Making and Receiving Calls<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUnlock your smartphone and open the Phone app. The icon for this app usually looks like a telephone handset.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce the Phone app is open, you will see a dial pad or a search bar. You can either:<\/h3>\n\n\n\nEnter the phone number you wish to call using the dial pad and then press the call button (usually represented by a telephone handset icon).<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOr, search for the contact you wish to call by typing their name into the search bar. When the contact appears, tap on it, and then tap the call button.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nWait for the call to connect. Once the other person picks up, you can start talking.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Receiving a Call:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you receive a call, your smartphone will ring or vibrate, and a call notification will appear on the screen.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe notification will show the caller\u2019s phone number or contact name (if it\u2019s saved in your phone). It will also have two options: answer and decline.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo answer the call, swipe the answer button (usually green with a telephone handset icon) in the direction indicated on the screen.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you want to decline the call, swipe the decline button (usually red with a telephone handset icon) in the direction indicated on the screen.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSending and Receiving Text Messages<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSending and receiving text messages on a smartphone is quite simple. Here are the general steps:<\/h3>\n\n\n\nSending a Text Message:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOpen the Messages app on your smartphone.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTap the compose button, usually represented by a pencil or \u201c+\u201d icon.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nIn the \u2018To\u2019 field, enter the names, phone numbers, or email addresses of the people you\u2019d like to message.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTap the text box that says \u201cText message\u201d and type the message you want to send.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo add an emoji, tap the smiley face icon next to the text message box.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo add an image or file to a text message, tap the paperclip icon to the left of the text message box.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nOnce you\u2019ve composed your message, press the send button, usually represented by a paper plane or arrow icon.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Receiving a Text Message:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen you receive a text message, a notification will appear on your smartphone\u2019s screen.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo read the message, swipe down from the top of your screen and tap “New message”.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe Messages app will open, displaying the conversation containing the new message.<\/h3>\n\n\n\nTo reply, simply tap the text box at the bottom of the screen, compose your message, and then press the send button<\/h3>\n\n\n\nAdvanced Features<\/h1>\n\n\n\n Using the Internet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSmartphones allow you to browse the internet using a web browser app like Safari, Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome. Just type a web address or search term in the address bar and press go.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Downloading Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYou can download additional apps from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play Store (Android). Simply search for the app you want, tap on it, and press install.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n