Using iPad 2

This chapter introduces you to your iPad and takes you on a tour of its controls.

1

Getting to Know Your iPad

The original iPad is a thing of beauty, likely to be admired whenever you bring it out in the presence of people who haven’t spent much time with one. The iPad 2 is even more attractive—thinner, lighter, and truly elegant. Both models of the iPad have deservedly earned praise from reviewers, users, and even competitors.

Part of the iPad’s beauty is its sheer simplicity. It has few buttons or switches and few connecting ports to the outside world. Unlike personal computers, which bristle with buttons and connectors, the iPad is simplicity itself. Here, you see how to use the iPad’s controls with grace and élan, matching the device.