Today, everyone want a tablet or iPad. If you aren’t on this bandwagon, it’s time to get with it. There are a multitude of excellent features on the iPad, regardless of what you will be using it for. Read this article to find out some helpful tips.
Folders are now supported by the iPad’s iOS. You can start by holding down on your app until it jiggles, and then place it on top of a related app. You will then have a folder with both applications together, sporting the same of the application category. Then you rename the folder.
It easy to access the currently running apps on your iPad. Double clicking on your Home button will bring up a bar along the bottom of the screen displaying all of your currently running apps. To navigate quickly to another running app, simply tap it. When you’re done, swipe the screen downwards to hide the bar.
VPN networks are perfect for accessing remote servers. In order to connect to a VPN network through your iPad, navigate to Settings and select the Network tab. Then, select the VPN feature. You will be asked to provide a server address and a username. Speak with a member of the network administration team to assist if you cannot do this.
If you are irritated by repeated request to join other Wi-Fi networks, get into your settings menu and change it. Look for the option which gives you the choice of joining networks. By choosing that option, you will never again be bothered by the invitations.
Typing on iPads is something that requires getting used to. There is a speech dictation function on your iPad. Simply push home twice and a small microphone will pop up. Once you’ve finished with your message, tap the icon once more to have your words converted into text.
The factory setting for previewing an email shows you two lines before opening it. It is helpful sometimes to get a preview of the email contact. Choose “Mail” in Settings. Next tap on Contacts, then Calendar, and then change the options.
It is easy to quickly mute your iPad. The first iPads did not have a mute button on them. With the newer iOS, you can have the button on the side do this for you. On a current iPad, simply press the volume down button and hold it.
Create FaceTime phone contacts, as well as emails. Your iPad default sets your FaceTime to include your initial email address, but you can set it up for more. If you find more emails or things like phone numbers that FaceTime should recognize, go to the settings on your iPad and set them up.
The auto brightness setting will help extend your iPad’s battery life. Your iPad has the ability to sense room lighting and can adjust its lighting to better fit the situation. Doing so is the perfect way to have some control over your battery life. You can change it in “Brightness & Wallpaper” within the settings.
Share Documents
You can sync pages with iTunes to share documents with a Mac or PC. It’s very easy to interact with iTunes now and share documents. Things become even easier as you are able to email your PDF’s across the Internet and download them on a remote system.
Your can choose to have the lock key on your iPad either mute the volume or lock your iPad’s orientation. Some early models of the iPad will not have this option. You have this option if you have iOS 4.3 or a higher version. Holding the volume button will also give you the ability to eliminate sound from your iPad.
Taking screenshots on an iPad is easy. You can do this by pressing the button that says sleep/wake after you have tapped the home button. You will see a flash, and then you will hear a click. This means a photo has been taken. Your screenshots are automatically saved and located in your Photos gallery.
Join forums to talk about iPad capabilities. There is much you can learn from others who utilize this tool in various ways. You can also share the things you know about the iPad. You can go to this forum if you have any issues and get some pretty fast help.
Do you dislike Google search on your iPad? It can easily be replaced with another preferred engine! Find the Settings menu and the option is listed beneath the “Safari” subheading. Choose your new search engine from the list. You can choose between Bing, Yahoo or Google.
There are two ways in which you can display a PDF. Either place the PDF inside iTunes and sync it with the iPad, or send an email to yourself on your iPad. Try both ways and see which ones works best for you.
If you would like to toggle between multiple apps without returning to the main area, hit the home button twice and all of the apps you are running will appear. Click on whatever app you want to view. To go back to the previous app, repeat the procedure.
Your Google maps has a feature that allows for street view. Do a search so a red pin appears on your map. Tap the pin and choose the person icon to load the street view.
You may want an iPad-compatible external keyboard. If you are using your iPad for productivity, including tasks like email or word processing, a keyboard can speed things up quite a bit. They connect to your iPad wirelessly or via Bluetooth. You’ll find they’re much easier to type on than the digital keyboard.
Do you find scrolling while browsing the Internet tedious when you are on your iPad? Save some time and tap the title bar at the top of the page to go to the top of the page. This tip works with other apps too.
The information in this article is designed to help you get the most from your iPad. Use them often, and getting around on your iPad will be a breeze. Keep this article handy for future reference.