The iPad is, according to Oprah, one of the greatest inventions of our time. It can be confusing for someone who is just discovering the iPad. Keep reading for some great shortcuts and other advice on using your iPad.
You can now create folders with your iPad to store valuable information. To start, hold your finger over and app until it jiggles. Then drag the jiggling app onto another icon and let go. Doing this creates a folder, categorizing both apps. You can rename the folder whatever you want.
Server Address
All you have to do is utilize a VPN network to get to the remote servers. To make a VPN connection, go to Network and turn on the VPN feature. A server address and username will be required to use this. If the server address is not something you personally know, contact your network administrator.
Did you unintentionally open an application that makes a lot of noise? Press and hold the button used to turn down the volume, and the device will mute automatically. Alternately, you could configure the button labeled LOCK ORIENTATION to use instead of the mute button.
Do not use the charger for your iPhone on your iPad if you do not have a lot of time. Your iPad doesn’t have the same wattage as your iPhone which is 10 watts as opposed to 5 watts on the phone. Charging your iPad with an iPhone charger will end up taking nearly twice as long. You should use the charger that came with the iPad.
Shortcuts let you send messages quickly. For instance, tapping your space bar two times when you type a sentence can add a period with a space after it. That removes the need for you to manually do this, and you have more time to message friends.
Google Calendar
If you want your Google Calendar feature on the iPad, go into “mail” then “contacts” then “calendars.” Hit Add An Account and hit Other. Tap on the CalDAV Account and then just enter the information for Google. Next, you exit the settings section in order to access the calendar app. All of the information from your Google Calendar should now be at your fingertips.
If you want to browse a new web page without losing track of what you were browsing before, use the tabbed browsing feature. Instead of tapping a link quickly, hold it until a menu appears. A pop-up menu will appear. One of the options allows you to launch a new tab with that link.
You can quickly mute the iPad. The original iPad did not have a mute button. On the iOS 4.3 you have the option of locking the iPad or muting the sound. If you want to mute the sound, just hold down the volume-down button.
Auto-brightness can help you keep your battery charged. The iPad will automatically adjust its brightness depending on the room that you are in. This is a great way to control the amount of battery being used with screen brightness, extending your iPad sessions without plugging in. You can find this in settings under the brightness and wallpaper option on your iPad.
Control all of the notifications you get. Whenever you have numerous apps, there are always notifications coming through, which can be very annoying. These can be controlled by visiting “settings” and then “notifications.” This way, you can manage which apps give you alerts and turn off apps that you don’t need constant alerts from. This will keep your alerts for things that actually matter.
Join forums to talk about iPad capabilities. You will learn a lot from other users who have had their device for a while. You can also share the things you know about the iPad. It is especially helpful for finding solutions to any problems you may have with your iPad.
Tap the Home button twice to view your currently running apps. Choose the one you would like to go to and you will be there instantly. Returning to previous apps is as simple as repeating what you just did.
Do you ever need a quick screenshot? It is not hard to do. Hold down the home and sleep buttons together. You will see a flash, and the screenshot will have been taken. Every screenshot is saved automatically, so you don’t need to save them yourself.
Now that you’ve read some basic iPad information, it is time to start using it to its fullest potential. Make use of the advice you have learned from the above article to use your iPad easily and efficiently. Be sure you’re aware of everything it has to offer so you can get the most out of your investment!