Using your iPhone as a phone is straightforward. Here’s how to make and receive calls:
Making Calls:
- Open the Phone App: Look for the green icon with a white phone on your home screen.
- Dial a Number:
- Using the Keypad: Tap on the “Keypad” tab at the bottom and enter the phone number you want to call. Press the green call button (a phone icon) to initiate the call.
- Using Contacts: Tap on the “Contacts” tab at the bottom, scroll to find the contact you want to call, and tap on their name. Then tap on their phone number to make the call.
- Using Recents: Tap on the “Recents” tab to see your recent calls. Tap the phone icon next to the number or contact you wish to call.
- Using Siri: You can also ask Siri to make a phone call. Activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri” or pressing and holding the side button. Then say, “Call [contact name]”.
Receiving Calls:
- When you receive a call, your iPhone will ring, and you’ll see the caller’s name or number on the screen.
- To Answer: Swipe to the right on the green phone icon.
- To Decline: Swipe to the left on the red phone icon.
Other Features:
- Voicemail: Access your voicemail by tapping on the “Voicemail” tab at the bottom of the Phone app. Follow the prompts to listen to and manage your messages.
- Call on Speaker: During a call, you can tap the “Audio” button and select “Speaker” to use the speakerphone.
- Mute/Unmute Call: Tap the “Mute” button during a call if you want to silence your microphone.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure your iPhone is connected to a cellular network for phone calls, and check your settings under Settings > Cellular to ensure cellular service is on.
- Your iPhone must have a valid SIM card and an active phone plan to make traditional phone calls.
- You can also make calls over Wi-Fi if your carrier supports Wi-Fi calling, and this can be enabled in Settings > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling.
With these steps, you should be able to use your iPhone as a phone effectively!
