Anyone that has held an iPad in their hands will agree that it is one of the best electronic devices available today. If you want to use it as it was intended, though, you have to educate yourself about it. This article is a good place to begin if you want to get the most out of your iPad.

If you use your iPad all the time to watch movies, listen to music and play games, the battery is not going to last very long. If you lessen the brightness of the screen, you can get more from your battery. You do not always need a very bright screen to use your iPad.

Adjust the settings in order to see more than just two lines from emails prior to opening them. Go to mail in settings and then preview. If you select five lines, you will be able to get a good idea of what your emails are about before you open them. This allows you to tailor how much you’ll see in the Mail app and lets you skim through your mail more efficiently.

Unless you have a lot of time to recharge your iPad, avoid using an iPhone charger. The iPad uses 10 watts, while the iPhone uses 5 watts. Charging with an iPhone charger will take far more time. This is why the charger that comes with the iPad is the best to use.

When surfing, use tabs. Instead of tapping a link quickly, hold it until a menu appears. This menu gives you the option that will allow you to open a new link.

Your first exposure to an iPad can leave you in awe. If you want to become a user, you need to educate yourself about what all it can do. If you use these tips you will be able to get a head start on the use of your iPad.