My iPad for Seniors (covers iOS 7 on iPad Air, iPad 3rd and 4th generation, iPad2, and iPad mini)

Gary Rosenzweig is an Internet entrepreneur, software developer, and technology writer. He runs CleverMedia, Inc., which produces websites, computer games, apps, and podcasts. CleverMedia’s largest site, MacMost.com, features video tutorials for Apple enthusiasts. It includes many videos on using Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Gary has written numerous computer books, including ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University, MacMost.com Guide to Switching to the Mac, Special Edition Using Director MX, and My Pages (for Mac). Gary lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Debby, and daughter, Luna. He has a computer science degree from Drexel University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Website: http://garyrosenzweig.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosenz More iPad Tutorials and Book Updates: http://macmost.com/ipadguide/ Gary Jones is a retired school administrator. In retirement he has become an avid traveler, foodie, rare book seller, and an individual who uses his iPad in most of his ventures. He runs Juniper Point Books, an online rare and used book business, travels the world attempting to live, shop, and eat like a local, occasionally provides educational consulting services, and works hard at retirement. Gary has degrees in English, philosophy, and a master’s degree in school administration. He lives in Round Lake, NY with his wife Susan, has 2 children, Karianne and Katelyn, and a dog Bubba.

Chapter 1  Getting Started   3
Generations of iPads   3
   Identifying Your iPad   3
   iOS 7   5
The iPad Buttons and Switches   5
   The Home Button   6
   The Wake/Sleep Button   7
   The Volume Control   8
   The Side Switch   9
   Orientation and Movement   9
Screen Gestures   10
   Tapping and Touching   10
   Pinching   10
   Dragging and Flicking   11
   Pull Down and Release to Update   11
   Four-Finger Gestures   12
iPad Screens   12
   The Lock Screen   12
   The Home Screen   13
   An App Screen   14
   Home Screen Searching   15
   The Settings Screen   16
Interacting with Your iPad   17
   Common Interface Elements   17
   Using the On-Screen Keyboard   19
   Dictating Text   21
   Editing Text   22
   Copy and Paste   24
Using Siri   24
Using Notifications Center   27
Using Control Center   29
Chapter 2  Customizing Your iPad   33
Changing Your Wallpaper   33
Getting Details About Your iPad   36
Setting Alert Sounds   38
Password Protecting Your iPad   40
Setting Parental Restrictions   42
Setting Side Switch Functionality   46
Setting Your Date and Time   47
Modifying Keyboard Settings   48
Do Not Disturb Settings   51
Privacy Settings 52
Notification Center Settings   53
Chapter 3  Networking and Syncing   59
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection   59
Setting Up Your 3G/4G Connection   61
Syncing with iCloud   64
Syncing with iTunes   68
   Syncing Options   69
   Syncing Music   71
   Syncing Photos   73
   Syncing Apps   75
   Syncing Documents   77
   Keeping Your iPad Up-to-Date   78
Sharing with AirDrop   80
Chapter 4  Playing Music and Video   83
Playing a Song   84
Building a Playlist   87
Making iTunes Purchases   89
Downloading Podcasts   93
Playing Video   95
Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices   97
Home Sharing   98
Listening to iTunes Radio   99
Chapter 5  Reading Books   105
Buying a Book from Apple   106
Reading a Book   108
Using Reading Aids   110
Adding Notes and Highlights   111
Adding Bookmarks   113
Organizing Your Books   114
Using iBooks Alternatives   116
Chapter 6  Organizing Your Life   119
Adding a Contact   119
Searching for a Contact   122
Working with Contacts   124
Creating a Calendar Event   125
Using Calendar Views   127
   Exploring Day View   128
   Exploring Week View   129
   Exploring Month View   131
Creating Calendars   132
Creating Notes   134
Setting Reminders   136
Setting Clock Alarms   139
Chapter 7  Surfing the Web   143
Browsing to a URL and Searching   143
Viewing Web Pages   147
Bookmarks, History, and Reading List   150
   Using Bookmarks and Favorites   150
   Using History   153
Deleting Your Bookmarks   154
   Delete a Single Bookmark   154
Creating Home Screen Bookmarks   155
   Building a Reading List   157
Filling in Web Forms   159
