Even though the iPhone is amazingly easy to use for such a powerful device, it can be intimidating for people who aren’t used to it—this is especially true for seniors. In My iPhone for Seniors, the highly successful approach of My iPhone is tailored to meet the specific interests, needs, and even apprehensions, that seniors sometimes face when learning about technology that is new to them. The tasks in which seniors are most interested in are covered using a step-by-step approach that guides seniors as they learn about their iPhones, telling them exactly how to accomplish their goals.
Topics include:
- Setting up an iPhone
- Using core apps (making phone calls, taking photos and video)
- Adding and using other apps (including FaceBook, iBooks, etc.)
- Adjusting the iPhone’s interface to their specific needs
- Understanding and protecting themselves from threats they may perceive
In addition to its tailored content, the book’s format is also designed specifically for seniors, including larger text and graphics to make the content more accessible.
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, Sixth 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 the manager of a team of sales engineers, a principal sales engineer, 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.
TOC from 2018 Edition (5th edition)
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your iPhone
Chapter 2: Using Your iPhone's Core Features
Chapter 3: Setting Up and Using iCloud and Other Online Accounts
Chapter 4: Customizing How Your iPhone Works
Chapter 5: Customizing How Your iPhone Looks and Sounds
Chapter 6: Managing Contacts
Chapter 7: Communicating with the Phone and FaceTime Apps
Chapter 8: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Email
Chapter 9: Sending, Receiving, and Managing Texts and iMessages
Chapter 10: Managing Calendars
Chapter 11: Working with Siri
Chapter 12: Surfing the Web
Chapter 13: Taking Photos and Video with Your iPhone
Chapter 14: Viewing and Editing Photos and Video with the Photos App
ONLINE CHAPTERS:
Chapter 15: Working with Other Useful iPhone Apps and Features
Chapter 16: Maintaining and Protecting Your iPhone and Solving Problems
Other versions by this Author