MobileMe

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Set Up MobileMe

I want to set up my...

  1. Get the latest software.

    iTunes screenshot, highlighting the Check for Update button.
    • Download and install the latest version of iTunes (v9 or later).
    • Connect your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer, launch iTunes, go to the iTunes summary tab, and then click “Check for Update.”
    • Follow onscreen instructions to upgrade to iPhone OS 3.1, if you haven’t already.

  2. Enable MobileMe push synchronization.

    MobileMe's Setting screenshot, selecting to Add Account.
    • On your Home screen, tap Settings.
    • Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
    • Make sure Fetch New Data is set to Push.
    • Tap Add Account and choose MobileMe.
    • Enter your MobileMe account information then tap Save.
    • Turn on Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Bookmarks.
      • Important: If prompted, choose “Merge with MobileMe” to make sure the contacts, calendars, and bookmarks already on your device sync with MobileMe.

  3. Turn on Find My iPhone.

    MobileMe screenshot, turning on the Find My iPhone function.
    • Turn on Find My iPhone to let you find your device on a map at me.com/account.
    • Tap Done.
    • Turn on Passcode Lock so only you can turn Find My iPhone on and off:
      • Tap Settings.
      • Tap General, then Passcode Lock.
      • Enter a passcode and confirm.
      Important: On iPod touch, Find My iPhone enables you to locate your device only when it is on and connected to a registered Wi-Fi network. Learn more.
MacBook Pro, iPhone and PC

Now that you’ve completed the steps above...

In a few minutes, your email, contacts, and calendars on your iPhone or iPod touch will be available at me.com and will stay in sync with any other devices you set up.

Set up your Mac | Set up your PC

You can also use these features on your iPhone or iPod touch:

Mail

Mail icon

You can send and receive email using your MobileMe email address using Mail.

iDisk

iDisk icon

View and share files on your iDisk right from your iPhone or iPod touch. To install iDisk app for iPhone, click here.

Contacts, Calendar, Safari

Contacts, Calendar and Safari icons

Your contacts, calendars, and bookmarks always stay in sync, over the air.

Photos

Photos icon

Publish your photos from your iPhone to your Gallery in just a few taps. Watch the video tutorial.