No one can dispute how much the debut of the iPad has changed technology for the lives of many. A little know-how goes a long way with your iPad experience. Use the advice that follows and prepare yourself to become an iPad expert.
If you’re not able to charge your iPad using the front of the computer, consider trying the back. Not every USB port will provide enough power, and most of the time the back ones run better. If this kind of recharging is just not successful at all, get a USB adapter for a standard wall outlet.
There are a few easy tricks to keeping your iPad battery life high. Do not leave your iPad in your hot car. Keep the screen brightness turned down. If you are not using the Internet, set it to airplane settings. You can also turn the Push option off, also. Check your mailbox and your calendar manually, or choose an interval of a few minutes.
When you read books with iBooks, you can dim the screen for a natural feel and look. This can be done under settings and brightness. But that is not the only option. This app comes complete with its own screen dimmer, accessible from within the app.
Swiping is not the way to move within days on the calendar function. You will need to employ the navigation bar to get this done. Today’s date will be colored blue and easily recognizable.
Do you despise surfing on an iPad and not being able to determine the location where the hyperlink will send you? Here’s an easy tip to solve this problem. Just touch the word and hold it. This will mimic the hovering action that you would do on a computer. Doing this will cause the URL to appear.
There is an easy way to access bookmarks. Keep the Bookmarks bar visible at all times and running. Do this by tapping on safari settings, and pick the option that allows you to keep the bookmarks bar on. You can then avoid clicking on things and wasting your time.
Transferring photos from your camera to your iPad does not require another machine. Simply remove the SD card from your camera, then insert it into the newest iPad’s SD card slot. This is a great way to deal with your pictures without any other add-ons.
Do you hate trying to scroll down as you surf online? Just click on the bar at the top to quickly go up to the top again. That trick works in other apps as well.
Has saving an image been something you wish to do on the iPad? It’s actually extremely simple. Just tap directly on the image and hold it for a second. This will then prompt you to save it. This will lock in a picture of your image in your archives for future reference.
It is very easy to switch between apps without wasting time going to the home screen. Just double-tap the home button, and you will see them on the bottom of the screen. This trick alone will save you lots of time.
Make sure that you take care of your iPad at all times. Never leave an iPad locked in a sweltering car. Heat degrades battery performance. Also, be sure to avoid placing your iPad in places where its electronic components could be damaged by liquids. It’s also a good idea to buy a cover that’s padded so your iPad is more protected.
There are ways that you can adjust the lock feature on your iPad. Remember that earlier versions of the iPad did not offer this capability. Running iOS 4.3+ will give you this option. In addition, you can mute your iPad by tapping and holding the volume-down button.
Street View is available on the iPad’s Google Maps app. Do a search so a red pin appears on your map. Touch the pin and then chose the icon that looks like a person and you will have street view.
If time is of the essence, avoid charging your iPad with an iPhone charger. The wattage is different, causing a delay. When you’re in a hurry, this will be a big deal. Use the proper iPad charger.
Join an iPad forum online. Other iPad users will share what they know about using this powerful device. This is a excellent time to share your knowledge of the iPad. Not only that, but if you have problems with the device, the forum can help you fix those problems.
You can change the default search engine to something besides Google if you wish. In the settings app, navigate to Safari > Search Engine. You can now decide to use other search engines like Bing if you prefer.
If you are worried about anyone trying to get into your phone and seeing all of your private information, you can set your password to erase all data after so many failed attempts. Doing so will completely wipe your phone after 10 attempts.
Use tabs to multitask. You no longer have to surf away from the page that you are currently looking at in order to follow a particular link somewhere else. Try holding down on the link until a menu with several option automatically pops up. This way you can open the new page in a separate tab.
Worried about screen scratches? The device is designed to put up with some punishment, but if you see scratches, get a protective cover of some kind. It keeps your iPad clean, safe from scratches and working for many years to come.
Did you know that the iPad has the ability to cut and paste snippets of text? Press at the beginning of the text and choose Select. If the text has a yellow highlight, you’ve done it correctly. Choose “copy” to save the text to the clipboard. Tap again, hold and choose paste and your copied text will appear.
The iPad is a revolutionary new device that has allowed people to stay in touch with the world wherever they are. Given the amazing list of things they can do, many wonder what, if any, sorts of things it cannot do! If you apply what you have learned here, you can see the endless potential that the iPad can have.
