My iPhone for Seniors

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 other iOS and Mac users around you
• Use Siri to get information, write texts and emails, set reminders/appointments, and more just by speaking to your iPhone; use Siri shortcuts to do even more while speaking less
• Customize your iPhone with folders, 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
• Make your text messages come alive by adding Digital Touches and effects and sharing photos and video
• Get the most out of Safari to browse the Web and Mail to manage all your email from one Inbox
• Listen to music, 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 and share your photos

• Find, download, install, and use iPhone apps to help you travel, get information, keep in touch, have fun, and more
  Chapter 15, 16, and the Glossary can be downloaded from the Downloads tab located at informit.com/myiphoneseniors5e.

Autorentext

Brad Miser has written extensively about technology, with his favorite topics being the amazing "i" devices, especially the iPhone, that make it possible to take our lives with us while we are on the move. In addition to My iPhone for Seniors, Fifth Edition, Brad has written many other books, including My iPhone, Twelfth Edition. He has been an author, development editor, or technical editor for more than 60 other titles.

Brad is or has been a sales support specialist, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.

Brad would love to hear about your experiences with this book (the good, the bad, and the ugly). You can write to him at bradmiser@icloud.com.

Inhalt

Using This Book ...........xviii
Getting Started ..................xx
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your iPhone 3
Getting to Know Your iPhone's External Features 3
Getting to Know Your iPhone's Software 8
Using Your Fingers to Control Your iPhone .......8
Going Home .................8
Touching the iPhone's Screen .....................9
Working with iPhone Apps .........................15
Using the Home Screens .24
Using the iPhone Plus's Split-Screen .......................25
Working with the Control Center ......26
Working with the Notification Center ...................30
Using Siri Suggestions ........34
Using the Do Not Disturb Mode .........36
Using Airplane Mode ............38
Meeting Siri ...............39
Using Shortcuts ...41
Understanding iPhone Status Icons ........................42
Turning Your iPhone Off or On ..............44
Sleeping/Locking and Waking/Unlocking Your iPhone 45
Working with Face ID or Touch ID .....48
Setting Volume .....51
Chapter 2: Using Your iPhone's Core Features 55
Getting Started .................55
Working with the Settings App ........................57
Using the Settings App on Any iPhone ..............58
Searching for Settings .........59
Using the Settings App on an iPhone Plus ....60
Connecting to the Internet Using Wi-Fi Networks .........................61
Connecting to Open Wi-Fi Networks ......................63
Connecting to Public Wi-Fi Networks ....................66
Disabling Automatic Prompting .........69
Forgetting Wi-Fi Networks ...........................70
Connecting to the Internet Using Cellular Data Networks 72
Configuring Cellular Data Use ................76
Securing Your iPhone .......................81
Working with Text .........85
Working with Predictive Text ...................85
Working with Keyboards .86
Using Emojis .............89
Correcting Spelling as You Type ..........90
Editing Text ................92
Selecting, Copying, Cutting, or Pasting Text 93
Correcting Spelling After You've Typed ..............96
Dictating Text ..........98
Drawing in Text 100
Using Widgets ................101
Searching on Your iPhone ......104
Working with Siri Suggestions .......................107
Working with Notifications ..109
Working with Visual Notifications .109
Working with Other Types of Notifications ..............................114
Printing from Your iPhone .....114
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using an Apple ID, iCloud, and Other Online Accounts 119
Getting Started .............120
Configuring an Apple ID ..........121
Obtaining an Apple ID ....122
Signing In to Your Apple ID ....................124
Changing the Personal Information Associated with Your Apple ID .............127
Changing Your Apple ID's Password and Security Settings ................131
Changing Your Apple ID's Payment and Shipping Information ...133
Changing the Devices Using Your Apple ID ............................135
Configuring and Using iCloud ........................137
Configuring iCloud to Store Photos .....................139
Enabling iCloud to Store Information on the Cloud ...142
Configuring Your iCloud Keychain 144
Configuring Your iCloud Backup.....146
Configuring iCloud Drive ...........................147
Managing Your iCloud Storage .........148
Setting Up Other Types of Online Accounts on Your iPhone .......................151
Configuring a Google Account .........152
Setting Up an Online Account that Isn't Built In ...............154
Configuring Social Media Accounts on Your iPhone ..158
Setting How and When Your Accounts Are Updated .............161
Configuring How New Data Is Retrieved for Your Accounts..............162
Chapter 4: Customizing How Your iPhone Works 167
Getting Started .............167
Configuring Notifications .......168
Using the Settings App to Configure Notifications ......169
Configuring Notifications from Notifications ........................178
Configuring Do Not Disturb179
Configuring Screen Time .........183
Configuring Downtime, App Limits, a Screen Time Passcode, and Screen Time Sharing .................184
Setting Content & Privacy Restrictions ............190
Using Screen Time ................199 …