Book description
The iPad is an amazing media device, once you really know how to use it. In this entertaining book, New York Times tech columnist and iPad expert Jude Biersdorfer shows you how to get the most out of this sleek tablet to surf the Web, send and receive email, watch movies and TV shows, read eBooks, listen to music, play games, and even do a little iWork. It's the book that should have been in the box.
The important stuff you need to know
- Learn undocumented tips and tricks. Get the lowdown on cool iPad secrets
- Build and play your media library. Fill up your iPad with music, movies, TV shows, eBooks, photos, music videos, audiobooks, and podcasts
- Get online. Connect through Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+3G—on both GSM and CDMA networks
- Discover state-of-the-art e-reading. Buy and read books and magazines in full color
- Consolidate your email accounts. Read email from your personal and work accounts
- Shop iTunes and the App Store. Navigate Apple's media emporiums, and learn how to get free music, video, books, and apps
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Table of contents
- The Missing Credits
- Introduction
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1. Get to Know Your iPad
- Turn the iPad On and Off
- Use the Mute/Lock and Volume Buttons
- Connect Through iPad Jacks and Ports
- Add Earbuds and Earphones
- Find the Home Button
- Tour the Home Screen Icons
- Make Home Screen App Folders
- Use the Home Button to Switch Apps
- Install iTunes on Your Computer
- Connect to Your Computer
- Set Up Your iPad in iTunes
- Disconnect from Your Computer
- Work with iTunes
- Charge the iPad Battery
- Extend Battery Life
- Keep the iPad Screen Clean
- 2. Interact with Your iPad
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3. Get Online
- Should You Use WiFi or 3G?
- Get Your WiFi Connection
- Use Public WiFi Hotspots
- Stay Secure: WiFi Network Safety Tips
- Use a Mobile Broadband Hotspot
- Pick an AT&T 3G Service Plan
- Pick a Verizon Wireless 3G Service Plan
- Sign Up for 3G Service
- Use the 3G Data Network
- Use an iOS Personal Hotspot
- Turn 3G Service Off or On
- Change or Cancel Data Plans
- Travel Internationally with the iPad
- Use Skype to Make Internet Calls
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4. Surf the Web
- Take a Safari Tour
- Zoom and Scroll Through Web Pages
- Create and Use Bookmarks
- Make Home Screen Bookmarks
- Jump to Other Web Pages
- Edit and Organize Bookmarks and Folders
- Sync Your Bookmarks
- Call Up Your History List
- Save and Mail Images From the Web
- Stream Web Audio and Video
- Work with Online Apps
- Social Networking on the iPad
- Use Autofill to Save Time
- Use Multiple Web Pages
- Use Safari Security
- 5. Keep in Touch with Email
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6. Use the iPad’s Built-In Apps
- Set Up Your Calendar
- Use the iPad Calendar
- Maintain Contacts
- Take Notes
- Use the Camera for Photos and Videos
- Make Video Calls with FaceTime
- Take Portraits with Photo Booth
- Watch YouTube Clips
- Find Your Way with Maps
- Locate Your Position Using GPS
- Get Directions on the Map
- View Photos
- Watch Videos
- Use the iPad as an iPod
- Shop iTunes and the App Store
- 7. Shop the App Store
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8. Read iBooks & ePeriodicals
- Download the iBooks App
- Go to the iBookstore
- Browse and Search for Books
- Buy and Download a Book
- Find Free iBooks
- Sync Books with iTunes
- Add Other eBooks to the iPad
- Read an iBook
- Change the Type in an iBook
- Search an iBook
- Use the Dictionary
- Create Bookmarks and Margin Notes
- Use Newspaper and Magazine Apps
- Subscribe to ePublications
- Delete or Rearrange iBooks
- 9. Play Games
- 10. Get Productive with iWork
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11. Organize and Sync Media Files with iTunes
- The iTunes Window
- How iTunes Organizes Your Content
- Where iTunes Stores Your Files
- The iTunes Store
- The Wireless iTunes Store
- Check for Downloads
- Authorize Computers for iTunes and Home Sharing
- Deauthorize Your Computer
- Automatically Sync the iPad
- Manually Sync to Your iPad
- Sync Music
- Sync Video
- Sync Photos
- Sync Info
- Sync Podcasts
- Sync Books
- Sync Apps and Games
- Troubleshoot Syncing Problems
- Use iTunes Home Sharing on Your iPad
- Stream iPad Files With AirPlay
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12. Master iTunes
- Change the Look of the iTunes Window
- Change the Size of the iTunes Window
- Change Import Settings for Better Audio Quality
- Four Ways to Browse Your Collection
- Search for Songs in iTunes
- Change a Song’s File Format
- Improve Your Tunes with the Graphic Equalizer
- Edit Song Information
- Edit Album Information and Song Gaps
- Make a New Playlist in iTunes
- Change or Delete an Existing Playlist
- Make a Genius Playlist in iTunes
- Genius Mixes in iTunes
- You’re the Critic: Rate Your Music
- Smart Playlists: Another Way for iTunes to Assemble Song Sets
- Ping Your Way to New Music
- Set Up Multiple iTunes Libraries
- See Your iTunes Purchase History and Get iTunes Store Help
- Move the iTunes Music/Media Folder to an External Drive
- Back Up Your iTunes Files to Disc
- 13. Play Music and Other Audio
- 14. Watch and Edit Videos
- 15. View, Edit, and Manage Photos
- 16. Sync Up with MobileMe
- A. iPad Settings
- B. iPad Troubleshooting and Care
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: iPad 2: The Missing Manual, 2nd Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2011
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781449301736
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