iPad for Seniors for Dummies - Softcover

Muir, Nancy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118728262 ISBN 13: 9781118728260

Publisher: For Dummies, 2013

Synopsis

Discover all the incredible things your iPad can do!

So you have an iPad and you're excited to use it, but where do you begin? With this fun and friendly guide, of course! Veteran For Dummies author Nancy Muir walks you through using your iPad for e-mail, video, travel, navigation, reading, games, and more with this all-new update to the bestselling iPad For Seniors For Dummies. Written in the fun-but-straightforward For Dummies style, this helpful guide shares easy-to-follow tips and advice on the latest iPad hardware and operating system and introduces you to some of iPad’s most popular features like Siri, FaceTime, Safari, Maps, Reminders, and Photos to name a few.

• Covers the iPad Air,  iPad with Retina Display, iPad 2, and earlier iPad models and is fully updated for iOS 7!
• Explains how to organize your calendar, update your contact list, set Reminders for appointments, create to-do lists, and browse the Internet
• Shows you how to download apps, buy and read e-books,  play music, watch movies and TV shows, share photos and video, connect on Facebook, and keep in touch with FaceTime video calling
• Reassures you on the best ways to get help if you're stumped, set a password, protect the screen, and also shares other safety tips
• Features a larger font for text, plenty of images, and more callouts to make the book accessible and easy to read

No matter if you’re an iPad newbie or already a tablet technology fan, iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 6 Edition puts the power of iPad in the palm of your hand!

 

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Watch movie trailers and bonus scenes in stunning HD and rent or purchase the latest movie blockbusters to view on the go. Discover new music, enjoy old hits, and select your favorite genres from pre-programmed Stations with the all new iTunes Radio feature. Take advantage of the iWork business productivity applications and crunch numbers, dress up your documents, and add some power to your presentations right on your iPad.

Add dynamic effects and cool filters to your images with the new and improved Photos App. Share photos, documents, videos, and other content instantly with friends and family that are nearby with AirDrop. Looking for a restaurant in the neighborhood? Want to know what the score is for that big game? Trying to decide if you need to bring an umbrella on your trip? Get the answers to these and tons of other questions with help from your virtual assistant, Siri.

From the Back Cover:

Learn to:

• Navigate your iPad, get connected, browse the web, and use e-mail
• Make FaceTime video calls and stay in touch with Facebook and Messages
• Play games, watch movies, take and share photos, and use Siri

IN FULL COLOR!

It's portable, it's intuitive, and it's fun. It's the incredible iPad — and here's the guide to get you started!

The iPad is a cool tool for the 50+ crowd. It's small enough to take anywhere and packs a powerful punch. This friendly book walks you through your iPad's features — from fun stuff like sending e-mail and texts, sharing photos and video, and enjoying games, books, apps, and movies to creating Reminders, managing your calendar, and beyond.

• Start out right — explore the multitouch interface and get familiar with the built-in apps and Control Center
• The online world — shop, plan a vacation, watch the news, or just have some fun surfing the web with Safari
• Go mad for media — fill your iPad with your favorite music, books, photos, games, and TV shows and sync it all with iCloud
• On track — remember appointments and important dates with Reminders and manage your schedule with Calendar
• Your helper — ask Siri to pick a good restaurant, respond to your e-mail, or notify you when it's time to go

Open the book and find:

• Useful features for those with vision or hearing challenges
• Everything about sharing files and photos with AirDrop
• How to keep your iPad safe
• Help making FaceTime video calls
• How to share information with Messages and social media
• Advice on staying organized with Calendar and Notes
• Ways to get from Point A to Point B with Maps
• Secrets for making friends with Siri

About this edition

• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1118728262
• ISBN 13: 9781118728260
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 390