iPad 2 For Seniors For Dummies

Grab your iPad and enjoy music, videos, iBooks, and everything the web has to offer The iPad is cool, with its simple, intuitive interface for such activities as checking e–mail, playing music, and browsing the web. Don′t stumble around trying to figure out all its features — use the simple step–by–step approach of this book! You can get up to speed with the iPad right away, watch your technophobia disappear, and start having fun. Get acquainted — explore the newest features of iPad 2 and iOS 5 and learn to navigate the Home screen Jump online — connect to the Internet and use the Safari® browser, make e–mail easy with the Mail app, and shop for apps and media Face to face — explore the exciting FaceTime feature to make video calls and the iMessage feature for instant messaging Have some fun — discover the Newsstand app for subscribing to magazines and the built–in Music, Videos, and YouTube apps Get organized — use the new Reminders and Notification Center to keep you on track Open the book and find: How to choose the right iPad for you Helpful features if you have hearing or vision challenges What you can do with iCloud Tips on finding things with Maps How to use the iBooks e–reader app iPad troubleshooting tips How your iPad can find itself Ways to keep track of appointments and tasks Learn to: Exchange e–mails, share photos, and make video calls with FaceTime Browse the web, listen to music, play games, and watch movies Read iBooks and magazines, set reminders, and get cool apps online IN FULL COLOR!

Introduction 1 Part I: Making the iPad Your Pad 5 Chapter 1: Buying Your iPad 7 Chapter 2: Looking Over the Home Screen 25 Chapter 3: Getting Going 51 Chapter 4: Taking Advantage of Accessibility Features 69 Part II: Taking the Leap Online 87 Chapter 5: Browsing the Internet with Safari 89 Chapter 6: Working with E–Mail in Mail 111 Chapter 7: Getting Social with FaceTime, Twitter, and iMessage 127 Chapter 8: Shopping the iTunes Store 141  Chapter 9: Expanding Your iPad Horizons with Apps 157  Part III: Having Fun and Consuming Media 169 Chapter 10: Using Your iPad as an E–Reader 171 Chapter 11: Playing with Music on iPad 197 Chapter 12: Playing with Photos 213 Chapter 13: Getting the Most Out of Video Features 233 Chapter 14: Playing Games 249 Chapter 15: Finding Your Way with Maps 263 Part IV: Managing Your Life and Your iPad 283 Chapter 16: Keeping On Schedule with Calendar 285 Chapter 17: Working with Reminders and Notifications 303 Chapter 18: Managing Contacts 317 Chapter 19: Making Notes 339 Chapter 20: Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your iPad 353 Index 367

Nancy C. Muir is a writer and consultant as well as the author of more than 60 books, including Computers For Seniors For Dummies and Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies . She writes a technology column for Retirenet.com and also assists seniors with technology at TechSmartSenior.com.