Your iPhone may connect to the internet via either local Wi-Fi networks or your cellular data network.

If Wi-Fi is turn off or unavailable, then the cellular data network will take over when available…and will allow you to use Mail, Safari, YouTube, Stocks, Maps, Weather, the iTunes Store and the App Store.

To Turn Wi-F on or off, simply choose Wi-Fi then select on or off.

To Join a Wi-Fi network, choose Wi-Fi, wait a moment as iPhone detects networks in range, then select a network.

Enter password, if necessary, and tap Join. (Networks that require a password appear with a lock icon.). If you don’t have a password you will need to get one from the network administrator.

Join a Wi-Fi network once and your iPhone automatically connects to to it whenever you are in range.

If you’ve joined multiple networks and is in range of all, your iPhone will connect to the last one used.

You know you’re connected to Wi-Fi network when the Wi-Fi icon in the status bar at the top of the screen shows signal strength. The more bars you see, the stronger the signal.

To set your iPhone to “ask if you want to join a new network,” choose Wi-Fi and turn “Ask to Join Networks” on or off.

When necessary, you iPhone will displays a list of available Wi-Fi networks that you can choose from.

To ‘un-join’ a network, choose Wi-Fi and tap Blue dot with right arrow next to a network you’ve joined before. Then tap “Forget this Network.”

To join a closed Wi-Fi network that’s not listed, choose Wi-Fi, then Other, then enter the network name. If the network requires a password, tap Security, tap the type of security the network uses, and enter the password.

You must already know the network name, password, and security type to connect.

If additional settings are required, ask the network administrator.

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Apple announces the release of the new 3GS iPhone at it annual conference…but what is this new iPhone all about?  

The answer is speed!

…the ability to launch applications, view attachments, and load games 2 to 3 times faster…and a data speed that will see the new device will support AT&T’s upcoming 7.2 Mbps HSPDA network.

…also, it sports a new 3.0 megapixel camera with auto focus which will record videos that can be edited right on the device and sent by email or directly uploaded to YouTube.

…battery longevity is also improved. Users will see 9 hours of  Wi-Fi Internet time, 10 hours of video, 30 hours of audio, and 5 hours of 3G talk time.

16-Gb and 32-Gb version will be available in black and white and  will go for $199 and $299. respectively. In terms of looks, there are not changes. The phones will look just like the 3G model.

Even with AT&T maintaing it “stronghold” on selling rights, I got to admit it’s really tempting.

To get one, you will have to pre-order and pick it up at a local store on June 19.

If you want an iPhone, but is not willing to pay 3GS price, you are in luck! The “old” 8-gigabyte 3G model’s going for $99 effective immediately.

In the meantime, AT&T is in the process of upgrading its software to its towers so that it can support this higher speed data.

For more information go the the Apple website…http://apple.com/iphone

This is the second part in a series of instructions on how to get the best out of your iPhone…

Activation – Sign up for a service plan with an iPhone service carrier in your area and registering iPhone with the network. This is normally done at the time of service.

Upgrading- From original iPhone to iPhone 3G, contact your service provider and they will do it for you.

Install a SIM card - Usually comes with iPhone purchase. iPhone cannot function without it. If for some reason it’s not installed, do the following:

• Insert the end of the SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM tray.
• Press firmly until the tray pops out…no eject tool? Use the end of a paper clip.
• Pull out the SIM tray and place the SIM card in the tray.
• carefully replace the SIM tray containing the SIM card in iPhone

Registering with iTunes - Enables iTunes to identify your iPhone when it’s connected to your computer. With this registration you will be able to:

• Manage iPhone contents.
• Sync information with your computer and media from iTunes
• Create backups of iPhone’s contents and settings
• Create an iTunes Store account, or specify an existing account, for futher iPhone purchases.
• iTunes records iPhone’s serial number in the event you need it for service or in case of loss.

How to register with iTunes

1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes from iTunes download to your computer.
2. Connect iPhone to Mac or PC using USB 2.0 cable that comes with iPhone
3. Follow the onscreen instructions register iPhone and sync iPhone .

Select “Automatically sync contacts, calendars and bookmarks” to automatically sync your iPhone with them when its connected to the computer.

Part 3 coming up…

• Tips For Getting Started with Your iPhone Part 1