My...: My iPhone for Seniors (Edition 5) (Paperback)

Even though the iPhone is amazingly easy-to-use for such a powerful device, it can be intimidating for people who aren't used to it--this is especially true for seniors.

In My iPhone for Seniors, the highly successful approach of My iPhone is tailored to meet the specific interests, needs, and even apprehensions, that seniors sometimes face when learning about technology that is new to them. The tasks in which seniors are most interested in are covered using a step-by-step approach that guides seniors as they learn about their iPhones, telling them exactly how to accomplish their goals. Topics include: setting up an iPhone, using core apps (making phone calls, taking photos and video), adding and using other apps (including FaceBook, iBooks, etc.), adjusting the iPhone's interface to their specific needs, and understanding and protecting themselves from threats they may perceive. In addition to its tailored content, the book's format is also designed specifically for seniors, including larger text and graphics to make the content more accessible.

My iPhone for Seniors is a visually rich, task-based guide to helps, seniors in particular, navigate the settings and features of their iPhone in a way that is clear and easy to follow. The organized, task-based format allows you to quickly find exactly the task you want to accomplish, and then shows you how to achieve it with minimal text and plenty of visual cues.

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.