iPhone Basics

What does the iPhone look like?

The iPhone is a small device and is designed to be held in one hand.  The phone is placed for scanning purposes into a cradle, or the camera on the iPhone is used for scanning.  A scanner is attached at the back of the device so that you will be able to scan barcodes, if you choose to not use the camera function.  A printer is also on the cradle, as is a mag stripe reader, in order to scan magnetic stripes on credit cards, or student ID cards.

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On the front and sides of the device are several buttons.  Some of these buttons are used for functions such as powering the iPhone on and off and scanning barcodes.

• Power on the iPhone by holding the power button on the top right of the device.

• It may be necessary to unlock the phone by sliding the unlock bar on the iPhone.
  
  

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The Spinning Icon

A spinning “Updating” icon will appear in the center of the screen as the iPhone communicates with the server.  The spinning icon looks like small lines spinning in a circle.  This symbol will appear if the iPhone is connected to a server. 

Auto Shut Off

To extend battery life, iPhone’s are set to shut down after a period of inactivity.  Provided that the battery is sufficiently charged, all data is saved on the iPhone during auto shut off.  Press the power button and unlock the screen to return to the last screen in which you were working.  The length of the period of inactivity before the iPhone shuts itself off automatically is set in the iPhone settings.  To set the time for automatic shut-off, touch the Settings icon on the iPhone, and then choose the General icon.  You can edit the settings in here according to what you want.  For further information and troubleshooting, consult the iPhone’s Product Reference Guide.

Time and Date

To set the time and date, touch the Settings icon on the iPhone Settings screen, and then choose Date and Time.  By using the arrows and drop downs, you can adjust the time zone, time, and date.  For further information and troubleshooting, consult the iPhone’s Product Reference Guide.

Battery

Consult the iPhone’s Product Reference Guide for information and troubleshooting for the battery.

Power Button

The power button is the square button on the top right of the iPhone.  Press this button to power on or off the iPhone.

Navigation

For detailed information on how to navigate the iPhone, we recommend that you consult your iPhone’s Product Reference Guide.

Scanning

Your cradle/sled can be used when scanning barcodes or you can use the camera on the iPhone.  For safety reasons, do not look directly into the scanner when scanning.  If using the camera, the phone will NOT be in the cradle.  To scan a barcode, you will hold the phone over the barcode, and touch the camera button next to the field into which you are scanning.

Entering Information

You can enter information into the iPhone by using the keyboard to select numbers and letters.  There are also various options for tools that are used outside of the Nebraska Book Company programs and the instructions for this can be found on the iPhone or in your iPhone handbook.

Using the Keyboard

To use the keyboard, use the buttons to type what you want.  Select the 123 button for numbers and various symbols.  Select the UP arrow on the left of the screen keypad to use capital letters.  To enter the information, use the Return button.  Further information on using the keyboard can be found in the iPhone documentation.