The iPad is a modern device with many convenient features. It can organize documents, offers games and helps a user surf the Internet. A little know-how goes a long way with your iPad experience. Use these tips to use the device like an old pro.
Want to navigate between your apps without having to navigate to the home screen? All you have to do is double-tap Home, and all running apps will pop up. Click on the app you want to switch to and you’ll be there in a snap. If you want to go back to the previous app, just repeat this process.
Have you ever wanted to take a quick screenshot before? You’d be surprised how easy this is. Hold Home and the Sleep button at the same time. It will flash and the screenshot will be taken. Screenshots save automatically.
If you have Apple TV, you are able to stream things from your iPad to that device. When you click on AirPlay, you can stream video, photographs and other content to your TV in this manner.
Keep multiple web pages open at the same time with tabs. You need not leave the site you’re on because you wish to follow through to another link. If you hold the link you want, rather than the usual tapping, you are going to get a menu with options. This way you can open the new page in a separate tab.
If you need to read a PDF on your iPad, there are two ways to do it. You can sync through iTunes, or send the file through email. Try to figure out the best way that you can access this and that you are comfortable with.
You can use the iPad’s lock key to orientate your screen or mute your volume. Earlier iPads lack this function. However, if you have iOS 4.3 or better, you can do so. You can also mute your iPad by pressing on the volume down button.
Almost everyone finds it difficult to accurately type on a tablet’s keyboard. There is, however, a speech dictation button on the iPad. Simply depress the HOME button two times. Following that, you will tap on the microphone icon. When you finish talking, press the icon button again and you will see your words appear as text.
iTunes lets you sync documents with your computer. Sharing your documents is no longer a hassle and the ability to interact with any brand of home computer via iTunes is irreplaceable. This is even better when you realize you can send PDF documents via email to anyone, anywhere and download all of them remotely.
It is always a good idea to utilize the security features of your iPad, even if you don’t think you need them. You might lose it and people will have access to everything from your emails to your bank information.
Want to save an image you find online while surfing on your iPad? Making this happen is quite easy indeed. Just tap it and hold. You will them be prompted to save. A copy will be kept on your iPad, and you can get to it whenever you want.
You may need to reboot the iPad with a soft reset if it freezes. Hold down both the power and home buttons for a few seconds. You’ll see the screen go black and then a white apple will appear. If you simply want to force close one app, hold only the home button.
Your FaceTime phone numbers and emails should be set up. Your FaceTime will include the emails you saved into your iPad, but you should add more contacts. If you want to include additional emails or phone numbers for FaceTime, then set them up by navigating to your iPad’s settings.
Keep in mind that an outlet is not necessary to add charge to the device. You can charge it with anything that has a USB plug-in. That means you are able to use your netbook or laptop to charge your iPad.
Make sure your browsing history is clean before you let someone else use your iPad. You don’t want to start Safari and have a pornographic website show up. This browser automatically loads the last page you were on, so go to a tame page if you know you will be showing someone your iPad.
Would you like to locate your iPod if you misplace it? Go to your Settings and tap on iCloud. Then type your Apple ID. Choose the option to “Find my iPad.” This way, if your iPad does get lost, all you have to do is visit iCloud.com.
Do you want to get to your most popular apps as fast as possible? Simply double click on the home button, and they’ll instantly appear in the lower portion of your screen. This little trick saves a ton of time, as you don’t have to scroll through screens to access something.
Are you sick of typing all of the time? Give your dictation option a try. Locate the key on your keyboard that bears the microphone symbol, click on it, dictate your information, then click it again. The second time you click it, the text will appear and you can edit it as necessary.
A great resource for any question regarding your iPad is an online forum. There is a multitude of websites that can help you quickly master the use of this product. Introduce yourself and check out the forum archives for an amazing amount of useful information that will fast-track your iPad abilities.
If you spend a lot of time online, you will find the cloud servers your iPad can access very useful. You can use it to store documents, photos and other information to save on space on your iPad. Ensure that your important documents are shored on your iPad and the cloud.
The iPad has changed how people use technology every day. With so many apps out there, it can seem like anything can be done with this device. By using the advice laid out here, you are soon going to be aware of the possibilities this device has to offer.
