iOS 6 Workshop

Get Maximum Value from Your Apple Device

iOS, the operating system that powers Apple’s mobile devices, becomes more powerful and complex with each subsequent release. In this workshop, veteran trainer and Apple expert Joseph Linaschke walks you through the many features of iOS 6, helping you to get the maximum value from your iPhone or iPad. You’ll learn everything from the basics of navigating iOS and typing with the keyboard, to using apps like FaceTime, Camera, and Safari, to creating custom vibrating alerts and editing videos. Along the way you’ll get lots of tips and tricks for making your iOS 6 device easier to use and more powerful.

Trainer: Joseph Linaschke

January 2013

Duration: 5 hrs 15 min

Ready for iPad, Android, and HTML5

Powerful, Feature-Rich Interface

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“ The course was a dream to view. Great attention to detail and first class tuition. Like a lot of people I am a lazy tablet user, so finding this course was an ... ” — Anita L.

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Welcome to the iOS 6 Workshop

In this chapter you'll learn basic iOS 6 skills like navigating the OS, using the Multitasking bar, and organizing your home screen.

Getting Started with iOS 6
- You'll learn how to pinch, swipe, and tap your way through iOS 6 in this video, which explains the most common gestures you'll use on your iOS device.
  
  Navigating iOS 6
  
  04:06
- This video looks at the Multitasking bar, which allows you to quickly navigate between apps, adjust volume and brightness, and more.
  
  The Multitasking Bar
  
  01:51
- Once you have more than a page or two of apps on your iOS device, you'll probably want to organize them so you can easily find the app you're after. This video will explain how to move your apps and group them into folders on your iOS device.
  
  Organizing Your Home Screen
  
  02:24
- When typing in iOS, there are many different commands at your disposal for selecting and manipulating text. In this video, you'll learn about the most common commands and see how options change as you move between apps.
  
  Typing and the Keyboard
  
  06:14
This chapter looks at key settings that affect the way your device behaves with respect to privacy, iCloud, sound, maps, and much more.

Settings
- Every iOS device includes Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas, and some (such as iPhones or iPads with cellular options) contain even more. You'll see what options you have and how to disable them when needed in this helpful video.
  
  Wireless Functions
  
  05:13
- Tired of having to remember to mute your iOS device at night, or worried that while muted you could miss an important call? In this video you'll learn about the new "Do Not Disturb" feature in iOS 6, which allows you block all but the most critical sounds, and even lets you do it on a schedule.
  
  Do Not Disturb
  
  02:58
- Beeps, chirps, pop-ups, and other types of notifications are all controlled in the Notifications Center. In this video, you'll learn how to control notifications and how to turn them on or off.
  
  Notifications
  
  07:16
- This video will explore the many adjustments that you can make to your iOS device in the Settings app. You may never change any of them, but it's worth knowing what you can change, in the event you'd like to customize your device to your liking.
  
  General Settings
  
  15:37
- Chirp! Whirr! Click! Most sounds can be controlled in iOS, and all can be disabled. You'll learn how to adjust or disable specific sound effects in this noisy video.
  
  Sounds
  
  02:15
- This video look at the settings in the Brightness & Wallpaper and Picture Frame sections of the Settings.
  
  Brightness & Wallpaper, Picture Frame
  
  03:22
- Privacy is a concern to everyone, and iOS 6 makes it clear what apps have your permission to access particular types of your private data. In this video you'll see how to control what apps have access to what data or revoke access entirely if you want to.
  
  Privacy
  
  04:06
- iCloud is a free service (with paid upgrade options) from Apple that allows you to easily synchronize multiple devices and even back up to the cloud, all automatically. In this video you'll learn how to see what's on iCloud and control what is or isn't being synced.
  
  iCloud
  
  05:55
- Mail is one of the most-used apps on any iOS device, and there are multiple adjustments you can make to its settings. This video explores and explains each of these options, showing what it affects in the Mail app.
  
  Mail, Contacts & Calendars: Mail
  
  07:29
- The Contacts settings allows you to choose to both sort and view your Contacts by First, Last or Last, First - it's up to you. In the settings you can also define which contact is your own, an important setting that will be used throughout iOS, including with Siri.
  
  Mail, Contacts & Calendars: Contacts
  
  01:60
- Setting up your Calendars is easy enough, but knowing how and when to use time zone support can be a bit more confusing. This video will take you through all the Calendar settings, including time zone support.
  
  Mail, Contacts & Calendars: Calendars
  
  07:33
- In this video you'll learn how to change the font for notes and choose a default list for your most important reminders.
  
  Notes & Reminders
  
  01:36
- In this video you'll see how to enable iMessages and FaceTime. You'll also learn about an important privacy setting.
  
