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Learn the basics and beyond with this visual guide to the iPad, iPad mini, and iPad Pro
Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad is a clear, concise, image-rich guide to getting the most out of your iPad, iPad mini, or iPad Pro running iOS 11. Designed to quickly get you the answers you need, it cuts to the chase by skipping the long-winded explanations and breaking each task down into bite-sized pieces. You'll find step-by-step instruction for everything from the initial setup to working with key features, plus troubleshooting advice that can help you avoid a trip to the Apple Genius Bar. Helpful sidebars highlight tips and tricks that get things done faster, and plenty of full-color screenshots help you visualize the lesson at hand.
Exploring your iPad on your own is fun, but you'll miss some of the lesser-known features that help make the iPad the superior device it is. This guide provides a visual tour that helps new users will learn how to take advantage of all the iPad has to offer, and experienced users will discover techniques to streamline everyday tasks.
Now that you have this coveted device in your hands, you want to use every feature and maximize every capability—and Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad helps you do just that, walking you through each step in the iPad experience.
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Your iPad
Identify and Compare the iPad Models 4
Meet Your iPad’s Controls 8
Download, Install, and Set Up iTunes 10
Begin Setup and Activate Your iPad 12
Set Up Your iPad as New Using iCloud 16
Set Up Your iPad from an iCloud Backup 20
Set Up Your iPad Using iTunes 22
Choose Which Items to Sync from Your Computer 24
Sync Your iPad with Your Computer via Wi‐Fi 28
Explore the Interface and Launch Apps 30
Using Cover Sheet and Today View 32
Using Control Center 34
Using the Dock 36
Chapter 2 Personalizing Your iPad
Find the Settings You Need 40
Set Up and Configure iCloud 42
Choose Which Apps Can Give Notifications 46
Choose Sounds Settings 48
Configure Display, Brightness, and Night Shift 50
Set Home Screen and Lock Screen Wallpaper 52
Choose Privacy and Location Settings 54
Configure Search and Find What You Need 56
Choose Locking and Control Center Settings 58
Set Up and Use Do Not Disturb Mode 60
Secure Your iPad with Touch ID or a Passcode 62
Configure Restrictions and Parental Controls 64
Set Up Family Sharing and Add Members 66
Choose Date, Time, and Region Settings 68
Chapter 3 Working with Voice and Accessibility
Give Commands with Siri 72
Dictate Text Using Siri 74
Gather and Share Information with Siri 76
Configure Siri to Work Your Way 78
Using VoiceOver to Identify Items On‐Screen 80
Configure Other Accessibility Features 82
Using a Hardware Keyboard 88
Using Your iPad with Your Mac 90
Chapter 4 Setting Up Communications
Set Up Your Mail Accounts 94
Set Up an Exchange Server Account 96
Set Your Default Account and Create Signatures 98
Choose How Your iPad Gets Your E‐Mail 100
Control How Your iPad Displays Your E‐Mail 102
Organize Your E‐Mail Messages by Threads 104
Add People to the VIP Inbox 106
Choose How Your iPad Displays Your Contacts 108
Choose Alert Options for Calendar Events 110
Choose Your Default Calendar and Time Zone 112
Choose Settings for Notes 114
Chapter 5 Networking and Communicating
Using Airplane Mode 118
Connect Bluetooth Devices to Your iPad 120
Control Cellular Data and Background Refresh 122
Connect Your iPad to a Different Carrier 124
Specify Your iPad’s Cellular Access Point 125
Share Items via AirDrop 126
Share Your Cellular iPad’s Internet Access 128
Connect to Wi‐Fi Networks and Hotspots 130
Connect to a Network via VPN 134
Send Text and Multimedia Messages 136
Using Emoji and Other iMessage Features 138
Manage Your Instant Messages 140
Mute a Conversation or Share Your Location 142
Choose Settings for Messages 144
Block and Unblock Senders 146
Chat Face‐to‐Face Using FaceTime 148
Chapter 6 Working with Apps and Files
Customize the Home Screen and the Dock 152
Organize Apps with Folders 154
Switch Quickly from One App to Another 156
Multitask with Split‐Screen Views 158
Find the Apps You Need 164
Update and Remove Apps 166
Manage Automatic Downloads and Your Apple ID 168
Manage Files with the Files App 170
Enter Text Quickly in Apps 174
Cut, Copy, and Paste Text 176
Bold, Italicize, Underline, and Replace Text 178
Take Screenshots and Use Instant Markup 180
Chapter 7 Browsing the Web and Sending E‐Mail
Browse the Web with Safari 184
Access Websites Quickly with Bookmarks 186
Create Bookmarks to Access Pages Quickly 188
Keep a Reading List of Web Pages 190
Fill In Forms Quickly with AutoFill 192
Tighten Up Safari’s Security 194
Read Your E‐Mail Messages 196
Reply To or Forward an E‐Mail Message 198
Organize Your Messages in Mailbox Folders 200
Write and Send E‐Mail Messages 202
View Files Attached to Incoming Messages 204
Chapter 8 Keeping Your Life Organized
Browse or Search for Contacts 208
Create a New Contact 210
Share Contacts via E‐Mail and Messages 212
Browse Existing Events in Your Calendars 214
Create New Events in Your Calendars 216
Work with Calendar Invitations 218
Track Your Commitments with Reminders 220
Take Notes 224
Find Your Location with the Maps App 230
Find Directions with the Maps App 232
Using the Maps App’s Favorites and Contacts 234
Using the Clock App 236
Using Apple Pay 238
Chapter 9 Playing Music and Videos
Navigate the Music App and Set Preferences 242
Play Music Using the Music App 246
Play Videos Using the TV App 248
Play Music and Videos Using AirPlay 250
Create a Music Playlist 254
Configure iPad Audio Settings 256
Listen to Apple Music Radio 258
Chapter 10 Working with Photos and Books
Browse Photos Using Years, Collections, and Moments 264
Browse Shared Photos 266
Browse Photos Using Albums 268
Create Albums 270
Share Photos Across Your Devices and Computers 272
Share Photo Albums with Other People via iCloud 274
Share and Use Your Photos 276
Play Slide Shows of Photos 278
Read Digital Books with iBooks 280
Chapter 11 Taking Photos and Videos
Take Photos with the Camera App 284
Take HDR Photos and Square Photos 286
Using the Self‐Timer and the Grid 288
Take Time‐Lapse Movies 290
Take Fun Photos with Photo Booth 292
Crop, Rotate, and Straighten Photos 294
Enhance Photos 296
Reduce Red‐Eye in Photos 297
Adjust the Colors in Photos 298
Apply Filters to Photos 300
Capture Video 302
Chapter 12 Troubleshooting Your iPad
Close an App That Has Stopped Responding 306
Update the Software on Your iPad 308
Extend Your iPad’s Runtime on the Battery 310
Back Up and Restore Your iPad Using iTunes 312
Back Up and Restore Your iPad Using iCloud 314
Restore the Operating System Using iTunes 316
Restore Your iPad to Factory Settings 318
Troubleshoot Wi‐Fi Connections 320
Locate Your iPad with Find My iPad 322
Index 326
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