My iPad for Seniors (Covers all iPads running iPadOS 15)

by Michael Miller, Molehill Group

Overview

Covers all iPads running iPadOS 15




Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.




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 get the most from your iPad




Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want.
Learn how to

• Discover all the new features of iPadOS 15
• Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away
• Personalize the way your iPad looks and works—including adding widgets to the Home screen
• Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen
• Use Siri voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information
• Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime and Zoom video chats
• Shoot, share, and view photos and videos
• Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online
• Connect and use the Apple Pencil, external keyboards, trackpads, and mice
• Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online
• Troubleshoot common iPad problems

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780137556274
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	12/17/2021
Series:	My...
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	512
Sales rank:	365,073
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Michael Miller is the popular and prolific writer of more than 200 nonfiction books, known for his ability to explain complex topics to everyday readers. He writes about a variety of topics, including technology, business, and music. His best-selling books for Que include My Video Chat for Seniors, My TV for Seniors, My Facebook for Seniors, My Social Media for Seniors, My Internet for Seniors, My Smart Home for Seniors, My Windows 10 Computer for Seniors, Easy Computer Basics, and Computer Basics: Absolute Beginner's Guide. Worldwide, his books have sold more than 1.5 million copies.




Find out more at the author's website: www.millerwriter.com




Follow the author on Twitter: molehillgroup

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Buying and Unboxing Your iPad 3


Choosing the Right iPad for You 4


iPad mini (6th generation) 4


iPad 6


iPad Air 7


iPad Pro 8


Which iPad Should You Buy? 9


Unboxing Your New iPad 10


What's Inside the Box 10


Powering Up Your iPad for the First Time 11


Turn It On—for the First Time 12


Accessorizing Your iPad 13


Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your iPad 19


Getting to Know Your iPad 19


Front 19


Top 21


Sides 22


Bottom 22


Back 23


Turning Your iPad On and Off 24


Power On Your iPad 24


Unlock Your iPad with Face ID 25


Unlock Your iPad with Touch ID 26


Unlock Your iPad with a Passcode 26


Lock Your iPad 27


Power Off Your iPad 27


Force a Restart on a Regular iPad 28


Force a Restart on an iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad mini 29


