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Published by Que Publishing (March 31, 2021) © 2021

Brad Miser
    VitalSource eTextbook (Lifetime access)
    €20,99
    ISBN-13: 9780136824435

    My iPhone for Seniors (covers all iPhone running iOS 14, including the new series 12 family) ,7th edition

    Language: English

    Product Information

    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 iPhone, iPad and Mac users
    • Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more—just by speaking to your iPhone
    • Customize your iPhone with folders, widgets, 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
    • Take advantage of the Messages app to instantly communicate with just about anyone, anywhere; send and receive photos and videos with a few simple taps
    • Get the most out of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all your email from one Inbox • 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 your photos
    • Find, download, install, and use iPhone apps to help you travel, get information, keep in touch, have fun, and more

    Using This Book ............................xviii

    Getting Started ............................................xx

    Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your iPhone 3

    Getting Started ..........................................................3

    Using Your Fingers to Control Your iPhone ............................6

    Locking/Unlocking Your iPhone .........................................................................10

    Working with Home Screens ....................................................................................13

    Working with iPhone Apps ...........................................................................................15

    Working with the Settings App .......................................................................22

    Meeting Siri ...............................................................................................................................24

    Controlling Volume ..................................................................................27

    Using Airplane Mode .................................................................28

    Locking/Unlocking Your iPhone's Orientation ......................................29

    Understanding iPhone Status Icons .................................................30

    Chapter 2: Getting Started with Your iPhone 33

    Getting Started .......................................................................33

    Getting Started with iPhones without a Home Button .........................................................35

    Getting Started with iPhones with a Home Button...............................................................50

    Using the Split-Screen on iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro Max, Xs Max, or Plus Models................................64

    Chapter 3: Using Your iPhone's Core Features 67

    Getting Started ........................................................................................67

    Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi Networks ............................69

    Connecting to the Internet Using Cellular Data Networks ............................78

    Securing Your iPhone ..................................................................86

    Working with Text ...............................................................................................89

    Searching on Your iPhone ...........................................................106

    Working with Siri Suggestions ..........................................................................................................109

    Printing from Your iPhone ..................................................................................................110

    Chapter 4: Setting Up and Using an Apple ID, iCloud, and Other Online Accounts 115

    Getting Started ..............................................................................116

    Configuring an Apple ID .....................................................................................................117

    Configuring and Using iCloud .....................................................................................122

    Setting Up Other Types of Online Accounts on Your iPhone ..............................................132

    Setting How and When Your Accounts Are Updated ......................................................142

    Chapter 5: Customizing Your iPhone with Apps and Widgets 147

    Getting Started ........................................................147

    Customizing How Your iPhone Works with Apps ......................................................149

    Customizing How Your iPhone Works with Widgets ......................................................169

    Chapter 6: Making Your iPhone Work for You 183

    Getting Started ...................................................................................183

    Configuring and Working with Notifications .....................................................................184

    Working with and Configuring the Control Center ....................................................................204

    Using the Do Not Disturb Mode .................................................................................210

    Configuring Keyboards ..............................................................................................216

    Setting Accessibility Options ................................................................................................222

    Chapter 7: Customizing How Your iPhone Looks 229

    Getting Started .................................................................229

    Customizing Your Home Screens ...............................................................230

    Setting the Screen's Appearance, Brightness, Lock/Wake, Text, View, and Wallpaper Option.................245

    Chapter 8: Managing Contacts 265

    Getting Started ..........................................................................265

    Creating Contacts on Your iPhone..........................................................................................266

    Working with Contacts on Your iPhone ....................................................................277

    Managing Your Contacts on Your iPhone ...................................................................................283

    Chapter 9: Communicating with the Phone and FaceTime Apps 289

    Getting Started ................................................289

    Making Voice Calls ........................................................... 290

    Managing In-Process Voice Calls ............................................................299

    Receiving Voice Calls ............................................................................................306

    Managing Voice Calls .................................................................................................312

    Using Visual Voicemail ..............................................................................................315

    Communicating with FaceTime .....................................................................................324

    Chapter 10: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Email 343

    Getting Started ........................................................................................343

    Working with Email .............................................................................344

    Managing Email ............................................................................................361

    Finding Email ............................................................................................................371

    Managing Junk Email ......................................................................................................................................................375

    Chapter 11: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Texts and iMessages 381

    Getting Started ......................................................................................381

    Preparing the Messages App for Messaging ........................................................382

    Sending Messages .............................................................................................................................................392

    Receiving, Reading, and Replying to Messages .........................................................412

    Working with Messages ..............................................................................................................................422

    Chapter 12: Managing Calendars 441

    Getting Started.....................................................................................441

    Viewing Calendars and Events ..........................................................................................442

    Navigating Calendars .................................................................................................................447

    Adding Events to Calendars ......................................................................................................453

    Searching Calendars .......................................................................................................462

    Sharing Calendars ..................................................................................................... 464

    Managing Calendars and Events ........................................................................467

    Chapter 13: Working with Siri 471

    Getting Started .................................................................................................471

    Configuring Siri..........................................................................................................................472

    Understanding Siri's Personality ...............................................................................................474

    Learning How to Use Siri by Example ...........................................................................480

    Chapter 14: Surfing the Web 497

    Getting Started ...............................................................................................497

    Visiting Websites ....................................................................................................498

    Viewing Websites ..............................................................................................507

    Working with Multiple Websites at the Same Time .............................................................508

    Searching the Web .......................................................................................................................................513

    Working with Bookmarks ...............................................................................................515

    Signing Into Websites Automatically .............................................................519

    Chapter 15: Taking Photos and Video with Your iPhone 527

    Getting Started ............................................................................................527

    Using the Camera App to Take Photos and Video with Your iPhone ........................................................529

    Taking Photos ................................................................................................537

    Taking Video ..............................................................................................................552

    Taking Photos and Video from the Lock Screen .......................................................................556

    Taking Photos and Video from the Home Screen ...........................................................................557

    Chapter 16: Viewing and Editing Photos and Video with the Photos App 563

    Getting Started ..........................................................................................563

    Finding and Viewing Photos ..............................................................564

    Editing and Improving Photos .................................................586

    Working with Photos ......................................................................................................599

    Sharing Photos via Email..................................................................600

    Finding and Viewing Videos ........................................................608

    Chapter 17: Working with Other Useful iPhone Apps and Features 615

    Getting Started .............................................................................615

    Touring Other Cool iPhone Apps ................................................................................616

    Configuring and Using Emergency Calling ....................................................................623

    Using Bluetooth to Connect to Other Devices .........................................................629

    Using AirDrop to Share and Receive Content .......................................................636

    Working with the Wallet App and Apple Pay ..................................................................641

    Chapter 18: Maintaining and Protecting Your iPhone and Solving Problems 657

    Getting Started ..............................................................................657

    Maintaining an iPhone's Software ..................................................................................658

    Backing Up Your iPhone .................................................................................................................................662

    Blocking Unwanted Calls, Messages, or FaceTime Requests ...............................................664

    Finding and Securing Your iPhone with Find My iPhone .........................................................666

    Maintaining an iPhone's Power .......................................................................................673

    Solving iPhone Problems .........................................................................................................................676

    Getting Help with iPhone Problems ................................................................................688

    Glossary 691

    9780136824411, TOC, 10/30/2020


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