Getting a new gadget is an exciting venture! The only problem is that you have to figure out how to use it, which can be frustrating and time-consuming. If you’ve got a new iPad and need some help figuring it out, look over the following article; it’s full of valuable tips and tricks about the iPad.
The user reviews are generally incredibly accurate in representations of the quality of the application. Of course, you need to make sure that there are more than just one or two reviews, but if there are, and if the app has four or five stars, you should be good to go.
Do you know what to do when your iPad freezes? It can be rebooted by using a soft reset. For a soft reset, you will need to simultaneously hold the home button and power button for several seconds. Wait for your iPad to reboot. When an app is stuck, you can control the Home button, and it should close.
Do you have an Apple TV? You should be able to stream some of the content stored on your iPad to this TV. Open the content on your iPad while you are next to your Apple TV and wait for the Airplay icon to appear. If you tap it, your content will be sent to your TV.
You can add Google Calendar to your calendar app by going to Mail/Contacts/Calendars. Then Add An Account, choosing Other. Hit Add CalDAV Account and punch in all of your Google information. Then you have to go from the settings app to the calendar app. You should now be all set.
Performing multiple app updates simultaneously can slow down your iPad and make it difficult to get anything done. You can alleviate this by pausing apps and forcing them to update one at a time instead of all at once. Tap the icon of the app that is updating to halt it. When one is finished, you can allow another one to finish updating.
If your iPad’s turn-by-turn directions are too soft or loud, change them in the settings. Some people may need a little extra volume for these directions, while others like them more delicate. You can make adjustments right in your iPad settings, no matter your need. You can even turn off the voice if you don’t want it.
Make use of folders. To do this, tap and hold onto an app until the app shakes. Once you do this, drag this app over an icon and release it. Doing this will create a folder that contains both your apps. The name of your folder will depend on the apps’ category. However, if you don’t like this name, you can change it.
Double-click the Home button to access all apps that are currently running. That will give you a bar that includes all the running apps, and you can access them by pressing on the icon in the bar. This will help you remember what apps are running and let you close the ones, not in use.
If you aren’t sure if an iPad is for you(it is), you should ask to borrow one from a friend. After playing with it for an hour or two, you will have a much better idea of precisely what it is capable of and what it can do for your life.
Do you want to see all the running apps on your iPad? Then, double-click the Home button, and every app will display at the bottom of your screen. If you want to run one of the running apps, tap it. Swipe your screen down to eliminate the bar.
Get a warranty. You may not think that security is something you need, but consider this: An iPad is not a cheap toy. It is an electronic investment, and you need to make sure that you can get it repaired or replaced should you need that. A warranty can give you peace of mind.
Did your iPad download get interrupted? Did you never receive that bonus item that was supposed to come with your new iTunes album? These are issues that are easily corrected. Just pick the Store menu in iTunes, and look for the option to check for any downloads you may have available.
Want a faster-than-light screenshot with your iPad? It’s quicker and easier than ever; simply hold down the home and power buttons simultaneously, and your screenshot is instantly saved. Look for it later in the Photos App under saved photos albums. You don’t have to do anything else!
Add quotes to your writing with this shortcut. If you need quotes, simply hold down the question mark key. You will then see quotation marks. This can help when you want to include some dialogue or a direct quote into something that you are writing on your iPad.
Were they tired of auto-correct rewriting your every word on iPad? Look for “keyboard” options under general settings and find the auto-correct feature. Select the off chance, and you won’t be facing the hassle of having to spell perfectly or risk words and meanings changed, frequently not for the better!
Have you had the desire to take a screenshot? It’s easier than you might think. Push the home button and then push the button that puts your device to sleep. You’ll see a flash, hear a click, and take the screenshot. These shots save automatically, reducing your worry that you will lose them.
An iPad is an excellent resource for almost any kind of need. Many applications help you modify pictures on an amateur or even small-scale professional level if you are a photographer. Additionally, you can use these same applications to share your views with others through social media.
Conclusion:
Hopefully, this article leaves you with a greater understanding of the iPad and its use. Understand that it will take time before you become a pro at using it. Even the so-called experts need manuals and tutorials, given the complexity of this fantastic gadget. But all of this can be half the fun of the iPad: there is always something new to learn!
