Monday, March 11, 2013

Tips And Tricks To Master Your IPad

By Sam Brodhurst


Many people are often afraid of using a tablet because they feel unprepared. The Apple iPad is an incredibly simple device for any user, but it can still seem intimidating. If you are considering purchasing one, or if you recently did so, then check out these great tips about the device.

Professional businessmen and professional surfers need the ability to preview a large inbox and iPad finally provides this functionality. The mail application will expand on two lines of text per message with an adjustable limit, depending upon your preferences. You can now view all of your messages and get to the important information without clicking on each individual letter.

It is not possible to simply swipe between days in the calendar app. But, on the bottom of the page, there is the navigation bar which can be very useful. You can switch from different months, weeks, and days depending on your view. The current date will always stay highlighted in blue and tapping on it will return to the current day.

The old saying "You've got mail" has been upgraded to a fresh chime that reminds users of an incoming message. However, this can become bothersome during some events and the new iPad has included an option for disabling these alerts when desired. All sounds, audio, and tones can now be easily manipulated without third-party software.

The user reviews are generally incredibly accurate in representations of the quality of the application. Of course, you need to make sure that there are more than just one or two reviews, but if there are, and if the app has four or five stars, you should be good to go.

Before you purchase any apps for your iPad, always read some reviews. There are many iPad apps in the marketplace that are unfit for purpose, but unfortunately, Apple make it very difficult for you to get refunds on app purchases. Therefore, it always pays to read app reviews before reaching for your credit card.

Looking into purchasing a keyboard for your iPad. This can reduce the wear and tear on your device and make it easier for you to enter information while you are online or creating notes. Fortunately, any wireless Apple keyboard will work, so all you need to do is find the one that best suits your needs.

If you are new to using an iPad you may initially think it cannot do much. Don't be fooled, you simply need to start looking through apps. The real capabilities of an iPad come from the additional applications that you are able to download and use directly from your device.

If you have already been using an iPhone or iPod touch then you already know quite a bit about the iPad. Apple implemented a lot of the same features in all of their devices to make it easier for users to go back and forth between them, so don't fret!

Dim or brighten the screen within the iBooks app itself. Rather than entering the Settings menu while you are reading, select the sun-shaped icon in the upper right of the screen. Use the slider to adjust the brightness of the screen. This shortcut allows you to tweak the brightness without navigating away from your book.

Do not use your iPad when you are in sales meetings just because you want to show it off. Only use it when it is really necessary. Many people will be put off by the idea that you are showing off and they will not want to do any business with you.

If you only have wifi, but not 3g, you can still get a lot of use out of your iPad. Not only can you download songs beforehand, you can also download most of your applications while within wifi range and then use it anywhere. This is also true for podcasts.

Did your iPad download get interrupted? Did you never receive that bonus item that was supposed to come with your new iTunes album? These are issues that are easily corrected. Just pick the Store menu in iTunes, and look for the option to check for any downloads you may have available.

Folders are a useful way to keep your iPad apps organized. Hold down the fist app you want in a new folder until it begins to wiggle. Then simply drag the next app you want in the folder on top. This action creates a folder for these apps. You can now add as many apps as you like to your new folder.

Did you lose your iPad? If you use the Apple product iCloud, you will be able to located your iPad or your iPhone. Go to the iCloud website, log in and you will be able to locate your lost iPad or phone on a map. You can also access this feature on another iPad.

Maximize security by setting your iPad to erase all of your data after ten failed password entry attempts. Navigate to Settings, then General, then Passcode Lock. Select the Erase Data option. Just make sure that you remember your passcode or write it down in a safe place. Make sure that others who have permission to use your device do the same.

If you want to secure your iPad's backups, you can do it by opening your iPad in iTunes, going to the summary tab and choosing Encrypt Data. That way, you will have all of your information safe in case something happens, and you lose all the information on your iPad.

By understanding exactly what your Apple iPad can do, you will feel more prepared to make the right decision about it. There are countless features and apps to this interesting device.

So hopefully this article pointed out a few of the interesting and hidden abilities of this user-friendly tablet.




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