  Messages & FaceTime
  
  05:13
- In the Map settings, you can change navigation volume, distance measurement type, the language for your labels, and more, as you'll see in this video.
  
  Map Settings
  
  02:21
- Browsing on an iOS device makes for a great web experience. In this video, you'll learn how to control features like which search engine you use, your AutoFill settings, private browsing, and more.
  
  Safari
  
  07:54
- In this video we'll cover three things; you'll see what options you have with regard to your downloaded music, apps, and books, learn how to browse your entire music library from any of your devices, and see how you can watch a movie that is stored on another computer on your iOS device.
  
  iTunes & App Stores, Music & Videos
  
  05:08
- This video looks at the Photos & Camera settings, which allow you to enable and disable Photo Stream and Shared Photo Stream, as well as adjust your slideshow settings.
  
  Photos & Camera
  
  01:46
- iBooks, publications in Newsstand, podcasts, and iTunes U all have a variety of settings to keep you synchronized across devices. Watch this video to learn not only what you can control, but also why you may not want to turn them all on.
  
  iBooks, Podcasts & iTunes U
  
  03:33
- Facebook and Twitter support are built into iOS 6. In this video, you'll see how to add your accounts and connect them to your Contacts to keep all of your listings up to date.
  
  Twitter and Facebook
  
  01:55
In this chapter we'll look at the default apps included with iOS 6, including Messages, FaceTime, Photos, Camera, Maps, and more.

Default Apps
- This video looks at Messages, a powerful app that allows you to send text, photo, and video messages to any other iOS device. On an iPhone, it is also the app you use to send SMS and MMS messages to non-iOS phones.
  
  Messages
  
  05:02
- FaceTime allows you place and receive calls to and from any iOS device with a front-facing camera, as well as any Mac running OS X Lion or Mountain Lion. With iOS 6, you can even place FaceTime calls over a cellular network, as you'll see in this video.
  
  FaceTime
  
  01:18
- The iOS 6 Photos app is deeper than you may realize, offering many options for how you display and share your work. In this video, we'll go from the basics of viewing and editing through creating your own Albums and showing off your photos based on where you shot them.
  
  Photos
  
  13:54
- They say the best camera is the one you have with you, and that will often be the one on your iOS 6 device. You'll learn how to get the most from your iOS camera in this helpful video, which shows both iPad and iPhone 5 camera features.
  
  Camera
  
  05:40
- The integration of Yelp with Maps in iOS 6 makes finding and learning about local businesses, then getting to them, easier than ever. You'll learn all about Maps in this detailed video, including how to get the most out of every view and feature.
  
  Maps
  
  17:09
- The Clock in iOS 6 has some nice upgrades, especially for the iPad. This video will show you how to wake up to your favorite iTunes track, keep track of time zones all around the world, use the stopwatch to time important events, use the countdown timer as a reminder, and more.
  
  Clock
  
  07:34
- The Calendar app in iOS 6 offers many useful features for the busy person, such as the ability to subscribe, publish, and even collaborate on calendars with others. In this video you'll learn how to create events and calendars, invite others, find public calendar subscriptions, and much, much more.
  
  Calendar
  
  11:27
- Contacts on iOS is your address book, showing contact information for everyone you've added. In this video, you'll learn how to add new contacts, set country-specific formatting for addresses, link to other contacts (such as a manager or spouse), and even view unified contact information that integrates manually added entries and your Facebook contacts.
  
  Contacts
  
  08:58
- Notes, as you'll see in this video, is a simple and quick way to write down notes that will be synchronized across all of your devices.
  
  Notes
  
  01:16
- Need a to-do list? The Reminders app in iOS 6 is a fantastic tool to keep track of your tasks, schedule reminders, and on the iPhone, even set location-based reminders that pop up when you enter or leave an area.
  
  Reminders
  
  02:25
- Newsstand is a fantastic way to carry dozens of different magazines and newspapers, often with access to back issues, on a device no bigger than a single issue. You'll see how to add new subscriptions to your own personal newsstand in this video.
  
  Newsstand
  
  01:22
- iTunes is where you can find new music, movies, TV shows, and more directly on your iOS device. In this video we'll explore the Movies section as an example of the depth of the iTunes store.
  
  iTunes
  
  02:55
- The App Store is where you can download free and paid apps to expand the capabilities of your iOS device. In this video, you'll learn how to find new apps, see personalized Genius recommendations for apps you may enjoy, update existing apps, and more.
  
  App Store
  
  05:60
- Browsing the web is one of the most common things you're likely to do on your device, so be sure to watch this video to understand how to get the most out of iOS 6's built-in web browser, Safari. You'll learn how to sync bookmarks, open new tabs, share links, and more.
  
