Publisher Description

Full-colour, 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, and Wi-Fi networksUse Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more - just by speaking to your iPhoneCustomise your iPhone with notifications, wallpaper, ringtones, and much moreUse iCloud, Google, and other cloud services to have consistent calendar, contact, and other information on all your devicesCommunicate via phone calls, FaceTime videoconferences, text, email, and moreTake advantage of the Messages app to instantly communicate with just about anyone, anywhere; send and receive photos and videos with a few simple tapsGet the most out of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all your email from one InboxUse the Wallet app to store and easily use boarding passes, loyalty cards, and credit cardsCapture 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 PhotosView, edit, and organise your photos in the Photos app; easily send photos via texts and emails or use them on the Home or Lock screensFind, download, install, and use iPhone apps to help you travel, get information, keep in touch, have fun, and more

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, Brad has written many other books, including My iPhone. 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 and proposal writers, 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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your iPhoneChapter 2: Getting Started with Your iPhoneChapter 3: Using Your iPhone's Core FeaturesChapter 4: Setting Up and Using an Apple ID, iCloud, and Other Online AccountsChapter 5: Customizing Your iPhone with Apps and WidgetsChapter 6: Making Your iPhone Work for YouChapter 7: Customizing How Your iPhone LooksChapter 8: Managing ContactsChapter 9: Communicating with the Phone and FaceTime AppsChapter 10: Sending, Receiving, and Managing EmailChapter 11: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Texts and iMessagesChapter 12: Managing CalendarsChapter 13: Working with SiriChapter 14: Surfing the WebChapter 15: Taking Photos and Video with Your iPhoneChapter 16: Viewing and Editing Photos and Video with the Photos AppChapter 17: Working with Other Useful FeaturesChapter 18: Maintaining and Protecting Your iPhone and Solving ProblemsGlossary

Feature

A visually rich, task-based companion to help Seniors learn their iPhone Based off the best-selling iPhone book Full color, task-based tutorial Includes all of the most commonly used functions and uses clear illustrations with call-outs to walk readers through each task Provides tips and tricks for seniors to get them comfortable with their phone and to start using it in ways they might not have known possible

New Feature

This edition has been updated for the latest iPhone release.

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