iPad For Seniors For Dummies

iPad For Seniors For Dummies

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. Learn to: Navigate your iPad, get connected, browse the web, and use email - Make FaceTime video calls and stay in touch with Facebook and Messages - Play games, watch movies, take and share photos, and listen to music Take your reading material, the Internet, maps, music, and more wherever you go! The iPad and iPad Mini are perfect companions for seniors on the go. Here’s how to make the most of yours, with step-by-step instructions for setting it up, syncing your content, using iCloud, setting up an iTunes account, browsing the Internet, downloading apps, importing photos, and more. Soon you’ll be surprising your grandkids with a FaceTime video call! It’s at your fingertips — literally! Get familiar with the multitouch interface and the onscreen keyboard - All the new stuff — discover the ins and outs of iOS 8, new hardware features, and the iPad’s accessibility options - Entertain Yourself — listen to music, search the web for topics of interest, enjoy videos, buy and read iBooks, take and share photos - Safety first — learn how to set a password, store content on iCloud, protect the iPad touchscreen, and set up Touch ID - Keep in touch — email, use Facebook and FaceTime, and find your way with share purchases with Family Sharing Open the book and find: Easy-to-follow set-up directions - Tips for working with Siri - Ways to stay organized with Reminders and Calendar - How to take photos and video - Create playlists and listen to radio stations with the Music app - Hints for finding videos on iTunes Store - All about shopping for and downloading apps - How to find and read iBooks Nancy C. Muir is the author of over 100 books on technology and business topics. She has worked as a manager in the software and publishing industries, and consulted with several major publishers on series development. Nancy holds a Certificate in Distance Learning Design from the University of Washington and has run and contributed to several websites.