November 2011
Beginner to intermediate
358 pages
11h 43m
English
Content preview from iPad 2: The Missing Manual, 3rd Edition
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Chapter 1. Get to Know Your iPad
Today, iPads pop up everywhere you look—in college dorms, doctor’s offices, construction sites, kitchens—and now, in your very own hands.
Since its arrival in early 2010, Apple’s tablet computer has been adopted by millions of people, and adapted in countless ways. Whether it’s showcasing your neighbor’s vacation photos or describing faraway lands in travel apps like 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, an iPad can whisk you away to new worlds. But before you can take off with your own iPad, you need to learn a few basics.
That’s where this book comes in. In this chapter, you’ll learn to navigate the iPad itself so you can find the programs you want to use. You’ll also find out how to link your ‘Pad to your computer to load it up with all your stuff, and how to make sure you get it charged up for a full day of work, play, or both.
It’s said that a journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. So let your first step be turning on your new iPad. To learn how to do that, turn the page.
Turn the iPad On and Off
Think of Apple’s iMac, iPhone, and iPod Touch. In addition to starting with “i,” all these products are sleek gadgets with a minimum of buttons to disrupt their smooth skin. The iPad is no exception.
Run your finger along the iPad’s top edge and you’ll find a small black button on the right (circled). It’s got a long name: On/Off, Sleep/Wake. ...
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