Getting Started with your new iPhone 3G
Congratulations on receiving your new iPhone!
iPhone and iTunes:
Your new Apple iPhone is designed to work hand in hand with iTunes, Apple’s desktop music, video and application management program. iTunes manages the activation, synchronization and backup functions for the iPhone and it is heavily recommended that the iPhone be used in conjunction with an installation of iTunes on your desktop or laptop. A link to install iTunes, which is a relatively simple process, is provided below. If you are experiencing difficulties installing the iTunes software then ICT or your local CSO may be able to assist (ICT Helpdesk - 9351 6000, or a local CSO) with this installation. Once iTunes is installed, you should be able to continue with the guide below.
Activating your Mobile
Now that you have your iPhone, the first thing you will need to do is activate it. This can be done by completing the following steps:
- Open iPhone box, and remove the dock connector and iPhone sim slot tool (located inside your black iPhone manual dossier).
- Insert your USYD Optus Sim Card into the iPhone.
- Install iTunes on local machine (available here).
- Connect your iPhone to local machine via usb -> Dock connector and follow the prompts in iTunes.
Once this process is completed your iPhone should be ready to go. We recommend taking this opportunity to become familiar with its interface, and try out some of the applications.
iPhone Features
- Exchange Email and Calendaring: setup instructions are available here to assist you in configuring your iPhone to connect to your MCS Exchange account for email and calendaring options. You may choose instead to run the auto configuration profile by following the link available at the bottom of this page
- Google Maps, including GPS and directions.
- iPod features: Video and music playback, via iTunes synchronization
- Wireless
- Backup via iTunes: Connecting your iPhone to your iTunes installation will allow your iPhone to synchronise with your computer
- And many more! There are many preinstalled features on the iPhone for you to discover, and via the Apple App Store (available through iTunes or your iPhone) you can install many more.
On Campus Wireless Internet Access
The University of Sydney provides wireless network access across large areas of the University campus, and staff and students can use this wireless service to connect to external websites via their iPhone 3G 3.0.
To access external websites on campus through the University of Sydney Wireless service, please follow the guide found here.