Book description
Apple’s wildly popular iPad and new iPad Mini come jam-packed with features, like access to your media library from the Web, Siri voice control, and seamless Facebook and Twitter integration. But to tap your iPad’s potential, you need a trustworthy owner’s manual. This bestselling book shows you how to import, create, and play back media; sync and shop wirelessly; keep in touch over the Internet; and even take care of business. In addition, you'll find full coverage of iTunes 11, Apple's newly updated media manager.
The important stuff you need to know:
- Take your media with you. Fill your iPad with music, photos, movies, TV shows, games, ebooks, and podcasts.
- Tap new features in email. Create VIP and Flagged mailboxes, and insert photos or videos into messages on the fly.
- Get online. Surf at warp speed with the streamlined Safari browser and the iPad’s new ultrafast WiFi connection or 4G LTE network.
- Post to Facebook and Twitter. Update your status right from the iPad’s Camera, Photos, Maps, and Game Center apps.
- Make photos public. Share selected photos over iCloud.
- Find your way with Maps. Get turn-by-turn directions, soar over cityscapes in 3D, and read embedded Yelp reviews.
- Dictate email. Speak email messages and notes and have your iPad type them up.
- Stream with Airplay. Take stunning photos and HD video, and wirelessly beam the results to your big-screen TV.
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Table of contents
- The Missing Credits
- Introduction
- 1. Set Up Your iPad
- 2. Tour Your Tablet
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3. Interact with Your iPad
- Finger Moves for the iPad
- Use the Standard iPad Keyboard
- iPad Keyboard Shortcuts
- Use Multitasking Gestures on the iPad
- Command Your iPad with Siri
- Enter Text By Voice
- Use the Split Keyboard
- Add an External Keyboard
- Use an International or Emoji Keyboard
- Cut, Copy, Paste, and Replace Text
- Use the iPad’s Global Dictionary
- Search the iPad
- Print with Your iPad
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4. Get Online
- WiFi Versus Cellular Networks
- Get Your WiFi Connection
- Use Public WiFi Hotspots
- Use a Cellular Data Network
- Pick an AT&T Service Plan
- Pick a Sprint Service Plan
- Pick a Verizon Service Plan
- Sign Up for Cellular Data Service
- Transfer an Old Data Plan to a New iPad
- Turn Cellular Data Service Off or On
- Check, Change, or Cancel Data Plans
- Use a Mobile Broadband Hotspot
- Use the iPad as a Personal Hotspot
- Make Video Calls with FaceTime
- Use Skype to Make Internet Calls
- Travel Internationally with the iPad
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5. Surf the Web
- Take a Safari Tour
- Use Browser Tabs in Safari
- Zoom and Scroll Through Web Pages
- Use Safari Reader
- Use Safari’s Reading List
- Jump to Other Web Pages
- Use Autofill to Save Time
- Create and Use Bookmarks
- Make Home Screen Bookmarks
- Call Up Your History List
- Edit and Organize Bookmarks and Folders
- Sync Bookmarks
- Save and Mail Images from the Web
- Stream Web Audio and Video
- Work with Online Apps
- Use iCloud Tabs
- Use the Safari Action Menu
- Social Networking on Your iPad
- Surf Securely
- Use Other Web Browsers
- 6. Keep in Touch with Email and Messaging
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7. Organize Your Life With the iPad’s Apps
- Sync Your Personal Info to the iPad
- Set Up Your Calendars
- Use the iPad Calendar
- Maintain Contacts
- Take Notes
- Track Time With the iPad’s Clock
- Use Reminders
- Use Notifications
- Hang Out the “Do Not Disturb” Sign
- Set App Privacy Settings
- Find Your Way with Maps
- See Maps in Different Views
- Locate Your Position Using GPS
