iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition

Covers iPads with iOS 11

Nick Vandome

• Publisher: In Easy Steps Limited
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781840787900
• eBook ISBN: 9781840788013
• Topic: Computer Science
• Subtopic: Hardware
• Index: Computer Science

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, 7th editiongives 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. iPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th edition, is updated to cover the latest operating system, iOS 11, covering: The enhancements to the Dock; The newly designed App Switcher and Control Center; The improvements to multitasking to improve productivity, including Drag and Drop capabilities; The new File app for organizing and accessing documents; The newly designed virtual keyboard for streamlining text and data input. With iOS 11, the iPad goes from strength to strength, andiPad for Seniors in easy steps, 7th editionis the perfect companion to using this impressive tablet. A handy guide for any Senior new to the iPad, covering iOS 11, presented in larger type for easier reading. Contents: Choosing your iPad; Around your iPad; iCloud; The iPad Keyboard; Knowing your Apps; Keeping in Touch; On a Web Safari; Staying Organized; Like a Good Book; Leisure Time; Traveling Companion; Practical Matters. For all iPads with iOS 11, including iPad Mini and iPad Pro.

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Choosing your iPad

It’s compact, it’s stylish, it’s powerful; and it’s perfect for anyone, of any age. This chapter introduces the iPad, the iOS 11 operating system and some of the basic controls and buttons, so you can quickly get up and running with this exciting tablet.

The iEverything

Simplicity of the iPad

Models and Sizes

Specifications Explained

Apple Pencil

Smart Keyboard

Before you Switch On

Getting Started

About iOS 11

Home Screen

Home Button

Opening Items

Charging your iPad

The iEverything

The iPad is a tablet computer that has gone a long way to change how we think of computers and how we interact with them. Instead of a large, static object it is effortlessly mobile, and even makes a laptop seem bulky by comparison.

But even with its compact size, the iPad still manages to pack a lot of power and functionality into its diminutive body. In this case small is most definitely beautiful, and the range of what you can do with the iPad is considerable:

•Communicate via email, video and text messaging.

•Surf the web wirelessly.

•Add an endless number of new “apps” from the Apple App Store.

•Use a range of entertainment tools, covering music, photos, video, books and games.

•Do all of your favorite productivity tasks such as word processing, creating spreadsheets or producing presentations.

•Organize your life with apps for calendars, address books, notes, reminders, and much more.

Add to this up to 10 hours’ battery life when you are on the move, a range of different sizes (with a Retina Display screen of outstanding clarity) and a seamless backup system, and it is clear why the iPad can stylishly fulfill all of your computing needs.

“Apps” is just a fancy name for what are more traditionally called programs in the world of computing. The iPad has several apps that come built in and ready for use. There are thousands more available to download from the online App Store (see Chapter 5, here).

The New icon pictured above indicates a new or enhanced feature introduced with iPads using iOS 11.

Simplicity of the iPad

Computers have become a central part of our everyday lives, but there is no reason why they need to be complex devices that have us scratching our heads as to how to best use them. The iPad is not only stylish and compact; it also makes the computing process as simple as possible, so you can concentrate on what you want to do. Some ways in which this is done are:

•Instantly on. With the iPad there is no long wait for it to turn on, or wake from a state of sleep. When you turn it on, it is ready to use; it’s as simple as that.

•Apps. iPad apps sit on the Home screen, visible and ready to use. Most apps are created in a similar format, so once you have mastered getting around them you will be comfortable using most apps.

•Settings. One of the built-in iPad apps is Settings. This is a one-stop shop for customizing the way that your iPad looks and operates, and also how settings for apps work.

•Dock and App Switcher Window. These are two functions that enable you to access your favorite apps quickly, regardless of what you are doing on your iPad.

•Home button. This enables you to return to the main Home screen at any time. It also ha...

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title
• Copyrights
• Contents
• 1 Choosing your iPad
• 2 Around your iPad
• 3 iCloud
• 4 The iPad Keyboard
• 5 Knowing your Apps
• 6 Keeping in Touch
• 7 On a Web Safari
• 8 Staying Organized
• 9 Like a Good Book
• 10 Leisure Time
• 11 Traveling Companion
• 12 Practical Matters
• Back Cover