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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 ariseTooling 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