Using your iPhone as a phone is quite straightforward, as it is primarily designed for that purpose. Here’s a guide on how to make and receive calls, and manage your contacts:
Making Calls
- Using the Phone App:
- Tap the Phone app on your home screen (it’s a green icon with a white telephone).
- Select the Contacts tab to find a person to call, or tap Keypad to enter a number.
- To call a contact, tap their name and then tap the phone icon beside their number.
- Using Siri:
- Activate Siri by holding the side button (or Home button on older models) or saying, “Hey Siri.”
- Say, “Call [Contact Name]” to initiate a call hands-free.
- Using Favorites:
- In the Phone app, go to Favorites.
- Tap the + icon to add frequently called numbers for quick access.
- You can quickly call a favorite by tapping it.
Receiving Calls
- When you receive a call, your iPhone will display the incoming call screen. You can tap Accept to answer or Decline to reject the call. If you want to respond with a text message, you can tap “Message” and send a pre-set or custom text.
Managing Contacts
- Adding Contacts:
- Open the Phone app and go to the Contacts tab.
- Tap the + icon to add a new contact.
- Enter the contact’s details and tap Done to save.
- Editing Contacts:
- Go to the Contacts tab in the Phone app.
- Select the contact you want to edit, tap Edit in the upper right corner, make your changes, and tap Done.
Voicemail
- Access your voicemail through the Phone app by tapping the Voicemail tab at the bottom. You’ll see a list of messages; tap on any entry to listen to it.
Additional Features
- Call Waiting: If someone calls while you’re on another call, you can choose to answer, decline, or end the other call.
- Conference Calling: While on a call, tap “Add Call” to make another call. Once connected, you can tap “Merge Calls” to create a conference call.
Settings
- You can customize your calling experience through Settings. Go to Settings > Phone to manage features like Do Not Disturb, Call Forwarding, and others.
By following these steps, you can effectively use your iPhone for all your calling needs!
