Chapter 8: Managing iPad Settings

In This Chapter

check.png Setting brightness and changing the wallpaper

check.png Managing Picture Frame settings

check.png Controlling General Settings

check.png Managing iCloud

check.png Getting an overview of apps settings

iPad Settings is a control center for the device, offering settings that let you adjust things like the screen brightness and wallpaper, sound volume, and security features. You can also set up e-mail accounts (which I tell you about in Chapter 7 of this minibook) and control how the Calendar and Contacts apps manage their respective details. Finally, there are settings for each of the individual pre-installed apps, as well as many apps designed for the iPad that you’ve downloaded to your device.

In this chapter, you get some highlights of the settings you’re likely to need most often, and advice for how to use them.

Making Brightness and Wallpaper Settings

You might as well set up the visual side of iPad first so your interaction with the device is easy on the eyes and battery ...

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