Sams Teach Yourself iPad 2 in 10 Minutes

by Smith, Bud E.

• ISBN13: 9780672335723
• ISBN10: 0672335727
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-06-02
• Publisher: Sams Publishing

Summary

Sams Teach Yourself iPad 2 in 10 Minutes 2/eoffers straightforward, practical answers for fast results. By working through the 10-minute lessons, readers learn everything they need to know to quickly and easily use the newest version of the iPad. Step-by-step instructions walk readers through the most common questions, issues, and tasks... "Did You Know?" tips offer insider advice and shortcuts... "Watch Out!" alerts help them avoid problems. Sams Teach Yourself iPad 2 in 10 Minutes 2/ewill provide beginner and experienced users with fast at a glance tips pointing out helpful shortcuts and solutions, cautions to help avoid common iPad pitfalls, and is written in a clear easy to understand format. Sams Teach Yourself iPad 2 in 10 Minutes 2/e#xA0;covers iOS 4.3, the most recent release of the iPad operating system, and the new iPad 2. In this book you will learn about new and existing features including: #xA0; Using the front and rear camera with FaceTime and PhotoBooth, as well as for taking still photos and recording video. Hooking up to external devices such as a camera, a presentation screen, TV or HDTV. Using iTunes to buy and synchronize multimedia-music, videos, movies, documents and more-between the computer and the iPad Managing settings for the iPad and it#x19;s apps Using Safari to access the Web Using iPhone email and Gmail, with and without a live connection Managing personal information with the Calendar, Contacts, and Notes Using the Maps app Getting full-screen iPad apps, as well as iPhone-sized apps from the App Store Getting and working with photos, movies, TV shows, and video Using iBooks and the iBooks Store Getting and playing music on iPad Using the iWork apps for writing presentations and working with numbers #xA0; #xA0; #xA0; #xA0;

Author Biography

 

Bud Smith is one of the most experienced and prolific authors writing about technology today. He has been on the cutting edge of technology introductions from the Intel 80386 microprocessor in the mid-1980s, to cutting-edge coverage of Web authoring in the 1990s, and the iPad 2 and the latest version of Facebook today. Bud has also written about climate change and planning and installing green roofs.

 

Bud’s most recent title before this one is Sams Teach Yourself Facebook for Business in 10 Minutes, with in-depth coverage of the new fan page and other features that give businesses a voice on Facebook.

 

Bud began writing computer books back in 1984, the year of the iconic 1984 television commercial for the Macintosh. An early success was the Computer Buyer’s Guide for Que, covering the then-latest and greatest in computer hardware and software. His books have sold more than a million copies in total.

 

Bud continues to work as a writer, project manager, and marketer to help people get the most out of technology as it advances. He currently lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, participating in environmental causes when he’s not working on one of his many technology-related projects.

 

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 1
Introducing iPad 2	p. 7
The iPad 2 Inside and Out	p. 7
iPad 2 Accessories	p. 17
Summary	p. 26
Setting Up and Using the Home Screen	p. 27
The iPad's Touchscreen	p. 27
Using the Home Screen	p. 35
Customizing the Home Screen	p. 37
Creating Folders	p. 39
Switching Between Apps and Closing Apps	p. 41
Searching iPad 2	p. 43
Changing the Brightness and Wallpaper Settings	p. 44
Summary	p. 49
Editing Text and Using Multi-Touch	p. 51
Entering and Editing Text	p. 51
Using Multi-Touch	p. 60
Summary	p. 63
Getting Connected to Wi-Fi, 3G, and Bluetooth	p. 65
3G or Wi-Fi?	p. 65
Connecting via Wi-Fi	p. 68
Connecting via 3G	p. 72
Using Bluetooth	p. 75
Summary	p. 77
Customizing General Settings for Your iPad 2	p. 79
Managing iPad 2 Settings	p. 79
About	p. 81
Sounds	p. 82
Network	p. 83
Bluetooth	p. 84
Location Services	p. 84
Auto-Lock	p. 84
Passcode Lock	p. 85
Restrictions	p. 87
Date & Time	p. 89
Keyboard	p. 89
International	p. 91
Accessibility	p. 92
Battery Percentage	p. 92
Reset and Profile	p. 92
Summary	p. 94
Using the Web on Safari	p. 95
Introducing Safari on iPad 2	p. 95
Using Portrait and Landscape Modes	p. 97
Opening Web Pages	p. 99
Zooming and Scrolling	p. 102
Navigating Web Pages	p. 102
Using Bookmarks	p. 105
Changing Settings	p. 106
Summary	p. 107
Synching, Sending, and Receiving Email	p. 109
Setting Up Email Accounts	p. 109
Reading Email	p. 112
Creating and Sending Email	p. 116
Changing Mail Settings	p. 117
Summary	p. 119
Using Contacts and Notes	p. 121
Setting Up Contacts	p. 121
Creating and Sharing Notes	p. 127
Summary	p. 132
Getting the Most Out of the Calendar	p. 133
How the Calendar Helps	p. 133
Viewing Your Calendar	p. 133
Creating a Calendar Event	p. 136
Responding to Meeting Invitations	p. 140
Subscribing to Calendars	p. 141
Summary	p. 141
Using FaceTime	p. 143
Understanding FaceTime	p. 143
Setting Up FaceTime	p. 145
Making a Call with FaceTime	p. 147
Summary	p. 150
Working with Maps	p. 151
Getting the Most Out of Maps	p. 151
Searching for and Viewing Locations	p. 155
Getting Directions and Using Bookmarks	p. 164
Summary	p. 167
Getting Apps from the App Store	p. 169
Understanding the App Store's Success	p. 169
Finding Out About Apps	p. 172
Finding Apps Worth Having	p. 174
Finding and Downloading Apps	p. 177
Following Up After Installing an App	p. 180
Summary	p. 182
Taking Photos	p. 183
Knowing When to Use the iPad's Camera	p. 183
Capturing a Photo or Movie Clip	p. 187
Summary	p. 189
Importing and Viewing Photos	p. 191
Photos on the iPad 2	p. 191
Viewing Photos on the iPad 2	p. 196
Getting Photos as Screenshots and Attachments	p. 197
Viewing Photos	p. 199
Using Picture Frame	p. 205
Summary	p. 206
Playing Videos and YouTube	p. 207
About Videos and YouTube	p. 207
Playing Videos	p. 208
Finding and Playing YouTube Videos	p. 212
Summary	p. 215
Using iPad 2 for Music and More	p. 217
Playing Music and Other Audio Files	p. 217
Using Playlists	p. 222
Summary	p. 225
Using iBooks and the iBookstore	p. 227
Introducing iBooks	p. 227
Comparing iBooks to Alternatives	p. 228
Reading Books	p. 229
Finding and Buying Books	p. 236
Summary	p. 238
Using iTunes and Home Sharing	p. 239
Understanding iTunes	p. 239
Getting Content for the iPad 2	p. 240
Syncing Content with a Personal Computer	p. 248
Summary	p. 252
Index	p. 253
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