The Inside Guide to the iPad for Seniors: Covers the iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 2, iPad Mini 3, iOS 8

288 Pages·2015·21.35 MB·English

by  Stuart

Contents
Chapter 1 – Controlling Your iPad
Introduction
iPad Models
Terminology
Controls
On/Off Switch
Wake/Sleep Switch
Side Switch
Volume Controls
Home Button
Hardware Features
e iOS 8 Operating System
Chapter 2 – iPad Elements & Features
e Home Screen
e Touchscreen
Multitasking Interface
e Control Center
e Lock Screen
Notifications & Notification Center
Spotlight Search
Chapter 3 – The Keyboard
e Virtual Keyboard
Manipulating the Keyboard
Entering Text
Editing Text
Predictive Text
Keyboard Settings
Keyboard Tricks & Shortcuts
Dictation
ird-Party Keyboards
Chapter 4 – Setting Up Your iPad
Setup Wizard
Name Your iPad
Screen Brightness
Wallpaper
Date & Time
Sounds
Privacy
Accessibility
Chapter 5 – Apps
What is an App?
Pre-installed Apps
e App Store
Browsing the App Store
Reviewing & Installing Apps
Updating Your Apps
Managing Your Apps
App Folders
Deleting Apps
Reinstalling Apps
Chapter 6 – Getting Online
Types of Connection
Set Up a Wi-Fi Connection
Safari Web Browser
Opening a Web Page
Viewing & Navigating Web Pages
Browsing With Tabs
Viewing Articles With Safari Reader
Bookmarks & Favorites
Reading Lists
Private Browsing
Searching With Safari
AutoFill
Chapter 7 – Communicating
Email Accounts
Setting Up an Email Account
Receiving Email
Sending Email
Managing Email
Messaging
Sending & Receiving Text Messages
Sending Media Messages
Video Calls
Social Media Networking
Chapter 8 – Organization
Creating & Editing Contacts
Finding & Using Contacts
Contacts App Settings
e Calendar App
Adding Events to a Calendar
Working with Multiple Calendars
Adding an Alert to an Event
e Reminders App
Hiding & Deleting Reminders
Working with Lists
e Notes App
Do Not Disturb
Useful Organization Apps
Chapter 9 – Entertainment
Taking Pictures
Viewing Pictures
Creating Photo Albums
Uploading Pictures to the iPad
Moving Pictures
Deleting Pictures
Editing Pictures
Printing Pictures & Documents
Recording Home Videos
Playing Videos
Editing Video
Downloading Movies From the iTunes Store
Uploading Music to the iPad
Downloading Music From the iTunes Store
Playing Music
Chapter 10 – Reading
Newspapers & Magazines
e iBooks App
Finding Books
Previewing & Downloading Books
Reading Books
E-Books & Text
Using Your iPad as a Kindle
Chapter 11 – Security
Touch ID & Passcode
Content Restriction
Backing Up Your iPad
Restoring Your iPad
Locating & Protecting a Lost iPad
Chapter 12 – iCloud & Related Services
What is Cloud Computing?
iCloud Automatic Data Synchronization
iCloud Drive
Family Sharing
iTunes Match
iCloud Keychain
iCloud Photo Sharing
iCloud Photo Library
Chapter 13 – Useful Third-Party Apps
Alternatives to Default iPad Apps
Finance Apps
Property Apps
Travel & Holiday Apps
Entertainment Apps
Chapter 14 – Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Troubleshooting Techniques
Troubleshooting Ancillary Devices
Extending Battery Life
Updating iOS 8
Wi-Fi Connection Issues
Managing Storage Space
CHAPTER 1
Controlling Your iPad
Apple’s iPad is not only compact and stylish, it is constructed to a very high standard. It
runs an operating system, iOS, that is renowned for its high levels of security, as a result
of which the chances of getting viruses and malware are extremely unlikely.
An incredibly useful tablet, the iPad has something to offer all age groups. However,
some aspects of the device make it particularly useful for the older generation as we’ll
see.
In this opening chapter, we will introduce you to the iPad, its controls and the iOS
operating system that underpins it.
Introduction
iPad Models
Terminology
Controls
On/Off Switch
Wake/Sleep Switch
Side Switch
Volume Controls
Home Button
Hardware Features
e iOS 8 Operating System
Introduction
Despite its sleek look and compact dimensions, the iPad is a actually quite a
powerhouse as computing devices go. It may not have the ‘grunt’ of a desktop computer
or laptop but it is, nevertheless, capable of a wide range of functions. ese include:
Communication – the iPad lets you send/receive email, text messages, use social media,
and make video calls. You can also use it as a telephone if it is a cellular model.
Browsing the Internet – one of the iPad’s best features is that you can access and browse
the Internet wherever you happen to be (assuming you are within range of a network).
Because it is not physically connected to anything, the Internet can be accessed, quite
literally, from anywhere.
Organization – the iPad provides a number of apps that help you to organize and
manage your life. ese include a calendar, an address book, reminders, and notes.
Entertainment – your iPad is an entertainment center. Not only can you play games on
it, you can watch TV and movies, listen to music, and read books.
Photography – while it is no match for a dedicated camera, the iPad is still capable of
taking decent pictures. e large screen is also ideal for viewing them.
