My Iphone for Seniors

by Miser, Brad

• ISBN13: 9780789760302
• ISBN10: 0789760304
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2018-11-26
• Publisher: Que Pub

Summary

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 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; use Siri shortcuts to do even more while speaking less
• 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
• Make your text messages come alive by adding Digital Touches and effects and sharing photos and video
• Get the most out of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all your email from one Inbox
• Listen to music, 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 and share your photos
• Find, download, install, and use iPhone apps to help you travel, get information, keep in touch, have fun, and more

Chapter 15, 16, and the Glossary can be downloaded from the Downloads tab located at  informit.com/myiphoneseniors5e .

Author Biography

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, Fifth 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 a sales support specialist, 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 [e-mail].

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your iPhone
Chapter 2: Connecting Your iPhone to the Internet, Bluetooth Devices, and iPhones/iPods/iPads
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using iCloud and Other Online Accounts
Chapter 4: Configuring an iPhone to Suit Your Preferences
Chapter 5: Working with iTunes on Your Computer
Chapter 6: Downloading Apps, Music, Movies, TV Shows, and More onto Your iPhone
Chapter 7: Managing Contacts
Chapter 8: Communicating with the Phone and FaceTime Apps
Chapter 9: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Email
Chapter 10: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Texts and iMessages
Chapter 11: Managing Calendars, Reminders, and Clocks
Chapter 12: Working with Siri
Chapter 13: Surfing the Web
Chapter 14: Finding and Listening to Music
Chapter 15: Working with Photos and Video You Take with Your iPhone
Chapter 16: Using Other Cool iPhone Apps and Features
Chapter 17: Maintaining and Protecting Your iPhone and Solving Problems