1. Getting Started

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In this chapter, you learn how to perform specific tasks on your iPad to become familiar with the interface.

Generations of iPads

The iPad Buttons and Switches

Screen Gestures

iPad Screens

Interacting with Your iPad

Using Siri

Before you learn how to perform specific tasks on your iPad, you should become familiar with the interface. If you have used an iPhone or iPod touch, you already know the basics. But if the iPad is your first touch-screen device, you need to take time to become accustomed to interacting with it.

Generations of iPads

The first thing you may want to do is identify which iPad you have and understand ...

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