Ipad Mini for Dummies

by Baig, Edward C.; LeVitus, Bob

• ISBN13: 9781118583876
• ISBN10: 1118583876
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-12-17
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

The perfect companion for discovering how to get the most out of your iPad mini! Apple's latest iPad may be small, but it's one mighty mini. This fun-and-friendly full-color guide gets you started with your iPad mini, walking you through using the multitouch interface, getting connected, browsing the web, adding tons of cool content, and much, much more. From sending and receiving e-mail totexting with iMessage, downloading apps from the App Store, managing your calendar, making video calls with FaceTime, and working with Siri, expert authors and Mac gurus Ed Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus will have you making your way through your iPad mini in no time at all. Shows you how to unveil the iPod in your iPad mini, take control of your tunes, import photos, create a slideshow, and capture photos and videos Highlights ways to buy and read your favorite e-books; find a location or get directions with Maps; play games; and rent, buy, and watch movies and TV shows Walks you through syncing contacts, calendars, and to-do lists Addresses staying connected with Notification Center, protecting your information, and troubleshooting It may be "mini" but it's capable of enormous endeavors! Find out everything your iPad mini is capable of with the full-color iPad mini For Dummies!

Author Biography

Edward C. Baig is the Personal Tech columnist for USA TODAY and the author of Macs For Dummies. Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus pens the popular "Dr. Mac" column for the Houston Chronicle and is the author of OS X® Mountain Lion For Dummies.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part I: Getting to Know Your iPad mini 5

Chapter 1: Unveiling the iPad mini 7

Chapter 2: iPad mini Basic Training 23

Chapter 3: The Kitchen Sync: Getting Stuff to and from Your iPad mini 43

Part II: The Internet iPad mini 71

Chapter 4: Going on a Mobile Safari 73

Chapter 5: The E-Mail Must Get Through 91

Chapter 6: Maps Are Where It Is 119

Part III: The Multimedia iPad mini 133

Chapter 7: Get in Tune(s): Audio on Your iPad mini 135

Chapter 8: iPad mini Video: Seeing Is Believing 149

Chapter 9: You Oughtta Be in Pictures 165

Chapter 10: Curling Up with a Good iBook 185

Part IV: The iPad mini at Work 203

Chapter 11: Apply Here (To Find Out about iPad Apps) 205

Chapter 12: People, Places, and Appointments 223

Chapter 13: Indispensible iPad mini Utilities 235

Chapter 14: Taking the iPad mini Siri-ously 251

Part V: The Undiscovered iPad mini 259

Chapter 15: Setting You Straight on Settings 261

Chapter 16: When Good iPad minis Go Bad 285

Chapter 17: Accessorizing Your iPad mini 297

Part VI: The Part of Tens 313

Chapter 18: Ten Appetizing (And Free) Apps 315

Chapter 19: Ten Apps Worth Paying For 325

Chapter 20: Ten Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts 335

Index 347