Believe it or not, iPads are not difficult to use. You just touch the screen, add an app and get going, right? But, there is lots more to know, and the piece that follows ought to give you some useful tips for understanding the entire process.

Does your iPad continually ask you to join different networks? This feature can be turned off if you go to the settings. Open the Wi-Fi tab of the settings menu and choose the last item in the list that appears if you don’t wish to receive network prompts.

Is reading on your iPad hard on your eyes? This can be resolved by decreasing your screen’s brightness. You can access your brightness settings by going to the settings menu, or in the app itself.

You must know how to take care of your iPad properly. Never leave your iPad in your car or in direct sunlight. The heat will damage the battery. Don’t let it get wet either. You should buy a cover that is padded to provide further protection for the device.

Viewing a PDF is hard enough on any system or computer, but the iPad actually works to make these documents even smoother through great applications. In addition to being able to view your PDF files, you can sync your iPad with your computer, allowing you to transfer your documents back and forth between them. This kind of convenient functionality is great for students, business people and home users.

You can listen to your home iTunes library from your iPad. If you currently have iTunes on another device, such as your phone or an iPod, you do not have to download iTunes a second time to hear the same songs on your iPad. Simply go to the Home Sharing tab in your iTunes, as well as your iPad. Next, visit your existing music app on iPad. Click More followed by Shared. Everything is now set up for your listening pleasure.

It is quite simple to share podcasts you enjoy with your family and friends. You can share one you are currently listening to without having to stop it. Just click the button for email as the podcast plays. You will get the chance to choose the receivers and you will be able to send it right away.

You can quickly and easily transfer pictures from your camera to your iPad. Remove the SD card from your camera and insert it into your iPad’s card reader. This is a great way to deal with your pictures without any other add-ons.

Google Maps lets you view addresses using street view. Type in an address to get a red pin on the map you are viewing. Tap the pin and a small icon will appear. Tap this icon and you will be able to access Street View.

If you want to use the copy and paste feature on the iPad, you can click it and drag to select text. Now, all you have to do is tap on the copy link and then go into another application and hold it down again. Another popup menu will appear. Choose “paste,” and you’re done. To do an entire paragraph, simply tap four times.

To copy text on your iPad, simply double tap a keyword. It can be difficult to copy an entire paragraph using that method. Tap the editable text you have chosen 4 times and the entire paragraph will be copied. You can also use this method for the web address bar.

Are you becoming tired of the constant Wi-Fi notifications? If yes, you can turn it off. Within the settings menu look for the Wi-Fi sub-section, locate the ‘Ask to Join Networks’ and disable this. If you still would like to join a certain network, put your fears at ease. It is still possible to do so; the only thing that will change is you will not receive continual notifications.

Does you screen get scratched easily? The iPad is tough, but over time, screens inevitably suffer from those small scratches. It may be about time for a screen protector. This avoids damage to both the iPad and your fingers.

Battery life can be extended with some key changes. Keep it away from excessive heat. Lower that screen brightness whenever you can. If you don’t nee the Internet, switch to airplane mode. You can also turn the Push option off, also. Additionally, you can do things manually, which can achieve the same effect.

If privacy is a big concern for you, you can set the iPad to erase its data if too many login attempts fail in a row. As long as the person that finds your iPad does not guess the code within 10 attempts your information will be safe.

It is not necessary to tap on the camera icon to view your gallery. Try using one finger for swiping to the right to get to your video or photo. To look at your previous pictures, swipe your finger to the left.

You can use your iPad to take screenshots quickly and easily. Just push both the Home and Sleep button together. You will hear a click and see a flash on your screen. That means the photo worked. The shot will appear in the Photos app where it can be emailed or viewed.

Learn how to mute your iPad instantly. Use this helpful tip. Just press and hold the “volume down” key for two seconds. This is a lot easier than constantly adjusting the volume controls. Make sure you hold it again when you want the volume turned back down.

You can add the Google Calendar and everything you stored in it to your iPad. Just go to the Settings menu, click on Mail, then Contacts, and navigate to Calendars. Add an account by clicking, then tap on Other. Once you have done this, use the Add CalDAV Account option and enter the Google log-in info.

There is a wealth of information that can step up your use of the powerful and useful iPad device. Start using the tips from this article. If you do your research, you’ll find that you can accomplish pretty much any task with an iPad.