Though you may not know it yet, the iPad may be your new best friend. You will enjoy using your iPad much more when you know a little bit more about it. If you want to put your iPad to use as it is intended, you should read the article that follows below.
Would you like to quickly take a screenshot? It is not hard to do. Press the home button and the sleep button simultaneously to grab the shot. It will flash and the screenshot will be taken. Your screen shots are saved without prompting, so you needn’t concern yourself with manually saving them.
There are some simple strategies that you can use to maximize the battery life on your iPad. Avoid very hot places like cars. Keep the brightness down. Utilize airplane mode if you don’t require the internet. It also helps to turn off Push. Check calendars and email manually instead.
If you always prefer to read the owner’s manual for any new gadget, you will need to download the manual for the iPad. Apple finds that this is the most efficient way for you to be guided.
You can keep tabs open by opening new pages inside a new tab. If you are using Safari, you can access this feature by tapping on a link and holding your finger there for a couple seconds till a menu of options appears. This pop-up menu offers you an option to view the new link on a new tab.
The default email signature is found in factory settings. This can create a very boring signature every time you send something. You are able to change that and make it more personal. In your settings, choose “Mail,” “Contacts,” “Calendar,” and then “Signature,” and change it to something you like.
Lots of people know about the store for iTunes on the iPad, but don’t really know what all it offers. One such feature is iTunes U. The U stands for university. It houses many educational podcasts on any topic you could possibly imagine.
Is your iPad asking you permission to join wi-fi networks? You can go to your settings and disable this feature. Select Wi-Fi and then turn the Ask option off.
You do not need to tap the small camera roll icon found in the bottom left corner to look at a picture or video you have just taken. All you need to do is swipe your finger to the right. The picture or video you have just taken will appear. Swipe in the other direction to see photos you took earlier.
You can attach an external keyboard to your device if you do not like the default keyboard. If you will be doing a lot of typing on your iPad, whether that be emails or documents, an external keyboard can be a huge timesaver. Keyboards connect wirelessly to your iPad for the ultimate in typing convenience.
Looking at a PDF file is difficult on any computer. Thankfully, the iPad helps to make the viewing of these particular documents easier due to excellent apps. The iPad can easily view PDF files and share them. This is a useful tool for business people, students and anyone else on the go.
Don’t ignore how critical an iPad Smart Cover can be. It performs several different functions. First, it automatically sleeps your iPad when you close the screen. It also fits perfectly, since there are magnets on the side of the iPad where it can be attached. The cost of the cover is just $39, so be sure to get one.
Do you notice that your screen is getting badly scratched? The device is designed to put up with some punishment, but if you see scratches, get a protective cover of some kind. It will protect the iPad and stop your fingers from getting tiny cuts on them.
You can get access to remote servers by using VPN networks. There is an icon in your iPad’s menu to activate a remote server through a VPN network. Just look under the network tab. You’ll have to log in and supply the server address. If you are not sure what the server address is, you should contact the person who administrate the VPN network.
Be sure to set up “Find My iPad” so that you can find the iPad if you misplace it. By enabling this feature, you can track your iPad if it is lost and wipe the memory remotely if it is stolen. While it may seem troublesome, if you lose your iPad, you’ll be thankful that you took the time to do so.
Do you dislike having Google as your iPad’s search engine? You are able to switch it with something else. Click on Settings, then Safari and finally Search Engine. Pick which search engine you desire. You’ll get the option of choosing between Bing, Yahoo, and Google.
Music through iTunes is great option to install on your iPad. If you do not want to duplicate your songs, there is an alernative way to listen to them. Instead, use the “Home Sharing” option on your iTunes account. Next, go to the music app on your iPad and click “More. Then click on Shared. Then you can listen!
Are you afraid that the link you are about to click on in Safari is inappropriate? There is an easy way to solve this. All you have to do is to touch and keep your finger on the word. The hyperlink’s URL will be shown.
Make your iBooks app feel more natural on your eyes by dimming the screen. This is easy to do without going to Settings. iBooks has an adjuster built in.
Click Settings, Mail, Contacts and Calendars to add Google Calendar to your iPad. Switch to Add An Account and then tap the Other button. Tap that you wish to Add CalDAV Account and then put in the information for Google. Then, get out of the settings app and tap the calender app. Everything you need should be right there!
After reading the article above, you surely know more than you did before about your iPad. You can use this handy and powerful little machine for lots of great purposes. Start trying the different tips you just read and keep exploring different features and apps.