 3G. But if you want to get the very most out of yours, put this savvy Portable Genius guide to work and start ramping up the pace. Want to e-mail attachments twice as fast? Talk and browse at the same time? Quickly locate the nearest coffee shop? Sync your iPhone 3G with multiple computers? You’ll find cool and useful Genius tips, full-color screenshots, and pages of easy-to-access shortcuts and tools that will save you loads of time and let you enjoy your new iPhone 3G to the max.
Paul McFedries is the president of Logophilia Limited, a technical writing company. He has written or cowritten more than four dozen books that have sold more than two million copies worldwide, including MySpace Visual Quick Tips and Computers Simplified, 7th Edition. Paul encourages all readers to drop by his Web site, www.mcfedries.com. David Pabian is a freelance writer and Mac enthusiast. A self-taught Mac expert and early adopter, he can often be found troubleshooting all things Mac for his family and friends.
Portable GENIUS
Fun, hip, and straightforward, the new Portable Genius series gives forward-thinking Apple users useful information in handy, compact books that are easy to navigate and don’t skimp on the essentials. Collect the whole series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.
--This text refers to the
Kindle Edition
edition.
Reader Reviews
With the release of the latest iPhone offering being only a few weeks ago there are bound to be questions about such a sophisticated device. The iPhone 3G Portable Genius was the answer, with the easy-to-understand tips and tricks, while not being so simple to miss information. I have owned an iPhone since June 2007 and was still finding abilities of the phone. Now that I have read through this book it has opened my eyes to many aspects of the phone I didn't know existed. For instance, I know it syncs to computers, but didn't know you can micro-manage this process and even sync up your iCal calendar. Since I found this out I have been more productive while mobile, so for that one tip the book was well worth it. That being said, this book isn't just some couple page tip sheet. Each tip or concept is explained in depth and with various examples. You will even find notes of warning and concern, like the fact that an ignored call going straight to voicemail alerts the other party you bailed on them. Whether you recently purchased an iPhone 3G (which I recommend) or still have an original iPhone, this book is for you. You'd think the 3G would be so much more feature-packed, but Apple allows you to update an original iPhone to the 2.0 software that the 3G ships with. I am certain this book will introduce you to a ton of new features contained within many "secret" and buried screens on your iPhone.
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