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iPad For Dummies

by Edward C. Baig, Bob LeVitus

December 2015

Beginner to intermediate

384 pages

11h 36m

English

For Dummies

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About This BookFoolish AssumptionsIcons Used in This BookBeyond the BookWhere to Go from Here
Exploring the iPad’s Big PictureTouring the iPad ExteriorDiscovering the Delectable Home Screen and Dock Icons
Getting Started on Getting StartedTurning On and Setting Up the iPadLocking the iPadMastering the Multitouch InterfaceThe Incredible, Intelligent, and Virtual iPad Keyboard
A Brief iCloud PrimerSyncing with iTunesBacking Up Your iPadDisconnecting the iPadSynchronizing Your DataSynchronizing Your MediaManual Syncing
Surfin’ DudeFinding Your Way around CyberspaceRevisiting Web Pages Time and AgainSharing Your Web ExperiencesLaunching a Mobile Search MissionPrivate BrowsingSmart Safari Settings
Prep Work: Setting Up Your AccountsSee Me, Read Me, File Me, Delete Me: Working with MessagesDarling, You Send Me (Email)Setting Your Message and Account SettingsGetting the iMessage
Finding Your Current Location with MapsSearchingViewing, Zooming, and PanningSaving Time with Favorites, Recents, and ContactsSmart Map Tricks

Introducing Your iPad’s Music PlayerMy Music Is Your MusicTaking Control of Your TunesCustomizing Your Audio ExperienceShopping with the iTunes Store app
Finding Stuff to WatchPlaying VideoFinding and Working the Video ControlsWatching Video on a Big TVRestricting Video UsageDeleting Video from Your iPadShooting Your Own VideosSeeing Is Believing with FaceTime
Shooting PicturesTracking Down Your PicturesAdmiring Your PicturesEditing and Deleting PhotosMore (Not So) Stupid Picture TricksEntering the Photo Booth
Why E-Books?Beginning the iBook StoryReading a BookShopping for E-BooksReading Newspapers and Magazines
Tapping the Magic of AppsUsing Your Computer to Find AppsUsing Your iPad to Find AppsWorking with Apps
Working with the CalendarAdding Calendar EntriesSifting through Contacts
Taking Note of NotesRemembering with RemindersNegotiating Notification CenterPunching the ClockSocializing with Social Media AppsSharing Your Connection (Personal Hotspot)Dropping In on AirDrop
Controlling Control CenterSummoning SiriFiguring Out What to AskCorrecting MistakesUsing DictationMaking Siri Smarter
Checking Out the Settings ScreenFlying with Sky-High SettingsControlling Wi-Fi ConnectionsGetting Fired Up over BluetoothRoaming among Cellular Data OptionsManaging NotificationsControlling Control CenterLocation, Location, Location ServicesSettings for Your SensesExploring Settings in GeneralTouch ID & PasscodePromoting Harmony through Family SharingSettings for Social MediaFind My iPad
Resuscitating an iPad with IssuesProblems with NetworksSync, Computer, or iTunes IssuesMore Help on the Apple WebsiteIf Nothing We Suggest HelpsDude, Where’s My Stuff?
Accessories from AppleApple Pencil for iPad ProListening and Talking with Earphones, Headphones, and HeadsetsListening with SpeakersWrapping Your iPad in Third-Party CasesBut Wait … There’s More!
TripCaseShazamFlipboardMovies by FlixsterIMDb Movies & TVNetflixComixologyEpicurious Recipes & Shopping ListEvernotePandora Radio
Bill Atkinson PhotoCardWords with Friends HDArtStudio for iPadPinball Crystal Caliburn IIArt Authority for iPadSolar WalkAction Movie FXFacetune for iPad60 MinutesParallels Access