IPhone for Seniors for Dummies.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Spivey, Dwight.

Series:

--For dummies.

For dummies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

iPhone (Smartphone).

Smartphones.

Mobile computing.

Technology and older people.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (270 pages)

Edition:

13th ed.

Place of Publication:

Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, 2023.

Summary:

The perfect guide for staying connected with your new iPhone iPhone For Seniors For Dummies is a no-nonsense manual for making the most of the latest iPhone models. You'll learn how to navigate your device's software and customize its settings for your needs. Plow through the basics like making calls, sending text messages, checking your e-mail, using FaceTime, tracking your health, and beyond. The step-by-step instructions are right here. With the help of this clear and accessible Dummies guide, you'll set up your phone and discover all the neat features it has to offer. Start taking great photos with the iPhone's legendary camera, check the weather, download games and other apps. You'll also learn how to keep your phone safe, secure, and up to date--no worries. Choose the right iPhone for you, set up your phone, and start calling and texting Learn to make video calls with Facetime and share photos and videos on social media Discover apps and utilities that can make your life easier Play games, browse the internet, and watch movies on your iPhone With larger print, clear figures, and senior-focused content, this book is perfect for iPhone users who just need the basics explained without the fluff.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Icons Used in This Book

Beyond the Book

Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Getting to Know Your iPhone

Chapter 1: Buying Your iPhone

Discover the Newest iPhones and iOS 17

Choose the Right iPhone for You

Decide How Much Storage Is Enough

Understand What You Need to Use Your iPhone

Where to Buy Your iPhone

What's in the Box

Take a First Look at the Gadget

Chapter 2: Exploring the Home Screen

What You Need to Use the iPhone

Turn On iPhone for the First Time

Meet the Multi-Touch Screen

Say Hello to Tap and Swipe

Browsing the App Library

Display and Use the Onscreen Keyboard

Swipe to Search

Wonderful Widgets

Change and Customize Your Lock Screen

Chapter 3: Getting Going

Update the Operating System to iOS 17

Learn App Switcher Basics

Examine the iPhone Cameras

Take a Look at Face ID

Discover Control Center

Lock Screen Rotation

Explore the Status Bar

Take Inventory of Preinstalled Apps

Put Your iPhone to Sleep or Turn It Off

Chapter 4: Beyond the Basics

Charge the Battery by Plugging In

Charge the Battery Wirelessly

Sign into an Apple ID for Music, Movies, and More

Sync Wirelessly

Understand iCloud

Turn On iCloud Drive

Set Up iCloud Sync Settings

Browse Your iPhone's Files

Chapter 5: Managing and Monitoring iPhone Usage

Meet Screen Time

Create Some Downtime

Allow Certain Apps During Downtime

Set App Limits

Set Content and Privacy Restrictions

Manage Children's Accounts

Part 2: Using Your iPhone

Chapter 6: Making and Receiving Calls

Place a Call by Using the Keypad

End a Call

Place a Call by Using Contacts

Return a Recent Call

Use Favorites

Receive a Call

Use Tools During a Call

View Live Voicemail.

Turn On Do Not Disturb

Set Up a Driving Focus

Set Up Exceptions for Do Not Disturb

Reply to a Call via Text or Set a Reminder to Call Back

Change Your Ringtone

Chapter 7: Organizing Contacts

Add a Contact

Sync Contacts with iCloud

Add Photos and Contact Posters

Add Social Media Information

Designate Related People

Set Individual Ringtones and Text Tones

Search for a Contact

Share a Contact

Delete a Contact

Chapter 8: Communicating with FaceTime and Messages

What You Need to Use FaceTime

An Overview of FaceTime

Make a FaceTime Call with Wi-Fi or Cellular

Accept, Enjoy, and End a FaceTime Call

Switch Views

Set Up an iMessage Account

Use Messages to Address, Create, and Send Messages

Read Messages

Clear a Conversation

Send Emojis with Your Text

Use Messages Apps and Tools

Send and Receive Audio

Send a Photo or Video

Understand Group Messaging

Activate the Hide Alerts Feature

Chapter 9: Using Handy Utilities

Use the Calculator App

Find Your Way with Compass

Record Voice Memos

Measure Distances and Level Objects

Discover the Home App

Translate Words and Phrases

Chapter 10: Making Your iPhone More Accessible

Set Brightness

Change the Wallpaper

Get Just the Basics with Assistive Access

Set Up VoiceOver

Use VoiceOver

Customize Vision Settings

Use iPhone with Hearing Aids

Adjust the Volume

Set Up Subtitles and Captioning

Manage Other Hearing Settings

Say It with Live Speech and Personal Voice

Turn On and Work with AssistiveTouch

Turn On Additional Physical and Motor Settings

Focus Learning with Guided Access

One-Handed Keyboard

Control Your iPhone with a Tap on the Back

Control Your iPhone with Voice Control

Adjust Accessibility Settings on a Per-App Basis

Chapter 11: Conversing with Siri.

