iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 7th Edition

iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 7th Edition

by Nancy C. Muir
Released December 2014
Publisher(s): For Dummies
ISBN: 9781118944387

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Book description

The easy way for seniors to master the iPad - updated for iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3!

Buying and getting started with an iPad or iPad Mini can be intimidating for people of any age, but it doesn't have to be. This new edition of iPad For Seniors For Dummies provides straightforward, easy-to-understand coverage of the latest tips and tricks to getting the most out of your iPad. You'll get clear instructions for setting up setting up your iPad, mastering the multi-touch interface, and synching your data. Next, you'll dig a big deeper and discover how to work in the iCloud, set up iTunes on your iPad, browse the Internet, send and receive e-mails, text with iMessage, download apps from the App Store, make video calls with FaceTime, work with Siri, import pictures, get organized with Reminders, find your way with Maps, and so much more.

Written in plain English and complemented with full-color photographs that bring the information to life, iPad For Seniors For Dummies helps even the most techno-phobic readers understand and master the iPad's myriad capabilities. Whether you're looking to curl up with a good iBook, stay connected with your kids and grandkids on social media, capture photos and videos—or anything in between—everything you need is at your fingertips.

  • Covers iPad Air 2, iPad Air, iPad 2, and all models of iPad mini

  • Updated throughout for the latest features of the iPad and iPad Mini

  • Contains the latest information on Apple's new iPad hardware and new iOS software

  • Designed with large-print figures and drawings to make it more accessible for seniors

  • iPad sales are hot with no sign of slowing down

    • If you're a senior looking to get started with your first iPad, this friendly guide makes it easier.