  Safari
  
  10:27
- A phone is just a phone, right? Not with iOS 6! In this video you'll learn how to easily respond to a phone call with a predefined or custom text message, as well as how to set a reminder to call the person back at a certain time or even when you leave your current location.
  
  Phone
  
  02:47
- The Mail app in iOS 6 is one you're likely to use quite a bit. In this video you'll see how to compose, format, save as a draft, move, and delete or archive mail, as well as learn a few tricks to speed up your mailing workflow.
  
  Mail
  
  16:18
- Any iOS device is a great way to watch movies, TV shows, and more. In this lesson, you'll see how to navigate your videos both on your device and on other computers on your network.
  
  Videos
  
  03:09
- The built-in music player not only lets you play music already on your device, but also gives you access to your entire music library if you subscribe to iTunes Match. In this brief video you'll learn how to control your music both within the app and from outside of it.
  
  Music
  
  04:12
In this chapter you'll learn how to use your iOS 6 Device to access iBooks, podcasts, and iTunes U, as well as how to use the Find iPhone app to locate and lock a lost device.

Other Ways to Use Your Device
- There are a surprising number of options for reading, marking up and sharing passages from your favorite electronic books. In this detailed video, you'll learn how to explore the iBook Store and how to see every book you've ever purchased, as well as how to navigate, search, highlight, add notes, and share pieces of your favorite novels.
  
  iBooks
  
  18:06
- Podcasts are a fantastic resource for information on pretty much any topic imaginable - and they're all free! In this video, you'll learn how to find new podcasts, subscribe to them, and manage what's stored on your iOS device.
  
  Podcasts
  
  05:55
- iTunes U is an amazing storehouse of free university material that you can study on your own time. In this video, you'll see how to access these courses and how get the most from them.
  
  iTunes U
  
  03:15
- Oh no, you've lost your iOS device! Never fear, "Find iPhone" is here. In this lesson, you'll learn how to use the Find iPhone app to locate your iOS device or Mac computer, lock it if it is truly lost, and even remotely erase it if the need arises.
  
  Find iPhone
  
  02:57
In this chapter you'll get lots more miscellaneous tips for using your iOS device - from updating the operating system to using Siri to freeing up space on your device.

Additional Tips
- Your device's operating system, iOS, will occasionally need to be updated. With iOS 6 you can perform "over the air" updates, which means you shouldn't have to plug your iOS device into the computer to update via iTunes; instead, you'll be able to update with just a few taps on your device's screen. In this video, you'll see how to find and install iOS updates.
  
  iOS Updates
  
  01:13
- When you first set up your iOS device you chose a primary language. However, you can add as many additional languages as you like, including the keyboard and the spellcheck for that language. In this video, you'll see examples of typing English, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Emoji characters.
  
  Foreign Languages and Emoji
  
  04:39
- There are many characters hidden under the keys of your iOS keyboard, such as ñ and ü and ?, currency symbols such as £ and ? and ¢, and even curled apostrophes and smart quotes when you want them. In this video, you'll see how to access some of those keys for those occasions when you need an uncommon character but don't want to load an entire new keyboard to get it.
  
  Numbers, Symbols, and Additional Characters
  
  03:27
- Sometimes using the virtual keyboard can be a little slow and cumbersome, but with iOS 6 on more modern iOS devices, you can dictate your thoughts to Siri and she will convert your words into written text. In this video, you'll learn the basics of dictation and see where to go for more tips when you're ready for them.
  
  Dictation
  
  02:56
- Shared Photo Streams are a great way to share your favorite photos with friends and family. In this video, you'll see how to create new Shared Photo Streams and invite others to them, how to accept invitations to Shared Photo Streams, and how to view, comment on, and like a stream on the Web.
  
  Shared Photo Streams
  
  05:45
- Sometimes you want to capture what you see onscreen for later reference, whether it's a website, map, or anything else. You'll see how to do it and where to find your captures in this short video.
  
  Screen Captures
  
  01:51
- iOS 6 is extremely reliable, but there will be times when an app is misbehaving and just needs to be shut down. You'll learn how to force-quit apps, and when you might need to, in this helpful video.
  
  Force-Quitting Apps
  
  01:07
- It's rare, but sometimes you will want to shut down and/or restart your iOS device. In this video you'll learn how to do it the gentle way - and, for those rare occasions when your iOS device completely locks up, you'll learn the more difficult way as well.
  
  Restart and Force Restart
  
  00:58
- Got a digital camera? Want to import photos onto your iOS device without having to use a computer? That's what the Camera Connection Kit can do! In this video, you'll see how images are imported and learn how RAW files are handled on an iOS device.
  
  Using the Camera Connection Kit
  
  03:00
- If you chose Chinese as your primary language when setting up your device, you will automatically have access to Sina Weibo and Baidu, China's own social network and search engine. But you can enable those hidden features even if you're not in China, if you want them! You'll learn how in this video.
  
