Printed Smartphone Guides for Beginners & Seniors

We provide professionally printed beginner guides for iPhone and Android smartphones. Our guides are written specifically for seniors and first-time users — not reprints of manufacturer PDFs, but original books created by experienced instructors who understand the challenges new smartphone users face.

What we provide

Original beginner guides: written in plain English with no jargon or technical assumptions.
Large, easy-to-read text: no squinting required.
Step-by-step instructions: broken down into simple, numbered steps.
Helpful screenshots: showing exactly what to expect on screen.
Spiral binding: lies flat on the table while you follow along.
Covers included: transparent front cover and durable card back.

What you'll learn

Making calls and sending texts
Using WhatsApp for free messaging and video calls
Taking and managing photos
Backing up safely with Google Photos or iCloud
Browsing the internet confidently
Staying safe online — avoiding scams and protecting yourself
Customising your phone for comfort (larger text, volume, notifications)

Available guides

iPhone Manual for Beginners and Seniors — covers iPhone 11 and all newer models (195 pages, spiral-bound)
Android Manual for Beginners and Seniors — covers Samsung, Google Pixel, Motorola, OnePlus and other Android phones (192 pages, spiral-bound)

Ideal for

Seniors getting their first smartphone
Complete beginners who've never used a smartphone before
Anyone switching from an old flip phone or basic mobile
People who learn better from books than from videos
Gift-givers helping elderly parents or grandparents

Why a printed guide?

Always available: no password, no app, no battery worries.
Easy to reference: flip back to earlier chapters, mark pages with a pen.
Distraction-free: learn without notifications or screen fatigue.
Lies flat: spiral binding lets you follow along hands-free.

About us

OTC Ltd has been providing printed manuals since 1978. We've served over 300,000 customers in more than 110 countries, delivering over 240,000 printed manuals. In 2025, we began creating our own original beginner guides — the books that should have come in the box.

Delivery

All orders are processed in 12 working hours. Morning orders dispatch same afternoon; otherwise next working day. UK delivery typically 2 days. Europe 4–6 days. Rest of world 7–10 days. Full refund if not satisfied, no questions asked.