iPad for Seniors in easy steps: Covers iOS 12

by Nick Vandome

Overview

iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 8th edition gives you all the essential information you need to know to make the most out of your iPad:

Choose the right model for you

Navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures

Master Settings and apps to stay organized

Find, download and explore exciting apps

Use your iPad to make travelling stress-free

Email, share photos and video chat for free

Access and share your music, books and videos

Stay in touch with family members

Access your documents from anywhere

A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, covering iOS 12, presented in larger type for easier reading.

For all iPads with iOS 12, including iPad Mini and iPad Pro.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840788334
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	11/27/2018
Series:	In Easy Steps
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specializes in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Table of Contents

1 Choosing your iPad 7

The iEverything 8

Simplicity of the iPad 9

Models and Sizes 10

Specifications Explained 11

Apple Pencil 12

Smart Keyboard 13

Before you Switch On 14

Getting Started 15

About iOS 12 16

Home Screen 17

Home Button 18

Opening Items 19

Charging your iPad 20

2 Around your iPad 21

iPad Settings 22

Using the Dock 24

App Switcher Window 26

Closing Items 27

Using the Control Center 28

Navigating Around 32

Multitasking Screens 34

Drag and Drop 38

Finding Things with Siri 40

Shortcuts with Siri 42

Using the Lock Screen 44

Locking and Unlocking an iPad 46

Screen Time 48

Restrictions for Children 52

Updating Software 55

Accessibility Issues 56

3 iCloud 61

Living in the iCloud 62

About the iCloud Drive 65

Files App 66

About Family Sharing 68

Using Family Sharing 70

4 The iPad Keyboard 73

It's Virtually a Keyboard 74

Moving the Keyboard 76

Keyboard Settings 77

Entering Text 78

Editing Text 79

Using Predictive Text 80

Keyboard Shortcuts 82

Voice Typing 84

5 Knowing your Apps 85

What is an App? 86

Built-in Apps 87

About the App Store 90

Finding Apps 92

Obtaining and Updating Apps 96

Organizing Apps 98

Deleting Apps 100

6 Keeping in Touch 101

Getting Online 102

Obtaining an Apple ID 103

Setting up an Email Account 104

Emailing 106

Adding Social Media 109

Text Messaging 110

Enhancing Text Messages 112

Having a Video Chat 114

Communication Apps 116

7 On a Web Safari 117

Around Safari 118

Safari Settings 120

Navigating Pages 121

Opening Mew Tabs 122

Tab View 123

Bookmarking Pages 124

Reading List and History 125

Apple Pay on the Web 126

8 Staying organized 127

Taking Notes 128

Setting Reminders 130

Using the Calendar 132

Your iPad Address Book 134

Printing Items 135

Keeping Notified 136

Measuring Items 138

Recording Voice Memos 140

Organization Apps 142

9 Like a Good Book 143

Getting the News 144

Finding Books 146

Downloading Books 147

Reading Books 148

Kindle on your iPad 150

10 Leisure Time 151

Buying Music and More 152

Playing Music 154

Starting with Apple Music 157

Taking Photos and Videos 158

Photos Settings 159

Working with Photos 160

For You Tab 162

Editing Photos 163

Viewing Movies and TV Shows 164

Art and Drawing 165

Cooking with your iPad 166

Staying Healthy 167

Playing Games 168

11 Traveling Companion 169

Looking Around Maps 170

Finding Locations 171

Getting Directions 172

Traveling with your iPad 174

Planning your Trip 175

Viewing Flights 176

Finding Hotels 177

Converting Currency 178

Travel Apps 179

12 Practical Matters 181

Finding your iPad 182

Avoiding Viruses 184

Dealing with Money 185

Financial Apps 186

Index 187