  Enabling Sina Weibo and Baidu Search
  
  01:33
- No matter what the capacity of your iOS device, eventually you're bound to wish you had more space. While it's expensive to upgrade your device, you can free up space on the one you have by removing apps, videos, books, or anything else you don't need anymore. You'll see how to find out exactly what's hogging your space, and how to clear it up, in this lesson.
  
  Freeing Up Space
  
  03:10
- A neat iPad-only trick lets you select multiple images with a simple swipe! You'll learn how to use this hidden iOS 6 tip in this short video.
  
  Selecting Multiple Photos (iPad only)
  
  01:40
- The virtual keyboard in iOS 6 takes some getting used to, but there are a few tricks that can make it easier to use. You'll learn how and when to split, dock, and even access invisible keys in this lesson.
  
  Keyboard Tips
  
  03:02
- Advanced accessibility to the disabled is a huge upgrade in iOS 6. In this video, you'll see what's available and how to use it. You'll also learn how to lock out certain parts of the screen, a feature that can be handy in all kinds of situations, such as when handing your iPad to a small child.
  
  Accessibility
  
  11:49
- Siri, your own personal virtual assistant, can be amazingly helpful at finding restaurants, checking the weather, looking up movies, and even making complicated mathematical conversions. In this video, you'll learn about some of the things that Siri can do for you.
  
  Siri
  
  09:41
- Would you rather type "Thank you for inquiring about our service! To schedule an appointment, please call me at your convenience at 213-555-1212" or "tyf"? If you think typing three characters is better than typing 121, then this video is for you.
  
  Text Shortcuts
  
  02:10
- Your iPhone comes with a variety of vibrating alert patterns. In this video you'll learn how to select different patterns for different types of alerts, and even how to create your own.
  
  Custom Vibrating Alerts
  
  02:10
- Shooting video on your iOS device is loads of fun, but sometimes you need to clean it up a bit before sharing via email or uploading to YouTube. In this video, you'll learn how to trim your clips and share them with your friends.
  
  Trimming and Sharing Video Clips
  
  02:21

Welcome to the iOS 6 Workshop

In this workshop you’ll learn how unleash the full power of your iOS 6 device. The contents of this course include:

Getting Started with iOS 6
In this chapter you’ll learn basic iOS 6 skills like navigating the OS, using the Multitasking bar, and organizing your home screen.

Settings
This chapter looks at key settings that affect the way your device behaves with respect to privacy, iCloud, sound, maps, and much more.

Default Apps
In this chapter we’ll look at the default apps included with iOS 6, including Messages, FaceTime, Photos, Camera, Maps, and more.

Other Ways to Use Your Device
In this chapter you’ll learn how to use your iOS 6 Device to access iBooks, podcasts, and iTunes U, as well as how to use the Find iPhone app to locate and lock a lost device.

Additional Tips
In this chapter you’ll get lots more miscellaneous tips for using your iOS device – from updating the operating system to using Siri to freeing up space on your device, and much more.

The lessons are wrapped in a feature-rich interface that lets you jump to any topic and bookmark individual sections for later review. Full-Screen mode provides a hi-def, immersive experience, and Watch-and-Work mode shrinks the video into a small window so you can play the videos alongside your application.

System Requirements

Broadband internet connection
Up-to-date browser with Flash plug-in
Screen resolution 1024x768 or higher
Sound card with speakers or headphones attached
Pentium 4 2.6 GHz or higher, or Apple Mac G5
512 MB RAM

Ready for iPad, Android, and HTML5

It's easy to watch this course from your Android device, iPad, or iPhone (4 or later). Access videos straight from your browser, or, for Android devices or iPads, use this course in one of our free apps.

Project Files (Downloadable Feature)

Project files are included with this course so you can practice what you learn and work right along with the videos.

Powerful, Feature-Rich Interface

This course features video2brain’s interactive interface. As you navigate the course, rolling over a chapter or video brings up text describing that item.

Full-Screen mode provides a hi-def, immersive experience. And Watch-and-Work mode puts the video into a resizable window that you can shrink so you can watch the lessons on one side of your screen while you’re following along and applying what you’ve learned on the other.

HD Video

This course comes in crisp 1280 x 720 high definition video.

Bookmarks (Downloadable Feature)

Available in the downloadable version of our courses, this feature makes it easy to create a custom bookmark in any lesson to mark where you left off or to make note of something you want to refer back to later. You can even add a name or short note to remind yourself what the bookmark is for.

IOS Workshop

Anita L.

The course was a dream to view.
Great attention to detail and first class tuition.

Like a lot of people I am a lazy tablet user, so finding this course was an absolute joy!

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