The iphone cannot be used to make a regular phone at the factory, it must be activated first. The activated iphone can access Unicom's wireless network and enable the iphone's full range of features, and an inactive iphone can only be used to call emergency phones. iphone activation needs to be done via itunes.
Activating the iphone is usually done at the time of purchase, but the user can also do it at home.
(i) Pre-activation status
Before activating, the iphone will display the following screen, telling the user to insert the SIM card and connect the iphone to the computer and open itunes to activate it.
(ii) Activation process
1. Prepare a computer that can access the Internet and make sure the computer is connected to the Internet;
2. Download and install the itunes software on your computer and obtain the itunes software address: http://www.apple.com.cn/itunes/download.
3. Put the Sim/usim card into the iphone, put the Sim/usim card method see additional note 2;
4. Plug the randomly attached data line into the USB interface of the networked computer, the other end of the iphone's data interface, and the computer will recognize the iphone and automatically open itunes (if it is not already open);
5. itunes software runs, automatically identifies the iphone and connects to the Apple server for activation.
6. If the itunes pop-up Operator Setup dialog box, you must click "Update Settings", after the successful update.
Additional Instructions 1:iphone Battery Confirmation
The iphone is charged only with a high-powered USB port or an accompanying iphone AC adapter. After the iphone has enough power, the computer will recognize it and itunes will open it.
Additional NOTE 2: Put the Sim/usim card into the iphone
SIM Card
The SIM card is an important iphone component, and you must use a SIM card to access your wireless network. The SIM tray and SIM card are the only removable components on the iphone.
Note: The IPhone 4 uses a micro SIM card, a miniature SIM card, which is much smaller in size than a traditional SIM card. Currently mainly used in Apple products, such as the ipad 3G version, the IPhone 4 and so on. Jiangsu Mobile Small Card is in the production of tension, will soon be in the province of the major business hall to provide card replacement and cutting service.
To remove the SIM tray on the iphone 4, do the following:
1. Insert the SIM card pop-up tool (Find in a random box) into the hole next to the headphone jack;
2. Carefully push inward until the sim tray pops up. Do not forcibly push or push into too deep;
3. Grab the one end of the sim tray and pull it out. You can remove the sim tray entire.
To reinsert the SIM tray and SIM card, do the following:
1. Place the SIM card in the tray with a metal contact facing down. Align the slot on the SIM tray to ensure that the SIM card is fixed properly.
2. Slide the SIM tray back into the iphone 4 until it is fully seated. You should hear a slight "click" Sound and/or feel when the SIM tray is locked in place.
Additional Instructions 3:itunes update
If you have not installed itunes or installed an older version, you must download the latest version of itunes from Apple and install it. After installing the latest version, ITunes can identify your iphone and see if it needs to be activated.
Additional Note 4: Automatic identification
Perform to activate 5th step if itunes does not recognize the iphone, disconnect the data cable that connects to the iphone data connector and reconnect it.
(iii) Status after activation
After activation, the iphone main interface is displayed as follows, and the full functionality of the iphone is available at this time.