18 Chapter 2 Basics
By default, if you don’t touch the screen for a minute, iPhone locks automatically.
For information about changing the time before iPhone locks, see “Auto-Lock” on
page 97. For information about setting iPhone to require a passcode to unlock it,
see “Passcode Lock” on page 97.

Using the Touchscreen

The controls on the iPhone touchscreen change dynamically depending on the task
you are performing.
mTap any application to open it.
mPress the Home button below the display at any time to return to the Home screen.
To Do this
Lock iPhone Press the Sleep/Wake button.
Unlock iPhone Press the Home button or the Sleep/Wake button, then
drag the slider.
Turn iPhone completely off Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until
the red slider appears, then drag the slider.
When iPhone is off, incoming calls go straight to voicemail.
Turn iPhone on Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo
appears.
Sleep/Wake
button