So, you hope to soon own an iPad? This is a major purchase that will help you have fun and be more productive. In order to fully enjoy your iPad, you need to know how it works and what features it has. Keep reading to learn more about the different features of your iPad.
If constant barrages of Wi-Fi notifications are making you crazy, make some adjustments in “settings.” Go to Settings and then Wi-Fi and look for Ask to Join. Choose this and all those invitations will stop.
The email app will show you the first two lines of an email’s text unless you change this setting. This can often help to see content before opening the email. Navigate to Settings and select Mail. Then click on Contacts, then click Calendar and then finally select Preview Mail Options so that you can see more at one time.
Are you annoyed or distracted by the constant battery life percentage displayed on your iPad’s screen? This is easy to toggle off. Begin by going to your iPad’s Settings. Find Usage under the General tab. This allows you to turn off the battery percentage notifications.
Would you like to locate your iPod if you misplace it? Go to Settings, then iCloud. Under the area labeled “Find My iPad,” enter your Apple ID and make sure the function is enabled. That way, if you lose your iPad, you simply have to go to iCloud.com.
If you want to take a screenshot when using your tablet, it’s easy. Just press the home and sleep buttons simultaneously. That takes the shot and puts it with the rest of your pictures.
If you need to mute the audio on the iPad, do the following. Simply hold down the ‘volume down’ button for two seconds. That is easier than adjusting your volume time and again. To restore your volume, hold down the volume down button again.
iPads are not cheap so be sure to care for it properly. Purchasing a screen protector is a good idea. The screen is protected from damage by a thin film of plastic. Use a soft microfiber cloth when cleaning your iPad screen. Never clean your iPad with a glass cleaner or all purpose cleaner.
There is now an easy way to mute your iPad. There was no mute button available when the iPad was originally introduced. When the 4.3 came out they did add the ability to mute using the lock switch to silence the iPad. Now all you have to do is press the volume-down key and hold it for a few seconds.
If you’ve got kids and you’re worried about what they can watch on your iPad, change the block controls on your device. You can do so in the settings area. A quick button click will stop mature content from being viewed. You can block any material that has been labeled as having adult content and bad language.
Many people know their iPads have an iTune store, but are not aware of all its features. One of the most interesting is called iTunes U (for university). It contains podcasts that focus on a variety of professional topics and is perfect for the ride home.
A forum might be useful if you’re having a hard time figuring out your iPad. There are dozens of websites dedicated to learning more about the iPad. Look into forum archives to find huge amounts of helpful information.
Running Apps
Want to see all your running apps? All you have to do is tap the Home button twice. This will allow you to see all of the running apps that you have. When you close those you’re not using down, your battery will stay charged for longer.
Your iPad makes the process of taking screenshots really easy. Start by pressing the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button. When the screenshot is taken, you will see a flash and hear a click. This means a screenshot is taken. If you need to find the screenshot later you just access your Photo gallery and look until you find it.
Search Engine
Are you getting crummy Google search results on your iPad? Change it! Click on Settings, then Safari and finally Search Engine. Then choose the search engine of your choice. You have the choice between Google, Bing or Yahoo.
Your calendar will not let you move from day-to-day with just a swipe. It requires that you use the navigation icons that are near the bottom to get to the date you need. The day it currently is will be blue, so you should be able to find it easily.
You can display a PDF in either of two ways. It is possible to sync PDFs to your iPad using the iTunes app. Also, you can send PDFs to your iPad’s email. Experiment with each method to determine which works for you.
Would you like to see PDFs on your iPad? To do this, you’ll need to move the files to an email address to display them with the iBooks function. If you’re near a computer, you’re able to easily sync PDFs with the iPad by accessing the book tab in the iTunes app.
Back up personal information in case of loss or theft. Also, make sure your iPad is set to erase all the information in case anyone tries to get into it. Go to your general settings, select “Password Lock” and look for the option that instructs the iPad to erase data.
An iPad has many uses, both business and personal. You need to follow a few steps if you want to get the most out your iPad. Use these tips, explore the different apps you downloaded and you will be an advanced user in no time.