My iPad for Seniors, 5th Edition

Description

My iPad for Seniors, 5th Edition, is a comprehensive guide to using all of Apple’s iPad models. It includes everything from basic setup information to finding and installing new apps to using the iPad for communication, entertainment, and productivity. The information presented in this book is targeted at users aged 50 and up; whenever possible, one best way for any given task is presented, and instructions are simplified with older users in mind. In addition, much  content specific for people 50+ is included.

This edition features completely new content from front to back. The emphasis is on how this audience uses their iPads, covering those apps and features in simple step-by-step fashion. Coverage of relevant apps is included in the appropriate content chapters, instead of taking up space in their own chapters.

• Use Siri to dictate email, messages, notes and more
• Take video with the front and rear camera
• Video chat with your friends using FaceTime over Wi-Fi or cellular
• Stream audio and video to Apple TV and other devices
• Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi network and cellular networks
• Move information between your computer and iPad
• Share photos using Shared Photo Stream
• Edit and share photos and video
• Entertain yourself with movies, TV shows, YouTube, podcasts, games and more
• Quickly and easily keep up with your social networks using integrated FaceBook and Twitter features
• Use iCloud tabs in Safari to make browsing easier across devices
• Download apps to make your iPad even more useful
• Use Passbook to keep track of movie and airline tickets and much more
• Create documents and spreadsheets
• Build and display presentations
• Find locations and get directions using the new Maps app
• Connect with your friends and family using apps such as FaceTime, Skype and Facebook

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Chapter 1  Buying and Unboxing Your iPad
Chapter 2  Getting Started with Your iPad
Chapter 3  Personalizing the Way Your iPad Looks and Works
Chapter 4  Making Your iPad More Accessible
Chapter 5  Connecting to the Internet and Browsing the Web
Chapter 6  Keeping Your iPad Safe and Secure
Chapter 7  Controlling Your iPad—and More—with Siri
Chapter 8  Installing and Using Apps
Chapter 9  Sending and Receiving Email
Chapter 10  Managing Your Contacts
Chapter 11  Video Chatting and Texting
Chapter 12  Getting Social with Facebook, Pinterest, and Other Social Networks
Chapter 13  Staying Organized with Calendar and Reminders
Chapter 14  Reading e-Books, Magazines, and Newspapers
Chapter 15  Shooting, Editing, and Sharing Photos and Videos
Chapter 16  Listening to Music
Chapter 17  Watching TV Shows, Movies, and Other Videos
Chapter 18  Controlling Your Smart Home
Chapter 19  Traveling with Maps and Other Travel Apps
Chapter 20  Keeping Fit and Healthy
Chapter 21  Playing Games
Chapter 22  Getting Productive
Chapter 23  Managing Files on Your iPad and in the Cloud
Chapter 24  Accessorizing Your iPad
Chapter 25  Fixing Common Problems
Appendix  Glossary
Index

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