Using Your iPad 29


Learn Essential Multi-Touch Gestures 30


Perform Common Operations 30


Navigate the Home Screen 31


View Notifications on the Cover Sheet 32


Manage Open Apps 33


Understand the Status Bar 34


Performing Basic Operations 36


View and Respond to Notifications 36


Display the Control Center 37


Adjust the Brightness 38


Activate Night Shift 38


Change the Volume Level 39


Rotate the iPad 40


Create a New Focus 41


Enable Focus Mode 44


Enter Text with the Onscreen Keyboard 45


Copy and Paste Text 47


Managing Your iPad's Battery 47


Recharge the Battery 48


Monitor Battery Usage 49


Chapter 3 Personalizing the Way Your iPad Looks and Works 51


Personalizing Light/Dark Mode and Wallpaper 51


Choose Light or Dark Mode 52


Change the Wallpaper 53


Personalizing App Icons 54


Change the Size of App Icons 55


Arrange App Icons 55


Remove an App Icon from the Home Screen 56


Add Icons to and Remove Icons from the Dock 57


Organize Icons with Folders 58


Working with the App Library 60


Personalizing Widgets 61


Add a Widget 61


Customize a Widget 63


Remove a Widget 64


Add a Smart Stack Widget 64


Display Today View 65


Add a Widget to Today View 66


Configuring Device Settings 67


Display the Settings Page 67


Configure Notifications 68


Display a Scheduled Summary of Your Notifications 70


Configure the Display and Brightness 72


Display Night Shift Mode After Dark 73


Change System Sounds 74


Configure Individual Apps 75


Display and Manage General Settings 75


Customize the Control Center 77


Managing Your Screen Time 78


View Your Screen Time 78


Configure Downtime 80


Set App Limits 81


Block Specific Content 83


Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet and Browsing the Web 85


Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 85


Connect to Your Home Wireless Network 86


Connect to a Public Wireless Hotspot 87


Change Networks 90


Connect to a Network You've Previously Connected To 90


Using the Safari Web Browser 91


Launch the Safari Browser 92


Enter a Web Address 92


Use Web Links 94


Search the Web 94


View Multiple Pages in Tabs 95


Work with Tab Groups 96


Bookmark a Page 98


Open a Bookmarked Page 99


Revisit Past Pages 100


Browse the Web in Private 102


Configure Safari Settings 103


Clear History, Cookies, and Browsing Data 104


Making the Web More Readable 105


Zoom in to a Page 105


Read Articles with Safari Reader 106


Chapter 5 Keeping Your iPad Safe and Secure 109


Creating a Safer Lock Screen 109


Set a Simple Passcode 110


Change Your Unlock Method 110


Use Fingerprint Recognition with Touch ID 112


Use Face Recognition with Face ID 114


Erase Data After Too Many Unlock Attempts 117


Reducing the Risk of Theft 117


Keep Your iPad Safe 118


Track a Lost or Stolen iPad 119


Staying Safe Online 121


Protect Against Phishing and Identity Theft 121


Keep Your Private Information Private 123


Protect Against Online Fraud 123


Shop Safely 125


Chapter 6 Controlling Your iPad—and More—with Siri 129


Getting to Know Siri, Your iPad's Virtual Personal Assistant 129


Configure Siri 130


Summon Siri 132


Using Siri to Control Your iPad and Apps 133


Launch Apps 134


Control System Functions 134


Send and Receive Messages 134


Manage Meetings, Events, and Reminders 135


Take and View Pictures 136


Listen to Music 136


Using Siri to Find Interesting and Useful Information 137


Find Information 137


Solve Equations and Make Conversions 138


Find Businesses and Get Directions 139


Chapter 7 Installing and Using Apps 141


Working with Apps 141


Launch an App from the Home Screen 142


Launch an App from the Dock 142


Launch an App from the App Library 143


Search for an App 144


Switch Between Apps 144


Close an App 145


Finding New Apps in the App Store 146


Browse and Search the App Store 146


Purchase and Download Apps 149


Managing Installed Apps 150


View and Manage Purchased Apps 150


Delete an App 152


Multitasking on Your iPad 152


Display Multiple Windows with Split View 153


Open a Floating Window with Slide Over 154


Drag and Drop Text and Pictures Between Apps 155


View All Open Windows with App Expose 156


Chapter 8 Sending and Receiving Email 159


Sending and Receiving Messages 159


Select an Inbox 160


Read a Message 161


Reply to a Message 163


Create and Send a New Message 164


Attach a Photo to a Message 165


Delete a Message 168


Organize Messages in Files 169


Deal with Junk Email (Spam) 171


Configuring the Mail App 172


Add an Email Account 172


Get Notified of New Messages 174


Create a Signature 175


Chapter 9 Managing Your Contacts 179


Using the Contacts App 179


Add a New Contact 180


Edit a Contact 181


Delete a Contact 182


Viewing and Contacting Your Contacts 182


Display a Contact 183


Search for a Contact 184


Contact a Contact 185


Chapter 10 Video Chatting and Texting 187


Text Messaging with the Messages App 187


Send and Receive Text Messages 188


Send an Audio Message 190


Send a Photo 190


Send a Video Message 192


Video Chatting and More with FaceTime 193


Start a FaceTime Video Chat 194


Blur Your Background 196


FaceTime with a Non-Apple User 197


Add a Person to a Group Video Chat 199


Answer a FaceTime Request 200


Group Video Meetings with Zoom 200


Join a Meeting from a Link 201


Join a Meeting from Within the Zoom App 201


Participate in a Zoom Meeting 202


Start a New Zoom Meeting 205


Schedule a Meeting in Advance 207


Chapter 11 Getting Social with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Networks 211