    Table of contents

      1. Introduction
        1. About This Book
        2. Foolish Assumptions
        3. Icons Used in This Book
        4. Beyond the Book
        5. Where to Go from Here
      2. Part I: Making the iPad Yours
        1. Chapter 1: Buying Your iPad
          1. Discover What’s New in iOS 8, iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 3
          2. Choose the Right iPad for You
          3. Decide How Much Memory Is Enough
          4. Choose Wi-Fi Only or Wi-Fi and 3G/4G
          5. Understand What You Need to Use Your iPad
          6. Know Where to Buy Your iPad
          7. Consider iPad Accessories
          8. Explore What’s in the Box
          9. Take a First Look at the Gadget
        2. Chapter 2: Looking Over the Home Screen
          1. See What You Need to Use the iPad
          2. Turn On the iPad and Register It
          3. Meet the Multi-Touch Screen
          4. Goodbye Click-and-Drag, Hello Tap-and-Swipe
          5. Display and Use the Onscreen Keyboard
          6. Use the Split Keyboard
          7. Flick to Search
          8. Update the Operating System to iOS 8
          9. Learn Multitasking Basics
          10. Explore Multitasking Gestures
          11. Examine the iPad Cameras
          12. Customize the Side Switch
          13. Explore the Status Bar
          14. Take Inventory of Preinstalled Apps
          15. Discover Control Center
          16. Understand Touch ID
          17. Lock the iPad, Turn It Off, and Unlock It
        3. Chapter 3: Getting Going
          1. Charge the Battery
          2. Make iPad Settings Using iTunes
          3. Sync the iPad to Your Computer Using iTunes
          4. Sync Wirelessly
          5. Understand iCloud
          6. Get an iCloud Account
          7. Make iCloud Sync Settings
        4. Chapter 4: Making Your iPad More Accessible
          1. Set Brightness
          2. Change the Wallpaper
          3. Set Up VoiceOver
          4. Use VoiceOver
          5. Make Additional Vision Settings
          6. Adjust the Volume
          7. Set Up Subtitles and Captioning
          8. Manage Other Hearing Settings
          9. Turn On and Work with AssistiveTouch
          10. Manage Home Click Speed
          11. Focus Learning with Guided Access
      3. Part II: Taking the Leap Online
        1. Chapter 5: Browsing the Internet with Safari
          1. Connect to the Internet
          2. Explore Safari
          3. Navigate among Web Pages
          4. Use Tabbed Browsing
          5. View Browsing History
          6. Search the Web
          7. Add and Use Bookmarks
          8. Save Links and Web Pages to the Safari Reading List
          9. Enjoy Reading with Safari Reader
          10. Add Web Clips to the Home Screen
          11. Save an Image to Your Photo Library
          12. Post Photos from Safari
          13. Send a Link
          14. Make Private Browsing and Cookie Settings
          15. Print a Web Page
        2. Chapter 6: Working with Email in Mail
          1. Add an iCloud, Gmail, Yahoo!, AOL, or Microsoft Outlook.com Account
          2. Set Up a POP3 and IMAP Email Account
          3. Open Mail and Read Messages
          4. Reply to or Forward Email
          5. Create and Send a New Message
          6. Format Email
          7. Search Email
          8. Mark Email as Unread or for Flag for Follow-Up
          9. Create an Event from Email Contents
          10. Delete Email
          11. Organize Email
          12. Create a VIP List
        3. Chapter 7: Getting Social with FaceTime, Twitter, and iMessage
          1. Understand Who Can Use FaceTime
          2. Get an Overview of FaceTime
          3. Make a FaceTime Call with Wi-Fi or 3G/4G
          4. Accept and End a FaceTime Call
          5. Switch Views
          6. Experience Twitter on the iPad
          7. Set Up an iMessage Account
          8. Use Messages to Address, Create, and Send Messages
          9. Read Messages
          10. Clear a Conversation
          11. Send and Receive Audio
          12. Send a Photo or Video
          13. Send a Map of Your Location
          14. Understanding Group Messaging
          15. Activate Do Not Disturb
        4. Chapter 8: Shopping the iTunes Store
          1. Explore the iTunes Store
          2. Find a Selection
          3. Preview Music, a Movie, or an Audiobook
          4. Buy a Selection
          5. Rent a Movie
          6. Shop Anywhere Else
          7. Enable Autodownloads of Purchases from Other Devices
          8. Set Up Family Sharing
        5. Chapter 9: Expanding Your iPad Horizons with Apps
          1. Explore Senior-Recommended Apps
          2. Search the App Store
          3. Get Applications from the App Store
          4. Organize Your Applications on Home Screens
          5. Organize Apps in Folders
          6. Delete Apps You No Longer Need
          7. Update Apps
      4. Part III: Having Fun and Consuming Media
        1. Chapter 10: Using Your iPad as an E-Reader
          1. Discover How the iPad Differs from Other E-Readers
          2. Find Books with iBooks
          3. Explore Other E-Book Sources
          4. Buy Books at the iBooks Store
          5. Navigate a Book
          6. Adjust Brightness
          7. Change the Font Size and Type
          8. Search in Your Book
          9. Use Bookmarks and Highlights
