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Learn the basics and beyond with this visual guide to the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad mini

Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad, 3rd Edition is a clear, concise, image-rich guide to getting the most out of your iPad or iPad mini. Designed to quickly get you the answers you need, this book cuts to the chase by skipping the long-winded explanations and breaks each task down into bite-sized pieces. You'll find step-by-step instruction for everything from the initial setup to working with key features, plus troubleshooting advice that can help you avoid a trip to the Apple Genius Bar. Helpful sidebars highlight tips and tricks that get things done faster, and plenty of full-color screenshots help you visualize the lesson at hand. New users will learn how to take advantage of all the iPad has to offer, and experienced users may discover techniques to streamline everyday tasks.

Now that you have this coveted device in your hands, you want to use every feature and maximize every capability. Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad helps you do just that, walking you through each step in the iPad experience. You'll learn to:

Get the most from any model of the iPad, iPad Air, or iPad miniCustomize your iPad and connect with WiFi and BluetoothAccess music, videos, games, photos, books, and appsSet up your e-mail, browse the Web, and manage social mediaTroubleshoot and fix minor issues that arise

Tooling around on your own is fun, but you'll miss some of the lesser-known features that help make the iPad the superior device it is. This guide provides a visual tour, complete with expert instruction. If you're looking to get more out of your iPad, Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad, 3rd Edition is essential reading.

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Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your iPad

Take a Look at the iPad Air and iPad mini 4

Unbox Your iPad and Charge It 6

Meet Your iPad’s Controls 8

Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes 10

Begin Setup and Activate Your iPad 12

Set Up Your iPad as New Using iCloud 14

Set Up Your iPad from an iCloud Backup 18

Set Up Your iPad Using iTunes 20

Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer 22

Sync Your iPad with Your Computer via Wi-Fi 30

Explore the Interface and Launch Apps 32

Using Notification Center 34

Using Control Center 36

Chapter 2 Personalizing Your iPad

Find the Settings You Need 40

Set Up iCloud 42

Choose Which Apps Can Give Notifications 44

Choose Sounds Settings 46

Choose Display and Brightness Settings 48

Set Home Screen and Lock Screen Wallpaper 50

Choose Privacy and Location Settings 52

Configure Spotlight and Find What You Need 54

Choose Locking and Control Center Settings 56

Set Up and Use Do Not Disturb Mode 58

Secure Your iPad with Touch ID or a Passcode 60

Configure Restrictions and Parental Controls 62

Set Up Family Sharing 64

Add Family Members to Family Sharing 66

Choose Date, Time, and International Settings 68

Set Up Your Social Networking Accounts 70

Install a Configuration Profile 72

Chapter 3 Working with Voice and Accessibility

Give Commands with Siri 76

Dictate Text Using Siri 78

Gather and Share Information with Siri 80

Configure Siri to Work Your Way 82

Using VoiceOver to Identify Items On-Screen 84

Configure Other Accessibility Features 86

Using Your iPad with Your Mac 90

Chapter 4 Setting Up Communications

Set Up Your Mail Accounts 94

Set Up an Exchange Server Account 96

Set a Default Account and Create Signatures 98

Choose How Your iPad Gets Your E-Mail 100

Control How Your iPad Displays Your E-Mail 102

Organize Your E-Mail Messages by Threads 104

Using the VIP Inbox 106

Choose How Your iPad Displays Your Contacts 108

Choose Alert Options for Calendar Events 110

Choose Your Default Calendar and Time Zone 112

Set Your Default Account for Notes 114

Chapter 5 Networking and Communicating

Control Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular Access 118

Connect Bluetooth Devices to Your iPad 120

Control Cellular Data and Background Refresh 122

Connect Your iPad to a Different Carrier 124

Connect Your iPad to a Different Access Point 125

Share Items via AirDrop 126

Share Your iPad’s Internet Access 128

Connect to Wi-Fi Networks 130

Log In to Wi-Fi Hotspots 132

Connect to a Network via VPN 134

Send Instant Messages 136

Mute a Conversation or Share Your Location 138

Manage Your Instant Messages 140

Share Your Updates Using Twitter 142

Post Updates on Facebook 144

Chat Face-to-Face Using FaceTime 146

Chapter 6 Working with Apps

Customize the Home Screen 150

Organize Apps with Folders 152

Switch Quickly from One App to Another 154

Find the Apps You Need Using Your iPad 156

Find the Apps You Need Using Your Computer 158

Update and Remove Apps 160

Manage Automatic Downloads and Your Apple ID 162

Install an App Provided by an Administrator 164

Enter Text Quickly in Apps 166

Cut, Copy, and Paste Text 168

Bold, Italicize, Underline, and Replace Text 170

Browse the Web with Safari 174

Access Websites Quickly with Bookmarks 176

Create Bookmarks to Access Pages Quickly 178

Keep a Reading List of Web Pages 180

Share Web Pages with Others 182

Fill In Forms Quickly with AutoFill 184

Tighten Up Safari’s Security 186

Read Your E-Mail Messages 188

Reply to or Forward an E-Mail Message 190

Organize Your Messages in Mailbox Folders 192

Write and Send E-Mail Messages 194

View Files Attached to Incoming Messages 196

Chapter 7 Browsing the Web and Sending E-Mail

Chapter 8 Keeping Your Life Organized

Browse or Search for Contacts 200

Create a New Contact 202

Share Contacts via E-Mail and Messages 204

Browse Existing Events in Your Calendars 206

Create New Events in Your Calendars 208

Work with Calendar Invitations 210

Track Your Commitments with Reminders 212

Find Your Location with the Maps App 216

Find Directions with the Maps App 218

Explore with 3D Flyovers 220

Use the Maps App’s Favorites and Contacts 222

Using the Clock App 224

Using Apple Pay 226

Using iCloud Drive 228

Chapter 9 Playing Music, Videos, and Games

Play Music Using the Music App 232

Play Videos Using the Videos App 234

Play Music and Videos Using AirPlay 236

Create a Music Playlist 238

Create a Genius Playlist 240

Configure iPad Audio Settings 242

Listen to iTunes Radio 244

Enjoy Podcasts and Learn with iTunes U 248

Sign In to Game Center 250

Add and Play Games with Game Center 252

Add Friends and Play Games with Them 254

Chapter 10 Working with Photos and Books

Browse Photos Using Years, Collections, and Moments 258

Browse Photos Using Streams 260

Browse Photos Using Albums 262

Create Albums 264

Share Photos Using My Photo Stream 266

Share Photo Albums with Other People 268

Share Photos via E-Mail and Messaging 270

Play Slide Shows of Photos 272

Read Digital Books with iBooks 274

Add PDF Files to iBooks and Read Them 276

Chapter 11 Taking Photos and Videos

Take Photos with the Camera App 280

Take HDR Photos and Square Photos 282

Using the Self-Timer and the Grid 284

Take Time-Lapse Movies 286

Take Fun Photos with Photo Booth 288

Crop, Rotate, and Straighten Photos 290

Enhance Photos 292

Reduce Red-Eye in Photos 293

Apply Filters to Photos 294

Capture Video 296

Edit Videos with the Trim Feature 298

Share Your Photos and Videos 300

Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Your iPad

Close an App That Has Stopped Responding 304

Update the Software on Your iPad 306

Extend Your iPad’s Runtime on the Battery 308

Back Up and Restore Your iPad Using iTunes 310

Back Up and Restore Your iPad Using iCloud 312

Restore the Operating System Using iTunes 314

Restore Your iPad to Factory Settings 316

Troubleshoot Wi-Fi Connections 318

Locate Your iPad with Find My iPad 320

Index 324

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