- Get Directions on the Map
- Use Facebook on the iPad
- 8. Shop the App Store
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9. Read iBooks and ePeriodicals
- Download the iBooks App
- Go to the iBookstore
- Browse and Search for Books
- Buy and Download a Book
- Find Free iBooks
- Sync Books Using iTunes
- Read Other Ebooks on the iPad
- Read an iBook
- Change the Type in an iBook
- Search an iBook
- Use the Dictionary
- Create Bookmarks and Margin Notes
- Use iBooks Textbooks
- Delete or Rearrange iBooks
- Use Newsstand for Your ePeriodicals
- Subscribe to ePublications
- Find Newspaper and Magazine Apps
- 10. Play Games
- 11. Get Productive with iWork
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12. Sync and Share Media Files Using iTunes and iCloud
- The iTunes 11 Window: An Introduction
- How iTunes Organizes Your Content
- Where iTunes Stores Your Files
- The iTunes Store
- The Wireless iTunes Store
- Check for Downloads
- Authorize Computers for iTunes and Home Sharing
- Deauthorize Your Computer
- Automatically Sync the iPad
- Manually Sync Your iPad
- Troubleshoot Syncing Problems
- Use iTunes in the Cloud
- Use iTunes Home Sharing on Your iPad
- Stream and Mirror Files with AirPlay
- Manage Your Expectations With Up Next
- Use iTunes Match
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13. Master iTunes On the Desktop
- Change the Look of the iTunes 11 Window
- Use the iTunes 11 MiniPlayer
- Change Import Settings for Better Audio Quality
- More Ways to Browse Your Collection
- Search iTunes
- Change a Song’s File Format
- Improve Your Tunes with the Graphic Equalizer
- Edit Song Information
- Edit Album Information and Song Gaps
- Make a New Playlist in iTunes 11
- Edit or Delete a Playlist
- Make a Genius Playlist in iTunes
- Make Genius Mixes in iTunes 11
- You’re the Critic: Rate Your Music
- Smart Playlists: Another Way for iTunes to Assemble Song Sets
- Fetch Missing Album Art
- See Your iTunes Purchase History and Get iTunes Store Help
- Set Up Multiple iTunes Libraries
- Move Your iTunes Media Folder to an External Drive
- iTunes and Social Media
- 14. Manage and Play Music and Other Audio
- 15. Watch, Create, and Edit Videos
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16. View, Shoot, Edit, and Manage Photos
- Get Pictures onto Your iPad
- Take Photos With the iPad’s Camera
- Take Portraits with Photo Booth
- Find Pictures on Your iPad
- View Pictures on Your iPad
- Edit Photos on the iPad
- Use iPhoto for iPad
- Play Slideshows on Your iPad
- Play Slideshows on Your TV
- Change the iPad’s Wallpaper
- Turn the iPad into a Picture Frame
- 17. Back Up and Sync Your Gadgets with iCloud
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A. iPad Settings
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Tour the iPad’s Settings
- Airplane Mode
- WiFi
- Bluetooth
- Cellular Data (Wi-Fi + 4G/3G iPads Only)
- Do Not Disturb (iOS 6 only)
- Notifications
- General
- Sounds
- Brightness & Wallpaper
- Picture Frame
- Privacy (iOS 6) / Location Services (iOS 5)
- iCloud
- Mail, Contacts, Calendars
- Notes
- Reminders (iOS 6 only)
- Messages
- FaceTime
- Maps (iOS 6 only)
- Safari
- iTunes & App Stores (iOS 6) / Store (iOS 5)
- Music
- Videos
- Photos & Camera (iOS 6) / Photos (iOS 5)
- iBooks
- Newsstand
- iTunes U
- Facebook (iOS 6 only)
- App Preferences
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Tour the iPad’s Settings
- B. iPad Troubleshooting and Care
- Index
- About the Author
- Copyright
Product information
- Title: iPad: The Missing Manual, 5th Edition
- Author(s):
- Release date: December 2012
- Publisher(s): O'Reilly Media, Inc.
- ISBN: 9781449325565
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