The iPad has lots of amazing capabilities. You’ll never know all there is to know, but you can start educating yourself today and get one step closer. Becoming more educated on the use of your iPad is very important. Continue reading!
Does typing drive you nuts? Instead of typing, just dictate. Simply click the microphone symbol on your keyboard feature and begin dictating. When finished, you will click the symbol again. The second time that you click turns your words into text, from which you can change and make corrections.
If you bought an iPad for a younger child and don’t want him or her to access certain things, make sure your settings are set to block mature content. Simply access the settings and make appropriate adjustments to mature and explicit content. You can block any material that has been labeled as having adult content and bad language.
Although the iPad is strong, try not to get water on it. The bathtub is a no-no, but also avoid using your iPad in rainy weather or very humid spots such as a sauna. Like any other electronic device, contact with water will cause damage.
If you want to review a photo or video you just shot, you do not have to select the camera icon on the bottom left of the screen. Swipe to your right using a finger, and there is your video or picture. To look at your previous pictures, swipe your finger to the left.
If you want to stream content with your iPad, you will have to be aware of battery life. Your battery will last longer if you reduce the brightness of your screen. Most likely it is not necessary to use the highest intensity setting to get the most from your iPad.
iCloud is an exceptional utility for iPad users who are always online. This is the best way to store your information while saving space on the hard drive for the iPad. Use the cloud service as well as the device for storing important documents.
Does your iPad prompt you to join new wifi networks all the time? Get rid of this by going into the settings menu. Select Wi-Fi and then turn the Ask option off.
Tap the Home button twice to view your currently running apps. Choose the app you need to go to by tapping on it. To switch back to the previous app, just do the same thing again.
Did you know you can add your Google Calendar into the Calendar app? To do this, click Settings, Mail, Contacts, and then Calendars. Press the Add an Account icon and then choose Other. Then press the Add CalDav Account option and enter the necessary Google credentials.
PDFs are simple to see on the iPad. Not only is your iPad able to view the PDFs, you can sync the tablet with your computer and transfer between the two. This functionality is a boon for businesses, employees and students.
Taking screenshots on an iPad is easy. You need to tap the home button and the sleep/wake one. You will then hear a click and see a small flash. This means the shot is done. Your screenshots are automatically saved and located in your Photos gallery.
You can access your Google Calendar in the Calendar app on the iPad by choosing, “Mail,” “Contacts,” and “Calendars” under the Settings menu. You select Other after tapping the Add An Account icon. Hit your “Add CalDAV” icon and add in the relevant Google information. Then you have to go from the settings app to the calendar app. Everything you need should be right there!
Do you want your iPad to stop asking to join Wi-Fi networks? You can turn this feature off. Under your Wi-Fi settings you can turn off the feature. Do not fret if you are interested in joining a network. It’s still possible. All this means is that you won’t be pestered with notifications.
To increase readability, you can easily make the screen of your iPad dimmer when using the iBooks application. The most obvious way to do this is to use the settings app to lower the brightness, but there’s a shortcut. Use iBooks’s own brightness setting to lower the brightness without leaving the app.
Don’r overlook your Smart Cover. There are many different uses for this tool. First, it automatically sleeps your iPad when you close the screen. Also, it works to add magnets onto your iPad’s side, which makes an ideal fit. The cost is only $39, so it is well worth it.
If you are a Google-phobe and want to use some other search engine as your primary search provider, it is possible to make this happen. If you prefer Safari, choose Safari from the Settings menu. You have the choice of switching the search engine to something more user-friendly if you would like.
It is possible to preview more than a couple of lines of email by changing settings. Go to mail in settings and then preview. Increase the number of lines listed. This will give you a larger range to view when you are skimming.
Would you like to see PDFs on your iPad? To do so, you must email yourself the PDF files so that the iPad can open them in iBooks. If you’re able to get to a computer, PDFs can be synced with the iPad by going to the iTunes app’s book tab.
Taking care of that expensive new iPad is a very smart strategy. You can use a clear cover to protect your screen. These thin, plastic sheets give your iPad’s screen extra protection. To keep your iPad looking like new, use a damp soft cloth to wipe off the front and back. Do not use window cleaners or other household products.
The world of the iPad is a good place to get away from life more easily. Knowing how an iPad can be used for entertainment or business purposes is fantastic. Find out how easy it is to combine technologies for maximum efficiency in your daily life.