Download the Apple iPhone 4s Manual here. The Apple iPhone 4s was released in October 2011 and was one of the most popular phone from Apple. The phone had only 2G and 3G ability but for 2011 it was top of the line. Today there are other more updated options such as the Apple iPhone 6 Plus as well as the Apple iPhone 5s and 5c. Read those ones for a comparison as the comparison below will show how much has changed in 5 years with Apple iPhones.
Table of Contents
Apple iPhone 4s Manual
Connectivity
The Apple iPhone 4s has 2G connectivity (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) + (CDMA 800/1900) as well as 3G (HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100) + (CDMA2000 1xEV-DO). There is no 4G ability on this phone. The phone has a good connection speed at HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps. It also has GPRS as well as EDGE.
Size
The size of the phone is 115.2 x 58.6 x 9.3 mm (4.54 x 2.31 x 0.37 in) which is pretty much the same size of the average iPhone. The phone at 140 gram makes the phone very light. The phone comes with a Micro-SIM and what has become the standard screen for iPhone being a LED-backlit IPS LCD with a capacitive touchscreen and 16M colors. The iPhone 4s also has a touchscreen with a resolution of 640 x 960 pixels. The screen to avoid scratches is also covered with Corning Gorilla Glass with oleophobic coating.
Platform
Note that the iPhone 4s uses iOS 5 but it is upgradable to iOS 8.4. The phone uses a Apple A5 chipset and there is also a Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 and a PowerVR SGX543MP2 GPU. There is no cardslot on this phone much like others and it internal memory options are 8/16/32/64 GB with 512 MB RAM as standard.
If you are going to upgrade the iPhone to iOS 8.4 then you need to ensure that you have at least 16GB in the phone. The camera setup is still good as it is still used in 2015 being a 8 MegaPixel with a 3264 x 2448 pixel picture quality. The video playback is also good which can run at 1080p@30fps. Note that the second camera is not very good and very basic as it is a VGA at 480p@30fps. Likewise also compare this to the Apple iPhone 4s User Manual as well as the Apple iPad Air User Manual.
| Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone 4s | Apple iPhone 6 | |
| Released: | 2011, October | 2014, September |
| CPU: | Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8) |
| GPU: | PowerVR SGX543MP2 | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core) |
| Memory: | 8/16/32/64 GB, 512 MB RAM | 16/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM |
| Camera: | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels |
| Camera 2: | VGA, 480p@30fps | 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps |
| Networks: | 2G + 3G | 2G + 3G + 4G |
| Talktime: | 14 Hours | 10 Hours |
Other
The iPhone 4s has no radio built much like other iPhones however comes with a loudspeaker, 3.5mm jack as well as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth V4. The phone also has A-GPS, GLONASS. With a 14 hour talk time (1432 mAh battery) the phone is still an excellent buy.
Making Calls on Your iPhone
You can have a group call with up to five people using GSM (check with your carrier for variations). Here’s how:
- Start a call.
- While on the call, tap ‘Add Call’ and make another call.
- Then, tap ‘Merge Calls’.
- Repeat these steps to add more people.
During the call, you can:
- Remove someone by tapping next to their name and then ‘End.’
- Talk privately with one person by tapping ‘Private’ next to their name. Return to the conference by tapping ‘Merge Calls.’
- Add an incoming caller by tapping ‘Hold Call + Answer’ and then ‘Merge Calls.’
Emergency Calls
If your iPhone is locked, make an emergency call by tapping ‘Emergency Call’ on the ‘Enter Passcode’ screen. Remember, don’t rely solely on your iPhone for emergencies.
Handling Incoming Calls
When you receive a call, you can:
- Tap ‘Answer’ to take the call.
- Silence the call by pressing buttons on your iPhone or headset.
- Decline the call and send it to voicemail.
Quiet Time and Blocking Callers
For quiet time, swipe up and turn on ‘Do Not Disturb’ or ‘Airplane Mode.’ Block unwanted callers by tapping ‘Block this Caller’ or in ‘Settings > Phone > Blocked.’
Responding to a Second Call
When you get a second call, you can:
- Ignore it and send it to voicemail.
- Put the first call on hold to answer the new one.
- End the first call and answer the new one.
Ringtones and Vibrations
Customize ringtones in ‘Settings > Sound > Ringtone’ and assign specific ringtones to contacts. Use the side switch to turn the ringer on/off. Adjust vibrations in ‘Settings > Sounds.’
International Calls
For international calls, contact your carrier for rates. Enable international roaming in ‘Settings > Cellular,’ but be aware of charges. To avoid roaming charges, turn off Voice Roaming and Data Roaming. Likewise see also the Apple iPhone 5c Manual as well.
Phone Settings
Access ‘Settings > Phone’ to manage your phone number, text replies, call settings, voicemail, and more.
Mail Settings
In ‘Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars,’ customize your email experience, create signatures, and manage accounts.
Messages Settings
Visit ‘Settings > Messages’ to control messaging options, including iMessage, read receipts, and blocking unwanted messages.
These features make your iPhone versatile and user-friendly. See also the Snapdragon 200 as well as Snapdragon 610.
Apple iPhone 4s Manual