Activate Siri

Discover All That Siri Can Do

Get Suggestions

Call Contacts

Create Reminders and Alerts

Add Events to Your Calendar

Play Music

Get Directions

Ask for Facts

Search the Web

Send Email, Messages, or Tweets

Use Dictation

Part 3: Exploring the Internet and Apps

Chapter 12: Browsing with Safari

Connect to the Internet

Explore Safari

Navigate Web Pages

Use Tabbed Browsing

Organize with Tab Groups

View Browsing History

Add and Use Bookmarks

Download Files

Translate Web Pages

Chapter 13: Working with Email in the Mail App

Add an Email Account

Manually Set Up an Email Account

Open Mail and Read Messages

Reply To or Forward Email

Create and Send a New Message

Format Email

Search Email

Mark Email as Unread or Flag for Follow-Up

Create an Event from Email Contents

Delete Email

Organize Email

Create a VIP List

Chapter 14: Expanding Your iPhone Horizons with Apps

Explore Senior-Recommended Apps

Search the App Store

Get Applications from the App Store

Organize Your Applications on Home Screen Pages

Organize Apps in Folders

Delete Apps You No Longer Need

Offload Apps to Keep Data

Update Apps

Purchase and Download Games

Challenge Friends in Game Center

Chapter 15: Socializing with Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram

A Few Social Media Dos and Don'ts

Find and Install Social Media Apps

Create a Facebook Account

Customize Facebook Settings for Your iPhone

Create an X (Twitter) Account

Create an Instagram Account

Part 4: Enjoying Media

Chapter 16: Shopping the iTunes Store

Explore the iTunes Store

Buy a Selection

Rent Movies

Use Apple Pay and Wallet

Set Up Family Sharing

Chapter 17: Reading Books

Find Books with Apple Books

Buy Books

Navigate a Book.

Select and Customize Themes

Modify Your Book's Font

Adjust Accessibility &amp

Layout Options

Chapter 18: Enjoying Music and Podcasts

View the Music Library

Create Playlists

Search for Music

Shuffle Music

Listen with Your Earbuds

Listen with Spatial Audio

Use AirPlay

Play Music with Radio

Find and Subscribe to Podcasts

Play Podcasts

Chapter 19: Taking and Sharing Photos

Take Pictures with the iPhone Cameras

Save Photos from the Web

View an Album and Its Photos

Edit Photos

Organize Photos

Share Photos with Mail, X (Twitter), or Facebook

Share a Photo Using AirDrop

Share Photos Using iCloud Photo Sharing

Delete Photos

Chapter 20: Creating and Watching Videos

Capture Your Own Videos with the Built-In Cameras

Using QuickTake for Videos

Edit Videos

Play Movies or TV Shows with the TV App

Turn On Closed-Captioning

Delete a Video from the iPhone

Chapter 21: Navigating with Maps

Display Your Current Location

Change Views

Zoom In and Out

Go to Another Location or a Favorite

Drop a Marker (or Pin)

Find Directions

Get Turn-by-Turn Navigation Help

Download Maps for Offline Use

Go Globetrotting!

Part 5: Living with Your iPhone

Chapter 22: Keeping on Schedule with Calendar and Clock

View Your Calendar

Add Calendar Events

Add Events with Siri

Create Repeating Events

View an Event

Add an Alert to an Event

Search for an Event

Delete an Event

Display the Clock App

Set an Alarm

Use Stopwatch and Timers

Chapter 23: Working with Reminders and Notifications

Create a Reminder

Edit Reminder Details

Schedule a Reminder by Time, Location, or When Messaging

Create a List

Sync with Other Devices and Calendars

Mark as Complete or Delete a Reminder

Get Notified!.

Stay Focused and Undisturbed

Chapter 24: Keeping Tabs on Your Health

Understand the Health App

Create Your Medical ID

Become an Organ Donor

View Health App Data

Import and Export Health Data

Sharing Is Caring

View Health Records

Stay on Top of Your Medications

Log Daily Moods and Emotions

Chapter 25: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your iPhone

Keep the iPhone Screen Clean

Protect Your Gadget with a Case

Extend Your iPhone's Battery Life

Deal with a Nonresponsive iPhone

Update the iOS Software

Find a Missing Apple Device

Back Up to iCloud

Index

About the Author

Connect with Dummies

End User License Agreement.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9781394218868

OCLC:

1430218015