iPad for Seniors, iOS 6.1 Edition

This senior-friendly guide is for you if you grew up without mobile gadgets, if you think that your iPad is less intuitive than promised, or if you don't want to risk the affection of your family and friends with "tech support" calls. Clear language gets you up to speed on your iPad (all generations) or iPad mini. Unfamiliar concepts, terms, and jargon are explained concisely, and the adventuresome will find plenty of tips, tricks, and workarounds.



• Covers all iPads and is fully updated for iOS 6.1.

• Uses full-color illustrations and step-by-step instructions, making the material easy to follow at any pace.

• Explains accessibility features for people with vision, hearing, or mobility challenges.

• Separates the main text from advanced features, which can be skipped without loss of continuity.

• Includes plenty of linked cross-references -- you're always a tap away from related topics or refresher information.

• Covers iOS 6's major new features, including Siri, Maps, Privacy, Shared Photo Streams, Do Not Disturb, Facebook integration, Clock, and enhancements to Safari and Mail.

• Shows the best ways to use your iPad for email, messaging, video-chat, web-browsing, games, books, music, videos, photos, and staying connected with your family and friends.

• Includes care instructions, a troubleshooting guide, and links to in-depth articles on the web.



Contents

1. Getting Started with Your iPad

2. Touring Your iPad

3. Securing Your iPad

4. Typing, Editing & Searching

5. Dictation & Siri

6. Wireless & Network Connections

7. iCloud, iTunes & Files


8. Getting Notifications

9. Browsing the Web

10. Email, Messaging & Video Calls

11. Organizing Your Life

12. Shopping in the App Store

13. Reading Books, Newspapers & Magazines

14. Playing Games

15. Downloading and Playing Music & Videos

16. Shooting, Viewing & Managing Photos

17. iPad Care & Troubleshooting

18. Accessibility



About the Author

Chris Kennedy is a technical writer based in Boulder, Colorado. When he's not typing, Chris climbs rocks, revises his screenplays, and reads the journals of polar explorers.