The iPad pocket guide Description based on print version record. - Includes index

It has been said many times already, but it's worth repeating: iPad is one of the most revolutionary devices that has come around in years. On the surface it seem like a cross between a tablet PC, a net book and an iPod, but comparing it to any one of these other devices doesn't do the full justice. iPad is truly revolutionizing how we approach the use of computers, and it is bound to have an impact on all of the other computing devices. iPad is an always-on, easily accessible and intuitive computing platform. Even though the ease of use is one of its hallmarks, if you have never used an iPod or an iPhone you may have some initial difficulties with using it. This short pocket guide aims to take away the mystery behind iPad and help you make the most of it. The guide is written in an extremely accessible and to-the-point style, and from the very outset it takes you straight to the actual demonstrations of how to achieve certain actions on your iPad. It helps you navigate the plethora of settings and adjustment options, and tries to make sense of them. This is in fact one of the books's greatest strengths - it is not just a bag of tricks, but a clear and lucid explanation of the rationale behind every design option on your iPad (both hardware and software). Even seasoned iPhone and iPad users will find many valuable tips and insights, and the book is a valuable reference for the long term use. I also enjoyed the format of the book. As the name suggests, it is rather small but I would still not attempt to put it in my pocket. The illustrations, although small, are very clear and help to illustrate all the relevant material. It is a very intuitive guide for a very intuitive device. As a side note, I have written this entire review on my iPad. I still don't use it as a full-fledged laptop replacement (nor was it meant to be used that way), but with addition of an external keyboard it can go a long way of meeting most of your daily productivity needs. Cover......Page 2 Contents......Page 7 Chapter 1: Meet iPad......Page 19 Power On and Set Up the iPad......Page 20 Making the Case for MobileMe......Page 21 iPad Essentials......Page 22 Power off......Page 23 Home screen......Page 24 Debunking the Multitasking Myth......Page 25 Change screen orientation......Page 26 Battery......Page 27 Recharging the iPad......Page 28 Drag......Page 30 Shake......Page 31 Type text......Page 32 Select text......Page 35 Cut, Copy, Paste, and Replace......Page 36 Sync with a Computer......Page 37 Disconnect the iPad......Page 39 Special sync options......Page 40 Update the system software......Page 41 Choose a Wi-Fi access point......Page 42 Connect to a Wi-Fi network manually......Page 43 Use a Cellular Data Network with a Wi-Fi iPad......Page 44 Connect to the Internet Using 3G......Page 45 Activate 3G service......Page 46 Add or cancel 3G service......Page 48 Connect to Bluetooth Devices......Page 49 Pair the iPad and the device......Page 50 Search Using Spotlight......Page 52 Chapter 2: Getting and Using Apps......Page 53 The App Store on the iPad......Page 54 Run iPhone apps on the iPad......Page 57 Update Apps......Page 59 On the iPad......Page 60 In iTunes......Page 61 Share Apps......Page 62 Set App Preferences......Page 64 Enable Push Notifications......Page 65 In iTunes......Page 66 Change the Home screen image......Page 67 Chapter 3: Browse the Web......Page 69 Open and read a new Web page......Page 70 Safari and Flash......Page 72 Open new pages......Page 73 Watch videos......Page 75 Search the Web......Page 77 Open a bookmarked page......Page 78 Create a new bookmark......Page 79 Edit a bookmark......Page 80 Share a page’s address via email......Page 82 Expand Safari’s Capabilities with Bookmarklets......Page 83 Enable AutoFill......Page 84 Store a new login......Page 85 Maintain Web Privacy......Page 86 Chapter 4: Communicate Using Mail......Page 89 Set up an account on the iPad......Page 90 Read Messages......Page 92 View information about senders and recipients......Page 94 Navigate accounts and mailboxes......Page 96 Check for new mail......Page 97 View file attachments......Page 99 Create a new message......Page 101 Reply to a message or forward it......Page 103 Delete a message......Page 105 Move a message......Page 106 Delete or move multiple messages......Page 107 Search for messages......Page 108 Other Text Correspondence......Page 109 Chapter 5: View Photos......Page 111 Sync photos from the computer......Page 112 Just What Does Optimizing Do to Photos?......Page 113 Import photos from a camera......Page 115 Import photos from email......Page 117 Import photos from other apps......Page 118 View a photo......Page 119 View collections......Page 120 View photos in Places......Page 122 Play a video......Page 123 View a Slideshow......Page 124 Use the iPad as a Picture Frame......Page 126 Share via email......Page 127 Share multiple photos via email......Page 128 Send to MobileMe......Page 129 Copy Photo......Page 130 Sync imported photos and videos back to the computer......Page 131 Photo Apps from Other Developers......Page 132 Chapter 6: Read Books......Page 133 Browse Your Library......Page 134 Rearrange or remove books......Page 135 Search for books......Page 136 Read a Book......Page 137 Navigate the book......Page 138 Search the book’s text......Page 139 Adjust screen brightness......Page 141 Set Bookmarks......Page 142 Create a new bookmark......Page 143 Look up Word Definitions......Page 144 Reading Books Aloud with VoiceOver......Page 145 Buy Books from the iBookstore......Page 146 Creating Your Own EPUB Books......Page 148 Kindle for iPad......Page 149 Comic