Getting Started and Going Further with the iDevice

Chester County Library

Outline How to create an Apple ID How to import a CD onto iTunes How to sync iDevice with iTunes How to install apps onto your iDevice How to update iDevice How to update your apps

How to create an Apple ID

Things you will need Computer with

internet access Internet Explorer or

Mozilla Firefox installed on a computer

First things first Open Internet

Explorer or Mozilla Firefox

Type in the URL bar appleid.apple.com

Press Enter

1, 2, 3 .. Go! Click on “Create an Apple ID”

Fill in the blanks Fill in the form by clicking inside each text box Please note that it is suggested to use your

primary e-mail address as your Apple ID

The form

What to do when your done? When you are finished

filling out the form Type in the security code Check the box next to

the “I have read the terms and conditions…”

Click on “Create Apple ID”

Check your e-mail Check your inbox for a

message from Apple Open the e-mail and click

on the link to verify your e-mail address

How to import a CD onto iTunes

Things you will need Computer with

iTunes installed CDs you want to

import onto iTunes

Now what? Open CD drive Insert CD iTunes will recognize the CD iTunes will ask you to import the CD, click

“Yes”

Music, music, music! iTunes will then start importing your CD

Next to each track there is a symbol to indicate the track that is being loaded and when the track is successfully loaded onto iTunes

At the top of iTunes there will be an indicator as well to show each track being loaded onto iTunes

See Next Slide for Picture Detail

Importing CDs

How to sync iDevice with iTunes

Things you will need “i” Device Apple USB Cord Computer with

iTunes installed

What’s next? Open iTunes Plug in iDevice

Your device may need to be updated, click “No” for now (we will get to this soon)

First page you will see with your device is the Summary Page Shows how much space is available on device Any page or tab after that is whether you want

those items synced onto device or not

Example

Options The options section of iTunes summary page is

up to you on which settings you want to choose

Picking what to sync Go to the Music tab and check the box next to

“Sync Music” Copy this task for Photos, Podcasts, Videos,

Ringtones and Apps as you see fit As you check what you want onto your

iDevice, iTunes will automatically show you how much space it will take up

Example

Time to Sync At the bottom right of

the iTunes screen click on “Sync”

While device is syncing DO NOT touch or try to operate device, by doing so you will have to start all over

Device and iTunes will let you know when it is okay to start using your device again

One last thing… Check your device to make sure everything

has synced over from iTunes If you notice there is something missing, try

syncing again Start playing your music, what are you waiting

for?

How to install apps onto your iDevice

Things you will need iDevice that is touch screen

iPod Touch iPad iPhone

Any iDevice that is not touch screen will not be able to have Apps

Wi-Fi or Data/Internet connection through your cell phone provider This only applies to iPhones and some iPads

Step One Open the App Store

by tapping on the App Store App

Step Two through Four At the bottom of the

screen tap on “Categories”

Tap on the category you want to browse

Browse through the games, books, tools, etc.

To scroll through the pages just tap, hold and move

Keep in mind

Keep in mind that not all games, books, tools

and etc. are free, some require you to pay

anywhere from $.99 and up (this is a

onetime fee, unless you are subscribing),

also not all Apps can be put on every device

Step Five At the top of the

screen there is a Top Paid, Top Free and Release Date, these sections help you choose what kind of app you are looking to purchase

Tap on the App you want to download

Step Six and Seven Tap on

“Free/Purchase” Tap on “Install”

Last two steps, promise Sign in with Apple ID Watch your App load

How to update iDevice

Things you will need “i” Device Apple USB Cord Computer with iTunes installed

What to do next Open iTunes Plug in device On summary page click on “Check for Update”

Last couple things You may need to agree to the terms that

Apple has set After reading through the agreement and terms,

Click on “Agree” Type in password if needed (this password is your

computer password) Click on “Okay” (click “Okay” even if you do not

have a computer password) While iDevice is updating do not use iTunes or

iDevice, iTunes will let you know when you can use your iDevice again

How to update your apps

Things you will need iDevice that is touch screen

iPod Touch iPad iPhone

Any iDevice that is not touch screen will not be able to have Apps

Wi-Fi or Data/Internet connection through your cell phone provider This only applies to iPhones and some iPads

Now what? Tap on the App Store App Go to Update Go to Update All Type in your Apple password Tap “Okay” Watch your Apps update one at a time

It is okay if screen locks, apps will still update

Example

Questions?