GCFLearnFree.org

This is awesome. There is no excuse not to learn!”

Online Learner

GCFGlobal.org
Creating Opportunities For A Better Life.®
  • All Topics
  • iPhone Basics
  • Adding and Managing Contacts

iPhone Basics

Single page view print copy

Adding and Managing Contacts

Navigating contacts

If you have many different people saved to your contacts list, it can be difficult to find a contact quickly. Fortunately, there are two easy ways to navigate your contacts:

  • Search: You can quickly search all of your contacts by using the Search bar at the top of the contacts list. Just tap the Search bar and type—any contacts matching your search will appear.
    Screenshot of iPhone displaySearching for contacts
  • Browse by letter: You can quickly browse through your contacts list by letter—just tap the desired letter to the right of the contacts list. You can also drag your finger up or down the letters to quickly scroll through your contacts.
    Screenshot of iPhone displayBrowsing contacts by letter

To set the My Info card:

If you'd like Siri to access your personal contact information, you'll need to set the My Info card. This will allow Siri to answer more complex requests, such as "Give me directions home" or "Remind me about my meeting when I get to work."

Before you can set the My Info card, you will need to create a contact with your own name and information.

  1. Tap the Settings icon on the Home Screen.
  2. Scroll down and tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
    Screenshot of iPhone displayTapping Mail, Contacts, Calendars
  3. Scroll down and tap My Info.
    Screenshot of iPhone displayTapping My Info
  4. Your contacts list will appear. Locate and select your name.
    Screenshot of iPhone displaySetting the My Info Card
  5. The My Info card will be set with your information.

To add relationship labels:

If you'd like Siri to understand your relationships to different contacts (for example, that Frank is your brother and that Susan is your mother), you can add relationship labels. This allows Siri to respond to more personal requests, such as "Call my brother" or "Send mom a text message."

To add a relationship, press and hold the Home button to access Siri, then explain the contact relationship.

screenshot of an iPhoneAdding a relationship label with Siri
screenshot of an iPhoneUsing a relationship label with Siri
 

You can also set a relationship label for a contact manually. When viewing the contact, tap Edit, then scroll down and select add related name.

Screenshot of iPhone displayAdding a relationship label manually
previous next
previous 1 2 next
Terms Of Use

©1998-2014 Goodwill Community Foundation, Inc. All rights reserved.