Apple iPad series User Manual

This book uses a lay-flat binding
that won’t snap shut.
THE FINEST IN GEEK ENTERTAINMENT™
www.nostarch.com
The new iPad is cute. It’s loveable. It’s fun to play
with. But it can also be a bit mysterious.
My New
™
iPad is your guide to getting the
most from Apple’s latest magical creation. Best-
selling author Wallace Wang’s patient, step-by-step
instructions will have you using your new iPad to:
> Find your way using the Maps app and the
iPad’s compass
> Get organized with the Notes, Reminders,
Calendar, and Contacts apps
> Set up your email accounts and browse
theWeb
> Use dictation and keyboard shortcuts to save
time typing
> Listen to music, read ebooks and magazines,
and take photos and videos
> Use FaceTime to talk face-to-face with distant
friends and relatives
> Shop on iTunes and the App Store for the best
new music, apps, movies, games, magazines,
and books
> Set parental controls, use a secret passcode,
and encrypt your backups for maximum privacy
And so much more. You’ll even learn top-secret
touch gestures to help you make the most of your
iPad. Discover the hundreds of amazing things
youriPad can do with My New iPad.
About the Author
Wallace Wang is the author of several best-selling
computer books, including My New Mac, My
New iPhone, and Steal This
®
Computer Book (all
No Starch Press). He is also a successful standup
comic who has appeared on A&E’s “Evening at
the Improv” and appears regularly at the Riviera
Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The iPad. Now Even Easier.
Price: $24.95 ($25.95 CDN) / Shelve in: Computers/Apple
COVERS THE
ORIGINAL IPAD,
IPAD 2, AND
NEW IPAD
My New
™
iPad
3rd Edition
A User’s Guide
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WALLACE WANG
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PLACEHOLDE R
WANG
My New
™
™
iPad
3rd
Edition
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Apple iPad series Specifications

General

Brand	Apple
Model	iPad series
Category	Tablet
Language	English

Summary

Introduction

How This Book Is Organized

Learn the structure of the book and how to follow its instructions for effective learning.

Part 1: Basic Training

Chapter 1: Turning Your iPad On and Off

Learn how to turn your iPad on, put it to sleep, use airplane mode, and shut it off.

Chapter 2: Charging and Conserving Battery Power

Discover how to maximize your iPad's battery charge and extend its daily life.

Chapter 3: Using Your iPad’s Physical and Virtual Controls

Understand how to use the iPad's physical buttons and virtual controls to manage its features.

Chapter 4: Controlling the iPad User Interface

Learn to control your iPad using touch gestures on the Multi-Touch screen.

Chapter 5: Using and Customizing the Virtual Keyboard

Explore how to customize and effectively use the iPad's virtual keyboard for typing.

Chapter 6: Using Dictation and Keyboard Shorcuts

Learn to use voice dictation and create custom shortcuts to speed up typing.

Part 2: Making the Most of Your iPad

Chapter 7: Customizing the Home Screen

Learn how to customize your iPad's Home screen by rearranging icons and changing the wallpaper.

Chapter 8: Using Parental Controls

Discover how to set up parental controls to restrict access to certain iPad features and content.

Chapter 9: Protecting Your Privacy

Learn how to define a passcode to limit access to your iPad and protect your personal data.

Chapter 10: Setting Up an Internet Connection

Understand how to set up Wi-Fi and cellular connections to access the Internet on your iPad.

Chapter 11: Installing (and Uninstalling) Apps

Learn the process of finding, installing, and uninstalling applications from the App Store.

Part 3: Getting on the Internet

Chapter 12: Browsing with Safari

Explore how to navigate the web using the Safari app and its browsing features.

Chapter 13: Using Bookmarks with Safari

Learn to create, display, and manage bookmarks to easily access favorite websites.

Chapter 14: Setting Up an Email Account

Follow steps to set up and customize email accounts for sending and receiving messages.

Chapter 15: Reading, Organizing, and Sending Email

Master reading, organizing messages into folders, and sending emails on your iPad.

Part 4: Video, Music, Photos, and Ebooks

Chapter 16: Transferring Songs, Videos, and Other Stuff to Your iPad

Learn how to transfer media files like songs, videos, and ebooks to your iPad using iTunes.

Chapter 17: Shopping on iTunes and the iBookstore

Discover how to shop for music, movies, TV shows, audiobooks, and ebooks from Apple's online stores.

Chapter 18: Listening to Music

Explore how to play, control, and manage music and other audio files on your iPad.

Chapter 19: Watching Video Podcasts, iTunes U Classes, and YouTube Videos

Learn how to watch and control video files, including podcasts, iTunes U classes, and YouTube videos.

Chapter 20: Reading Ebooks

Understand how to open, read, and navigate ebooks using the iBooks app on your iPad.

Chapter 21: Photos, Videos, and FaceTime

Learn to use the iPad's cameras for photos, videos, and video calls using FaceTime.

Chapter 22: Viewing, Using, and Sharing Photographs

Discover how to view, organize, and share photos and videos on your iPad.

Part 5: Organizing Yourself

Chapter 23: Jotting Down Notes

Learn how to use the Notes app to capture ideas, notes, letters, and reports on your iPad.

Chapter 24: Staying on Track with Reminders

Master the Reminders app to create and manage to-do lists and stay organized.

Chapter 25: Keeping Contact Information

Learn to store and manage contact information using the Contacts app on your iPad.

Chapter 26: Using the Calendar

Organize your schedule and set appointments using the Calendar app on your iPad.

Chapter 27: Using Maps

Navigate and find locations using the Maps app, including getting directions.

Chapter 28: Searching Your iPad with Spotlight

Learn to use Spotlight to quickly search for apps, songs, videos, and emails on your iPad.

Part 6: Additional Tips

Chapter 29: Making Your iPad Accessible

Explore built-in accessibility features to improve the iPad's visual quality and usability.

Chapter 30: Using Foreign Languages

Learn how to switch iPad languages and define foreign-language virtual keyboards for typing.

Chapter 31: The Best iPad Apps

Discover useful free and commercial apps to enhance your iPad's versatility.

Chapter 32: Troubleshooting Your iPad

Learn steps to resolve common issues and get an uncooperative iPad back into working condition.