When used properly, the iPad is a fantastic tool that can accomplish a lot of tasks. You just have to take a little time to study this powerful technology and make the most use of its features. Keep reading to prepare yourself for all this machine has to offer.
Is your iPad asking you permission to join wi-fi networks? Just turn the notifications off! Select Wi-Fi, and from there, you can turn off this feature.
You can easily see the video or picture you just took without clicking the camera roll. Using your finger, swipe toward the right side, and you should see your video or picture. To view other photos you have stores, swipe toward the left side of the screen.
If you need to charge up in a hurry, do not use an iPhone charger on the iPad. The wattage on the two devices is different. Although you can charge your iPad with an iPhone charger, it generally takes longer. You would be better off using the one that came with the iPad.
The iPad’s default setting shows two lines of every email prior to it being opened. You might want to see more than that, though. To change this, head to iPad Settings and press on Mail. Open the mail tab in the settings app, then navigate to Contacts > Calendar. Once there, choose the number of lines to preview using the “preview mail” option.
You must learn how to take care of your iPad properly. One crucial tip is to never leave your iPad in a place that could cause it to succumb to extreme weather conditions. The heat will damage the battery. Don’t let it get wet either. It’s also a good idea to buy a cover that’s padded so your iPad is more protecte.
Are you tire of tapping your bookmarks icon:
when you want to get to your usual websites? Within the iPad you can, simply by enabling the bookmarks bar. Go to your Settings screen, click Safari and then go to Always Show Bookmarks and switch this to the On position.
It is easy to get a screenshot of a page displayed on the iPad. Just press the home and sleep buttons simultaneously. It will take the screenshot and save it with your pictures.
Do you hate it when you are surfing on your iPad and you cannot tell where a hyperlinked word will lead you? This is easy to solve. Since hovering over a word isn’t possible, you’ll need to press and hold the hyperlinked word. Doing this will cause the URL to appear.
If you often use the Internet, don’t forget the cloud functions your iPad offers. You can use the cloud to store files and information so that you leave your iPad storage free and clear. Make sure that important documents are store on both your iPad and the cloud function.
The iPad has a clipboard for copying and pasting, just like a full-size computer. Select the text you wish to copy after tapping the screen. Once the text is yellow, select copy. You are able to paste text by just tapping and then choosing Paste.
The iPad comes preloaded with many apps you’ll likely never use. However, it’s hard to delete some of these. One way to get them out of your hair is to create a new page of apps and put all of the preloaded apps you don’t use into a folder on that page. Place the apps you use the most where you will be able to access them quickly.
Decide whether you want the lock key:
to lock the orientation of your tablet or mute the sound. Remember that earlier versions of the iPad did not offer this capability. You have this option if you have iOS 4.3 or a higher version. Using the volume button on the side works to mute the iPad, too.
In order to see every app that is running, just double-click the “home” button. You then get a bar with the apps that are running, and to get to them you simply tap the icon there. This will allow you to easily keep track of which apps you have running, and close the ones that you aren’t using.
You can enjoy music through iTunes on the iPad:
There is an easy solution for syncing up all your iTunes songs quickly. Simply enable ‘Home Sharing’. Next, visit your existing music app on iPad. Click More followed by Shared. Start listening to your music!
Many people are annoyed by the on-screen indicator listing how much charge their battery holds. Fortunately, there is a way to easily remove this feature. You just need to change your settings. Go to general, then usage. You will find an option to turn it off. When you want it back, do the steps in reverse.
You can control all of the notifications you receive. Sometimes, it can be a hassle when you have numerous application notifications popping up. You can control these under Settings, and Notifications. By controlling your notifications, you can avoid constant alerts. That helps you when you want to get alerted from something important.
For many people, reading books on an iPad causes their eyes to become strained and tired. This can be fixed by lowering the screen’s brightness as you read. Access Brightness in the Settings, or use the slider in the iBook app to dim the level.
You can’t do day-to-day swiping in the calendar app:
You should instead use the navigation bar located at the bottom of the screen to select the date you want to see. You’ll notice that blue marks the current day.
In the Google Maps app, the Street View can be used. Just enter a search first and look for the red pin. Tap the pin and tap the icon that looks like a person. Street view will then open in the app.
For anyone who has used an iPad, there is no denying how incredible it truly is. In order to get the most out of it, you will need to get a better understanding of all of the things that your iPad can do. You should now know how to do more on your iPad.
