You’ve bought your new iPad and are ready to dive in, but you may be struggling with some tasks since it’s new to you. Do not just use this equipment for games. There are so many wonderful things you can do with your iPad. Start learning more about it using this article.
If you find that your iPad is freezing, soft reset it to make the device reboot. This is accomplished by holding both the power and home buttons at the same time for around 10 seconds. The iPad will then reboot. If you simply want to make an app close, depress the home button by itself for several seconds.
Are you getting scratches on your screen? Although the iPad is pretty sturdy, if a lot of small scratches are beginning to become visible, you may want to add a protector to your device. It keeps your iPad clean, safe from scratches and working for many years to come.
You can add Google Calendar to your calendar app by going to Mail/Contacts/Calendars. Select Add an Account, then tap Other. Tap that you wish to Add CalDAV Account and then put in the information for Google. Click the home button to exit the settings menu and enter your calendar application. Now, you should be ready.
Hate having to view your iPad’s battery charge percentage? If you want to, you can turn it off easily. First enter the Settings menu. Select General and then Usage. You can quickly turn on or off the battery display.
Would you like to get rid of the constant invitations from other Wi-Fi networks to join? You can stop them. Simply go to your settings, tap on Wi-Fi, and turn off the feature that asks if you want to join networks. It is really not problem if you later decide to choose a network to join. It is still possible; annoying notifications just will not pop up.
To increase readability, you can easily make the screen of your iPad dimmer when using the iBooks application. The most obvious way to do this is to use the settings app to lower the brightness, but there’s a shortcut. The iBooks app has it’s own brightness adjustor built in that you can access more quickly.
Do you find it annoying when you’re surfing with your iPad and have no clue where hyper-linked words lead? Although you cannot hover over the text to reveal its URL, you can touch and hold the text. Since hovering over a word isn’t possible, you’ll need to press and hold the hyperlinked word. This will reveal its URL.
Do you ever have the urge to snap a quick screenshot of your display? Well, it’s really quite simple. Press the ‘Home’ and ‘sleep/wake’ button simultaneously. You will see a flash, which means that you successfully took a screenshot. Your iPad conveniently saves all screen shots automatically.
Taking screenshots on an iPad is a cinch. Simply press the Sleep and Hold buttons simultaneously. That takes the shot and puts it with the rest of your pictures.
Always back up your iPad to your computer in case you lose it or it gets stolen. The iPad also contains a feature allowing you to erase all personal data if an unauthorized user attempts to hack into it. Go to Settings>Password Lock and change settings to erase all information when someone puts in the wrong password 10 times.
Keep your bill under control by tracking the amount you spend on iPad apps. The convenience of buying apps makes it quite easy to spend a lot of money without realizing it. Make sure you monitor the amount of money you spend with your iPad.
The iPad cloud function is very helpful for people who use the Internet a lot. This is a wonderful way to keep information without storing it on your device. Make sure your important documents are backed up on your device and the cloud.
Turning on auto brightness can extend battery life. Your iPad has the ability to sense room lighting and can adjust its lighting to better fit the situation. Doing so is the perfect way to have some control over your battery life. Go to Settings, and then locate the “Brightness & Wallpaper” setting.
If you want to browse a new web page without losing track of what you were browsing before, use the tabbed browsing feature. When in Safari, tap and hold a URL to see a popup menu. This menu will give you the option of opening the URL with a new tab.
Do you want to change your email signature from the default? This is a bit lame, but many people don’t bother to change it. If you like, you can make it more personalized. In your settings, choose “Mail,” “Contacts,” “Calendar,” and then “Signature,” and change it to something you like.
Forums online are a great way to learn more about your iPad. Lots of websites focus on iPads and can help you learn how to use the device to its full advantage. Introduce yourself and search through the forums to see if you can find things that you didn’t know about before.
Folders are now supported by the iPad’s iOS. To use, hold down your finger on the app you want until it moves, drag that app atop another icon, and finally, let it go. When you do that, it creates a folder containing the two apps and labels them with an appropriate category. You can rename the folder whatever you want.
Are your sound buttons not working? Check your sound settings in Settings, General, Sounds. If you have the settings for Change on you can use all of the buttons. The volume slider can also help you change your volume more precisely.
Surely by now you’ve learned at least one or two interesting things that you hadn’t known about the iPad. You may be surprised to find out what a difference these tips can make! This mobile device is truly versatile! Continue to learn all you can on this incredible device, and ensure you’re staying caught up on the trending items. Your iPad will become your best friend, and you will enjoy exploring the constant new apps that become available.