Instructions for iPhone 5S: settings, activation and first launch

Despite the fact that Apple's gadgets seem to have flooded the entire planet, the number of new iPhones users is growing every day. Despite the ideology of simplicity pursued by the company from Cupertino, new owners of California smartphones need help with the initial configuration: what to do when starting up, how to activate the device, what pitfalls to expect at the initial stage. Let's take a look at the example of how to set up an iPhone 5s.

What is an iPhone?

In this section, it's not about the history of the device or about which operating system it is running on, it's about the phone itself and the controls on it. Initially, it is necessary to deal with the keys. Being a device with a multi-touch screen, focused on touch control, the iPhone 5s (original) has quite a few hardware buttons. On the front panel there is a button "Home" (part-time fingerprint sensor Touch ID). On the top end is the power button / lock button (the first one you will use). On the left side is the sound control, on the right is the tray under the sim card.

The first inclusion

Once you start the "fresh" gadget, you will be greeted with a white screen with a suggestion to start the setup. In principle, the built-in assistant quite intuitively conducts through the configuration process, but still it is worth analyzing a number of points.

• Select a language and connect to Wi-Fi. The language will be offered automatically, based on the place of purchase of the device, but the user has the right to choose any other. You may need a password to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Alternatively, you can use a mobile network, if one is supported. To do this, insert the SIM card into the dedicated tray first.
• The next step is to connect an Apple ID account, if one already exists, 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).
• Primary configuration of the iCloud repository and "Keychain" (password and credit card data storage).
• Inclusion of the definition of the location and the function "Find the iPhone" (the function "Find the iPhone" allows you to protect, and possibly find the missing phone).
• Activation of the smartphone from the provider of communication.

This is how to configure the iPhone 5s from scratch, for those who already used this gadget, it will be enough to recover from the previously created copy of the device.

Introduction to iTunes

It is not always possible to activate the device via the Internet, sometimes it is necessary to use the multimedia center from Apple, called iTunes. This application allows you to not only activate the gadget, but also manage the data that is stored on it.

To activate, you need to connect the iPhone to your computer using a complete USB cable and click the "Trust" button on your phone. This is all that is necessary to activate the iPhone 5s, settings and further communication to the mind 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 the "Atyuns" on the iPhone 5s is done together with the Apple ID. Once the account is created , the user will be able to access all the content that is distributed in the iTunes Store.

In iTunes, you can find a wide variety of content. It can buy music, movies, books, download podcasts. Even ringtones for iPhone can be purchased there.

Interface

After the device is activated, the first thing the new user sees is the startup screen with the applications. The phone already has preinstalled programs, such as a web browser, email client, notes, phone and so on.

Applications on the screen can be moved, deleted and organized with the help of folders, it is enough to keep the finger on one of the icons, and after transferring 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. Applications can be located on several screens (depending on their number).

Also on the start screen there are a number of gestures. "Swap" (swipeing the screen) to the right opens a screen with the appropriate contacts and applications. "Svayp" from the top edge opens the "Notification Center" (it will collect notices from applications, incoming mail and missed calls), as well as a screen with widgets. "Svayp" from the bottom edge is called "Control Center" (it opens quick access to the player and other useful functions). "Swap" from top to bottom in the center of the screen opens Spotlight - the search service Apple, which allows you to search for content both on the device and on the Web.

IPhone Features 5s: Touch ID Settings

One of the key features of this model is the iPhone 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 before washing your hands) a dozen times to capture every angle under which you can touch the scanner (done for the most accurate data processing and quick unlocking of the phone).

The smartphone is capable of storing up to five prints at a time (you can make a print of your loved ones, if you want, so they can use the device).

Communication

IPhone is primarily a means of communication, therefore, it has all the necessary tools for communication. Applications "Phone" and "Messages", which are the classic methods of communication. Also, Apple has the means to establish communication via the Internet, such as iMessage (a tool for transferring messages between devices) and FaceTime (video calls, similar to those that can be made using Skype).

In addition to already built-in applications, you can use third-party, which means that any social networks (Twitter, Facebook, VKontakte) and instant messengers (Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram) will move to the iPhone with the user.

Connection with 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 works 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 has a lot of haters, which were deprived of the possibility to download any content to the phone unimpeded. Apple sells multimedia content: they sell movies and serials in the iTunes Store, applications in the AppStore and music through the Apple Music service. If you are willing to pay and be satisfied with these services, then there will be no further problems, all three services work fine and content abound.

If you plan to upload your own movies and music, you will again have to face iTunes and the synchronization function. In order to add media content to your iPhone, you first need to add it to the iTunes library, then synchronize it with your phone.

Immediately, users will face another problem - the melody. Ringtones for iPhone have long been a reason for ridicule, because while Android users without any problems download and trim ringtones directly on the phone, Apple users should do this on the computer, and then add them to the phone library by synchronization (works By the same principle as the addition of audio, the main thing is that the track lasts no more than 15 seconds).

AppStore

A feature of the platform from Apple is the application store. One of the main applications that differentiate the iPhone 5s original is the AppStore. At first, the AppStore icon on the desktop will be the most frequently clicked, because there you can find all the necessary applications: clients for social networks, replacing standard applications, navigation services, productivity tools.

Setting up Apple ID

Separately, it is worth considering the process of creating an Apple ID with or without an account. If you are ready to buy applications and pay for various services built into the system, you should specify your payment details (credit card). If you are ready to get by with free programs and services, you should skip this step while activating the device, and try to download a free application from the AppStore after activation (if you act in this way, the item "Missing" appears in the billing attachments menu, , Who does not want to consolidate his credit card for Apple ID).

Optimization of autonomous work

One of the features of all modern smartphones is the work with GPS. This function allows you to determine the location of the device, which helps you navigate the terrain, calculate the road to work or find the device in case of loss.

The drawback is a significant reduction in the gadget's operating time from a single charge. Therefore, the function of determining the geolocation, although it is necessary for the iPhone 5s, the settings for optimizing its performance are still worthwhile. First of all we go to "Settings> Privacy> Geolocation services", here you can turn off all unnecessary programs that require access to GPS, as well as system services such as calibrating the compass, collecting diagnostic data and frequently visited places.

Another way to reduce power consumption is to disable background updates, for this go to Settings> General> Update content and turn off unnecessary programs (those that you think can do without constant work in the background). Two of these simple procedures to optimize the work of iPhone 5s, geo-location settings and disabling background services, will significantly extend the life of your smartphone.

Reset and Repair

In this part of the article we will talk about how to reset the settings on the iPhone 5s. Despite the stability and reliability, any technological product has imperfections, not without such a smartphone from Cupertino.

With prolonged use, installation of updates and the download of a large number of programs from the AppStore, there are often problems associated with 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 will be global cleaning and return to the original settings. Before returning to the factory settings iPhone 5s should make a copy of all important data, as well as disable the function "Find the iPhone." Then 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 purchasing), the configuration will have to be done anew (with all the main data stored in the cloud or in your copy on iTunes, after which you can restore everything).

The result

As you can see, setting up an iPhone 5s from scratch does not take much time and does not carry any difficulties. Moreover, this is the only more or less complicated procedure, which will face the owner of this gadget. That's all there is to know about how to setup an iPhone 5s.