iPad for Seniors in easy steps: Covers all iPads with iPadOS 13, including iPad mini and iPad Pro

by Nick Vandome

Overview

The iPad is a tablet computer that is stylish, versatile and easy to use, and is one of the most popular tablets used by all ages. The range of models has been expanded over the years so that there are now different sizes to cover all mobile computing requirements.

iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 9th edition gives you all the essential information you need to know to make the most out of your iPad:

Choose the right model for you

Navigate around with Multi-Touch gestures

Master Settings and apps to stay organized

Find, download and explore exciting apps

Use your iPad to make travelling stress-free

Email, share photos and video chat for free

Access and share your music, books and videos

Stay in touch with family members

Access your documents from anywhere

A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, presented in larger type for easier reading.

Covers all iPads with iPadOS 13, including iPad mini and iPad Pro

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781840788617
Publisher:	In Easy Steps Limited
Publication date:	12/10/2019
Series:	In Easy Steps
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	1,100,287
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Nick Vandome is an IT writer and trainer who specialises in digital imaging and web authoring subjects. In addition to his writing, he also works designing websites and runs training courses. Before he started working with computers he wrote books about working and traveling abroad.

Table of Contents

1 Chossing your iPad 7

The iEverything 8

Simplicity of the iPad 9

Models and Sizes 10

Specifications Explained 11

Apple Pencil 12

Smart Keyboard 13

Before you Switch On 14

Getting Started 15

About iPadOS 13 16

Home Screen 17

Home Button 18

Opening Items 19

Using the Lock Screen 20

Locking and Unlocking an iPad 22

Charging your iPad 24

2 Around your iPad 25

iPad Settings 26

Using the Dock 28

App Switcher Window 30

Closing Items 31

Using the Control Center 32

Today View Widget 36

Dark Mode 38

Navigating Around 40

Slide Over 42

Split View 46

App Exposé 49

Finding Things with Siri 50

Screen Time 52

Restrictions for Children 56

Updating Software 59

Accessibility Issues 60

3 iCloud 65

Living in the iCloud 66

About the iCloud Drive 69

Files App 70

About Family Sharing 73

Using Family Sharing 74

4 The iPad Keyboard 77

It's Virtually a Keyboard 78

Moving the Keyboard 80

Entering Text 82

Editing Text 83

Keyboard Settings 85

Using Predictive Text 86

Slide Typing 87

Keyboard Shortcuts 88

Voice Typing 90

5 Knowing your Apps 91

What is an App? 92

Built-in Apps 93

About the App Store 96

Finding Apps 97

Obtaining Apps 100

Updating Apps 101

Organizing Apps 102

Deleting Apps 104

6 Keeping in Touch 105

Getting Online 106

Obtaining an Apple ID 107

Setting up an Email Account 108

Emailing 110

Adding Social Media 113

Text Messaging 114

Enhancing Text Messages 116

Having a Video Chat 118

Communication Apps 120

7 On a Web Safari 121

Around Safari 122

Safari Settings 124

Navigating Pages 125

Web Page Options 126

Download Manager 127

Opening New Tabs 128

Tab View 129

Bookmarking Pages 130

Reading List and History 131

Apple Pay on the Web 132

8 Staying Organized 133

Taking Notes 134

Setting Reminders 136

Using the Calendar 138

Your iPad Address Book 140

Printing Items 141

Keeping Notified 142

Organization Apps 144

9 Like a Good Book 145

Getting the News 146

Finding Books 148

Downloading Books 149

Reading Books 150

Kindle on your iPad 152

10 Leisure Time 153

Buying Music and More 154

Playing Music 156

Taking Photos and Videos 158

Photos Settings 159

Viewing Photos 160

Editing Photos 163

Viewing Movies and TV Shows 164

Art and Drawing 165

Cooking with your iPad 166

Staying Healthy 167

Playing Games 168

11 Traveling Companion 169

Looking Around Maps 170

Finding Locations 171

Getting Directions 172

Traveling with your iPad 174

Planning your Trip 175

Viewing Flights 176

Finding Hotels 177

Converting Currency 178

Travel Apps 179

12 Practical Matters 181

Finding your iPad 182

Avoiding Viruses 184

Dealing with Money 185

Financial Apps 186

Index 187