Using Facebook 211


Navigate Facebook's iPad App 212


Read and Respond to Posts 215


Post a Status Update 216


Using Twitter 217


Read Tweets 217


Create a New Tweet 218


Using LinkedIn 218


Navigate the LinkedIn App 219


Create a New Post 221


Using Pinterest 222


View and Save Pins 223


Pin from a Website 225


Chapter 12 Staying Organized with Calendars, Reminders, and Alarms 229


Using the Calendar App 229


View Events 230


Add a New Event 231


Create a Recurring Event 232


Create an Alert for an Event 233


Invite Others to an Event 234


Using the Reminders App 234


View and Manage Your Reminders 235


Add a New Reminder 236


Using the Clock App 237


Set an Alarm 237


Set a Timer 239


Use the Stopwatch 239


Chapter 13 Reading eBooks, Magazines, and Newspapers 243


Reading eBooks on Your iPad 243


Find and Purchase Books with Apple's Books App 244


Read a Book with the Books App 246


Reading News Stories with Apple's News App 249


Personalize What News You Receive 250


Read News Stories 252


Chapter 14 Shooting, Editing, and Sharing Photos and Videos 255


Shooting Digital Photos 255


Launch the Camera App 256


Take a Picture 257


Take a Selfie 261


Take a Panoramic Photo 263


Capture a QR Code 265


Viewing and Editing Your Photos 267


View Your Photos 268


Organize Photos in Albums 274


Crop and Straighten a Picture 276


Apply Auto-Enhance 278


Apply a Filter 278


Adjust Brightness, Color, and More 279


Shooting and Editing Videos 279


Shoot a Video 280


Trim a Video 282


Sharing Photos and Videos 283


Share via Text Message 284


Share via Email 285


Share via Facebook 285


Chapter 15 Listening to Music and Podcasts 289


Listening to Streaming Music 289


Listen to Apple Music 290


Listen to Pandora 292


Listen to Spotify 295


Buying and Playing Music from the iTunes Store 298


Purchase Music from the iTunes Store 298


Play Your Tunes 300


Finding and Listening to Podcasts 301


Find Podcasts in the Podcasts App 302


Listen to a Podcast 302


Chapter 16 Watching TV Shows, Movies, and Other Videos 307


Watching Paid Streaming Video Services 307


Watch Amazon Prime Video 308


Watch Apple TV+ 310


Watch Discovery+ 312


Watch Disney+ 313


Watch HBO Max 315


Watch Hulu 318


Watch Netflix 320


Watch Paramount+ 321


Peacock 323


Watching Other Streaming Video Services 325


Discover Other Streaming Video Services 325


Watch Live TV Online 326


Using the Apple TV App 327


Find Something to Watch 327


Subscribe to a Channel 329


Manage Your Subscriptions 329


Watching YouTube 331


Find a Video 331


Watch a Video 332


Chapter 17 Traveling with Maps and Other Travel Apps 335


Traveling with the Maps App 335


Display a Map 336


Generate Driving Directions 337


Exploring Other Travel-Related Apps 338


Discover Travel Apps 339


Chapter 18 Keeping Fit and Healthy 343


Exploring Health and Fitness Apps 343


Discover Exercise and Yoga Apps 344


Exploring Food and Nutrition Apps 345


Discover Nutrition Apps 345


Discover Cooking and Recipe Apps 346


Exploring Medical Apps 347


Discover Medical-Related Apps 348


Chapter 19 Playing Games 351


Finding Games to Play 351


Download Games from the App Store 352


Discovering Popular Games 354


Action Games 354


Adventure Games 355


AR Games 356


Board Games 357


Card Games 357


Casino Games 358


Casual Games 358


Family Games 359


Indie Games 360


Kids Games 360


Music Games 361


Puzzle Games 362


Racing Games 362


Role-Playing Games 363


Simulation Games 363


Sports Games 364


Strategy Games 364


Trivia Games 365


Word Games 366


Playing Games with Apple Arcade 366


Finding Apple Arcade Games 367


Downloading Apple Arcade Games 368


Chapter 20 Managing Files on Your iPad and in the Cloud 371


Managing Your iPad's Storage 371


Examine Available Storage 372


Manage Available Storage Space 372


Working with the Files App 373


View and Open Files 374


Work with Files 376