Opening Multiple Web Pages with Tabs   161
Copying Text from a Web Page   162
Copying Images from Web Pages   163
Viewing Articles with Safari Reader   164
Saving Time with AutoFill   165
   Setting Up AutoFill   165
   Using AutoFill   168
Chapter 8  Communicating with Email, Messaging, and Twitter   171
Configuring Your iPad for Email   172
Reading Your Email   175
Composing a New Message   177
Creating a Signature   179
Deleting and Moving Messages   180
Searching Email   182
Configuring How Email Is Received   183
More Email Settings   185
Setting Up Messaging   187
Conversing with Messages   188
Setting Up Twitter   190
Following People on Twitter   192
How to Tweet   193
Chapter 9  Taking and Editing Photos   195
Taking and Editing Photos   196
Using Photo Booth   200
Browsing Your Photos   202
Sharing Photos   205
Using Photo Stream   208
   Setting Up Photo Stream   209
   Sharing Photos with Photo Stream   210
Viewing Photo Collections   213
Viewing Albums   217
Creating Albums   218
Creating a Slideshow   220
Capturing the Screen   221
Deleting Photos   222
Adjusting Photos in iPhoto   224
Using Brushed Effects on Photos in iPhoto   226
Applying Special Effects to Photos in iPhoto   228
Ordering Prints with iPhoto   229
Making Photo Books with iPhoto   231
Chapter 10  Exploring the World with Your iPad   237
Arranging Travel Using the Kayak App   238
Using the AARP App   241
Finding Your Way Using the iPad Maps App   244
SeatGuru by TripAdvisor   248
Communicating in a Foreign Country Is Easy When You Use Talking Translator   251
Getting Travel Advice from Others Using TripAdvisor   255
Exchanging Homes Is a Great Way to See the World   258
   Using Intervac Home Exchange   259
   Using Senior Home Exchange Website   262
Understanding Foreign Currency Exchange Using XE Currency Converter   266
Chapter 11  Enhancing Your Next Meal with Your iPad   271
Choosing a Restaurant Using Yelp   272
Finding Recipes Using Epicurious   275
Allrecipes Video Cookbook   279
Reading The Daily Meal to Expand Your Culinary Knowledge   282
Watching the Pros from The Food Network   286
Using Escoffier Cook’s Companion   288
Chapter 12  Communicating with Your Loved Ones Using Your iPad   293
Using Email to Stay in Touch   293
Communicating (Almost) Face to Face with FaceTime and Skype   294
   FaceTime   295
   Skype for iPad   299
Sharing Photos, Videos, and Other Information   301
   Facebook   301
   Instagram   305
   Vine   309
Using Photo Sharing, Storage, and Management Apps   313
   Sharing with Shutterfly for iPad   314
   Flickr by Yahoo   318
YouTube   323
Chapter 13  Finding and Using Apps for Entertainment   329
Accessing Music Through iTunes   330
Tuning in to Music Through TuneIn Radio   330
Listening to Music Through Pandora Radio   333
National Public Radio (NPR) for iPad   337
Finding and Listening to Podcasts   339
   TED Talks   342
Getting Times and Tickets Using the Fandango Movies App   345
iTunes Movies   350
Using the New York Museum Guide   352
Finding and Reading Books in iBooks   355
Playing Games on the iPad   356
   Playing Solitaire   356
   Blackjack   359
   Words with Friends   362
Chapter 14  Keeping Informed Using News and Weather Apps   365
Getting Local and Global News Using
City Papers   365
Finding New and Entertainment Information Using The Huffington Post ....370
Staying Informed Using CNN for iPad   373
Customizing Your News Sources Using Flipboard   375
Following Your Favorite Team Using the ESPN App   379
Getting Financial News Using CNBC Real-Time for iPad   381
Using the Weather Channel for iPad   384
Chapter 15  Using Apps That Help You Stay Healthy and Fit   389
Finding Health-Related Information Using the AARP App   389
Staying on Track with the MedCoach Medication Reminder App   393
Using a Pharmacy App to Refill Prescriptions   398
Exercising Your Brain Using Fit Brains Trainer   401
Using the Fooducate - Diet Tracker & Healthy Food Nutrition Scanner   405
Getting Medical Information from WebMD for iPad   410
Walking with Map My Walk - GPS Pedometer for Walking or Jogging   414
Chapter 16  Using Apps to Enhance Your Life   421
Shopping on the iPad Using Amazon Mobile   422
Finding Deals Using the Craigslist App   427
Bidding on eBay for iPad   431
The Coupons App   436
YP Local Search and Gas Prices for iPad   441
Index   445

Bonus Online Chapter:  Writing with Pages