Book description
Your ultimate visual iPad guide.Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad is the essential guide to getting the most out of your new device. Expert advice delivered in a visual step-by-step tutorial will have you using the latest key features, getting connected, and troubleshooting minor issues. Packed with tips and tricks for getting more done and getting it done faster, this invaluable guide provides plenty of full-color screenshots to help you stay on track. Each task is cut down into small, manageable pieces so you can get in and out fast, and the image-driven instruction helps you transition seamlessly between the page and the screen.
Whether you have an iPad, iPad Air, or an iPad mini, this book will help you discover just what it is that makes the iPad the most coveted tablet on the market.
- Customize your iPad, and connect with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- Access media, games, photos, apps, and more
- Set up e-mail, get online, and manage social media accounts
- Troubleshoot issues and avoid a trip to the Apple Genius Bar
Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad gives you a visual tour with expert instruction to help you get the most out of your device.
Table of contents
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- Cover
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Chapter 1: Getting Started with Your iPad
- Take a Look at the iPad Models
- Meet Your iPad’s Controls
- Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes
- Begin Setup and Activate Your iPad
- Set Up Your iPad as New Using iCloud
- Set Up Your iPad from an iCloud Backup
- Set Up Your iPad Using iTunes
- Switch from Android Using Move to iOS
- Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer
- Sync Your iPad with Your Computer via Wi-Fi
- Explore the Interface and Launch Apps
- Using Notification Center
- Using Control Center
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Chapter 2: Personalizing Your iPad
- Find the Settings You Need
- Set Up and Configure iCloud
- Choose Which Apps Can Give Notifications
- Choose Sounds Settings
- Choose Display and Brightness Settings
- Set Home Screen and Lock Screen Wallpaper
- Choose Privacy and Location Settings
- Configure Spotlight and Find What You Need
- Choose Locking and Control Center Settings
- Set Up and Use Do Not Disturb Mode
- Secure Your iPad with Touch ID or a Passcode
- Configure Restrictions and Parental Controls
- Set Up Family Sharing
- Add Family Members to Family Sharing
- Choose Date, Time, and Region Settings
- Set Up Your Social Networking Accounts
- Chapter 3: Working with Voice and Accessibility
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Chapter 4: Setting Up Communications
- Set Up Your Mail Accounts
- Set Up an Exchange Server Account
- Set Your Default Account and Create Signatures
- Choose How Your iPad Gets Your E-Mail
- Control How Your iPad Displays Your E-Mail
- Organize Your E-Mail Messages by Threads
- Using the VIP Inbox
- Choose How Your iPad Displays Your Contacts
- Choose Alert Options for Calendar Events
- Choose Your Default Calendar and Time Zone
- Choose Settings for Notes
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Chapter 5: Networking and Communicating
- Using Airplane Mode
- Connect Bluetooth Devices to Your iPad
- Control Cellular Data and Background Refresh
- Connect Your iPad to a Different Carrier
- Specify Your iPad’s Cellular Access Point
- Share Items via AirDrop
- Share Your Cellular iPad’s Internet Access
- Connect to Wi-Fi Networks
- Log In to Wi-Fi Hotspots
- Connect to a Network via VPN
- Send Instant Messages
- Mute a Conversation or Share Your Location
- Manage Your Instant Messages
- Share Your Updates Using Twitter
- Post Updates on Facebook
- Chat Face-to-Face Using FaceTime
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Chapter 6: Working with Apps
- Customize the Home Screen
- Organize Apps with Folders
- Switch Quickly from One App to Another
- Multitask with Split-Screen Views
- Find the Apps You Need
- Update and Remove Apps
- Manage Automatic Downloads and Your Apple ID
- Enter Text Quickly in Apps
- Cut, Copy, and Paste Text
- Bold, Italicize, Underline, and Replace Text
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Chapter 7: Browsing the Web and Sending E-Mail
- Browse the Web with Safari
- Access Websites Quickly with Bookmarks
- Create Bookmarks to Access Pages Quickly
- Keep a Reading List of Web Pages
- Share Web Pages with Others
- Fill In Forms Quickly with AutoFill
- Tighten Up Safari’s Security
- Read Your E-Mail Messages
- Reply to or Forward an E-Mail Message
- Organize Your Messages in Mailbox Folders
- Write and Send E-Mail Messages
- View Files Attached to Incoming Messages
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Chapter 8: Keeping Your Life Organized
- Browse or Search for Contacts
- Create a New Contact
- Share Contacts via E-Mail and Messages
- Browse Existing Events in Your Calendars
- Create New Events in Your Calendars
- Work with Calendar Invitations
- Track Your Commitments with Reminders
- Take Notes
- Find Your Location with the Maps App
- Find Directions with the Maps App
- Explore with 3D Flyovers
- Using the Maps App’s Favorites and Contacts
- Using Clock, Stopwatch, Timer, and World Clock
- Using Apple Pay
- Using iCloud Drive
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Chapter 9: Playing Music, Videos, and Games
- Navigate the Music App and Set Preferences
- Play Music Using the Music App
- Play Videos Using the Videos App
- Play Music and Videos Using AirPlay
- Create a Music Playlist
- Configure iPad Audio Settings
- Listen to iTunes Radio
- Enjoy Podcasts and Learn with iTunes U
- Sign In to Game Center
- Add and Play Games with Game Center
- Add Friends and Play Games with Them
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Chapter 10: Working with Photos and Books
- Browse Photos Using Years, Collections, and Moments
- Browse Shared Photos
- Browse Photos Using Albums
- Create Albums
- Share Photos Across Your Devices and Computers
- Share Photo Albums with Other People via iCloud
- Share Photos via E-Mail and Messaging
- Play Slide Shows of Photos
- Read Digital Books with iBooks
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Chapter 11: Taking Photos and Videos
- Take Photos with the Camera App
- Take HDR Photos and Square Photos
- Using the Self-Timer and the Grid
- Take Time-Lapse Movies
- Take Fun Photos with Photo Booth
- Crop, Rotate, and Straighten Photos
- Enhance Photos
- Reduce Red-Eye in Photos
- Apply Filters to Photos
- Capture Video
- Edit Videos with the Trim Feature
- Share Your Photos and Videos
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Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Your iPad
- Close an App That Has Stopped Responding
- Update the Software on Your iPad
- Extend Your iPad’s Runtime on the Battery
- Back Up and Restore Your iPad Using iTunes
- Back Up and Restore Your iPad Using iCloud
- Restore the Operating System Using iTunes
- Restore Your iPad to Factory Settings
- Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connections
- Locate Your iPad with Find My iPad
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad
- Author(s):
- Release date: November 2015
- Publisher(s): Visual
- ISBN: 9781119188636
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