In order to being using your iPhone, you have to activate it using iTunes. This is a step-by-step guide to everything you need to know about iPhone activation to get you started using it right away!
NOTE: This how-to applies only to the first-generation iPhone. The iPhone 3G uses a different activation process. The iPhone 3GS uses basically the same process as the 3G.
Begin by downloading and installing the latest version of iTunes (or the newest version), which is required for activation. (Learn how to install iTunes).
Once that’s done, unpack the …

To buy songs or movies at iTunes Store, or to set up and use your iPhone, you’ll need to create an iTunes account. To set one up, open iTunes and choose the iTunes Store option in the left-most menu. This will take you to the iTunes Store.
At the top right, you’ll see a button that says Sign In. Click it.

Choose either “Create New Account” or enter you existing Apple or .Mac ID or AOL screename.
If you have an Apple ID or AOL screename, you’ll just need to enter your billing …

Apple does not include iTunes on a CD with iPods any more. Instead, it offers it as a download from its website. Here’s how to find iTunes and set up, which you need to do before you can sync your iPod.
Go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ to download the correct version of iTunes for your computer.
On this page, choose your operating system, decide if you want to receive email newsletters from Apple, and enter your email address to begin the download.

Once iTunes has downloaded, you will see an icon called iTunes Setup on …

Apple does not include iTunes on a CD with iPods any more. Instead, it offers it as a download from its website. Here’s how to find and install iTunes, which you need to do before you can sync your iPod.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 Minutes
Here’s How:
1.Go to http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/ to download the correct version of iTunes for your computer.
On this page, choose your operating system, decide if you want to receive email newsletters from Apple, and enter your email address to begin the download.
2.Once iTunes has downloaded, find the download file, double …