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 show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to · Wirelessly connect to the Internet at home or away · Personalize the way your iPad looks and works · Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen · Use the Control Center to adjust frequently used settings · Browse and search the Internet with Safari · Use Siri’s voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information · Find useful health and travel apps and fun games in Apple’s App Store · Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime video chats · Shoot, share, and view photos and videos · Listen to music and watch movies and TV shows over the Internet · Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online · Troubleshoot common iPad problems

Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. --from publisher description.

Covers iOS 8 for all models of iPad Air and iPad mini, 3rd & 4th Generation iPads, and iPad 2 Based on the best-selling My iPad book, My iPad for Seniors helps you quickly get started with your new tablet, and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Written for seniors, the full-color, step-by-step tasks—in legible print—walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier • Learn how to use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation • Secure your iPad using Touch ID, passcodes, and other security measures • Use Control Center to control frequently used settings • Use Siri to control your iPad or get information by speaking commands • Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (even your Mac), including music, photos, emails, and more • Surf the Web, and send and receive email • Download and install apps to make your iPad even more useful • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad • Take photos, and then edit them using iPhoto for iPad • Use AirDrop to share files and information with other iOS devices nearby • Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging • Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family • Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create documents and presentations • Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps

Discover all the incredible things your new iPad can do! The iPad has made a lot of things easier for today's seniors, and the iPad promises even more. Get the most out of your new iPad with the latest edition of this fun and practical full-color guide. Written in the friendly For Dummies style by veteran and bestselling For Dummies author Nancy C. Muir, this book sports senior-friendly larger type and lots of illustrations, so you can access information as easily as you can on your iPad! Covering the basics and beyond, and thoroughly updated for Apple’s new iPad, this book includes pages of fresh content, including the latest on using the voice dictation feature, making FaceTime video calls, taking and editing photos and HD videos, and more. • Covers the third-generation iPad, iPad 2, and the original iPad • Explains how to use the iPad in the clear, friendly, easy-to-follow language that has defined the Dummies series for two decades • Uses senior-friendly larger fonts and full-color illustrations, making the information accessible and easy to follow • Helps keep you and your stuff organized with Reminders and folders, enhance your reading experience with the stunning retina display and other accessibility features, and stay on top of the latest news with Notification Center • Covers using Maps and the calendar, video chatting with FaceTime, browsing the web, using your iPad for e-mail and Facebook, buying apps and games, reading iBooks, playing music, watching videos, shooting photos, staying safe online, and more However you want to use your iPad , the fun starts here, with iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 4th Edition.

Get caught up with the latest iPad features An iPad can be so many things: an entertainment hub, a way to stay in touch with the world, a productivity tool, and many other things. iPad For Seniors For Dummies focuses on helping iPad users who are experienced in life—but not in technology. In this friendly, easy-to-follow guide, you’ll find out how to fire up any model of iPad, connect to the internet, and use applications to play games, watch movies, listen to music, chat via video, update your social accounts, read the news, or just about anything else you'd want to do. Teach your iPad to answer your commands Stay connected with email, social apps, and video chat Cue up music and movies Find endless ways to let your iPad entertain you If you’re anywhere from 50 to 100 and want to find accessible guidance on making the most of your iPad, you’re in good hands!

Based on the best-selling My iPad book, My iPad for Seniors helps you quickly get started with iOS 9 on your iPad, and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time. Covers iOS 9 for all models of iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad Pro, iPad 3rd/4th generation, and iPad 2 March 21, 2016 Update: An iPad Pro 9.7" was announced today by Apple. The content of this book is applicable to this new iPad. Step-by-step instructionsfor the tasks you care about most Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do Common-sense help whenever you run into problems Tips and notes to help you do even more Written for seniors, the full-color, step-by-step tasks—in legible print—walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to: • Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier • Use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation • Use Control Center to control frequently used settings • Use Siri to control your iPad or get information by speaking commands • Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (and even your Mac), including music, photos, messages, documents, and more • Surf the Web, and send and receive email and messages • Download and install apps to make your iPad even more useful • Secure your iPad using Touch ID, passcodes, and other security measures • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad • Take photos, and then edit them using the Photos apps • Use AirDrop and iCloud Drive to share files and information with your other devices • Manage your contacts, and then connect with others using Messaging • Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family • Use Pages, Numbers, and Keynote to create documents and presentations • Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps

Covers All iPads Running iPadOS 14 Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Learn how to • Discover all the new features of iPadOS 14 • Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away • Personalize the way your iPad looks and works--including Dark Mode • Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen • Use Siri voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information • Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime and Zoom video chats • Shoot, share, and view photos and videos • Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online • Connect and use the Apple Pencil, external keyboards, trackpads, and mice • Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online • Troubleshoot common iPad problems

Take full advantage of your iPad by learning to browse the Web, keep up with social media, FaceTime chat with your grandkids, challenge your brain with games and iBooks, set up your iCloud, share photos with friends, and more.

Covers All iPad Models Capable of Running iOS 12 My iPad offers a full-color, fully illustrated resource to using your iPad. Each task is clearly titled and has corresponding visuals that are numbered to match the step they are referring to. Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad photos that show you exactly what to do. Help when you run into iPad problems or limitations. Tips and Notes to help you get the most from your iPad. Learn how to: Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier Use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation Control frequently used settings with Control Center Get information and control your iPad with spoken commands using Siri Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (and even your Mac), including music, photos, messages, documents, and more Surf the Web, and send and receive email and messages Download and install apps to make your iPad even more useful Secure your iPad using Touch ID, passcodes, and other security measures Take photos, and record and edit videos Share files and information with your other devices with AirDrop and iCloud Drive Take notes, make lists, draw sketches, and create reminders Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family Create documents and presentations using Pages, Numbers, and Keynote Use Siri Shortcuts to automate everyday tasks Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps

Oh, all the amazing things your iPad and iPad 2 can do! Lightweight, powerful, and perfect for reading and staying in touch, iPads are fun and practical for today's seniors, as long as you know how to use all the bells and whistles. That's where this helpful guide comes in. Written in the friendly For Dummies style and sporting senior-friendly larger type and full-color illustrations, this book can help you get the most out of your iPad or iPad 2, even if you don't ordinarily use a computer. This new edition includes pages of updated content, including the latest features in iOS 5 and iCloud. You'll first learn to set up your iPad, get familiar with the touchscreen interface, and explore accessibility features. Then you'll learn to browse the Internet with mobile Safari, use maps, set up and manage your e-mail, buy and read e-books, download and play music and movies, work with photos, make FaceTime video calls, and discover how to extend the iPad's capability even more with apps. Covers the iPad and iPad 2 Includes senior-friendly larger fonts and full-color illustrations Explains how to use the iPad in the clear, friendly, easy-to-follow language that has defined the Dummies series for two decades Covers using maps and the calendar, video chatting with FaceTime, browsing the web, using your iPad for e-mail and Facebook, buying apps and games, reading iBooks, playing music, watching videos, viewing photos, user security and safety, and more New edition is updated with new content on iOS 5 and iCloud features, including iMessage, Newsstand, Reminders, Reader and Reading List tools, and more The iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one amazing device—whatever you want your iPad to do, the fun starts with iPad 2 For Seniors For Dummies.