Create a New Folder 377


Using External Storage 378


Make the Connection 378


Work with Files 379


Working with iCloud 379


Configure iCloud on Your iPad 381


Back Up Your iPad to iCloud 382


Using AirDrop and AirPlay to Share with Other Devices 384


Share Files with AirDrop 384


Stream Media with AirPlay 385


Chapter 21 Getting Productive 389


Using Your iPad's Built-In Productivity Apps 389


Write with Pages 390


Work with Numbers 392


Present with Keynote 396


Discovering More Productivity Apps 398


Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides 398


Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word 399


Chapter 22 Using Pencils, Keyboards, and Trackpads 401


Connecting Bluetooth Devices 401


Connect a New Bluetooth Device 402


Using Pencils and Styli 403


Work with the Apple Pencil 403


Annotate a Document 406


Fill In Forms 406


Draw Onscreen 407


Using External Keyboards 408


Connecting and Pairing the Smart Keyboard Portfolio and Magic Keyboard 409


Working with an External Keyboard 410


Using Trackpads and Mice 411


Configure Your Trackpad or Mouse 413


Use a Trackpad or Mouse 414


Chapter 23 Making Your iPad More Accessible 417


Making the iPad Easier to See 417


Invert Screen Colors 418


Configure the Screen for Colorblind Users 419


Make Onscreen Text Larger and Bolder 420


Read the Screen with VoiceOver 421


Making the iPad Easier to Hear 424


Turn On Closed Captioning When Watching Videos 424


Use a Hearing Aid with Your iPad 425


Making the iPad Easier to Operate 426


Adjust the Touchscreen Display 426


Enable AssistiveTouch 427


Chapter 24 Answering Frequently Asked Questions 429


Questions About Choosing an iPad 429


What's the Best iPad for Younger Children? 429


What's the Best iPad for Artists and Designers? 430


Do I Need an iPad Pro to Do Word Processing or Spreadsheet Work? 430


What's the Difference Between a Normal iPad and the iPad Air? 430


Questions About Connecting Your iPad 430


Can I Connect My iPad to an Ethernet Network? 431


Can I Connect My iPad to a Dock on My Desk? 431


Can I View My iPad on a Larger Monitor? 431


How Do I Connect My iPad to a SMART Board? 432


Questions About Using Your iPad 432


How Do I Switch to Google Chrome for My Web Browser? 432


How Do I Get Those Big Tiles to Show Up on the Side of My iPad's Screen? 433


How Do I Make a Copy of What's on My Screen? 433


How Can I Search My iPad? 434


How Can I Make a Quick Note? 435


How Do I Watch Movies and Videos or View Photos from My iPad on My TV? 436


How Can I Send Pictures to My Friends and Relatives? 436


How Do I Print from My iPad? 436


How Can I Monitor My Grandkids' Screen Time on the iPad? 437


Can I Use My iPad to Control My Smart Lights and Other Smart Devices? 437


Questions About Other Issues 438


I Lost/Broke My iPad—How Do I Get All My Old Stuff onto a New iPad? 438


Where Can I Get My iPad Repaired? 438


Chapter 25 Fixing Common Problems 441


Troubleshooting iPad Problems 441


Your iPad Is Frozen 442


Your iPad Won't Turn On 443


Your iPad Won't Turn Off 444


An Individual App Freezes or Doesn't Work Right 444


Your iPad Runs Slowly 445


Your iPad's Wi-Fi Connection Doesn't Work 445


Your iPad Charges Slowly or Not at All 446


Your iPad Doesn't Rotate 447


Your iPad Keeps Asking for Your iCloud Password 447


You Forgot Your iPad Passcode 448


Updating and Resetting Your iPad 449


Update to the Latest Version of iPadOS 449


Factory Reset Your Device to “Like New” Condition 450


Restore from an iCloud Backup 451


Appendix A New Features of iPadOS 15 453


Desktop and Operations 453


Accessibility 453


Focus 454


Home Screen 454


Multitasking 454


Notifications 455


Universal Control 455


Widgets 455


Apps 456


App Library 456


FaceTime 456


Find My 456


Maps 457


Messages: Shared With You 457


Notes 457


Photos 457


Quick Note 457


Safari 458


Glossary 459


Index 467