Books......Page 151 Instapaper......Page 152 Read PDF files with GoodReader......Page 153 Chapter 7: Entertain Yourself......Page 155 Choose which media to sync......Page 156 Create a smart playlist in iTunes......Page 158 Play Music......Page 159 Navigate songs......Page 161 Shuffle songs......Page 162 Listen to podcasts and audiobooks......Page 163 Build a playlist......Page 164 Create a Genius playlist......Page 165 Video sync options......Page 166 Watch a movie......Page 167 Buy or Rent a Movie......Page 169 Watch Your Own Movies......Page 170 Convert DVDs......Page 171 Streaming video services......Page 172 Stream from another computer on your network......Page 173 Chapter 8: Find Yourself with Maps......Page 175 Find Yourself......Page 176 Location Services: How the iPad Knows Position......Page 177 Map views......Page 178 Find Locations......Page 179 Get information about a location......Page 180 Visit the Street View......Page 181 Drop a pin......Page 182 Get Directions......Page 183 Follow the directions......Page 184 Step-by-Step versus Turn-by-Turn......Page 186 Chapter 9: Organize Your Personal Information......Page 187 iTunes sync......Page 188 MobileMe sync......Page 189 Exchange sync......Page 190 Merge or Delete Contacts and Calendars......Page 191 View your calendar......Page 192 Create or edit an event......Page 194 Hide or show calendars......Page 196 Find a contact......Page 197 Create or edit a contact......Page 199 Receive a shared contact......Page 201 Delete a contact......Page 202 Create a note......Page 203 Delete a note......Page 204 Move Data Files To and From the iPad......Page 205 Copy to Apps pane......Page 206 Sync with a network service......Page 208 Chapter 10: Be Secure......Page 209 Set a Passcode to Unlock......Page 210 Use a VPN......Page 211 Set Up Usage Restrictions......Page 213 Take Action on a Lost iPad......Page 215 Encrypt iPad Backup......Page 218 Chapter 11: Troubleshooting......Page 219 Reinstall an App......Page 220 Connectivity Issues......Page 222 Battery Issues......Page 224 Restore the iPad to Factory Defaults......Page 225 A......Page 227 B......Page 228 C......Page 230 E......Page 231 H......Page 232 I......Page 233 M......Page 234 P......Page 235 R......Page 236 S......Page 237 U......Page 239 W......Page 240 Z......Page 241 Annotation This handy, low-priced book is packed with quick results for people who want to jump in and master Apple's revolutionary new iPad. & bull; & bull;Snappy writing, eye-catching graphics, and a clean design walks readers through the most common iPad tasks. & bull;Teaches the major apps and functions including Calendar, Contacts, Maps, Notes, iPod, and Spotlight Search. & bull;Complete coverage of iTunes, App Store, and iBooks along with tips and tricks for each store. The iPad is a game-changing product that's going to reinvent the way we interact with digital content and the Web. Versitile, portable, powerful, ergonomically and functionally designed, it's the perfect companion for digital media. With Photos, music, movies, email, and over 140,000 apps, the iPad will help you organize, explore, and maximize your digital world. And, that's where this book steps in. Inexpensive and to-the-point, it's a complete companion to all the features and functions of the iPad including: Mail, Safari, Photos and Video, App Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar, and Contacts. It will help you get up-and-running with easy to understand instructions and then show you hidden gems and tips to make you a true iPad expert Quickly master all the features and functions of the iPad with this handy well-crafted pocket guide. Versatile, portable, powerful, ergonomically and functionally designed, the iPad is the perfect companion for digital media. With photos, music, movies, e-mail, and more than 150,000 apps, the iPad will help you organize, explore, and maximize your digital world. And, that's where this book steps in. Handy, inexpensive, and to-the-point, it's a complete companion to all the features and functions of the iPad including: Mail, Safari, Photos and Video, App Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar, and Contacts. It will help you get up and running with easy-to-understand instructions, and then show you hidden gems and tips to make you a true iPad expert. Snappy writing, eye-catching graphics, and a clean design walk you through the most common iPad tasks. Teaches the major apps and functions including Calendar, Contacts, Maps, Notes, iPod, and Spotlight Search. Complete coverage of iTunes, App Store, and iBooks along with tips and tricks for each store. "

The iPad is a game-changing product that's going to reinvent the way we interact with digital content and the Web. Versitile, portable, powerful, ergonomically and functionally designed, it's the perfect companion for digital media. With Photos, music, movies, email, and over 140,000 apps, the iPad will help you organize, explore, and maximize your digital world. And, that's where this book steps in. Inexpensive and to-the-point, it's a complete companion to all the features and functions of the iPad including: Mail, Safari, Photos and Video, App Store, iBooks, Maps, Notes, Calendar, and Contacts. It will help you get up-and-running with easy to understand instructions and then show you hidden gems and tips to make you a true iPad expert.

A reference guide to Apple's iPad, discussing how to power on and set up the iPad, its basic features, and how to interact with the iPad, and explaining how to get and use apps, browse the Web, use mail, view photographs, read books, play music and videos, find locations and directions, organize personal information, set up safety measures, and troubleshoot