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Wondering What You Can Do With An IPad? Start Here!
Oprah herself has said the iPad is one of the top inventions of recent years. While you may have just received yours, or maybe you've had one since day one, you still need to http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/decorousch197/1/1408707392/tpod.html learn all that it offers. The information in this article is packed with advice about getting the most out of your iPad.

If you love to utilize your iPad for media, your battery life can deplete fast. One way to extend the life of your battery charge is to adjust the screen brightness. In most cases, there is no need to keep the maximum brightness level to read, surf the Internet or tinker with apps.

Accessing the running apps is easy. Double clicking on your Home button will bring up a bar along the bottom of the screen displaying all of your currently running apps. You can scroll through the applications or choose one of them. Hit the Home button to get rid of the bar.

Don't lose track of your iPad app spending. iTunes makes it simple to just click and buy once you have entered your credit card or gift card information. Because of this, ensure that you don't spend more than you have.

Don't forget how many apps you are running at once. Many different iPad applications can continue processing information in the background and do not disturb the user. To see what is currently running on your device, simply double click on the Home button. Everything that is open will be displayed in a bar located underneath all of your other information. When you are finished with this area, swipe down and the bar will be gone.

Access your Google calendar easily by adding it to your contacts on the mail tab. You need to go to the area that allows you to add an additional account, then hit Other. Tap on the CalDAV Account and then just enter the information for Google. Then, exit the settings application and select your calendar application. You should all be there.

It's essential that you take good care of your iPad. Never leave your iPad in your car or in direct sunlight. The battery life can be cut short by exposure to heat. Additionally, moisture is something that you want to avoid. Do yourself a favor, and buy a padded cover that will protect your precious device.

Is the battery percentage annoying or distracting you? It is easy to turn off. To turn off, simply enter the Settings menu. Then click on General, and then Usage. You will then have access to the battery percentage display and have the option to turn it off.

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Taking screenshots on your iPad is quick and simple. All you need to do is press the Home button and the Sleep button at the same time. Click! The photo will be taken and visible in your Photos app.

Because iPads are not cheap, it makes sense to care for yours well. You can use a clear cover to protect your screen. The screen is protected from damage by a thin film of plastic. Use a soft, damp cloth to clean your iPad's screen. Avoid using any cleaning products on your iPad's screen.

Create FaceTime phone contacts, as well as emails. The default option is to use FaceTime with your primary email, but this can be changed. Go to the settings of your iPad and customize from there.

Do you hate it when you are surfing on your iPad and you cannot tell where a hyperlinked word will lead you? There is a simple fix to this problem. Just touch the word and hold it. This will mimic the hovering action that you would do on a computer. The URL associated with the hyperlink will be displayed.

If you're connected to the web all the time, then you're probably going to enjoy the cloud function the iPad offers. Doing so can save your information without running out of HD space. Make sure to keep important information on your device and iCloud as well.

When you're snapping photographs, you may want to hold your iPad by its sides. Doing so will make the shutter button move around, causing wobbly pictures. Try using the lock for orientation. The shutter button will be easier to access since it will be near your thumb. When done, turn the images with the image editor.

Tabs are a great multitasking tool. You can follow any link you want without leaving your current website. If you hold your finger down on the link, as opposed to tapping it, you'll be presented with an option menu. This menu will allow you to open a new tab and load the new page there. This allows you to save your place on the current page.

While it may seen unnecessary, you must place some kind of security feature on an iPad. You could always misplace the device and someone could access all your information. You may have bank records and passwords you don't want stolen. There are things you may not want people to see in your emails.

Does the battery icon annoy you? Fortunately, this information can be hidden from view. Navigate to Settings, select General, and find Usage. You will find an option to turn it off. If you decide you want it back at a later date, simply repeat the process.

You can control all of the notifications you receive. If you're using many apps, you'll be seeing many alerts. Go to the settings and choose notifications. Doing so lets you remove the less useful notifications from your home screen. That will help you be notified by whatever you find most important.

Are you sick of sore eyes from reading books on the iPad? This can be fixed by lowering the screen's brightness as you read. This can be done in the Settings app or in the e-book app itself.

Armed with this great iPad information, you are prepared to have a good experience. Apply any ideas here new to you to make using an iPad easier. You should learn what you can about the iPad so you see how cool it can be.




 
 
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