iPads are very simple for people to use. You just touch the screen, add an app and get going, right? However, there are many powerful features to be learned to use the device more fully and efficiently.
Stay aware of the amount of money you are paying for the iPad apps that you download. Because of the iPad’s convenient features, you can end up spending much more money than you like. The iPad saves your credit card information and you can click away without thinking. So, always be aware of how much you are spending so that it doesn’t get out of control.
Do you feel annoyed when your iPad asks if you want to join a new wifi network that is has detected? You can go to your settings and disable this feature. Pick the Wi-Fi tab. The very final option on this page can get disabled, should you want to avoid anymore prompts.
You can easily see the video or picture you just took without clicking the camera roll. All you have to do is swipe the screen right and your video or picture will appear. Previous photos of yours will show to the left.
The email app will show you the first two lines of an email’s text unless you change this setting. It can help to see more content before opening it. In mail under settings, you can make this alteration. Got to Mail and choose Contacts. After that choose Calendar and change the options for previewing mail.
Are you annoyed when your iPad audibly alerts you to every new email? It is possible to shut this sound off. Go to the settings and tap on general. Once you get there, select Sounds. In this area, you will be able to adjust your sound settings for NEW MAIL.
Access your Google calendar easily by adding it to your contacts on the mail tab. Select Add An Account. When prompted for the type, choose Other. You will see an icon that says Add CalDAV Account. Tap this to enter your Google information. Once done, click the calendar app. You should now be set to go.
Open pages in new tabs. If you are in the Safari browser you can tap on it and then a menu will pops up. This pop-up menu offers you an option to view the new link on a new tab.
Listening to music on your iPad is great, but have you heard about podcasts? These are actually radio shows that last from a few minutes to a few hours. When music loses your interest, podcasts can provide alternative entertainment. Do a search on the Internet to find a podcast on a topic that interests you.
There is a copy/paste option from the iPad. All you have to do is tap on your text and then copy it. Once the text is yellow, select copy. You can now paste in the text if you just tap, hold and select “paste.”
If you sync with iTunes, you can share documents with a desktop or laptop computer. It’s easy to share your documents and being able to interact with virtually any computer through iTunes cannot be beaten. Functions like emailing and downloading PDFs have become very easy.
A forum is a great place to learn tips and tricks about the iPad. There are quite a few sites out there that offer forums for iPads, and they will have people on them that may be able to help you. If you don’t feel comfortable submitting a question right away, browse the archives and eventually introduce yourself and get in on the conversations.
The preloaded apps that came with your iPad might not correspond to your needs. However, many of these can’t be deleted. Make a folder to store all these useless apps out of the way. Then you have more screen space for useful apps.
Holding your iPad on its sides when shooting photographs is comfortable for many. Doing this can cause the camera button to become difficult to reach and can hinder your ability to get the perfect shot. Use the orientation lock. This keeps your shutter button within an easier reach of a thumb. When done, turn the images with the image editor.
Many people are annoyed by the on-screen indicator listing how much charge their battery holds. Luckily, it can easily be removed from your screen. All that has to be done is getting into your settings menu, tapping general, and usage after that. You can turn the battery charge gauge off here. You can follow the same procedure if you want to turn the indicator back on.
Many people’s eyes hurt when reading books on an iPad. Reduce the brightness to ease the strain on your eyes. You can do this in the Settings menu or, more simply, by double-clicking the Home button and swiping to the left to get to the brightness slider.
You can’t just change days by swiping in the calendar. Instead, you should make use of the navigation bar you will find in the lower portion of the screen. Simply choose the date you wish to view. This is quick and easy as today’s date is blue.
Do you want to take quick screenshots? It’s much more easier than you think. Just press and hold on Home and Sleep/Wake at the same time. You’ll see a flash, which indicates you’ve just taken a screenshot. Every screen shot will be saved automatically so you’re not going to have to think about saving it later.
There is a wealth of information that can step up your use of the powerful and useful iPad device. This article is a great place to begin learning, but you need to seek out more. Almost anything that you need to do on a computer can be done on your iPad, if only you know how.