Siri For Dummies


Book Description

Find out what Siri's got up her sleeve with this fun and friendly guide! Who couldn't use a little extra help these days? Answers, information, reminders, and all sorts of additional help are only a verbal query away with Siri, the artificial intelligence personal assistant. Siri made her debut with the iPhone 4 and is now updated for iOS 6 as well as the third-generation iPad and she is ready to assist! This easy-to-understand guide walks you through the vast array of capabilities that Siri boasts, from creating texts and e-mails from dictation to getting directions to finding a restaurant in the area. You'll discover how to check the weather, get sports scores and schedules, look up a movie review, get Facebook and Twitter updates, make dinner reservations, and much more. Explains how to finesse the perfectly worded questions for Siri in order to get the most helpful and accurate answers Details how to have Siri make phone calls for you, look up information in a dictionary or on the web, or get music Walks you through using Siri to get stock quotes or enter numbers into a calculator and get an answer Shows you how to use Siri to set reminders and alarms, take notes, get turn-by-turn driving directions, and more Just like Siri, the straightforward-but-fun Siri For Dummies is here to help you!




iPad & Siri For Dummies eBook Set


Book Description

Two complete e-books on using iPad and Siri for one low price! This unique value-priced e-book set brings together two bestselling For Dummies books in a single e-book file. Including a comprehensive table of contents and the full text of each book, complete with cover, this e-book set helps you get the most out of your iPad and Siri, its artificial intelligence personal assistant. Best of all, you'll pay less than the cost of each book purchased separately. You'll get the complete text of: iPad For Dummies, which helps you to Set up your iPad, browse the web, and download apps Handle e-mail, enjoy music and movies, and make FaceTime calls Organize your to-do lists with Reminders, manage your contacts, and stay connected with Notification Center Shoot photos and video, play games, read books and magazines, and text with iMessage Siri For Dummies, which shows you how to Know what you can ask, what Siri can do, and how to get Siri to do it for you Use your voice to create texts, e-mails, and Facebook posts Search the web, schedule appointments, and set reminders Find movie times and watch trailers Make restaurant reservations, check sports scores, and more About the Authors Edward C. Baig is the Personal Tech columnist for USA TODAY as well as the author of Macs For Dummies, 11th Edition. Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus pens the popular "Dr. Mac" column for the Houston Chronicle and is the author of OS X Mountain Lion For Dummies. They are the coauthors of iPad For Dummies. Marc Saltzman, author of Siri For Dummies, has reported on the tech industry since 1996. A syndicated columnist for Gannett ContentOne, CNN.com, and USAToday.com, he hosts CNN's Gaming & Gadgets segment and Canada's popular Gear Guide.




iPhone For Dummies


Book Description

Unleash the power of your iPhone! The iPhone you carry in your pocket or purse gives you enormous power to get things done. It puts you within easy reach of your family and friends, provides instant access to your favorite music, TV, and movies, lets you to follow and react to news and events, and makes it possible to share your life in pictures and video with anyone in the world—all within seconds. And this is just scratching the surface of what it can do! This updated edition of iPhone for Dummies covers the latest versions of the device and the latest version of the iOS operating system. Beginning with how to get started with a new phone—navigating the settings, hooking up to wifi, sharing audio and video — you’ll also find out the many ways in which the iPhone’s tools and applications can bring an extra dimension to all aspects of your life. Explore the latest version of iOS Change your life with must-have apps Get artsy with photos, videos, and creative applications Troubleshoot common problems with ease Whether you’re just getting started or want to get even more from your iPhone, this book puts all the power in your hands!




iPhone For Dummies


Book Description

Explains how to use the portable device to make and receive phone calls, set up iTunes, take photographs, use Siri, send and receive e-mail, browse the Internet, and play podcasts, music, video, and photograph slideshows.




iPhone For Dummies


Book Description

Are you ready for a new iPhone or an upgrade to your old one? Start here! Do you have your eye on a brand new iPhone 6s or 6s Plus? Or do are you opting to make an older model run like new? Either way, iPhone For Dummies, 9th Edition is the place to start. This book has the step-by-step guidance you need to learn how to use your phone's many features and functions. Newly updated to cover both the latest features you'll find on the 6s and 6s Plus as well as perennial iPhone features that you'll find on all recent models, this revised text provides you with straightforward, yet fun instructions, tips, and advice to guide you in taking advantage of all that the iPhone's technology has to offer. You first get started with your iPhone by exploring its settings and features. Then you dive into specific topics that accumulate in a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate your new phone, such as using the multi-touch interface, synching your data, using iCloud, making phone calls, using FaceTime, taking photos and videos, and more. Since June of 2007, Apple has sold more than 500 million iPhones. The success of the iPhone is largely due to the technology that powers it—and it's important that you understand how to use this technology to navigate your phone (and get every penny's worth of functionality out of it). Explore the basics of your new iPhone, from using the interface to organizing your schedule Discover multi-media capabilities of your phone, such as the ability to surf the web, watch videos, listen to music, etc. Keep your data organized and at your fingertips through iCloud and data synchronization Find and add the apps that make your iPhone your sidekick for all you do in a day iPhone For Dummies, 9th Edition, revised and ready to guide you through the latest technologies, is the perfect resource when you're ready to conquer your new or older iPhone's many features.




