Exploring iPad for Dummies

by Gruman, Galen

• ISBN13: 9781118398630
• ISBN10: 1118398637
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-13
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

What the book covers: Meet the iPad, getting connected, syncing files, searching your iPad, running apps, navigating the multitouch interface, taking a web Safari, setting up e-mail, sharing through e-mail, twitter, or Message, admiring pictures, showing slideshows, taking pictures and video, making video calls with FaceTime, playing your tunes, exploiting playlists, buying music, getting organized with contacts, calendars, and reminders, taking notes, discovering productivity apps, staying connected with Notification Center, locating anything with Maps, finding and watching videos, streaming content with AirPlay, discovering and managing apps, curling up with a good iBook, protecting your iPad, troubleshooting, and more.

Author Biography

Galen Gruman (San Francisco, CA) has more than 20 years experience in leading publications as a writer and editor. He is currently Executive Editor at InfoWorld, where he manages the news and features staff. In addition, Galen is principal at The Zango Group, an editorial and marketing consulting firm. Galen is the author or coauthor of more than 20 books; his recent titles include iBooks Author For Dummies, Exploring iPad 2 For Dummies, Mac OS X Lion Bible, and InDesign CS5 For Dummies.

Table of Contents

iPad Basics 2

What's New in the Third-Gen iPad 25

Safari 27

Mail 35

Adventures in Mail Management 44

Photos 49

Using iPhoto for iPad 59

Music 61

Podcasts, Audiobooks, and iTunes U 71

Socializing 73

iPad Productivity 77

Cloud Storage 93

Using iCloud.com 95

Maps 96

Let the iPad Direct You 104

Video 108

Making Your Own Movies 118

Apps 120

Gallery of Apps 132

iBooks 141

Using Multi-Touch E-Books 149

Reading Periodicals 150

iPad 152

Backing Up and Restoring Your iPad 162

Tried-and-True Troubleshooting 164