The iPad has many functions that can help any user. When you first use an iPad, it may be a bit overwhelming and difficult to figure out. Read the below article for some excellent tips on how to better use this innovative new device.

Your iPad makes the process of taking screenshots really easy. Just press the home and sleep/wake buttons at the same time. You will hear a click and see a flash on your screen. It means that a photo has been taken. The shot will appear in the Photos app where it can be emailed or viewed.

If you’ve ever been interrupted by your iPad at a bad time you likely want to know how to silence it quickly. Press and hold the volume down feature until you get to mute. If you need it often, you can set it up so your lock button can also work as a button mute the iPad.

Some people don’t want to know how much charge remains in their iPad’s battery. The removal process is actually incredibly easy! Just go to settings, then click the general tab, and choose usage. It is here that you can turn this feature off. If you decide you want it back at a later date, simply repeat the process.

Learn how to mute your iPad instantly. Use this helpful tip. Just hold the “volume down” key for a few seconds. This is quicker than adjusting the volume repeatedly. Press it down when you want the volume to go back to normal.

It’s now possible to quickly mute the iPad. The original iPad didn’t have a specific mute button. As of iOS 4.3, there was a choice of having the lock switch lock the orientation of the iPad or mute the sound. Just hold the volume down button for a few seconds to mute.

Your iPad can listen to all your iTunes music. If you already have an iTunes account and songs in it, and don’t want to download them again, you have an easy solution. Just use Home Sharing, enabled on the computer and the iPad. Then go to your music, click More, then Shared. Now you just have to listen!

Buy an external keyboard that can be used in conjunction with your iPad. If you type a lot, you may enjoy the time-saving convenience a keyboard offers. Normally, the keyboards connect wirelessly, and it is far simpler to use them than trying to deal with the onscreen keyboard that your iPad is equipped with.

If your iPad has personal information saved, make sure that it is backed up just in case it is stolen or lost. If you’d like to take a further precaution, you can have your iPad automatically wipe its memory if a thief tries to break in. Go to general settings and then click on Password Lock. This will erase data in the event that an incorrect password is entered more than 10 times.

Be sure that you clear your browser’s history on your iPad before showing someone how Safari functions. You don’t want to start Safari and have a pornographic website show up. When you start a Safari session, the browser fetches the most recent page you were browsing, so go to the Disney site if you’re going to show grandma how your iPad works.

It is possible to download photos from your camera right to your iPad. There is no need for a third machine. All you need to do is pull your SD card from the camera and plug it straight into the iPad’s new SD-card reader. This means that your device is set for mass storage for pictures and other documents.

Buy a screen protector to go on your iPad. This is a piece of plastic that goes over the screen. It ensures no scratches or dirt ruins the screen. The life of your iPad will be extended with one.

You can make it simpler to easily find your bookmarks. Keep your Bookmarks bar open. This involves going to Safari, finding the settings and selecting the “on” position for your bookmarks bar. This will help you visit your favorite sites without doing a lot of clicking.

The iPad cloud function is very helpful for people who use the Internet a lot. You can store your files on this server without taking too much space on your iPad. Important documents should be stored in both locations.

If everyone in your family is going to use your iPad, it is possible for you to set parental controls. Just ‘Enable Restrictions’ under the general settings, and the iPad will restrict content that is labeled as explicit or for mature audiences. Parental supervision is still always important when your child is online.

If you fear someone might try to look at your device and read your data, it is possible to set a password so that all data will be deleted after a set number of incorrect attempts. As long as the person that finds your iPad does not guess the code within 10 attempts your information will be safe.

If you own both an iPad and an Apple TV device, you can tether your iPad to your TV. You can choose to send specific programming right to your TV by tapping on any video or slideshow that has the Airplay icon.

You can use the copy and paste feature on your iPad. Hold down on your text if you want to copy it. Tap the screen again (the text should be yellow) and hit copy. You can paste, then, by pressing, then holding, and choosing “paste”.

It is very easy to notify your friends and relatives about an interesting podcast. You can share a podcast that you’re currently listening to without having to stop it first. While listening to the podcast, just click on Email. You will have the chance to send it right there.

As you can now see, the iPad can do many things to make your life easier. The iPad is rather expensive, so you want to use as many of the device’s features to get the most out of your purchase. Implement what you’ve just learned, and take advantage of everything the iPad can do for you.