An iPad can help you do almost anything. You know the basics, but there are also more advanced uses for it. You can tackle banking, enjoy games and social media, play online games and even write documents on your iPad. Read this article below to learn more.
Folders are now supported by the iPad’s iOS. Start by tapping and holding your finger on the app you desire. It will begin to jiggle. Then you can drag it onto another icon and release it. Your iPad will then create a folder with both apps. The folder will show the name representing the category associated with those apps. You can rename the folder whatever you want.
It is possible to gain access all open apps. Just swipe downwards on the bar.
You do not need to click the small camera roll icon on your screen to view your photos. Just swipe to see your photo or video. Swipe in the other direction to see prior photos.
If you are like most people, you receive many emails each day and do not need to be notified each time. There is a way that you can eliminate this noise. Just go to Settings then General. Select Sounds under the General heading. Then, select the option to turn the New Mail alert off or reduce the volume of the alert.
A good way to keep the pages from closing is to open is by opening them in new tab. When you’re in the Safari browser, just tap and hold the link until a pop-up menu shows up.
Bookmark Bar
Take good care of your iPad and it will last longer. Make sure it’s never in direct sunlight, or in very hot conditions. Exposure to heat will damage your battery. Additionally, moisture is something that you want to avoid. Be sure to buy a specially designed cover to protect your iPad when not in use.
Do you wish you could get to your bookmarks icon to view your favorite sites? You can stop this annoyance by turning the bookmark bar. Go to your Settings screen, tap on Safari and turn on the bookmark bar.
Just press and hold the “volume down” key for a few seconds. This is much quicker than going through the settings. Hold it again to return the volume to its original level.
There is now a quick and easy way to mute your iPad. There originally wasn’t a mute button on the first iPad. Once iOS 4.3 came out, there was an option added where your lock switch can mute the sound. Now all you have to do is press the volume-down key and hold it for a few seconds.
The iPad cloud function is very helpful for people who use the internet. This is a great way to keep information without storing it on your iPad’s hard drive. Make sure that important information on both your iPad and iCloud as well.
Your new iPad comes preloaded with apps that you might not wish to use. You can put them in a folder and location where they will not get in your way. This lets you keep your focus on the things you use often.
Different lighting is needed for different environments, and you can change it on your iPad. The screen is naturally bright, but you can dim it through the brightness controls. You can find these settings by double clicking your Home button, then swiping through. Then you can adjust things by hand to suit the environment.
You can use the iPad’s lock key silences your screen or mute your screen’s orientation. Remember that earlier versions of the iPad did not able to do that. You have this option if you have iOS 4.3 or greater. You can also mute your iPad by pressing on the – volume button down.
You may lose it and people will have access to everything from your emails to your bank information.
Would you prefer not to use Google with your iPad? This can easily be accomplished in a just one step. To do this, you’ll need to open up your Settings menu, tap Safari, and then Search Engine. Then choose the search engine of your choice. You can choose between Bing, Yahoo and Google.
Join forums devoted to iPad capabilities. You can learn a great deal from people who use the device. You can also share the things you know with others.
Search Engine
Turn on the device’s Find My iPad option, which will help in the event your iPad is lost. This feature will locate your iPad and let you delete information as needed remotely. While this probably seems like a pain, you will be thankful that you did this should you ever misplace it.
Are you getting crummy Google search engine on the iPad? Go to your Settings menu, choose Safari, then Search Engine. You can select a new default search engine.
You cannot navigate between days by swiping in the calendar app. The date you are looking at now is highlighted in blue.
If you do not get any volume on your iPad all you have to do is go to the settings, and then sounds. Be sure that Change With Buttons has been selected so everything works as you want. Alternately, you could make use of the volume slider to adjust your volume.
Have you ever tried hooking your TV to your iPad?You can do so by using an adapter that you purchase separately. You will need to get an Apple VGA adapter or also a digital AV adapter. Either will work for your purpose.
Are you aware you can use the Google Maps app to see Street View? Search on it and a red pin will show up on the map.
You may find your iPad doesn’t charge efficiently when connected with the front panel of your computer. In this case, switch to the back. Not every USB port will provide enough power, and most of the time the back ones run better. If this isn’t working for you, an outlet USB styled adapter can be bought.
Are you aware that you do not need to use the iPad’s keyboard?It can be hard typing on a tiny keyboard that is on the screen. You can buy any Bluetooth keyboard and then set it up to your iPad with the iPad. This lets you type as you would on a laptop.
You should now understand how to operate your iPad to its full potential. The more you learn, the more you realize how powerful the iPad is. It can come in handy in so many ways.
The iPad has many outstanding features, and it is quite user-friendly. Your iPad only has one button besides the touch screen. Prior to reading all you can about this device, figure out what you’re able to do by yourself. These devices are designed to be intuitive.