Once you connect your iPhone to your computer using the USB cable, iTunes should automatically launch. If it doesn't launch on its own, you can start the application yourself. You should see the name of your iPhone under the "DEVICES" heading on the left-hand side of the screen. This tells you that your phone is connected. Now you're ready for step three.
How to Restore an iPhone
From Liane Cassavoy, former About.com Guide
Step Two: Connect Your iPhone to Your Computer
iPhone Restoration: Step Two
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- First Step: View the Contents of Your iPhone
- Step Two: Connect Your iPhone to Your Computer
- Step Three: Backup Your Data
- Step Four: Get Ready to Restore Your iPhone
- Step Five: Click Restore Again
- Step Six: Watch and Wait as iTunes Goes to Work
- Step Seven: Watch and Wait Some More
- Step Eight: iPhone (Almost) Restored
- Step Nine: iPhone Is Activated
- Step Ten: Set Up Your iPhone
- Step Eleven: Set Up a New iPhone
- Step Twelve: Transfer Your Files
- Step Thirteen: Restore Your iPhone from Back Up
- Step Fourteen: Sync Away
- Step Fifteen: iPhone, Restored
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