There are lots of great functions that make the iPad perfect for anyone. The first time you pick up an iPad, you may find it a bit overwhelming. Just keep reading to find advice which will make using an iPad simple.

Accessing the running apps is easy. To see the currently running apps, just tap the Home button twice and you can see them quite clearly. If you want to bring up that app, just tap its icon on the bar. Swipe downward on the screen to make the bar disappear.

You can access remote servers through a VPN network. This can be activated from the network tab under settings. Before establishing a VPN connection, you will need to provide credentials such as a username or server address. If you are not sure what the server address is, you should contact the person who administrate the VPN network.

You don’t need to click the camera icon on your screen to view your photos. All you have to do is swipe the screen right and your video or picture will appear. To look at your previous pictures, swipe your finger to the left.

For manual lovers, you must download the manual in order to read it. Apple has a minimalist approach towards their products.

You are able to send messages more easily when you use shortcuts. For instance, hitting your space bar two times as you type automatically inserts a period and a space. This means you do not have to do it yourself manually, and you have more free time to compose messages to those you know.

Search Engine

You can change the default search engine to something besides Google if you wish. In the Settings menu, pick Safari, then Search Engine. This give you the option of choosing Bing or Yahoo as your search engine, if you prefer them to Google.

Are you worried about possibly losing your iPad? Simply open Settings, then iCloud. Enter your Apple ID where prompted and then turn on Find My iPad. You will then be able to see where your iPad is on a map by visiting iCloud.com and logging in with your Apple ID.

It’s fairly easy to grab a quick screenshot on your iPad. All you need to do is press the Home button and the Sleep button at the same time. That takes the shot and puts it with the rest of your pictures.

Do your best to take care of your iPad so you do not have to replace this expensive device anytime soon. Install a screen protector. These thin sheets of plastic provide extra protection for your iPad’s screen. When cleaning your iPad’s screen, use soft cloths that are just barely damp. Never clean your iPad with a glass cleaner or all purpose cleaner.

Mature Content

If you have bought your child an iPad and are concerned that he or she may view mature content, simply block content of this sort by changing the settings. To do this, just go into settings and find the mature content option. With the iPad you can set parental settings to block and harmful content.

Set up your email addresses and phone numbers in FaceTime. Your iPad’s FaceTime includes the email you used to set it up with by default; however, it’s possible to add more addresses. If you need FaceTime to recognize additional numbers or addresses, it is possible to use the “settings” area to accomplish that.

If you have near-constant Internet access, make use of the cloud features introduced in iOS 5. This is the best way to store your information while saving space on the hard drive for the iPad. Be sure to store important documents on both the cloud and device.

A lot of people know about the iTunes store, but they aren’t always well-versed on the features that are available. One great feature is iTunes U (the ‘U’ is for university). It houses many educational podcasts on any topic you could possibly imagine.

Your first instinct when taking photos with an iPad is to hold it by its sides. This way, the shutter button might move, and there could be wobbling as you shoot the photo. Use the orientation lock on your iPad. You can then put the button to push near your thumb. Snap the picture and use the editor afterwards to edit the media to your liking.

Reduce the brightness of your screen in order to increase the battery life of your iPad. This is really important if you expect anything important such as a message or email. To accomplish this, hit the Home button twice and find the icon resembling a sun.

Tabs are a great multitasking tool. You no longer have to surf away from the page that you are currently looking at in order to follow a particular link somewhere else. Try holding down on the link until a menu with several option automatically pops up. From here, you can opt to open the link in a new tab, allowing you to keep your current page as well as open the new one.

Your iPad is a great tool for listening to music. There is a simple solution to accessing all of the songs in your iTunes account without the bother of downloading them again. Just go to iTunes and enable Home Sharing for your iPad. Next, go to the music app on your iPad and click “More. Then click on Shared. Then, listen to your music!

There are many things you can do with your iPad to organize your professional life, learn new things and have fun. As you learn more about the gadget, you also get more use out of it. Apply some or all of these great tips to ensure you are using all that your iPad has to offer.