Work – there are many apps available in the App Store which enable you to word-
process, create spreadsheets and presentations, scan, print and more.
Being so light, the iPad is extremely portable. It also comes with a rechargeable battery
that provides approximately 10 hours of power, and a high resolution Retina
touchscreen display.
iPad Models
ose of you who haven’t actually bought your iPad yet need to take the following
factors into account when researching which one to buy:
Model – this book concentrates on the iPad Air and iPad Air 2 (the latest model), so
these are the ones we will consider. Both models also have mini versions, known as the
Mini 2 and Mini 3, respectively.
Dimensions – the full-size iPads (both the Air and the Air 2) are 9.4 inches high and
6.6 inches wide.  e Air 2 is .24 inches thick while the Air is .29 inches thick. In terms
of weight, the Air 2 is .98 pounds and the Air is 1.05 pounds.
With regard to the mini versions, the Mini 3 and Mini 2 are identical at 7.8 inches
high, 5.3 inches wide, .29 inches thick and .75 pounds in weight.
Processor – the processor, or chip, is basically the heart of the iPad and determines
many things, one of which is the device’s speed. e full size Air 2 model has an A8X
chip while the full size Air, the Mini 2, and the Mini 3 use the slightly slower A7. In
practical terms there is no discernible difference between the two chips.
Camera – all the iPads come with two built-in cameras – a rear-facing iSight camera
and a front-facing FaceTime HD camera. e iSight is the main camera and is the one
you need to consider. e version supplied with the full size iPad Air 2 takes 8 mega-
pixel pictures while the Air’s takes 5 mega-pixel pictures.
Connectivity – all iPad models are available in either Wi-Fi only versions or Wi-
Fi/Cellular versions. e former is the most popular and enables the iPad to connect to
the Internet via Wi-Fi. e latter can connect not only via Wi-Fi but also via mobile
networks (the same networks used by mobile phones).
Storage Capacity – storage capacity refers to the amount of data, or content, the device
can hold. e Air can be bought with capacities of 16, 32, 64, and 128 GB, while the
Air 2 comes in capacities of 16, 64, and 128 GB. e higher the capacity, the better.
Price – the full size cellular iPads are the most expensive followed by the full size Wi-Fi
only versions. Due to their smaller size and slightly lower specifications, the iPad Minis
are the least expensive. For those of you on a budget, or not requiring the latest features,
our recommendation is to go for a full size iPad Air or Mini 2. We don’t consider the
Air 2’s upgrades to merit the extra cost.
Terminology
Before we go any further, it may be helpful to give a brief explanation of some of the
terminology you’re going to encounter in this book.
App – the word app is short for application. Apps are software programs installed on
the iPad that enable it to do things. For example, the Mail app lets you send/receive
email and the Safari app lets you browse the Internet.
Apple ID – this is an account that users set up with Apple (makers of the iPad). With
it, you can make purchases from the App and iTunes Stores. It can also be used to
access Apple services such as iCloud and Find My iPhone.
Synchronization – also known as syncing, synchronization is where data is shared
between two computing devices via a third-party computer. Any changes made to
synced data on device A are automatically sent to the third-party computer and then on
to device B (and vice versa). e data is thus synchronized between all three devices, i.e.
kept the same. e term is also used to describe the transfer of data, e.g. pictures, from
a user’s computer to their iPad.
Cloud/Cloud Computing/iCloud – the Cloud is the term used for a third-party
computer (as mentioned above)that is used for data storage and synchronization. e
process of saving and sending data to and from the Cloud is known as Cloud
Computing.
iCloud is Apple’s version of the Cloud and offers various services such as push email,
contact synchronization, Find My iPhone, iTunes Match, etc.
iOS – all computing devices need an operating system that runs in the background to
provide a platform for the programs, or apps. iOS is the iPad’s operating system and is
currently at version 8; hence iOS 8.
iTunes – iTunes is a computer program made by Apple that users employ to manage
their various Apple devices. For example, it can be used to upload music, video and e-
books to the iPad. It can also create and restore iPad backups.
Lightening Connector – Lightning is the name Apple gives to the connection port
used to connect its most recent iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad models to the power
supply for charging, or to a computer for charging and/or synchronization.
Bluetooth – Bluetooth is a low-power wireless network technology that works over
short distances. It is built into millions of consumer products.