Chapter 2: get started, Set up iphone, Connect to wi-fi – Apple iPhone iOS 8.4 User Manual

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Get started

Set up iPhone

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WARNING:  

To avoid injury, read

Important safety information

on page 183 before using iPhone.

You can set up iPhone over a Wi-Fi network, or over your carrier’s cellular network (not

available in all areas). Or connect iPhone to your computer and use iTunes to set up iPhone

(see

Connect iPhone to your computer

on page 20).

Set up iPhone. Turn on iPhone, then follow the Setup Assistant.

The Setup Assistant steps you through the process, including:

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Signing in with or creating a free Apple ID (needed for many features, including iCloud,

FaceTime, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and more)

Entering a passcode

Setting up iCloud and iCloud Keychain

Turning on recommended features such as Location Services

Adding a credit or debit card to Passbook to use with Apple Pay (iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus)

Activating iPhone with your carrier

You can also restore iPhone from an iCloud or iTunes backup during setup. See

Back up

iPhone

on page 188.

Note:  Find My iPhone is turned on when you sign in to iCloud. Activation Lock is engaged to

help prevent anyone else from activating your iPhone, even if it is completely restored. Before

you sell or give away your iPhone, you should reset it to erase your personal content and turn off

Activation Lock. See

Sell or give away iPhone

on page 191.

Some carriers let you unlock iPhone for use with their network. To see if your carrier offers this

option, see

support.apple.com/kb/HT1937

. Contact your carrier for authorization and setup

information. You need to connect iPhone to iTunes to complete the process. Additional fees may

apply. For more information, see

support.apple.com/kb/HT5014

.

Connect to Wi-Fi

If appears at the top of the screen, you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. iPhone reconnects

anytime you return to the same location.
Configure Wi-Fi. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn Wi-Fi on or off. (You can also turn Wi-Fi on

or off in Control Center.)

Choose a network:  Tap one of the listed networks, then enter the password, if asked.

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