My iPad for Seniors (Covers iOS 9 for iPad Pro, all models of iPad Air and iPad mini, iPad 3rd/4th generation, and iPad 2)

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, and Special Edition Using Director MX. 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, and has two children, Karianne and Katelyn, and a dog, Bubba.

Chapter 1  Getting Started   3
Generations of iPads   3
Identifying Your iPad   4
iOS 9   5
The iPad Buttons and Switches   6
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
Learning Your Way Around 13
The Lock Screen   13
The Home Screen 13
An App Screen   14
Home Screen Searching   15
Virtual Buttons and Switches   16
Switches 17
Toolbars   17
Menus   18
Tab Bars   18
Entering Text   18
Using the On-Screen Keyboard   19
Keyboard Modes   19
Undocking and Splitting the Keyboard   21
Using the Keyboard Shortcut Bar (New) 22
Using Predictive Text   24
Dictating Text   25
Editing Text   27
Copy and Paste   28
Talking to Your iPad with Siri   29
Asking Siri Questions   30
Using Notifications and Control Center   32
Open Notifications Center   33
Open Control Center   36
Chapter 2  Customizing Your iPad   39
Changing Your Wallpaper 40
Setting Alert Sounds   43
Password Protecting Your iPad   45
Make Access Easier with Touch ID   49
Setting Side Switch Functionality   50
Setting Your Date and Time   51
Modifying Keyboard Settings   52
Do Not Disturb Settings   54
Setting Parental Restrictions   56
Making Text Easier to Read   58
Controlling Automatic Downloads   59
Other Useful Settings   60
Chapter 3  Networking and Syncing   63
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection   63
Setting Up Your Cellular Data Connection   65
Syncing with iCloud   67
Connecting to iCloud   68
Syncing with iTunes   72
Syncing Options   73
Syncing Music   74
Syncing Photos 76
Syncing Everything Else   78
Sharing with AirDrop   80
Using AirDrop   80
Viewing Your Mac’s Files with iCloud Drive (New) 83
Accessing Your Files   83
Chapter 4  Playing Music and Video   89
Playing a Song   89
Building a Playlist   92
Creating Playlists   93
Making iTunes Purchases   94
Buying on Your iPad   95
Sharing Purchases with Your Family   97
Setting Up Family Sharing   97
Having It All with Apple Music (New)   100
Signing Up for Apple Music   101
Using Apple Music   102
Listening to Podcasts   104
Subscribing to Podcasts   104
Playing Video   106
Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices   109
Accessing AirPlay 109
Home Sharing   110
Listening to iTunes Radio   111
Selecting a Station   112
Chapter 5  Reading Books   117
Buying a Book from Apple   117
Reading a Book   120
Using Reading Aids   121
Adding Notes and Highlights   123
Adding Bookmarks   125
Organizing Your Books   125
Using iBooks Alternatives 129
Chapter 6  Organizing Your Life   133
Using the Contacts App   133
Adding a Contact   134
Searching for a Contact   136
Working with Contacts   137
Using the Calendar App   138
Creating a Calendar Event 139
Using Calendar Views   141
Exploring Day View   141
Exploring Week View 143
Exploring Month View   144
Creating a Calendar   145
Using the Notes App   147
Creating a Note   148
Creating Checklists in Notes (New)   150
Adding Photos and Sketches to Notes (New)   151
Using the Reminders App   152
Setting a Reminder   153
Using the Clocks App   155
Setting Clock Alarms   155
Chapter 7  Surfing the Web   159
Getting Started with Safari   159
Browsing to a URL and Searching   160
Viewing Web Pages   163
Opening Multiple Web Pages with Tabs   165
Viewing Articles with Safari Reader   167
Bookmarks, History, and Reading List   168
Using Bookmarks and Favorites   168
Using History   170
Deleting Your Bookmarks   172
Creating Home Screen Bookmarks   173
Building a Reading List   174
Working with Web Forms   176
Filling in Web Forms 177
Saving Time with AutoFill   178
Setting Up AutoFill   179
Using AutoFill   181
Chapter 8  Communicating with Email and Messaging   185
Configuring Your iPad for Email   186
Set Up Your Email Account   186
Reading Your Email   189
Composing a New Message   192
Deleting and Moving Messages   194
Searching Email   196
Customizing Your Email   197
Configuring How You Receive Email   197
Creating a Signature   199
More Email Settings   200
