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Make a video call (FaceTime) - Apple iPhone 5 (iOS6)

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You can make a video call to another device which supports FaceTime. The video call can be made using either the mobile network or a Wi-Fi network. Follow these instructions to make a video call.

Press Settings.
Press Settings.
Press Settings.
Step 1 of 15

Find "FaceTime"

Press Settings.

Press FaceTime.
Press FaceTime.
Press FaceTime.
Step 2 of 15

Find "FaceTime"

Press FaceTime.

Press the indicator next to FaceTime to turn on the function.
Press the indicator next to FaceTime to turn on the function.
Press the indicator next to FaceTime to turn on the function.
Step 3 of 15

Turn on FaceTime

Press the indicator next to FaceTime to turn on the function.

Before you can log on, you need an Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
If you've not yet logged on with your Apple ID:Press Use your Apple ID for FaceTime.
If you've not yet logged on with your Apple ID:Press Use your Apple ID for FaceTime.
If you've not yet logged on with your Apple ID:Press Use your Apple ID for FaceTime.
Step 4 of 15

Turn on FaceTime

If you've not yet logged on with your Apple ID:
Press Use your Apple ID for FaceTime.

Before you can log on, you need an Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Follow the instructions on the display to log on.Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Follow the instructions on the display to log on.Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Follow the instructions on the display to log on.Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Step 5 of 15

Turn on FaceTime

Follow the instructions on the display to log on.
Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Before you can log on, you need an Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Press Utilities.
Press Utilities.
Press Utilities.
Step 6 of 15

Make a video call

Press Utilities.

You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Press Contacts.
Press Contacts.
Press Contacts.
Step 7 of 15

Make a video call

Press Contacts.

You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Press the required contact.The contact details are displayed.
Press the required contact.The contact details are displayed.
Press the required contact.The contact details are displayed.
Step 8 of 15

Make a video call

Press the required contact.
The contact details are displayed.

You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Press FaceTime.
Press FaceTime.
Press FaceTime.
Step 9 of 15

Make a video call

Press FaceTime.

You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Press the required number or the required email address.
Press the required number or the required email address.
Press the required number or the required email address.
Step 10 of 15

Make a video call

Press the required number or the required email address.

You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Apple iPhone 5 (iOS6)
Apple iPhone 5 (iOS6)
Apple iPhone 5 (iOS6)
Step 11 of 15

Select option

When you have an active video call, you can select the following options:
Mute or unmute the microphone, go to 4a.
Change camera, go to 4b.

Press the microphone icon.Depending on the current setting, the microphone is muted or unmuted.
Press the microphone icon.Depending on the current setting, the microphone is muted or unmuted.
Press the microphone icon.Depending on the current setting, the microphone is muted or unmuted.
Step 12 of 15

4a - Mute or unmute the microphone

Press the microphone icon.
Depending on the current setting, the microphone is muted or unmuted.

Press the camera icon.Depending on the current setting the front or back camera is turned on.
Press the camera icon.Depending on the current setting the front or back camera is turned on.
Press the camera icon.Depending on the current setting the front or back camera is turned on.
Step 13 of 15

4b - Change camera

Press the camera icon.
Depending on the current setting the front or back camera is turned on.

Press End to end the call.
Press End to end the call.
Press End to end the call.
Step 14 of 15

End the call

Press End to end the call.

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Step 15 of 15

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Find "FaceTime"

Press Settings.
Press FaceTime.

Turn on FaceTime

Press the indicator next to FaceTime to turn on the function.
Before you can log on, you need an Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
If you've not yet logged on with your Apple ID:
Press Use your Apple ID for FaceTime.
Before you can log on, you need an Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com
Follow the instructions on the display to log on.
Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Before you can log on, you need an Apple ID. If you don't have an Apple ID, you can create one at www.apple.com

Make a video call

Press Utilities.
You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Press Contacts.
You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Press the required contact.
The contact details are displayed.
You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Press FaceTime.
You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.
Press the required number or the required email address.
You need to be connected to a Wi-Fi network to make a video call using a Wi-Fi network. Click here for information on how to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
You need to activate data connections to make a video call using the mobile network. Click here for information on how to activate data connections.

Select option

When you have an active video call, you can select the following options:
Mute or unmute the microphone, go to 4a.
Change camera, go to 4b.
Apple iPhone 5 (iOS6)

4a - Mute or unmute the microphone

Press the microphone icon.
Depending on the current setting, the microphone is muted or unmuted.

4b - Change camera

Press the camera icon.
Depending on the current setting the front or back camera is turned on.

End the call

Press End to end the call.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
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