Book description
The iPad 2 is thinner, more powerful, intuitive and very fun for users of all ages. Your iPad can be used for reading, surfing the web, emailing, watching TV/Movies, getting work done and much more. And with over 65,000 apps just for the iPad, as well as the ability to run over 30,000 iPhone apps, the possibilities are endless.
iPad 2 Made Simple clarifies all of the key features on the iPad, introduces what's new, and also reveals dozens of time-saving shortcuts and techniques. The book has over 1,000 screen shots that are carefully annotated with step-by-step instructions.
Clear instructions on how to set up and use the iPad
Illustrated explanations of all the key features
Hundreds of graphics as well as tips and tricks
What you'll learn
Master the multi-touch display
Browse, buy, and read books with iBooks as well as the Kindle app
Employ little-known time-saving tips and tricks
Learn how to surf the web like never before
Organize, view and share your photos and albums via Social Networking sites and email.
Discover and download great apps from the App Store
How to squeeze every ounce of power from E-mail, Calendar and Contacts
Using iTunes to find music, videos, Podcasts, TV shows and more on your iPad
Synchronize your iPad with your Windows or Mac or with your MobileMe or Google account
Who this book is for
This book is for new iPad users, as well as seasoned iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch users who are ready to explore the new world of the iPad 2.
Table of contents
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents at a Glance
- Contents
- About the Authors
- About the Technical Reviewer
- Acknowledgments
- Part I: Quick Start Guide
- Part II: Introduction
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Part III: You and Your iPad 2...
- Chapter 1: Getting Started
- Chapter 2: Typing Tips, Copy/Paste, and Search
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Chapter 3: Sync Your iPad with iTunes
- Before You Set Up Your iTunes Sync
- Setup Your iTunes Sync
- Syncing Your iPad with iTunes
- Apps: Syncing and Managing Them
- File Sharing (File Transfer) Between Your iPad and Your Computer
- Syncing Media and More
- How to Know What Is New or Unplayed in iTunes
- Manually Transferring Music, Movies, Podcasts, and More on Your iPad (Drag-and-Drop Method)
- Troubleshooting iTunes and the Sync
- Updating Your iPad Operating System
- Chapter 4: Other Sync Methods
- Chapter 5: Wi-Fi and 3G Connections
- Chapter 6: Organize Your iPad Icons and Folders
- Chapter 7: Personalize and Secure Your iPad
- Chapter 8: Multitasking and Mute/Lock Switch
- Chapter 9: Playing Music
- Chapter 10: Viewing Videos, TV Shows, and More
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Chapter 11: Surf the Web with Safari
- Web Browsing on the iPad
- Adding Bookmarks
- Searching the Web
- Adding a Web Page Icon to Your Home Screen
- Using the New Pages Button
- Zooming In and Out in Web Pages
- Activating Links from Web Pages
- Adjusting Browser Settings
- Saving or Copying Text and Graphics from a Web Site
- Using Browsing History to Save Time and Find Sites
- Chapter 12: iBooks and E-Books
- Chapter 13: Email on Your iPad
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Chapter 14: Working with Contacts
- Loading Your Contacts onto the iPad
- When Is Your Contact List Most Useful?
- Adding a New Contact Right on Your iPad
- Sharing Contacts
- Start a FaceTime Video Call with a Contact
- Making a Contact a FaceTime Favorite
- Deleting Contacts
- Searching Your Contacts
- Adding Contacts from Emails
- Sending a Picture to a Contact
- Sending an Email Message from Contacts
- Showing Your Contacts Addresses on the Map
- Changing Your Contact Sort Order and Display Order
- Contact Troubleshooting
- Chapter 15: Your Calendar
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Chapter 16: iPad Photography
- Using the Camera App
- Getting Photos onto Your iPad
- Viewing Your Photos
- Working with Individual Pictures
- Zooming In and Out of Pictures
- Viewing a Slide Show
- Using a Picture as Your iPadWallpaper
- Emailing a Picture
- Email, Copy, or Delete Several Pictures At Once
- AirPlay
- Printing a Picture
- Assigning a Picture to a Contact
- Downloading Pictures from Web Sites
- Photo Booth
- Chapter 17: Recording and Editing Videos
- Chapter 18: FaceTime Video Messaging and Skype
- Chapter 19: Productivity and File Transfer
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Chapter 20: iTunes on Your iPad
- Getting Started with iTunes on the iPad
- Finding Music with Featured, Top Charts, and Genius
- iTunes U—Great Educational Content
- Download for Offline Viewing
- Searching iTunes
- Purchasing or Renting Music, Videos, Podcasts, and More
- Podcasts in iTunes
- Redeeming an iTunes Gift Card
- Ping: Apple's Music Social Networking App
- Chapter 21: The Amazing App Store
- Chapter 22: Games and Fun
- Chapter 23: Social Networking
- Chapter 24: Eliminate Your Paper Notes
- Chapter 25: Bluetooth on the iPad
- Chapter 26: New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and More
- Chapter 27: Maps
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Chapter 28: Troubleshooting
- Basic Troubleshooting
- No Sound in Music or Video
- If You Can't Make Purchases from iTunes or the App Store
- Advanced Troubleshooting
- iPad Does Not Show Up in iTunes
- Synchronization Problems
- Reinstalling the iPad Operating System (With or Without a Restore)
- Additional Troubleshooting and Help Resources
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Part IV: iPad 2's Soul Mate: iTunes…
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Chapter 29: Your iTunes User Guide
- Seeing If iTunes Is Already Installed
- Downloading and Installing iTunes Software
- Updating iTunes Software
- What iTunes Can Do For You
- Common Questions About iTunes
- iTunes Guided Tour
- Using Ping in iTunes
- Changing Views in iTunes
- Playing Songs, Videos, and More
- The iTunes Visualizer
- Using iTunes Search
- Creating a New Playlist
- Creating a New Smart Playlist
- The iTunes Genius Feature
- How to Back Up and Restore Your iTunes Library
- The Home Sharing Feature
- Creating an iTunes Account
- Signing into the iTunes Store
- Buying or Getting Free Media from the iTunes Store
- Redeeming iTunes Gift Cards or App Promo Codes
- Getting Your Stuff into iTunes
- Authorizing and Deauthorizing Computers
- iTunes Troubleshooting
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Chapter 29: Your iTunes User Guide
- Index
Product information
- Title: iPad 2 Made Simple
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2011
- Publisher(s): Apress
- ISBN: 9781430234975
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