Covers iOS 8 for all models of iPad Air and iPad mini, 3rd & 4th Generation iPads, and iPad 2 Based on the best-selling My iPad book, My iPad for Seniors helps you quickly get started with your new tablet, and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Written for seniors, the full-color, step-by-step tasks-in legible print-walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want.
Learn how to: * Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier * Learn how to use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation * Secure your iPad using Touch ID, passcodes, and other security measures * Use Control Center to control frequently used settings * Use Siri to control your iPad or get information by speaking commands * Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (even your Mac), including music, photos, emails, and more * Surf the Web, and send and receive email * Download and install apps to make your iPad even more useful * Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad * Take photos, and then edit them using iPhoto for iPad * Use AirDrop to share files and information with other iOS devices nearby * Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging * Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family * Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create documents and presentations * Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started 3 Generations of iPads 3 Identifying Your iPad 4 iOS 8 5 The iPad Buttons and Switches 5 The Home Button 6 The Wake/Sleep Button 7 The Volume Control 8 The Side Switch 9 Orientation and Movement 9 Screen Gestures 10 Tapping and Touching 10 Pinching 10 Dragging and Flicking 10 Pull Down and Release to Update 11 Four-Finger Gestures 12 Learning Your Way Around 12 The Lock Screen 12 The Home Screen 13 An App Screen 14 Home Screen Searching 14 Virtual Buttons and Switches 16 Switches 16 Toolbars 16 Menus 17 Tab Bars 17 Entering Text 17 Using the On-Screen Keyboard 18 Keyboard Modes 18 Undocking and Splitting the Keyboard 20 Using Predictive Text (New!) 21 Dictating Text 22 Editing Text 23 Copy and Paste 24 Printing from Your iPad 25 Talking to Your iPad with Siri 28 Using Notifications Center 31 Using Control Center 34 Chapter 2 Customizing Your iPad 37 Changing Your Wallpaper 38 Setting Alert Sounds 41 Password Protecting Your iPad 43 Setting Side Switch Functionality 47 Setting Your Date and Time 47 Modifying Keyboard Settings 48 Do Not Disturb Settings 50 Setting Parental Restrictions 52 Making Text Easier to Read 54 Controlling Automatic Downloads 55 Other Useful Settings 56 Chapter 3 Networking and Syncing 59 Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection 59 Setting Up Your Cellular Data Connection 61 Syncing with iCloud 63 Syncing with iTunes 67 Syncing Options 68 Syncing Music 70 Syncing Photos 72 Syncing Everything Else 73 Sharing with AirDrop 75 Chapter 4 Playing Music and Video 79 Playing a Song 80 Building a Playlist 83 Making iTunes Purchases 85 Sharing Purchases with Your Family (New!) 88 Downloading Podcasts 92 Playing Video 94 Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices 98 Home Sharing 99 Listening to iTunes Radio 101 Chapter 5 Reading Books 105 Buying a Book from Apple 105 Reading a Book 108 Using Reading Aids 109 Adding Notes and Highlights 111 Adding Bookmarks 113 Organizing Your Books 113 Using iBooks Alternatives 117 Chapter 6 Organizing Your Life 121 Adding a Contact 121 Searching for a Contact 124 Creating a Calendar Event 126 Using Calendar Views 128 Exploring Day View 128 Exploring Week View 130 Exploring Month View 131 Creating Calendars 132 Setting Reminders 134 Setting Clock Alarms 137 Chapter 7 Surfing the Web 141 Browsing to a URL and Searching 141 Viewing Web Pages 145 Bookmarks, History, and Reading List 147 Using Bookmarks and Favorites 147 Using History 149 Deleting Your Bookmarks 151 Creating Home Screen Bookmarks 152 Building a Reading List 153 Filling in Web Forms 155 Opening Multiple Web Pages with Tabs 157 Copying Text from a Web Page 159 Copying Images from Web Pages 160 Viewing Articles with Safari Reader 160 Saving Time with AutoFill 161 Setting Up AutoFill 162 Chapter 8 Communicating with Email, Messaging, and Twitter 165 Configuring Your iPad for Email 166 Set Up Your Email Account 166 Reading Your Email 169 Composing a New Message 172 Creating a Signature 174 Deleting and Moving Messages 176 Searching Email 178 Configuring How You Receive Email 178 More Email Settings 180 Setting Up Messaging 183 Conversing with Messages 184 Setting Up Twitter 187 Following People on Twitter 189 How to Tweet 190 Chapter 9 Taking and Editing Photos 193 Taking Photos 193 Editing and Adjusting Photos 196 Taking Panoramic Photos (New!) 200 Using Photo Booth 202 Photo Sources 204 Browsing Your Photos 205 Viewing Your Photos 209 Sharing Your Photos 210 Viewing Albums 214 