Series:

The Third Age Trust (U3A)/Older & Wiser

2 primary works • 3 total works

Book 11

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Are you new to Microsoft Office software? Looking for instructions that aren't full of complicated computing terms? Microsoft Office for the Older and Wiser can answer all of your queries with its straightforward advice and easy-to-follow layout on using both Office 2010and Office 2007. Completely jargon-free and aimed at those wishing to extend their computing knowledge, Microsoft Office for the Older and Wiser will have you producing documents in Word, spreadsheets in Excel, slideshows in PowerPoint, and emails in Windows Live Mail in no time. Learn how to: * Type and format a letter * Create an address book * Produce personalised invitations * Publish a newsletter * Form a basic holiday budget * Create a photo slideshow * Keep a digital recipe book * Share and develop ideas over the Internet U3A is a self-help, learning cooperative for those no longer in full-time, gainful employment. Members come together to share their love of learning through educational, creative and leisure activities.
U3A offer their members a wide choice of 300+ subjects in areas such as art, foreign languages, music, history, life sciences, literature, poetry, gardening, philosophy, crafts, field studies, archaeology, astronomy and computing. Currently there are over 230,000 members and more than 740 local U3A groups in the UK. Visit U3A online at www.u3a.org.uk

Book 15

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iPad for the Older and Wiser

by Sean McManus

Published 1 January 2011
Easy-to-follow, friendly advice on using the iPad 2

This heavily illustrated, approachable guide for the anyone over 50 provides a solid resource for learning how to use the iPad in everyday situations. Veteran author and technology expert Sean McManus clearly explains how to use the iPad to send e-mails, listen to music, watch movies, and play games. Detailed coverage walks you step by step through setting up and registering your iPad, connecting to the Internet, syncing your iPad to other devices, and much more. The iPad is an ideal companion for making your life easier, and this friendly guide will help you gain a firm understanding of how to get started.

Serves as a friendly tutorial for learning how to use the iPad for everyday functionsWalks you through connecting to the Internet to browse and shop online, setting up your e-mail to keep in touch with family and friends, and watching movies anywhere at anytimeExplains how to sync your iPad to other devices, visit the app store to download apps, play games, organize your photos, and much more

This friendly and understandable book gets you up to speed with this highly usable gadget in no time.

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Social networks enable anyone with a computer and Internet connection to stay in touch with friends and family across the globe, and rediscover old acquaintances. Social Networking for the Older and Wiser starts with the basics of social networks, before moving onto intermediate topics, all whilst highlighting ways to protect your privacy and keep your details secure. The book is packed with step-by-step instructions on how to use Facebook, Twitter, Friends Reunited, Saga Zone, and other social networks to:* Create an account on your chosen social network* Reconnect and stay-in-touch with old friends* Find others who share your interests and hobbies* Share messages and photos* Create your own social groups and clubs online So what are you waiting for? Join in on the social networking phenomenon that is sweeping the globe!