Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPad

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.

• Customize your iPad and connect via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

• Access music, videos, games, photos, books, and apps

• Set up your e-mail, browse the Web, and manage social media

• Troubleshoot and fix minor issues that arise

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.

Auteur
Guy Hart-Davis (Barnard Castle, UK) is the author of more than 100 computing books, including Teach Yourself VISUALLY iMac, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Mac Mini, and Teach Yourself VISUALLY iPhone. He also writes about PCs, Windows, Linux, and VBA.

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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 WiFi 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 OnScreen 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 EMail 100

Control How Your iPad Displays Your EMail 102

Organize Your EMail 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 WiFi 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 FacetoFace 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 SplitScreen 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 EMail

Browse the Web with Safari 184

Access Websites Quickly with Bookmarks 186

Create Bookmarks to Access Pages Quickly 188 Keep a Rea...