My New iPad, 3rd Edition

by Wang, Wallace

• ISBN13: 9781593274290
• ISBN10: 1593274297
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2012-06-12
• Publisher: No Starch Press

Summary

The iPad is cute, lovable, fun to play with, and a bit mysterious. This third edition of the best-selling My New iPad removes the mystery, showing every user how to get the most from their new iPad 3. A simple, patient, and complete guide to the iPad 3, My New iPad 3 shows readers, step-by-step, how to surf the Internet, send email, listen to music, take notes, read ebooks, play with photos, and much more. Wallace Wang, bestselling author of My New Mac and My New iPhone, walks readers through the iPad 3's many useful features, like using the Maps app and compass; shopping on iTunes and the iBook Store; customizing the iPad 3's appearance; using FaceTime video messaging; streaming music, movies, and TV across a network; setting parental controls and privacy; editing Office documents; and getting organized with the Notes, Calendar, and Contacts apps. This revised edition covers all new iPad 3 and iOS 5 features, including the improved camera, using iCloud, the best new iPad apps, and more.

Table of Contents

Praise for the My New™ series

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Basic Training

Turning Your iPad On and Off

Charging and Conserving Battery Power

Using Your iPad's Physical and Virtual Controls

Controlling the iPad User Interface

Using and Customizing the Virtual Keyboard

Using Dictation and Keyboard ShorcutsMaking the Most of Your iPad

Customizing the Home Screen

Using Parental Controls

Protecting Your Privacy

Setting Up an Internet Connection

Installing (and Uninstalling) AppsGetting on the Internet

Browsing with Safari

Using Bookmarks with Safari

Setting Up an Email Account

Reading, Organizing, and Sending EmailVideo, Music, Photos, and Ebooks

Transferring Songs, Videos, and Other Stuff to Your iPad

Shopping on iTunes and the iBookstore

Listening to Music

Watching Video Podcasts, iTunes U Classes, and YouTube Videos

Reading Ebooks

Photos, Videos, and FaceTime

Viewing, Using, and Sharing PhotographsOrganizing Yourself

Jotting Down Notes

Staying on Track with Reminders

Keeping Contact Information

Using the Calendar

Using Maps

Searching Your iPad with SpotlightAdditional Tips

Making Your iPad Accessible

Using Foreign Languages

The Best iPad Apps

Troubleshooting Your iPad

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