iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 5th Edition

iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 5th Edition (9781119293484) was previously published as iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 5th Edition (9781119137764). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Learn to navigate the iPhone like a pro

Learning to use new technology can be a bit of a challenge for seniors, especially now that smartphones are more like mobile computers. iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 5th Edition is a full-color text that guides you through easy-to-understand lessons in iPhone features and functions. This step-by-step reference explains how to use the most basic of your phone’s capabilities, such as making calls and sending text messages. Additionally, this newly revised book walks you through the most exciting features of your iPhone’s hardware and software, from downloading new apps to keeping your data—and your phone—safe. With a larger font size and illustrations, this senior-friendly resource presents information in an accessible way.

iPhones are among the most popular smartphones in the world, but learning how to use one can prove difficult if you’re not up to date on the latest technology. To keep up with the cool kids and make sure to use a reference that fits your needs!

• Start from the very beginning by covering buying and getting started with your iPhone
• Explore your new phone’s accessibility features, and dive into more complicated features as you build your understanding of the iPhone’s technology
• Discover new forms of entertainment, such as surfing the web on mobile Safari, exploring new mobile apps, buying and reading iBooks, buying and listening to music on iTunes, and searching for interesting videos on YouTube
• Protect your new phone with key safety and maintenance best practices

iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 5th Edition guides you through the seemingly chaotic world of your new phone, helping you make sense of its features and functions.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Making the iPhone Work for You
Chapter 1 Buying Your iPhone
Chapter 2 Looking Over the Home Screen
Chapter 3 Getting Going

Part 2 Start Using Your iPhone
Chapter 4 Making and Receiving Calls
Chapter 5 Managing Contacts
Chapter 6 Using Handy Utilities
Chapter 7 Making Your iPhone More Accessible
Chapter 8 Talking to Your iPhone with Siri
Chapter 9 Getting Social with FaceTime, Twitter, and iMessage

Part 3 Taking the Leap Online
Chapter 10 Browsing the Internet with Safari
Chapter 11 Working with Email in Mail
Chapter 12 Shopping the iTunes Store
Chapter 13 Expanding Your iPhone Horizons with Apps

Part 4 Having Fun and Consuming Media
Chapter 14 Using Your iPhone As an E-Reader
Chapter 15 Playing with Music on iPhone
Chapter 16 Playing with Photos
Chapter 17 Getting the Most Out of Video Features
Chapter 18 Playing Games
Chapter 19 Finding Your Way with Maps

Part 5 Managing Your Life and Your iPhone
Chapter 20 Getting in Step with Health
Chapter 21 Keeping On Schedule with Calendar and Clock
Chapter 22 Working with Reminders and Notifications
Chapter 23 Making Notes
Chapter 24 Getting the News You Need
Chapter 25 Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your iPhone