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Marc Saltzman has been covering consumer technology for more than 25 years, with one simple goal: to “break down geek speak into street speak.” Marc is a freelance journalist (USA TODAY, AARP, Costco Connection), radio host and podcaster (the “Tech It Out” show), and keynote speaker. He also appears regularly on several TV stations as a tech expert.
Stop looking at your phone—and start looking at your Apple Watch
Much more than a time-telling device, the Apple Watch is your very own wrist-sized computer. And Apple Watch For Dummies is the most trusted guide for new and upgrading users. Learn how to check your email, make a phone call, look at tomorrow's weather forecast, and track your calorie burn, all right on your wrist. Dummies helps you navigate the interface, use helpful Siri shortcuts, make wireless payments, and more. This 2023 Edition is fully updated for the latest version of the Apple Watch and watchOS.
- Learn how to connect your Apple Watch to your phone and start receiving messages
- Check the weather, track your fitness, and use apps on your Watch
- Make payments wirelessly by tapping your Watch at points-of-sale
- Discover all the features of the newest Apple Watch models
This is the perfect Dummies guide for first-time Apple Watch users, as well as people who are upgrading their Apple Watch and need a reference on the latest features.
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting to Know Apple Watch 5
Chapter 1: Watch This: Introducing Apple Watch 7
Chapter 2: Time Out: Setting Up Your Apple Watch 37
Chapter 3: Control Freak: Mastering Apple Watch’s Interface and Apps 69
Part 2: Just the Tasks, Ma’am! 101
Chapter 4: It’s About Time: Setting Watch Faces, Alarms, Timers, and More 103
Chapter 5: Keep in Touch: Using Apple Watch for Calls, Texts, and More 157
Chapter 6: In the Know: Staying Informed with Apple Watch 193
Part 3: It’s All in the Wrist 237
Chapter 7: Siri Supersized: Gaining the Most from Your Personal Assistant 239
Chapter 8: Apple Watch as Your Workout Buddy and Digital Doctor 259
Chapter 9: Mucho Media: Managing Your Music, Movies, Apple TV, and More 321
Chapter 10: Making Mobile Payments with Apple Watch Controlling Your Smart Home 347
Part 4: More Apple Watch Tips and Tricks 373
Chapter 11: App It Up: Customizing Apple Watch with Awesome Apps and More 375
Chapter 12: Extra! Extra! Having Fun with Apple Watch 393
Part 5: The Part of Tens 407
Chapter 13: Ten Cool Things to Do with Your Apple Watch 409
Index 419
Yeah, this watch tells time, but also…
To streamline your life, it might be tempting to strap your phone to your wrist with rubber bands, but try Apple® Watch instead. Apple® Watch For Dummies shows you the easy way to use apps, call and text, check the news and weather, make payments, track your calorie burn, and almost everything else—right from your smart watch. Updated to cover the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra, this beginner-friendly guide is also chock full of tips for customizing your watch, keeping it secure, and avoiding bonehead mistakes. Soon, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without your amazing Apple Watch.
Inside…
- Setting up your Apple Watch
- Navigating the new WatchOS
- Pairing and syncing to iPhone
- Alarms, timers, and reminders
- Using Siri from your watch
- Controlling media playback
- Fun features & exciting games
- Configuring & using Apple Pay
Produktdetaljer
Om bidragsyterne
Marc Saltzman has been covering consumer technology for more than 25 years, with one simple goal: to “break down geek speak into street speak.” Marc is a freelance journalist (USA TODAY, AARP, Costco Connection), radio host and podcaster (the “Tech It Out” show), and keynote speaker. He also appears regularly on several TV stations as a tech expert.