iPad For Seniors For Dummies - Softcover

Muir, Nancy C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118352777 ISBN 13: 9781118352779

Publisher: For Dummies, 2012

Synopsis

Discover all the incredible things your new iPad can do!  

The iPad has made a lot of things easier for today's seniors, and the iPad promises even more. Get the most out of your new iPad with the latest edition of this fun and practical full-color guide. Written in the friendly For Dummies style by veteran and bestselling For Dummies author Nancy C. Muir, this book sports senior-friendly larger type and lots of illustrations, so you can access information as easily as you can on your iPad!

Covering the basics and beyond, and thoroughly updated for Apple’s new iPad, this book includes pages of fresh content, including the latest on using the voice dictation feature, making FaceTime video calls, taking and editing photos and HD videos, and more.  

· Covers the third-generation iPad, iPad 2, and the original iPad

· Explains how to use the iPad in the clear, friendly, easy-to-follow language that has defined the Dummies series for two decades

· Uses senior-friendly larger fonts and full-color illustrations, making the information accessible and easy to follow

· Helps keep you and your stuff organized with Reminders and folders, enhance your reading experience with the stunning retina display and other accessibility features, and stay on top of the latest news with Notification Center

· Covers using Maps and the calendar, video chatting with FaceTime, browsing the web, using your iPad for e-mail and Facebook, buying apps and games, reading iBooks, playing music, watching videos, shooting photos, staying safe online, and more  

However you want to use your iPad , the fun starts here, with iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 4th Edition.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

From photos and videos to apps, e-books, and more — you've got the magic touch with iPad!

So you're ready to take on technology and start enjoying all that the incredible iPad has to offer. For Dummies is here to lead the way. Whether it's walking you through setup, checking your e-mail, surfing the web, sharing your favorite photos, or having some fun with apps, this book will get you up to speed in no time.

• Befriend your iPad — learn to navigate the multitouch screen and get familiar with all the built-in apps

• Keep in touch — e-mail, send instant messages, and use FaceTime to video chat with your friends and family

• Say it with pictures — discover how to use the iSight camera and HD video camera to capture your memories and share them online

• Make time to play — read newspapers and books, watch movies and TV shows on the go, and challenge yourself with a new game

• Stay on track — add appointments to your calendar, set reminders for important events, and even keep your grocery list handy

Open the book and find:

• How to choose the right iPad for you

• Tips for making your screen easier to read

• Steps for getting connected and browsing the web

• How to get from here to there with Maps

• Help downloading e-books, music, apps, and more

• Ways to write e-mail, create texts, and add notes using only your voice

• What iCloud is and how it can help you

Learn to:

• Browse the web, exchange e-mails, and make FaceTime video calls

• Take fantastic photos and HD videos and share them with family and friends

• Fill your iPad with e-books, music, games, apps, movies, and more

About the Author:

Nancy C. Muir is a writer and consultant as well as the author of more than 60 books, including Computers For Seniors For Dummies and Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies. She writes a technology column for Retirenet.com and also assists seniors with technology at TechSmartSenior.com

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1118352777
• ISBN 13: 9781118352779
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 400