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Just Got An IPad? Try These Tips On For Size!
You'll find lots of great features on iPad. This is the reason that millions of people own one. Their breakthrough technology requires a bit of teaching before you're prepared to handle this device on your own. The following tips are perfect for the new and experienced iPad users. Find the ones that are right for you below. Got A New IPad? Read This Article!

Folders are available in today's iOS. Just drag on app onto another one to create a folder. Your iPad will then create a folder with both apps. The folder will show the name representing the category associated with those apps. You can also rename the folder easily.

Get More Out Of Your IPad With This Helpful Advice Monitor your iPad app spending. When you own an iPad, it is incredibly easy to run up a large itunes bill due to the fact that itunes stores your credit card details and buying apps only involves a few clicks. So, you need to watch your spending.

Keep an eye on the apps currently running on your device. A lot of the apps on your tablet can keep running while you work on other things. If you would like to view the current apps that are running, double click the Home icon. A bar shows up near the bottom of the screen that will list currently active apps. Swipe downwards to make the bar disappear when you've finished.

A soft reset is the perfect reboot for a frozen iPad. To start, hold down your home and power buttons at the same time for several seconds. This will cause the tablet to restart. If you want an application to shut down, hold your home button down for several seconds.

Everyone should know how to best take care of their very valuable iPad. Don't keep it inside a locked car and make sure it's not in direct sunlight. One problem that could result is a faulty or poorly working battery. Also, make sure that you do not put it any place where it will come in contact with liquids. Be sure to buy a specially designed cover to protect your iPad when not in use.

Apple iPad manuals only come in electronic form. Apple doesn't include manuals with their products in order to maintain a minimalistic image.

Are you tired of tapping your bookmarks icon when you want to get to your usual websites? Well you can turn on the bookmarks bar permanently and eliminate this problem. Just click on Settings, then Safari, then turn on Always Show the Bookmarks Bar.

Choose if you want your lock key to actually lock the device's orientation or to mute its audio. Some early models of the iPad will not have this option. You have this option if you are using iOS 4.3 or above. Holding the volume button will also give you the ability to eliminate sound from your iPad.

Taking pictures often means turning the iPad to the side. This will cause the shutter to move slightly and could potentially rattle when attempting to snap a picture. Give use of the orientation lock a try. This keeps your shutter button within an easier reach of a thumb. The photo can be rotated in image editor afterwards.

If you need to mute an iPad, try this simple trick. All you need to do is to press and hold the button that decreases the iPad's volume level. This is quicker than adjusting the volume repeatedly. When ready for original volume level, simply hold the button down again.

If you want to maximize your iPad's potential, apply the information that you have learned here. You will be amazed at what you can do. It is not just about having the "latest and the greatest." It is about having a useful device that makes your life easier.
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