So, you hope to soon own an iPad? This is a big decision, and it is one that can can serve your personal or business needs. To make the most of your iPad experience, there are some things you should understand first. Read on to get a great basic education in the iPad.

You may see significant shortening of your battery life if you frequently watch movies, listen to continuous music, or play a lot of games on your iPad. You can change the brightness on your screen to do this. You can enjoy your iPad without requiring it to be on the brightest setting.

Did you accidentally start a loud application? You are able to mute volume right away by simply pressing and holding the – volume button until sound is off. If you use mute often, you can set your lock orientation button as a muting alternative.

You can change alert notifications that you get for Wi-Fi networks with ease. You will see the choice that asks if you want to join networks. Simply select this option, and then, those pesky invitations will stop.

Do you hate only being able to preview two lines of your new emails? If so, you can change this option. Under Settings, navigate to Mail, and look for the Preview setting. Here, you can alter the preview that you see to 5 lines. This will allow you to see more of your message for quicker skimming.

When you receive a new email, your iPad’s default setting is for you to see two lines prior to opening it. It is helpful sometimes to get a preview of the email contact. Go to ‘mail’ under ‘settings’. Next tap on Contacts, then Calendar, and then change the options.

The iPad is a wonderful piece of technology that can be used for both business and personal reasons. Getting the most of your new iPad is simple, but you must follow some important steps. Follow these tips when buying and using your iPad to have a great experience.