Working with Messaging   202
Setting up Messaging 202
Conversing with Messages   204
Chapter 9  Taking and Editing Photos   209
Working with Photos   209
Taking Photos   210
Editing and Adjusting Photos   212
Taking Panoramic Photos 216
Using Photo Booth   218
Photo Sources   220
Browsing Your Photos   221
Viewing Your Photos   225
Sharing Your Photos 226
Working with Albums   230
Viewing Albums   230
Creating Albums   232
Creating a Slideshow   233
Capturing the Screen   235
Chapter 10  The World of Apps   239
Purchasing an App   239
Organizing Apps on Your iPad   244
Arranging Apps on the Home Screen   244
Creating App Folders   245
Working with Apps   247
Viewing Currently Running Apps   248
  Quitting Apps   249
Viewing a Second App with Slide Over (New) 250
Interacting with Two Apps at Once with Split View (New)   252
Viewing Video with Picture-In-Picture (New) 254
Finding Good Apps   255
Using iPhone/iPod touch Apps   256
Getting Help with Apps   257
Monitoring and Managing Your Apps   259
Viewing App Storage Information   260
Viewing Battery Usage   262
Viewing Location Usage   263
Viewing Information Sharing Permissions   265
Modifying Notifications Settings 266
Chapter 11  Exploring the World with Your iPad   271
Using the AARP App   272
Finding Interesting Accommodations with the Airbnb App   275
Using Foursquare to Enhance Your Travel Choices   282
Exchanging Homes Is a Great Way to See the World   285
Using Intervac Home Exchange   286
Arranging Travel Using the Kayak App   289
Finding Your Way Using the iPad Maps App   292
SeatGuru by TripAdvisor   295
Communicating in a Foreign Country Is Easy When You Use Talking Translator   298
Getting Travel Advice from Others Using TripAdvisor   302
Getting a Ride Using the Uber App   306
Chapter 12  Enhancing Your Next Meal with Your iPad   315
Finding Recipes   316
Helpful Tools for Cooking   321
Using the Internet to Search for Recipes   326
Using Open Table for iPad to Make Dining Reservations   328
Choosing a Restaurant Using Yelp 332
Chapter 13  Communicating with Your Loved Ones Using Your iPad   339
Using Email to Stay in Touch 339
Sharing Photos, Videos, and Other Information   340
Facebook   340
Instagram 344
Communicating (Almost) Face to Face with FaceTime and Skype   347
FaceTime   348
Skype for iPad   352
Using Photo Sharing, Storage, and Management Apps   354
Sharing with Shutterfly for iPad   355
Flickr by Yahoo   359
YouTube   363
Chapter 14  Finding and Using Apps for Entertainment   371
Getting Times and Tickets Using the Fandango Movies App   372
Playing Games on the iPad   375
Playing Solitaire   376
Words with Friends   379
Finding and Reading Books in iBooks   381
iTunes Movies   381
Accessing Music Through iTunes   384
National Public Radio (NPR) for iPad   384
Watching Movies and TV Shows Using Netflix   386
Listening to Music Through Pandora Radio 390
Finding and Listening to Podcasts   394
Viewing TED Talks   398
Finding and Purchasing Event Tickets   401
Chapter 15  Keeping Informed Using News and Weather Apps   409
Getting Local and Global News   409
Getting Financial News   414
Staying Informed   417
Staying Current on Your iPad with Drippler   419
Following Your Favorite Team   423
Staying Alert with Weather Radar   425
Using the Weather Channel App for iPad   428
Using the Yahoo! Tech Website   431
Chapter 16  Using Apps That Help You Stay Healthy and Fit 435
Exercising Your Brain   435
Staying in Shape   439
Using Fooducate - Healthy Weight Loss, Food Scanner & Diet Tracker   445
Walking or Jogging with Pedometers   449
Staying on Track with Medication Reminder Apps   452
Using a Pharmacy App to Refill Prescriptions   458
Getting Medical Information from WebMD for iPad   461
Chapter 17  Using Apps to Enhance Your Daily Life and Save Money   467
Finding Your Roots with Ancestry   468
Shopping on the iPad Using Amazon   474
Finding Deals Using the Craigslist App   479
Bidding on eBay for iPad   483
Paying Less at the Pump   486
Using Gadgets with iPad   488
Using Pinterest to Save and Organize Website Links   493
Avoiding Traffic Jams 497
Index   503

Bonus Chapter, “Writing with Pages,” available online. Register your book at quepublishing.com/register for access to the bonus chapter.