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Here are the gestures you need to use Apple Watch and its apps. The Apple Watch display
not only responds to touch-based gestures like tapping and swiping, it also uses Force Touch
technology to respond to the pressure of your nger.
Tap.
Drag.
Swipe up, down,
left, or right.
Firmly press the
display—don’t just tap.
Set up and pair with iPhone
A setup assistant guides you through a few simple steps to pair Apple Watch with your iPhone
and make it your own.
If you have diculty seeing the Apple Watch or iPhone screen to set it up, VoiceOver or Zoom
can help. See Set up Apple Watch using VoiceOver on page 77 or Zoom on page 79.
Set up and pair. Update your iPhone to iOS software version 8.2 or later (go to Settings >
General > Software Update), which includes the companion Apple Watch app. Then open the
Apple Watch app on iPhone.
Apple Watch
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WARNING: To avoid injury, read Important safety information on page 81 before using
Apple Watch.