This week's tips cover touchscreen issues with the iPhone and iPod touch. We'll also take a look at some keyboard tips for all iOS devices that help you to be better and faster at typing contractions, and we'll explore how to clear out the auto-correct dictionary. Also, we'll show you a cool tip about how to convert any document from any app into a PDF file, and the into iTunes for syncing to iBooks.
iPhone and iPod touch Touchscreen Troubleshooting
If your iPhone or iPod touch exhibits behavior where the touchscreen does not respond, portions of it do not respond, or it is slow to respond, here are some troubleshooting tips.
You should make sure that your display is clean by wiping it with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free microfiber cloth. If you've applied a protective plastic sheet or film on the touchscreen, try removing it and test the screen again.
If none of the above work try resetting the device by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least 10 seconds. When the Apple logo appears, release all buttons.
If you are still having problems launch the Calculator app and make sure it is not in scientific mode. Press each button on the Calculator and verify they work making notes as you go along about the ones that are not working. Now flip the Calculator app into scientific mode and press all the buttons in the left two rows.
If you have a list of buttons that do no work the you should schedule a service appointment at your local Apple Store Genius Bar or call AppleCare.
Compatibility: iPhone and iPod touch.
iOS Auto-Correction Keyboard Settings
Auto-Correction: sometimes you love it or hate it.
If you leave this feature On, auto-correct will be sure to correct your typing, even if the word you're spelling out isn't wrong. It's also known for its suggestions of contractions. For example, if you type "cant", iOS will automatically suggest "can't"--you can accept the offered suggestion by pressing the space bar or rejecting it by selecting the small X that appears in the pop-up bubble.
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Resetting the Custom Dictionary
When you type, iOS automatically picks up on how you type and the kinds of words you use. But sometimes, you want it to forget that you misspelled the word "blue" and have it appear the right way the first time. Launch the Settings app, tap General > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary. The user's customer keyboard dictionary will be reset to factory defaults.
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Add Documents and Websites to iTunes
Here's a handy tip for making your own reference material to read on your favorite iOS device in iBooks. Since iBooks supports PDF files, as well as ePub files, you can use PDF print services on your Mac to generate a document that will sync to iBooks from iTunes. Here are the steps you'll need to perform on your Mac in order to get this to work.
Step 1: In Finder browse to ~/Library. Look for a folder called PDF Services. If it doesn't exist, then create it by calling it PDF Services, using the same capitalization and spelling. Open the new folder and leave it alone for the time being.
Step 2: In the Finder, browse to your Applications folder by double-clicking Macintosh HD and then double-clicking Applications. Locate the icon for iTunes and click it once to select it--if iTunes launches close it and start over. Once you've selected the iTunes icon press CMD+L to make an alias.
Step 3: Drag the alias icon--not the original one--to the folder you created in Step 1. Rename it to iTunes by removing the word alias.
Step 4: Launch Safari and browse to http://www.maclife.com. Wait for the page to load and then select Print. Click the PDF button on the bottom left corner of the print dialog window that opens and choose iTunes. This will launch iTunes which will receive the PDF file. The next time you Sync your iOS device the PDF will be available to read in iBooks.
Note that this tip is useful for any application that you can print from.
Compatibility: iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iTunes 9.2 or higher.
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