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

by Michael R. Miller; Molehill Group

• ISBN13: 9780137556274
• ISBN10: 0137556276
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2021-12-28
• Publisher: Pearson Technology Group

Summary

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

Author Biography

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