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My iPhone for Seniors Brad Miser

My iPhone for Seniors By Brad Miser

My iPhone for Seniors by Brad Miser


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My iPhone for Seniors by Brad Miser

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 with callouts to iPhone photos that show you exactly what to do. Common-sense help when you run into iPhone problems or limitations. Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPhone. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPhone working just the way you want. The tasks include how to: Connect to the Internet, Bluetooth devices, Wi-Fi networks, and other iPhones and iPads; take advantage of AirDrop to instantly share with other iOS, iPadOS, and Mac users around you Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more-just by speaking to your iPhone Customize your iPhone with folders, wallpaper, ringtones, and much more Use iCloud, Google, and other cloud services to have consistent calendar, contact, and other information on all your devices Communicate via phone calls, FaceTime videoconferences, conference calls, text, email, and more Take advantage of the Messages app to instantly communicate with just about anyone, anywhere; send and receive photos and videos with a few simple taps Get the most out of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all your email from one Inbox Use the Wallet app to manage boarding passes and loyalty cards; pay for purchases safely and securely with Apple Pay; and use other great iPhone apps Capture and edit photos and video; use great camera features such as telephoto zoom, portrait mode, burst photos, time-lapse and slow-motion video, and Live Photos View your photos in Memories and use them for wallpaper and for your contacts or share them via email, AirDrop, or texts; use iCloud to automatically save your photos Find, download, install, and use iPhone apps to help you travel, get information, keep in touch, have fun, and more

About Brad Miser

Brad Miser has written extensively about technology, with his favorite topics being the amazing i devices, especially the iPhone, that make it possible to take our lives with us while we are on the move. In addition to My iPhone for Seniors, Sixth Edition, Brad has written many other books, including My iPhone, Twelfth Edition. He has been an author, development editor, or technical editor for more than 60 other titles. Brad is or has been the manager of a team of sales engineers, a principal sales engineer, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics. Brad would love to hear about your experiences with this book (the good, the bad, and the ugly). You can write to him at [email protected].

Table of Contents

Using This Book xviii Getting Started xx Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your iPhone 3 Getting Started 3 Using Your Fingers to Control Your iPhone 6 Locking/Unlocking Your iPhone 10 Working with Home Screens 14 Working with iPhone Apps 16 Working with the Settings App 22 Meeting Siri 25 Controlling Volume 27 Using Airplane Mode 28 Locking/Unlocking Your iPhone's Orientation 29 Understanding iPhone Status Icons 30 Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your iPhone 33 Getting Started 33 Getting Started with iPhone X Models 35 Getting Started with iPhone SE, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, or 8 Plus Models 49 Using the Split-Screen on iPhone 11 Pro Max, Xs Max, or Plus Models 64 Chapter 3: Using Your iPhone's Core Features 67 Getting Started 67 Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi Networks 69 Connecting to the Internet Using Cellular Data Networks 78 Securing Your iPhone 86 Working with Text 89 Searching on Your iPhone 106 Working with Siri Suggestions 109 Printing from Your iPhone 110 Chapter 4: Setting Up and Using an Apple ID, iCloud, and Other Online Accounts 115 Getting Started 116 Configuring an Apple ID 117 Configuring and Using iCloud 122 Setting Up Other Types of Online Accounts on Your iPhone 132 Setting How and When Your Accounts Are Updated 142 Chapter 5: Customizing Your iPhone with Apps 147 Getting Started 147 Customizing How Your iPhone Works with Apps 148 Chapter 6: Making Your iPhone Work for You 165 Getting Started 165 Configuring and Working with Notifications 166 Working with and Configuring the Control Center 186 Using the Do Not Disturb Mode 192 Working with and Configuring the Widget Center 198 Configuring Keyboards 202 Setting Accessibility Options 208 Chapter 7: Customizing How Your iPhone Looks 215 Getting Started 215 Customizing Your Home Screens 216 Setting the Screen's Appearance, Brightness, Lock/Wake, Text, View, and Wallpaper Options 227 Chapter 8: Managing Contacts 247 Getting Started 247 Creating Contacts on Your iPhone 248 Working with Contacts on Your iPhone 259 Managing Your Contacts on Your iPhone 265 Chapter 9: Communicating with the Phone and FaceTime Apps 271 Getting Started 271 Making Voice Calls 272 Managing In-Process Voice Calls 279 Receiving Voice Calls 286 Managing Voice Calls 290 Using Visual Voicemail 293 Communicating with FaceTime 301 Chapter 10: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Email 319 Getting Started 319 Working with Email 320 Managing Email 337 Finding Email 347 Managing Junk Email 351 Chapter 11: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Texts and iMessages 357 Getting Started 357 Preparing the Messages App for Messaging 358 Sending Messages 366 Receiving, Reading, and Replying to Messages 385 Working with Messages 394 Chapter 12: Managing Calendars 411 Getting Started 411 Viewing Calendars and Events 412 Adding Events to Calendars 423 Searching Calendars 432 Sharing Calendars 434 Managing Calendars and Events 437 Chapter 13: Working with Siri 441 Getting Started 441 Understanding Siri's Personality 442 Learning How to Use Siri by Example 448 Chapter 14: Surfing the Web 467 Getting Started 467 Visiting Websites 469 Viewing Websites 478 Working with Multiple Websites at the Same Time 479 Searching the Web 484 Saving and Organizing Bookmarks 486 Signing In to Websites Automatically 493 Chapter 15: Taking Photos and Video with Your iPhone 501 Getting Started 501 Using the Camera App to Take Photos and Video with Your iPhone 503 Taking Photos 511 Taking Video 526 Taking Photos and Video from the Lock Screen 530 Taking Photos and Video from the Home Screen 531 Chapter 16: Viewing and Editing Photos and Video with the Photos App 537 Getting Started 537 Finding and Viewing Photos 538 Editing and Improving Photos 560 Working with Photos 573 Finding and Viewing Videos 582 Chapter 17: Working with Other Useful iPhone Apps and Features 589 Getting Started 589 Touring Other Cool iPhone Apps 590 Configuring and Using Emergency Calling 597 Using Bluetooth to Connect to Other Devices 602 Using AirDrop to Share and Receive Content 609 Working with the Wallet App and Apple Pay 614 Chapter 18: Maintaining and Protecting Your iPhone and Solving Problems 629 Getting Started 629 Maintaining an iPhone's Software 630 Backing Up Your iPhone 634 Blocking Unwanted Calls, Messages, or FaceTime Requests 636 Finding and Securing Your iPhone with Find My iPhone 639 Maintaining an iPhone's Power 646 Solving iPhone Problems 648 Getting Help with iPhone Problems 660 Glossary 663 9780135912553, TOC, 10/10/19

Additional information

CIN0135912555VG
9780135912553
0135912555
My iPhone for Seniors by Brad Miser
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Pearson Education (US)
20200129
752
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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