iPhone For Dummies


Book Description

The smart guide to your smartphone—updated for the latest iOS and iPhone releases Fully updated to cover the newest features of iOS and the latest iPhone models, iPhone For Dummies helps you keep in touch with family and friends, take pictures, play games, follow the news, stream music and video, get a little work done, and just about everything else. This user-friendly guide walks you through the basics of calling, texting, FaceTiming, and discovering all the cool things your iPhone can do. You’ll benefit from the insight of a longtime Apple expert on how to make the most of your new (or old) iPhone and its features. These wildly popular devices get more useful all the time. Find out what’s in store for you with Apple’s latest releases—even if you’ve never owned an iPhone before. Discover the features of the latest iOS release and iPhone models Customize your settings and keep your phone secure Make the most of your camera and shoot high-quality videos Find little-known utilities and apps that will make your life easier iPhone For Dummies is the one-stop-shop for information on getting the most out of your new iPhone. New and inexperienced iPhone users will love this book.




iPhone For Dummies, 2025 Edition


Book Description

All you need to know about the most popular smartphone on the market—in terms anyone can understand iPhone For Dummies, 2025 Edition, covers the iPhone basics, as well as the features of iPhone 16 and earlier models. You'll also learn how to navigate the new iOS 17 release to make phone and FaceTime calls, send texts and messages, get online, play games, shoot video, and all the other amazing things your Apple smartphone can do. Guy Hart-Davis, a longtime Apple expert and Dummies tech author extraordinaire, shows you how to set up your phone to work with your life. Customize your settings, including privacy and app permissions, and make sure your phone is protected. Connect the new iPhone models to your other devices, sync your data from your previous phone, and learn about the new stuff you can do with updated hardware on the latest models. This beginner-friendly book makes it easy to become an iPhone power user. Discover the updates and features packed into iPhone 16 and iOS 17 Set up your iPhone, make it work your way, and navigate the interface like a pro Master calling and conferencing with Phone and FaceTime, navigating with Maps, and beyond Organize and document your life with Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, and Journal Whether this is your first iPhone or your umpteenth, iPhone For Dummies is the must-have resource for using your new device to its fullest.




iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 2025 Edition


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The perfect guide for seniors who want to stay connected iPhone For Seniors For Dummies, 2025 Edition helps you make the most out of your iPhone. You'll learn all about iPhone models and get help in deciding which one suits you best. If you've already got your phone in hand, you're ready to make calls, send text messages, check your e-mail, use FaceTime, track your health and medications, and beyond. The step-by-step instructions are right here. With the help of this clear and accessible Dummies guide, you'll set up your phone and discover all its features. Start making photo and video memories, know what's happening with the weather, and download games and other apps. You'll also learn how to keep your phone safe, secure, and up to date—no worries. Choose the iPhone that meets your needs, customize your settings, and start calling and texting Learn to make video calls with FaceTime and connect with friends Discover utilities and features that can make your life easier Play games, browse the internet, and watch movies on your iPhone With larger print, clear figures, and senior-focused content, this no-nonsense book is perfect for iPhone users in the 55+ club who want everything explained in one place.




Apple Watch For Dummies


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Your all-encompassing guide to the Apple Watch Are you an Apple Watch enthusiast and want to master all of its features to impress friends and intimidate enemies? Or perhaps you're a less-than-tech-savvy newcomer to the "wearable" craze and want to get the most out of it? In Apple Watch For Dummies, you'll discover how this incredible device does way more than simply tell time. Through hands-on, easy-to-follow instruction, you'll find out how to send and receive text messages and emails, use Siri, find movie times, access your favorite apps and get directions]. Plus, you'll get a handle on the all-new hardware, change the watch face to suit your mood and needs, use the innovative interface—including the exciting Digital Crown feature—to zoom and scroll, and move into fitness tracking with your Apple Watch—and be amazed as it helps you set and maintain reachable fitness goals. Apple Watch is a game changer. Is it a communication device? A timepiece? An exercise companion and tracker? Yes, it's all that and more! Written by veteran tech guru Marc Saltzman, this friendly guide helps you wrap your mind around Apple Watch, even as it wraps around your wrist. In no time, you'll be using it to stay in touch with friends and family, navigate your way around unfamiliar places, stay fit, and so much more! Covers Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport, and Apple Watch Edition Offers step-by-step details on using Apple Watch to send and receive texts and emails Walks you through using the Digital Crown feature, along with touchscreen and voice commands Shows you how to use Apple Watch to track your fitness—and even share your heartbeat with another Apple Watch user If you're a new to the Apple Watch—or an old hand (or wrist, as it were) looking to push it to its limits—Apple Watch For Dummies helps you get the most out of this cool technology.




iPad For Dummies


Book Description

Take your world with you—with an iPad! When you're a person who can't be chained to a desk, an iPad is your ideal tool for working or enjoying entertainment wherever you want, whenever you want. An iPad is an ideal tool for connecting to websites and networks, staying in touch with your family, keeping track of the office, or just settling in with a movie or a good book,. And to make it easier than ever, grab a copy of iPad For Dummies for simple steps on handling all your iPad's basic functions—as well as iOS 11, the latest version of the software that powers Apple's mobile gadgets. Assuming no prior experience with an Apple tablet, this hands-on guide helps users from every walk of life navigate their way around an iPad and an iOS 11. From setting up your eMailbox and using your iPad as an eReader to finding the best iPad apps and using voice commands, it covers everything you need to squeeze all the value out of your portable device. Get help with basics on running your iPad Personalize your tablet for your needs Connect to WiFi or Bluetooth devices Find easy fixes to common iPad problems iPad rookies rejoice! You'll be up and running like the pros in a flash!