14 DAY TRIAL // Apple has posted a web page dedicated to iPhone fans looking to make the most out of their experience. The page consists of tutorials showing iPhone owners how to use the iPhone’s unique features, right out of the box. If you’ve ever wanted to master functions like conference calls, Wi-Fi networking and web browsing, converting videos or using the app store, now is the time to learn.
“Right out of the box, iPhone is incredibly easy to use,” Apple says. Nevermind that the “how to” page in question wouldn’t have existed, had the iPhone been that easy to use. Continuing with the description, Apple adds that, “If you want to get the most out of every feature, you’ve come to the right place. Choose basic How-Tos from the list [...] or click one of the icons [...] to view How-Tos for specific iPhone features.”
The complete list of How-Tos includes Conference Calls, Wi-Fi Networks, Web Browsing, Sync with iTunes, The App Store, Setting Up Voicemail, Stereo Headset, Syncing Calendars, Emailing Photos, Favorite Calls, Setting, Ringtones, Email Organization, Using iPhone Abroad, Converting Video and Managing Contacts. Videos available in the Features section of the iPhone also act as good learning material. Stuff like Calling and Voicemail, Browsing the Web, Using the iPod, Using GPS Maps, and Shooting Video are explained by an Apple specialist in the best possible way.
For example, Apple enthusiastically describes the video-recording abilities of the iPhone 3G S saying, “Shoot and edit a mini-masterpiece right on iPhone 3G S. Record high-quality video, trim it to the perfect length, and share it any way you want.” “A tap of the camera toggle switches from photo to video. Then you’re ready to record 30-fps VGA video — perfect for posting on the web — in portrait or widescreen landscape,” the Mac maker explains.
What Apple doesn’t tell you is that the guy in the video showing off these capabilities could also throw himself with the device in the pool and record under water.