Even though you have long coveted an iPad, you may find yourself baffled when you finally get one. Don’t allow this powerful tool to become little more than a toy. There are lots of great things that your iPad allows you to do. Start learning more about it using this article.
The latest operating system for the iPad supports folders. Put your finger on an app for several seconds and drag it into another. Instantly they will both merge into a folder named after their categories. You can change the name to better describe the apps within.
It is easy to access your running apps on the iPad. To see the currently running apps, just tap the Home button twice and you can see them quite clearly. Simply tap on the app you want to view. When you no longer want to see it, swipe downwards to eliminate the bar from your screen.
Keep an eye on the apps currently running on your device. Most of the time, an application can remain open while you surf the Internet or attend to other business. You can easily see the running apps by double clicking the home button. Any applications running at the time will be shown at the screen’s bottom in a bar. Swipe down in order to eliminate the bar after you finish.
If you receive a lot of email, the notifications may drive you bonkers. You can turn this notification off. Go to the settings and tap on general. Then select Sounds. In this area, you will be able to adjust your sound settings for NEW MAIL.
It’s essential that you know how to treat your iPad. Try to move your device out of the sun and heat, as this can cause burnout. The heat will kill your battery. Also, keep your iPad away from liquids. It’s also a good idea to buy a cover that’s padded so your iPad is more protected.
It is easy to quickly mute your iPad. The original iPads did not have a mute button. When the 4.3 came out they did add the ability to mute using the lock switch to silence the iPad. Your iPad can now be quickly muted by holding the volume-down button down.
If you are almost always connected to the internet in one way or another, then don’t overlook the cloud function of the iPad. You can use the cloud to store files and information so that you leave your iPad storage free and clear. Put anything that you think is important on your cloud, in addition to keeping it on your tablet.
Copying and pasting text is easy on the iPad. Select the text you wish to copy after tapping the screen. When the text appears highlighted in yellow, you can select copy. Simply tap, hold and select paste to apply the highlighted text.
The iPad allows you to change your screen’s brightness. You can dim your screen by pushing on the Home button two times and then swiping. Then you can adjust things by hand to suit the environment.
Getting an iPad security feature is more important than you may think. If you were to lose your iPad, all kinds of personal information would be in the hands of others.
Many people out there think that the battery charge screen display is annoying. Fortunately, it is simple to remove. Go to settings, then go to general, and then usage. There, you’ll find an off button. If you later wish to replace it, visit the same places.
Manage notifications yourself. Whenever you have numerous apps, there are always notifications coming through, which can be very annoying. You can control them by accessing Notifications in the Settings menu. Doing so lets you remove the less useful notifications from your home screen. That keeps alerts to only the most important notifications.
You can easily take a screenshot with your iPad. Just press on Home and Sleep/Wake. When the screenshot is taken, you will see a flash and hear a click. That tells you the photo has been snapped. If you need to find the screenshot later you just access your Photo gallery and look until you find it.
Partcipate in online communities of iPad users. You can learn a great deal from people who use this tool in different ways. You can also give people pointers that they might not have picked up on their own. IF you are having issues with the iPad you can go here as well.
When typing on an iPad, you have the option of using a different keypad. Sometimes you may find difficulty using the iPad keyboard. Buy a inexpensive Bluetooth keyboard instead to connect to your iPad. This lets you type as you would on any keyboard.
Do you get annoyed with multitudes of Wi-Fi network notifications? You can easily turn this off. Under Wi-Fi in the Settings menu, turn the “Ask to Join Network” switch to “Off.” If you still want to join a network, don’t worry. You can easily join at any time without the notifications annoying you constantly.
Would you like to access your .pdf documents on the iPad? Simply send them to your email and then open them through iBooks. You can also sync your computer’s PDFs and your iPad. There is a tab for books on your iTunes app.
If you keep personal data in your tablet, it is critical you back it up for if you lose the tablet or someone steals it. It’s also a good idea to set your iPad up so it erases all stored data if a break-in attempt is made. Beneath the “password lock” selection exists the setting which allows the device to erase all data in the event of 10 incorrect password attempts.
You should now be able to use your iPad more efficiently. The iPad is truly innovative and versatile. Continue learning, and be sure to keep abreast of the latest developments. The iPad is constantly updated with new apps.