          10. Check Words in the Dictionary
          11. Organize Your Library
          12. Delete Books in Collections
          13. Download Magazine Apps to Newsstand
          14. Buy Issues
          15. Read Periodicals
        2. Chapter 11: Playing Music on the iPad
          1. View the Library Contents
          2. Create Playlists
          3. Search for Audio
          4. Play Music and Other Audio
          5. Shuffle Music
          6. Adjust the Volume
          7. Use AirPlay
          8. Play Music with iTunes Radio
          9. Create Stations
          10. View Your iTunes Radio History
        3. Chapter 12: Playing with Photos
          1. Take Pictures with the iPad Cameras
          2. Import Photos from a Digital Camera
          3. Save Photos from the Web
          4. View an Album
          5. View Individual Photos
          6. Edit Photos
          7. Organize Photos
          8. View Photos by Year and Location
          9. Share Photos with Mail, Twitter, and Facebook
          10. Share Photos with AirDrop
          11. Share Photos with iCloud Photo Sharing
          12. Print Photos
          13. Run a Slideshow
          14. Delete Photos
          15. Shoot Videos
        4. Chapter 13: Getting the Most Out of Video Features
          1. Capture Your Own Videos with the Built-in Cameras
          2. Play Movies, Podcasts, or TV Shows with Videos
          3. Turn on Closed Captioning
          4. Go to a Movie Chapter
          5. Share Your Favorite Videos
        5. Chapter 14: Playing Games
          1. Open an Account in Game Center
          2. Create a Profile
          3. Add Friends
          4. Purchase and Download Games
          5. Master iPad Game-Playing Basics
          6. Play against Yourself
          7. Challenge Friends in Game Center
        6. Chapter 15: Finding Your Way with Maps
          1. Go to Your Current Location
          2. Change Views
          3. Zoom In and Out
          4. Go to Another Location
          5. Drop a Pin
          6. Add and View Favorites
          7. Delete a Bookmark
          8. Find Directions
          9. View Information about a Location
          10. Add a Location to a Contact
          11. Share Location Information
          12. Get Turn-by-Turn Navigation Help
      5. Part IV: Managing Your Life and iPad
        1. Chapter 16: Keeping On Schedule with Calendar and Clock
          1. View Your Calendar
          2. Add Calendar Events
          3. Add Events Using Siri
          4. Create Repeating Events
          5. Add Alerts
          6. Search Calendars
          7. Subscribe to and Share Calendars
          8. Use a Family Calendar
          9. Delete an Event
          10. Display Clock
          11. Add or Delete a Clock
          12. Set an Alarm
          13. Use Stopwatch and Timer
        2. Chapter 17: Working with Reminders and Notifications
          1. Create a Task in Reminders
          2. Edit Task Details
          3. Schedule a Reminder
          4. Create a List
          5. Sync with Other Devices and Calendars
          6. Mark as Complete or Delete a Reminder
          7. Set Notification Types
          8. View Notification Center
          9. Check Out Today and Notifications Tabs
          10. Go to an App from Notification Center
          11. Get Some Rest with Do Not Disturb
        3. Chapter 18: Managing Contacts
          1. Add a Contact
          2. Sync Contacts with iCloud
          3. Assign a Photo to a Contact
          4. Add Twitter or Facebook Information
          5. Designate Related People
          6. Set Ringtones for Contacts
          7. Search for a Contact
          8. Go to a Contact’s Website
          9. Address Email Using Contacts
          10. Share a Contact
          11. View a Contact’s Location in Maps
          12. Delete a Contact
        4. Chapter 19: Talking to Your iPad with Siri
          1. Activate Siri
          2. Understand All That Siri Can Do
          3. Call Contacts via FaceTime
          4. Create Reminders and Alerts
          5. Add Tasks to Your Calendar
          6. Play and Identify Music
          7. Get Directions
          8. Ask for Facts
          9. Search the Web
          10. Send Email, Tweets, or Messages
          11. Get Helpful Tips
        5. Chapter 20: Making Notes
          1. Open a Blank Note and Enter Text
          2. Create a New Note
          3. Use Copy and Paste
          4. Display the Notes List
          5. Move among Notes
          6. Search for a Note
          7. Share a Note
          8. Delete a Note
          9. Print a Note
        6. Chapter 21: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your iPad
          1. Keep the iPad Screen Clean
          2. Protect Your Gadget with a Case
          3. Extend Your iPad’s Battery Life
          4. Find Out What to Do with a Nonresponsive iPad
          5. Make the Keyboard Reappear
          6. Update Software
          7. Restore the Sound
          8. Get Support
          9. Find a Missing iPad
          10. Back Up to iCloud
      6. About the Author
      7. Cheat Sheet
      8. More Dummies Products

    Product information

    • Title: iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 7th Edition
    • Author(s): Nancy C. Muir
    • Release date: December 2014
    • Publisher(s): For Dummies
    • ISBN: 9781118944387