Apple iPhone SE

Apple iPhone SE Guide

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The Basics

Getting started Functions and settings Calls and contacts Messaging Tools and apps Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and data

Getting started

First use

Inserting a SIM Turning my phone on and off Charging the battery Activating my phone Activating an Apple ID on my phone

Using my phone

Guide to keys and sockets Writing texts List of screen icons Ending running applications Turning the screen lock on or off Restarting my phone

Functions and settings

Internet settings

Setting up my phone for internet Using my internet browser Clearing browser data

Sound settings

Choosing a ringtone Choosing a message tone Turning silent mode on or off Turning vibration on or off Setting the ring volume

Screen settings

Choosing a language Setting the date and time Personalising my phone's home screen Setting the screen brightness Using notifications

Voice commands

Selecting settings for Siri Using Siri

Security

Turning my PIN on or off Changing my PIN Unblocking your PIN Turning phone lock code on or off Using Touch ID Checking SIM lock status

Software updates

Checking the software version Backing up phone memory to iCloud Updating the software Restoring factory default settings

Calls and contacts

Network

Choosing a network Choosing network mode Turning flight mode on or off

Making calls

Calling a phone number Answering a call Making a video call using FaceTime Turning call waiting on or off Using call waiting Make a call with hidden caller identification Turning caller identification on or off Diverting calls to another number

Contacts

Creating a contact Importing contacts from my SIM to my phone Merging identical contacts Copying contacts from social network sites and email accounts

Voicemail

Diverting calls to your voicemail Calling my voicemail Cancelling all diverts

Messaging

iMessages

Setting up my phone for iMessaging Writing and sending iMessages Reading iMessages

SMS

Setting up my phone for SMS Writing and sending SMS Reading SMS

MMS

Setting up my phone for MMS Writing and sending MMS Reading MMS

Email

Setting up my phone for POP3 email Setting up my phone for Exchange email Choosing a default email account Deleting an email account Writing and sending email Reading email

Tools and apps

Apps

Installing apps from App Store Uninstalling apps Turning automatic update of apps on or off

Photo and video

Using my camera Using my video recorder Viewing photos and videos Sending photo or video in an email Uploading photo or video to social network sites Sharing photos or videos using iCloud Photo Sharing Sharing photos or videos using AirDrop

Music

Using the music player

Location

Turning GPS on or off Using GPS navigation in Maps

Organiser

Creating a calendar appointment Creating a note Setting an alarm Using Reminders

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and data

Wi-Fi

Turning Wi-Fi on or off Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Using my phone as personal Hotspot Tethering from my phone

Bluetooth

Turning Bluetooth on or off Pairing a Bluetooth device with my phone

Syncing

Transferring files between a computer and my phone Syncing the contents of my phone using iCloud

Data

Checking data usage Turning mobile data on or off Turning data roaming on or off

APP Chat

Facebook

How to install Facebook on your phone How to use Facebook on your phone

Twitter

How to install Twitter on your phone How to use Twitter on your phone

Google Maps

How to install Google Maps on your phone How to use Google Maps on your phone

YouTube

How to install YouTube on your phone How to use YouTube on your phone

Troubleshooting

I can't take photos using the camera

Possible Causes

There's not enough memory on your phone The camera isn't used correctly

Possible causes

There's not enough memory on your phone

To take photos using your phone's camera, there needs to be enough memory to save the photos.

Uninstall apps or delete other content from the memory.

Step of :

Uninstall apps or delete other content from the memory.

1. Uninstall apps

Tap and hold the required app until the icons start to jiggle.

Tap the delete icon.

Tap Delete.

2. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

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The camera isn't used correctly

To take photos using your phone's camera, the camera needs to be used correctly.

See how to use your phone's camera.

Step of :

See how to use your phone's camera.

1. Turn on the camera

Tap Camera.

Slide your finger right or left on the screen to select PHOTO.

2. Turn flash on or off

Tap the flash icon.

Tap the required setting.

3. Turn HDR on or off

Tap the HDR icon.

Tap the required setting.

4. Turn Live Photos on or off

Tap the Live Photos icon to turn the function on or off.

With Live Photos the camera takes a series of photos within three seconds allowing you to see an animated version of your photo.

5. Take a photo

Point the camera lens at the back of your phone at the required object.

Drag two fingers together or apart to zoom in or out.

Tap the take photo icon.

6. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Specs

Apple iPhone SE (iOS 9.3)

Dimensions	123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight	113 g

SIM type

Nano SIM

Storage

16 / 64 GB

Screen type	Retina display
Screen size	4 inches
Resolution	640 x 1136 pixels
Colour screen	16 million colours
Touch ID	Yes

2G network	Yes
3G network	Yes
4G network	Yes

Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes
USB data cable	Included
GPS	Yes

Camera	12 MP
Video recorder	Yes
Flash	Yes
Music player	Yes
FM radio	No
Siri	Yes

Operating system

iOS 9.3

Voice calls	Yes
Video call (FaceTime)	Yes
iMessages	Yes
SMS	Yes
MMS	Yes
Email	POP3 / IMAP / Exchange

AirDrop	Yes
iCloud	Yes

USB	Yes
Personal Hotspot	Yes

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