Chapter 5

Setting Up iTunes to Sync and Buy Apps

In This Chapter

arrow Getting connected to the Internet

arrow Downloading iTunes and creating an account

arrow Making iPad settings in iTunes

arrow Syncing iPad to your computer

arrow Using iCloud

arrow Purchasing apps from the App Store

arrow Updating your apps

Apple designed its iTunes desktop application as a way for you to manage settings for how your iPad syncs with your computer. Using iTunes, you can share information and content such as calendar events, pictures, music, movies, and contacts. Before you can use iTunes to sync from a PC, you have to download the software, and if you want to make purchases from the store, you need to open an iTunes account, both of which I cover in this chapter. You can also use the iCloud service to store and share content online using ...

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