What Is An IPad? Check This Out!

February 6, 2016
AppNews

TIP! Have you accidentally launched a noisy app? Mute your iPad by pushing the volume button down for a few seconds. If you need a mute button, change your settings so your lock orientation button becomes a mute button.

Everybody is speaking about their iPads and other tablets now. If you are not on the bandwagon, you are not getting the most of it. The iPad is great for all types of users. Read this article for some useful tips and tricks.

TIP! When you get your iPad it is set to only show the first two lines of any given message in the preview mode. It can help for you to see more lines before you open up the email.

If you find that your iPad is freezing, soft reset it to make the device reboot. Just hold Home and Sleep at the same time for about a minute. Then the iPad will reset. Hold the home button down for several seconds to force-close an app.

TIP! Does the battery charge icon distract you on your iPad screen? If, so you can turn it off. To start with, go to your Settings menu.

Are you annoyed by how often your iPad asks you to connect to WiFi networks? You can stop this by going to settings. There is a selection in the Settings menu to disable Wi-Fi messages. By selecting that, you’ll no longer receive all of the invites.

TIP! You can change your search engine from the default Google to another you prefer. Visit your settings, pick “Safari,” and then open up “Search Engine.

There is no need to hit your small camera icon just to see something you just shot. Swipe with one finger toward the right and your picture or your video will be displayed. To look at your previous pictures, swipe your finger to the left.

TIP! Taking screenshots on your iPad is quick and simple. Simply press and hold the sleep and home buttons simultaneously.

You can add Google Calendar to your calendar app by going to Mail/Contacts/Calendars. Switch to Add An Account and then tap the Other button. Select the icon ‘Add CalDAV Account, and enter your Google information. Click the home button to exit the settings menu and enter your calendar application. All that you need should be right there.

TIP! When setting up FaceTime on your iPad, make sure that your email and phone number is correct. Your FaceTime will include the emails you saved into your iPad, but you should add more contacts.

Take good care of your iPad and it will last longer. You should avoid exposing your iPad to direct sunlight and to high temperatures. The heat will hurt your battery life. Also, remember to keep your iPad away from liquids, which are extremely damaging. Be sure to buy a specially designed cover to protect your iPad when not in use.

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TIP! Are you on the Internet nearly all the time? Then take advantage of the iPad’s cloud functions. Doing so can save your information without running out of HD space.

Do you like Google as your search page? If not, you can change it pretty easily. This can be done under Settings – Safari – Search Engine. In addition to Google, you have a choice of using Yahoo and Bing as your search engine.

TIP! It is possible to sync pages by using iTunes so that documents can be shared with Macs or PCs. This can be done quick and efficiently to save time.

Make sure that you set up all of your numbers and emails on your iPad. When it’s on default, FaceTime on the iPad includes the email you set up with your iPad, but it’s possible to add more. In order to enter these additional emails and phone numbers, go to the settings menu and choose the FaceTime tab.

TIP! A forum might be useful if you’re having a hard time figuring out your iPad. Discussions here provide you a ton of information, plus you can ask any question you want.

You can copy and paste easily. Just hold the text and choose Select. Select Copy, change to another app, and then select and hold again. Another popup menu will appear. Choose “paste,” and you’re done. For an entire paragraph, you must tap four times.

TIP! The lock key can either lock orientation or mute the tablet. This is a new feature on the newer iPads.

Want to get to your running apps quicker? Just double-tap the home button, and your running apps will instantly appear on the bottom of your screen. This tip can save you lots of time because you don’t have to manually scroll through each screen.

TIP! Listen to the music you bought on iTunes with the iPad. You don’t even have to download all your songs again.

Do not dismiss the iPad’s cloud function if you are always connected online. You can store extra information this way without it using up space in the iPad’s flash memory. Use the cloud service as well as the device for storing important documents.

TIP! Using the Google Maps app, you will be able to make use of “Street View”. Just enter a search first and look for the red pin.

Adjusting the brightness of your screen can help you extend the life of your iPad’s battery. This is very beneficial if you’re out and about and expecting a vital message or email. On the Home page of your iPad, you can change the screen’s brightness by adjusting the setting that shows as a sun icon.

TIP! Is your iPad’s screen constantly getting scratched? The iPad is very durable, if you see scratches you should put a screen protector on it. This protects both your iPad and your fingers.

Different environments don’t need similar light settings, which is why you’re able to change it. You can find the brightness setting by double clicking the Home button. You can alter the brightness and save some battery life.

TIP! “Find My iPad” is a helpful feature to use in case you ever lose track of your iPad. This notifies you of the exact location of a lost or stolen iPad.

Taking screenshots on an iPad is easy. Start by pressing the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button. You’ll see a flash and hear a clicking noise. This means the shot is done. Screen captures are saved to your photo reel, and are treated just like any other picture so you can export and email them.

TIP! Do you hate seeing constant notifications for connecting to a Wi-Fi network? You can stop them. Access Settings > Wi-Fi and toggle off the feature for “Ask to Join” referring to networks.

PDFs can be put on the iPad through two methods. You can see the PDF through email or right on your iPad. Give both methods a shot and see which one fits into your life bests. It may even be the case that using a combination of both methods works for you.

TIP! Do you want the ability to read PDF files on your iPad? It must be sent via email so that the iPad can open it in iBooks. If you’re near a desktop computer, you can also sync PDFs with the iTunes app Book Tab and your IPad.

Has your iPad slowed down in performance? Your iPad may still be slow after you have sifted through your files and gotten rid of old, useless ones. Use iCloud to clear out more space! This usually speeds things up quite a bit.

TIP! If you do not get any volume on your iPad all you have to do is go to the settings, and then sounds. Be sure that Change With Buttons has been selected so everything works as you want.

Copying text on an iPad is easy, as all you have to do is just double tap a given keyword. You can also copy an entire paragraph at once. If you tap the text four times, the whole section is copied. This works well for addresses, paragraphs and the URL bar.

TIP! Viewing PDF files are hard anywhere you look, but it’s actually pretty easy to access them using your iPad and its various applications. In addition to being able to view the documents on your iPad, you can also sync up with other devices to view the documents on them.

By using the tips and tricks from this article, you’ll get the full experience of your iPad. You’ll find that they improve everything you do daily on your iPad. Keep these tips in mind and do more research to learn about other useful tricks.

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