Synopses & Reviews
Put e-mail, music, books, movies, the Internet, and more right in your lap!Your iPad is an e-book reader, music player, movie screen, online shopping center, mailbox, and more — all in a device small enough to take anywhere. This guide shows you how to set it up and use its features, including great options that make life a lot easier if you have vision or hearing challenges. You'll wonder how you did without it!
Customize your iPad — personalize accessibility features and have your iPad read settings to you with VoiceOver
Online we go — connect to the Internet, access e-mail, explore social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, and shop for music, movies, and e-books
Media magic — explore YouTube videos, use the iBooks reader, and plan a trip with Maps
Stay on track — track appointments with the Calendar and replace your old address book with Contacts
Keep it happy — learn iPad cleaning tips, basic troubleshooting techniques, and how to maximize battery life
Open the book and find:
How to charge your iPad battery
Accessibility features that help with vision and hearing issues
How to set up your e-mail account
Cool apps recommended for seniors
Where to buy e-books
Tips on getting detailed travel routes and directions with Maps
How to view, organize, and share photos
Learn to:
Exchange e-mails and share photos with family and friends
Browse the Web, listen to music, and watch your favorite movies
Read iBooks, play games, and get cool apps online
IN FULL COLOR!
Synopsis
What the book covers: buying and getting started with your iPad, iPad accessibility features, taking notes, using maps and organizing your calendar, finding and browsing sites of interest to seniors on the Web with mobile Safari, using the iPad for e-mail and Facebook, buying apps and iTunes, working with pictures, buying and reading iBooks, buying and playing music, buying and watching videos and searching YouTube for videos of interest to seniors, getting help, printing, safety and maintenance (such as protecting the screen, setting a password, and so on). Start with the Basics. The book assumes no prior information and introduces the iPad and the intuitive touch methodology for interacting with the computer to zoom and scroll and goes on to show how to use the iPad to accomplish a multitude of tasks of interest to the group. Series features: Information presented in the straightforward but fun language that has defined the Dummies series for more than seventeen years.
Synopsis
The full-color guide to the exciting new iPad, written specifically with the needs of seniors in mind!The iPad is the perfect device for the senior market, combining the Web, e-mail, photos, video, and book reading into an intuitive, portable device. Written by veteran Dummies author Nancy Muir, this fun and friendly guide shows you how to use the many features and capabilities of the iPad to make life easier! You'll learn how to use the multitouch screen to zoom in and out on Web pages and choose a font and size that makes reading comfortable so that you can get directions, plan vacations, enjoy photos, keep in touch with family, obtain financial and legal information, and much more.
- Assumes no prior information or experience and begins with the basics of getting acquainted with your iPad and its features
- Introduces the intuitive touch methodology for interacting, zooming, and scrolling
- Walks you through organizing your calendar, finding and browsing sites, sending e-mails, sharing photos, buying and playing music, and more
- Focuses on subjects that are particularly helpful to seniors, such as getting directions, protecting personal information, setting passwords, maintaining and troubleshooting the iPad, and more
You'll quickly discover that the iPad and iPad for Seniors For Dummies are the perfect combinations to get connected and stay connected!
About the Author
Nancy C. Muir hosts a site on technology for seniors at www.techsmartsenior.com. She has written more than 50 books including Computers For Seniors For Dummies and Laptops For Seniors For Dummies.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Part I: Making the iPad Your Pad.
Chapter 1: Buying Your iPad.
Chapter 2: Looking Over the Home Screen.
Chapter 3: Getting Going.
Chapter 4: Accessibility and Ease of Use.
Part II: Taking the Leap Online.
Chapter 5: Browsing the Internet with Safari.
Chapter 6: Working with E-Mail in Mail.
Chapter 7: Shopping the iTunes Store.
Chapter 8: Expanding Your iPad Horizons with Apps.
Part III: Having Fun and Consuming Media.
Chapter 9: Using Your iPad as an eReader.
Chapter 10: Playing Music with the iPod App.
Chapter 11: Playing with Photos.
Chapter 12: Watching Videos and YouTube.
Chapter 13: Finding Your Way with Maps.
Part IV: Managing Your Life and Your iPad.
Chapter 14: Keeping On Schedule with Calendar.
Chapter 15: Managing Contacts.
Chapter 16: Making Notes.
Chapter 17: Troubleshooting and Maintenance.
Index.