iPhone For Seniors For Dummies

iPhone For Seniors For Dummies

Author: Nancy C. Muir | Language: English | ISBN: 111869290X | Format: EPUB

iPhone For Seniors For Dummies Description

The fun and friendly full-color guide to finding your way around your iPhone

Everywhere you look it seems like someone is using an iPhone. If you're feeling left out of the fun, don't despair. For Dummies to the rescue! Written in the accessible For Dummies style and packed with colorful illustrations, this book shows you how to use your iPhone to make and receive calls, send text messages and e-mails, read e-books, watch movies, play games, surf the web, and so much more. By the time you're through with this all-new edition of this perennial bestseller, you'll be completely comfortable downloading the latest apps, video chatting with FaceTime, finding your way with Maps, and just having some fun with your iPhone.

Fully updated to cover the iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iOS 7!
Explains how to use the basic iPhone features, navigate the mutlitouch interface, and get connected
Walks you through using your calendar, adding contacts, shooting photos and video, playing music, reading e-books, connecting on Facebook, and filling your iPad with all the things that matter to you
Includes senior-friendly larger type and beautiful full-color images

You'll learn to love your iPhone in no time with the help of iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 3rd Edition.

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Paperback: 448 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; 3 edition (October 28, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 111869290X
ISBN-13: 978-1118692905
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 inches
Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

Introduction 1

Part I: Making the iPhone Work for You 7

Chapter 1: Buying Your iPhone 9

Chapter 2: Looking Over the Home Screen 25

Chapter 3: Getting Going 55

Part II: Start Using Your iPhone 75

Chapter 4: Making and Receiving Calls 77

Chapter 5: Managing Contacts 89

Chapter 6: Using Handy Utilities 109

Chapter 7: Making Your iPhone More Accessible 121

Chapter 8: Talking to Your iPhone with Siri 141

Chapter 9: Getting Social with FaceTime, Twitter, and iMessage 159

Part III: Taking the Leap Online 173

Chapter 10: Browsing the Internet with Safari 175

Chapter 11: Working with E-mail in Mail 199

Chapter 12: Shopping the iTunes Store 217

Chapter 13: Expanding Your iPhone Horizons with Apps 231

Part IV: Having Fun and Consuming Media 243

Chapter 14: Using Your iPhone as an E-reader 245

Chapter 15: Playing with Music on iPhone 269

Chapter 16: Playing with Photos 283

Chapter 17: Getting the Most Out of Video Features 303

Chapter 18: Playing Games 313

Chapter 19: Finding Your Way with Maps 325

Part V: Managing Your Life and Your iPhone 345

Chapter 20: Keeping On Schedule with Calendar and Clock 347

Chapter 21: Working with Reminders and Notifications 367

Chapter 22: Making Notes 381

Chapter 23: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your iPhone 395

Index 409

I'm a first-time owner of a smart phone, and I wasn't too conversant with a basic cell phone previous to this. Consequently, there were some things I looked for this book to address, and I was disappointed not to find them. For example, setting your own ring tone instead of just using the default ring tone. Also, personalizing your own voice mail message instead of just using the default. I was able to figure out how to do these things because of the user-friendliness of Apple products, but I'd expect a book for seniors to address these basic questions instead of completely omitting them. Another disappointment was that I kept getting two pictures whenever I used the phone camera. I couldn't understand why until I searched through the default phone settings and found that you have an option to save the "normally exposed photo" in addition to the "high dynamic range" photo the phone automatically produces. No mention of this at all in the book. Another quibble is that when I open text messages sent to me, the time shown is when I opened them, rather than when they were sent. I have no idea if this can be adjusted as the book doesn't address it. One last thing is nomenclature --- the book refers to the Utilities folder on the iPhone, whereas my iPhone 5c calls it "Extras."

Otherwise, the book is thorough and well-illustrated. It very often has a picture of the display you will see on your iPhone when it gives you instructions on a feature. Also, it seems to have covered all of the features of the phone so you can become proficient at whatever interests you.

Finally, as this book is for seniors, should you really devote an entire chapter (though small) to reading books on your phone? I'll use my iPad or Kindle for that!
By Joel V. Kamer

I purchased this book because I was having trouble using my new iPhone.
The book explains how the iPhone works in detail and is a big help.
I recommend it for anyone who is confused about their iPhone.
By D. J. Cloud

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