Creating Albums 216 Creating a Slideshow 217 Capturing the Screen 219 Chapter 10 The World of Apps 221 Purchasing an App 221 Arranging Apps on Your iPad 226 Creating App Folders 227 Viewing Currently Running Apps 229 Quitting Apps 231 Monitoring and Managing Your Apps 232 Viewing App Storage Information 232 Viewing Battery Usage 234 Viewing Location Usage 235 Viewing Information Sharing Permissions 237 Modifying Notifications Settings 238 Chapter 11 Exploring the World with Your iPad 243 Using the AARP App 244 Finding Interesting Accommodations with the Airbnb App 247 Exchanging Homes Is a Great Way to See the World 255 Using Intervac Home Exchange 256 Arranging Travel Using the Kayak App 259 Finding Your Way Using the iPad Maps App 262 SeatGuru by TripAdvisor 266 Communicating in a Foreign Country Is Easy When You Use Talking Translator 269 Getting Travel Advice from Others Using TripAdvisor 273 Getting a Ride Using the Uber App 276 Chapter 12 Enhancing Your Next Meal with Your iPad 285 Reading The Daily Meal to Expand Your Culinary Knowledge 286 Finding Recipes 289 Using Escoffier Cook's Companion 294 Using the Internet to Search for Recipes 299 Using Open Table for iPad to Make Dining Reservations 301 Choosing a Restaurant Using Yelp 305 Chapter 13 Communicating with Your Loved Ones Using Your iPad 311 Using Email to Stay in Touch 311 Sharing Photos, Videos, and Other Information 312 Facebook 312 Instagram 316 Vine 320 Communicating (Almost) Face to Face with FaceTime and Skype 324 FaceTime 325 Skype for iPad 329 Using Photo Sharing, Storage, and Management Apps 331 Sharing with Shutterfly for iPad 332 Flickr by Yahoo 337 YouTube 342 Chapter 14 Finding and Using Apps for Entertainment 349 Getting Times and Tickets Using the Fandango Movies App 350 Playing Games on the iPad 353 Playing Solitaire 354 Words with Friends 357 Finding and Reading Books in iBooks 359 iTunes Movies 359 Accessing Music Through iTunes 362 National Public Radio (NPR) for iPad 362 Watching Movies and TV Shows Using Netflix 364 Listening to Music Through Pandora Radio 368 Finding and Listening to Podcasts 372 Viewing TED Talks 376 Finding and Purchasing Event Tickets 379 Chapter 15 Keeping Informed Using News and Weather Apps 387 Getting Local and Global News 387 Getting Financial News 392 Staying Informed 395 Following Your Favorite Team 397 Staying Alert with Weather Radar 400 Using the Weather Channel App for iPad 402 Using the Yahoo! Tech Website 405 Chapter 16 Using Apps That Help You Stay Healthy and Fit 409 Exercising Your Brain Using Fit Brains Trainer 409 Staying in Shape with FitStar 413 Using Fooducate - Healthy Weight Loss, Food Scanner & Diet Tracker 419 Walking with Map My Walk - GPS Pedometer for Walking or Jogging 423 Staying on Track with the MedCoach Medication Reminder App 426 Using a Pharmacy App to Refill Prescriptions 432 Getting Medical Information from WebMD for iPad 435 Chapter 17 Using Apps to Enhance Your Daily Life and Save Money 441 Finding Your Roots with Ancestry 442 Shopping on the iPad Using Amazon 448 Finding Deals Using the Craigslist App 453 Bidding on eBay for iPad 457 Paying Less at the Pump with Gas Buddy 462 Avoiding Traffic Jams Using WAZE 466 Index 473 Bonus Online Chapter: "Writing with Pages" Register your book at quepublishing.com/register for access to the bonus chapter and other online tasks.
Author Biography
Gary Rosenzweig is an Internet entrepreneur, software developer, and technology writer. He runs CleverMedia, Inc., which produces websites, computer games, apps, and podcasts. CleverMedia's largest site, MacMost.com, features video tutorials for Apple enthusiasts. It includes many videos on using Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Gary has written numerous computer books, including ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University, MacMost.com Guide to Switching to the Mac, and Special Edition Using Director MX. Gary lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Debby, and daughter, Luna. He has a computer science degree from Drexel University and a master's degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Website: http://garyrosenzweig.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosenz More iPad Tutorials and Book Updates: http://macmost.com/ipadguide/ Gary Jones is a retired school administrator. In retirement he has become an avid traveler, foodie, rare book seller, and an individual who uses his iPad in most of his ventures. He runs Juniper Point Books, an online rare and used book business, travels the world attempting to live, shop, and eat like a local, occasionally provides educational consulting services, and works hard at retirement. Gary has degrees in English, philosophy, and a master's degree in school administration. He lives in Round Lake, NY with his wife, Susan, has two children, Karianne and Katelyn, and a dog Bubba.
