My iPad for Seniors (Covers all iPads running iPadOS 15), 9th Edition

by Michael Miller, Molehill Group

Length: 512 pages
Edition: 9
Language: English
Publisher: Que Publishing
Publication Date: 2021-12-17
ISBN-10: 0137556276
ISBN-13: 9780137556274
Sales Rank: #48762 (See Top 100 Books)

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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

Cover Page
About This eBook
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents at a Glance
Table of Contents
About the Author
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Pearson’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
About AARP
We Want to Hear from You!
Reader Services
Figure Credits
1. Buying and Unboxing Your iPad
    Choosing the Right iPad for You
    Unboxing Your New iPad
    Powering Up Your iPad for the First Time
    Accessorizing Your iPad
2. Getting Started with Your iPad
    Getting to Know Your iPad
    Turning Your iPad On and Off
    Using Your iPad
    Performing Basic Operations
    Managing Your iPad’s Battery
3. Personalizing the Way Your iPad Looks and Works
    Personalizing Light/Dark Mode and Wallpaper
    Personalizing App Icons
    Personalizing Widgets
    Configuring Device Settings
    Managing Your Screen Time
4. Connecting to the Internet and Browsing the Web
    Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
    Using the Safari Web Browser
    Making the Web More Readable
5. Keeping Your iPad Safe and Secure
    Creating a Safer Lock Screen
    Reducing the Risk of Theft
    Staying Safe Online
6. Controlling Your iPad—and More—with Siri
    Getting to Know Siri, Your iPad’s Virtual Personal Assistant
    Using Siri to Control Your iPad and Apps
    Using Siri to Find Interesting and Useful Information
7. Installing and Using Apps
    Working with Apps
    Finding New Apps in the App Store
    Managing Installed Apps
    Multitasking on Your iPad
8. Sending and Receiving Email
    Sending and Receiving Messages
    Configuring the Mail App
9. Managing Your Contacts
    Using the Contacts App
    Viewing and Contacting Your Contacts
10. Video Chatting and Texting
    Text Messaging with the Messages App
    Video Chatting and More with FaceTime
    Group Video Meetings with Zoom
11. Getting Social with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Networks
    Using Facebook
    Using Twitter
    Using LinkedIn
    Using Pinterest
12. Staying Organized with Calendars, Reminders, and Alarms
    Using the Calendar App
    Using the Reminders App
    Using the Clock App
13. Reading eBooks, Magazines, and Newspapers
    Reading eBooks on Your iPad
    Reading News Stories with Apple’s News App
14. Shooting, Editing, and Sharing Photos and Videos
    Shooting Digital Photos
    Viewing and Editing Your Photos
    Shooting and Editing Videos
    Sharing Photos and Videos
15. Listening to Music and Podcasts
    Listening to Streaming Music
    Buying and Playing Music from the iTunes Store
    Finding and Listening to Podcasts
16. Watching TV Shows, Movies, and Other Videos
    Watching Paid Streaming Video Services
    Watching Other Streaming Video Services
    Using the Apple TV App
    Watching YouTube
17. Traveling with Maps and Other Travel Apps
    Traveling with the Maps App
    Exploring Other Travel-Related Apps
18. Keeping Fit and Healthy
    Exploring Health and Fitness Apps
    Exploring Food and Nutrition Apps
    Exploring Medical Apps
19. Playing Games
    Finding Games to Play
    Discovering Popular Games
    Playing Games with Apple Arcade
20. Managing Files on Your iPad and in the Cloud
    Managing Your iPad’s Storage
    Working with the Files App
    Using External Storage
    Working with iCloud
    Using AirDrop and AirPlay to Share with Other Devices
21. Getting Productive
    Using Your iPad’s Built-In Productivity Apps
    Discovering More Productivity Apps
22. Using Pencils, Keyboards, and Trackpads
    Connecting Bluetooth Devices
    Using Pencils and Styli
    Using External Keyboards
    Using Trackpads and Mice
23. Making Your iPad More Accessible
    Making the iPad Easier to See
    Making the iPad Easier to Hear
    Making the iPad Easier to Operate
24. Answering Frequently Asked Questions
    Questions About Choosing an iPad
    Questions About Connecting Your iPad
    Questions About Using Your iPad
    Questions About Other Issues
25. Fixing Common Problems
    Troubleshooting iPad Problems
    Updating and Resetting Your iPad
A. New Features of iPadOS 15
    Desktop and Operations
    Apps
Glossary
Index