Book description
Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.
Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most.
Large, full-color, close-up photos with callouts to iPhone photos that show you exactly what to do.
Common-sense help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations.
Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPhone.
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your
iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to:
• Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPhones, iPod touches, and iPads; take advantage of AirDrop to instantly share with other iOS and Mac users around you
• Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPhone
• Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more
• Configure and sync your information, and efficiently manage contacts and calendars
• Communicate via phone calls, FaceTime videoconferences, conference calls, text, email, and more
• Make your text messages come alive by adding Digital Touches and effects
• Make the most of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all of your email from one Inbox
• Listen to podcasts, listen to music with Music; find your way with Maps, and use other great iPhone apps
• Capture and edit photos and video; use great camera features such as burst photos, time-lapse photos, and slow-motion video, and Live Photos
• View your photos in memories and use them for wallpaper and for your contacts
• Find, download, install, and use awesome iPhone apps
• Take advantage of iCloud to keep your content and information in sync on all your devices
Table of contents
- About This E-Book
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents at a Glance
- Table of Contents
- About the Author
- About AARP and AARP TEK
- Dedication
- Acknowledgments
- We Want to Hear from You!
- Reader Services
- Using This Book
- Getting Started
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1. Getting Started with Your iPhone
- Getting to Know Your iPhone’s External Features
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Getting to Know Your iPhone’s Software
- Using Your Fingers to Control Your iPhone
- Going Home
- Touching the iPhone’s Screen
- Working with iPhone Apps
- Using the Home Screens
- Using the iPhone Plus’ Split-Screen
- Working with the Control Center
- Working with the Notification Center
- Using Siri Suggestions
- Using the Do Not Disturb Mode
- Using Airplane Mode
- Meeting Siri
- Understanding iPhone Status Icons
- Turning Your iPhone Off or On
- Sleeping/Locking and Waking/Unlocking Your iPhone
- Signing In to Your Apple ID
- Setting the Volume
- 2. Using Your iPhone’s Core Features
- 3. Connecting Your iPhone to the Internet, Bluetooth Devices, and iPhones/iPods/iPads
- 4. Setting Up and Using iCloud and Other Online Accounts
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5. Customizing How Your iPhone Works
- Getting Started
- Working with the Settings App
- Setting Keyboard, Language, and Format Options
- Setting Privacy and Location Services Preferences
- Setting a Passcode and Configuring Touch ID
- Setting Accessibility Options
- Setting Restrictions for Content and Apps
- Using the App Store App to Find and Install iPhone Apps
- 6. Customizing How Your iPhone Looks and Sounds
- 7. Managing Contacts
- 8. Communicating with the Phone and FaceTime Apps
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9. Sending, Receiving, and Managing Email
- Getting Started
- Setting Mail App Preferences
- Working with Email
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Managing Email
- Checking for New Email
- Understanding the Status of Email
- Managing Email from the Message Screen
- Managing Email from an Inbox
- Managing Multiple Emails at the Same Time
- Organizing Email from the Message Screen
- Organizing Email from the Inbox
- Viewing Messages in a Mailbox
- Saving Images Attached to Email
- Filtering Email
- Searching Your Email
- Working with VIPs
- Designating VIPs
- Accessing VIP Email
- Managing Junk Email
- Marking Junk Email
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10. Sending, Receiving, and Managing Texts and iMessages
- Getting Started
- Preparing the Messages App for Messaging
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Sending Messages
- Creating a New Message and Conversation
- Sending Messages in an Existing Conversation
- Applying Effects to Messages You Send
- Including Photos or Video in Messages You Send
- Using Digital Touches in Messages You Send
- Managing Apps in Messages
- Adding Content from Apps to Messages You Send
- Including Instant Audio in Messages You Send
- Adding Your Location to Messages You Send
- Using Quick Actions to Send Messages
- Receiving, Reading, and Replying to Messages
- Working with Messages
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11. Managing Calendars
- Getting Started
- Setting Calendar, Date, and Time Preferences
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Working with Calendars
- Viewing Calendars and Events
- Configuring Calendars
- Navigating Calendars
- Viewing Calendars
- Using 3D Touch for Events (iPhone 6s/6s Plus and Later)
- Adding Events to a Calendar
- Using Quick Actions with the Calendar App (iPhone 6s/6s Plus and Later)
- Searching Calendars
- Working with Invitations
- Sharing Calendars
- Managing Calendars, Events, and Invitations
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12. Working with Siri
- Getting Started
- Setting Up Siri
- Understanding Siri’s Personality
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Learning How to Use Siri by Example
- Using Siri to Make Voice Calls
- Composing New Email with Siri
- Replying to Emails with Siri
- Having Messages Read to You
- Replying to Messages with Siri
- Sending New Messages with Siri
- Using Siri to Create Events
- Using Siri to Create Reminders
- Using Siri to Get Information
- Using Siri to Play Music
- Using Siri to Get Directions
- Using Siri to Open Apps
- Using Dictation to Speak Text Instead of Typing
- 13. Surfing the Web
- 14. Taking Photos and Video with Your iPhone
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15. Viewing and Editing Photos and Video with the Photos App
- Getting Started
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Viewing, Editing, and Working with Photos on Your iPhone
- Finding Photos to Work With by Browsing
- Finding Photos to Work With by Searching
- Viewing Photos Individually
- Using 3D Touch with Photos
- Working with Memories
- Watching and Changing a Memory’s Slideshow
- Viewing a Memory’s Photos
- Viewing a Memory’s Photos by Place
- Working with Burst Mode Photos
- Editing Photos
- Enhancing Photos
- Straightening, Rotating, and Cropping Photos
- Applying Filters to Photos
- Removing Red-Eye from Photos
- Making Smart Adjustments to Photos
- Marking Up Photos
- Working with Photos
- Sharing Photos via Email
- Organizing Photos in a New Album
- Adding Photos to an Existing Album
- Deleting Photos
- Viewing, Editing, and Working with Video on Your iPhone
- Using iCloud with Your Photos
- Index
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16. Working with Other Useful iPhone Apps and Features
- Getting Started
- Touring Other Cool iPhone Apps
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Listening to Music with the Music App
- Finding Music in Your Library
- Finding Music by Artist
- Finding Songs
- Setting Up and Finding Music with Apple Music
- Subscribing to Apple Music
- Browsing Apple Music’s For You Collection
- Browsing Apple Music
- Adding Apple Music to Your Library
- Searching for Music
- Playing Music
- Playing Music on the Miniplayer
- Playing Music on the Now Playing Screen
- Playing Music from the Lock Screen
- Playing Music from the Control Center
- Using 3D Touch with the Music App
- Listening to Podcasts with the Podcasts App
- Finding Your Way with Maps
- Managing Your Health Information with the Health App
- Working Seamlessly Across Your Devices
- 17. Maintaining and Protecting Your iPhone and Solving Problems
- Glossary
Product information
- Title: My iPhone® for Seniors
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2016
- Publisher(s): Que
- ISBN: 9780134447223
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