There’s a reason that more and more iPads have been sold over the last couple of years. They have many features, and they can help make your life much easier. You must be properly educated about iPad usage in order to maximize its potential. This article has tips that can help you make great use of your device.
It easy to access the currently running apps on your iPad. Double-clicking on your Home button will show all the running apps in the bar at your screen’s bottom. If you want to go to one of these apps, just click it on the bottom bar. When you’re done, swipe the screen downwards to hide the bar.
Does it irritate you when you get an alert about your iPad detecting a wi-fi network? You’re able to turn off this feature through the settings menu. Select “Wi-Fi” and then turn off the notification option if you want them to disappear.
If you’ve got a frozen iPad, do a soft reset which will reboot the device. You can do this by holding down the power button, while at the same time pressing the home button. Hold both down for a few seconds. Your device then restarts itself. To force close an app, just hold down the home button until it closes.
Iphone Charger
Your iPad will charge slower if you are using your iPhone charger. The iPad uses 10 watts, while the iPhone uses 5 watts. Although you can charge your iPad with an iPhone charger, it generally takes longer. This is why the charger that comes with the iPad is the best to use.
Many people struggle to type on tablets, but it gets easier over time. Fortunately, you can choose to have your iPad dictate what you say instead. Simply push home twice and a small microphone will pop up. When you finish talking, press the icon button again and you will see your words appear as text.
If you want your Google Calendar feature on the iPad, go into “mail” then “contacts” then “calendars.” Switch to Add An Account and then tap the Other button. Select the icon ‘Add CalDAV Account, and enter your Google information. You can then exit the settings and access the calender through the app. All of the information from your Google Calendar should now be at your fingertips.
Open new pages by using a new tab to enable you to keep multiple pages open at once. When in Safari, tap and hold a URL to see a popup menu. Then just pick to open the page in a brand new tab. You’ll still have your other page handy.
Search Engine
If you do not want Google used as your default search engine you can change that. In the Settings menu, pick Safari, then Search Engine. You can use alternatives like Bing or Yahoo instead of Google.
Taking a screenshot while using your iPad is extremely easy to do. Just press the home and sleep buttons simultaneously. These two buttons will save a screenshot of the devices current display and save it to a directory of your choosing.
Do you hate not knowing exactly where hyperlinked words lead? There is a way to get around this that’s simple. True, you can’t hover like on a regular computer, but you can touch and hold on the word. That will show you the URL from the hyperlink.
Everyone has heard of the popular iTunes applications, but not everyone is aware of its vast capabilities. One of the most interesting is called iTunes U (for university). In this section, there are plenty of podcasts of an educational nature for students and anyone who loves to learn.
Auto Brightness
Turning on auto brightness can extend battery life. This feature senses the ambient light in the room and adjusts the backlight to suit your surroundings. Doing so is the perfect way to have some control over your battery life. You can turn auto brightness on and off by accessing your iPad’s settings area.
As mentioned in the introduction, the iPad has had skyrocketing sales because of the many features it has. Use what you have learned from this article to help you use your iPad to its fullest. Enjoy your new gadget!