So you have decided to purchase a new iPad. Getting one of these is a large choice, but it is a decision that can help you personally and professionally. If you want to truly benefit from owning an iPad, there is some information you may find useful. These tips help to make the right iPad decisions.
Be aware that your battery may be short-lived if you make use of your iPad for listening to music, playing games or streaming movies. One successful method that makes your battery last longer is to lower the brightness of the screen. Most likely it is not necessary to use the highest intensity setting to get the most from your iPad.
If you want your Google Calendar feature on the iPad, go into “mail” then “contacts” then “calendars.” Click on Add Account and choose the Other option. Hit your “Add CalDAV” icon and add in the relevant Google information. Then navigate out of settings and click on the calendar application. The calendar should now be updated.
The iPad lets you share podcasts easily. You can simply share it while listening to it. To do this, all that you need to do is press on the Email button. You will be presented with the opportunity to select your recipients and you can send it right then.
Your iPad is a great tool for listening to music. If you currently have iTunes on another device, such as your phone or an iPod, you do not have to download iTunes a second time to hear the same songs on your iPad. Just select to enable something called “Home Sharing” on the iPad, as well as in iTunes. On your iPad, open the music application and click Shared. Then enjoy your music!
There is a safeguard to losing your iPad in place. Simply select iCloud under Settings. Type your Apple ID in the space, and look for “Find My iPad” at the bottom of your screen, then turn it on. If you ever lose the device, just go to iCloud.com.
If you are tired of being prompted to join various Wi-Fi networks, change your settings. Look for the option which gives you the choice of joining networks. Turn that off, and you won’t see invitations any more.
Is the battery icon distracting to you? If so, then it’s possible to turn this off, and it’s quite simple. Begin by entering the menu for your Settings. Go to your General settings and locate Usage. This allows you to turn off the battery percentage notifications.
Did you know that you don’t have to use your iPad’s keyboard? After all, it’s fairly small and difficult to type on. If you find it difficult, you can simply purchase a Bluetooth enabled keyboard for your iPad. This allows you a high level of flexibility and comfort with your device.
You should enable the Find My iPad feature in case it is ever lost. This will make it so that if your iPad is lost or stolen you can find it using its internal GPS system or even delete information from it instantly if need be. This might seem to be troublesome to deal with, yet you are going to be thankful for this should you ever get separated from your iPad.
Take advantage of the iPad’s brightness features to extend battery life. The current level of light in any room can be sensed by iPads, and they can adjust based on this. This is a great way to control the amount of battery being used with screen brightness, extending your iPad sessions without plugging in. Select this option in the Settings menu under Brightness and Wallpaper.
It’s now possible to quickly mute the iPad. When iPads were first out, there weren’t any buttons on it specifically for mute. As of iOS 4.3, there was a choice of having the lock switch lock the orientation of the iPad or mute the sound. Your iPad can now be quickly muted by holding the volume-down button down.
Do you find it annoying when you’re surfing with your iPad and have no clue where hyper-linked words lead? You can solve this problem on your iPad rather easily. Hovering isn’t an option, but if you hold the word down your problem is solved. You do not need to be afraid of hyperlinked text on your iPad.
Do you have trouble hunting and pecking on smaller devices? A lot of people do not like typing on the iPad. However, the iPad does have a button for speech dictation. Depress the Home button two times, then touch the microphone icon. Once done talking, press it again and you’ll see what you said.
Your folders are now supported with iOS. To start, just tap and hold the tap on your desired application, wait for it to jiggle, then drag the app to a different icon and release. Instantly they will both merge into a folder named after their categories. You can rename these folders.
Has linking your iPad to a TV been something you have wanted to do? You can purchase an adapter to do this. You want either Apple’s VGA adapter or a digital AV adapter. Either of these will do the job.
When you adjust the illumination level of your iPad screen, you can better match the light around you for easier reading or game playing. This can be adjusted using the brightness feature found in your settings menu. This helps to reduce the battery that you spend during the day.
If your iPad is not charging when you plug it in the front of a computer, try to plug it in the back. USB powers tend to have lower power in the front of the computer, as USB powers can be different. If you still have problems, you can purchase a USB adapter to be used with a standard wall socket.
You can use the fantastic technological wonder, iPad, for personal and business needs. If you want to get the most out of this device, you have to understand and implement some important tips. Use the advice from this piece when using your iPad and have fun!
