Table of Contents

Chapter 1  Getting Started   3
Generations of iPads   3
Identifying Your iPad   4
iOS 9   5
The iPad Buttons and Switches   6
The Home Button   6
The Wake/Sleep Button   7
The Volume Control   8
The Side Switch 8
Orientation and Movement   9
Screen Gestures   10
Tapping and Touching   10
Pinching   10
Dragging and Flicking   10
Pull Down and Release to Update 11
Four-Finger Gestures   12
Learning Your Way Around   12
The Lock Screen 12
The Home Screen   13
An App Screen   14
Home Screen Searching   14
Virtual Buttons and Switches 16
Switches 16
Toolbars 16
Menus   17
Tab Bars 17
Entering Text 17
Using the On-Screen Keyboard 18
Keyboard Modes 18
Undocking and Splitting the Keyboard   20
Using the Keyboard Shortcut Bar (New) 21
Using Predictive Text   22
Dictating Text 24
Editing Text 25
Copy and Paste 26
Talking to Your iPad with Siri 28
Asking Siri Questions 28
Using Notifications and Control Center 30
Open Notifications Center   31
Open Control Center 34
Chapter 2  Customizing Your iPad   37
Changing Your Wallpaper   38
Setting Alert Sounds 41
Password Protecting Your iPad 43
Make Access Easier with Touch ID 47
Setting Side Switch Functionality 48
Setting Your Date and Time 49
Modifying Keyboard Settings 50
Do Not Disturb Settings 52
Setting Parental Restrictions   54
Making Text Easier to Read   56
Controlling Automatic Downloads   57
Other Useful Settings   58
Chapter 3  Networking and Syncing 61
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection   61
Setting Up Your Cellular Data Connection   63
Syncing with iCloud   65
Connecting to iCloud   66
Syncing with iTunes   69
Syncing Options   70
Syncing Music   72
Syncing Photos   74
Syncing Everything Else   75
Sharing with AirDrop   77
Using AirDrop   77
Viewing Your Mac’s Files with iCloud Drive (New) 80
Accessing Your Files   80
Chapter 4  Playing Music and Video 85
Playing a Song   85
Building a Playlist   88
Creating Playlists   88
Making iTunes Purchases   90
Buying on Your iPad   90
Sharing Purchases with Your Family   93
Setting Up Family Sharing   93
Having It All with Apple Music (New)   96
Signing Up for Apple Music   97
Using Apple Music   98
Listening to Podcasts   100
Subscribing to Podcasts   100
Playing Video   102
Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices   105
Accessing AirPlay    105
Home Sharing    106
Listening to iTunes Radio   107
Selecting a Station   108
Chapter 5  Reading Books   111
Buying a Book from Apple   111
Reading a Book   114
Using Reading Aids   115
Adding Notes and Highlights   117
Adding Bookmarks    119
Organizing Your Books   119
Using iBooks Alternatives    123
Chapter 6  Organizing Your Life 127
Using the Contacts App    127
Adding a Contact   128
Searching for a Contact   130
Working with Contacts   132
Using the Calendar App   133
Creating a Calendar Event   133
Using Calendar Views   135
Exploring Day View   135
Exploring Week View   137
Exploring Month View   138
Creating a Calendar   139
Using the Notes App   141
Creating a Note   142
Creating Checklists in Notes (New)   144
Adding Photos and Sketches to Notes (New)   145
Using the Reminders App   146
Setting a Reminder   147
Using the Clocks App   149
Setting Clock Alarms   149
Chapter 7  Surfing the Web   153
Getting Started with Safari   153
Browsing to a URL and Searching   154
Viewing Web Pages   157
Opening Multiple Web Pages with Tabs   159
Viewing Articles with Safari Reader   161
Bookmarks, History, and Reading List   162
Using Bookmarks and Favorites   162
Using History   164
Deleting Your Bookmarks   166
Creating Home Screen Bookmarks   167
Building a Reading List   168
Working with Web Forms   170
Filling in Web Forms   171
Saving Time with AutoFill   172
Setting Up AutoFill   173
Using AutoFill   175
Chapter 8  Communicating with Email and Messaging   179
Configuring Your iPad for Email   180
Set Up Your Email Account   180
Reading Your Email 183
Composing a New Message   186
Deleting and Moving Messages 188
Searching Email   189
Customizing Your Email 190
Configuring How You Receive Email 191
Creating a Signature   193
More Email Settings 194
Working with Messaging 196
Setting up Messaging 196
Conversing with Messages 198
Chapter 9  Taking and Editing Photos   203
Working with Photos 203
Taking Photos   204
Editing and Adjusting Photos 206
Taking Panoramic Photos 210
Using Photo Booth   212
Photo Sources   214
Browsing Your Photos 215
Viewing Your Photos 219
Sharing Your Photos   220
Working with Albums 224
Viewing Albums   224
Creating Albums   226
Creating a Slideshow   227
Capturing the Screen   229
Chapter 10  Recording Video   233
Shooting Video   234
Trimming Video Clips   237
Editing in iMovie   239
Editing Transitions   243
Adding Photos to Your Video   245
Adding Video Titles   247
Making Video Calls with FaceTime   249
Setting Up FaceTime   249
Placing Video Calls with FaceTime   251
Receiving Video Calls with FaceTime   253
Chapter 11  Writing with Pages   257
Creating a New Document   258
Styling and Formatting Text   260
Creating Lists   264
Inserting Images   266
Document Setup   269
Sharing and Printing Documents   271
Chapter 12  Spreadsheets with Numbers   275
Creating a New Spreadsheet   275
Calculating Totals and Averages   279
Styling Tables and Cells   283
Creating Forms   285
Using Multiple Tables   287
Creating Charts   291
Chapter 13  Presentations with Keynote   295
Building a Simple Presentation   295
Building Your Own Slide   298
Adding Transitions   302
Magic Move   303
Object Transitions   305
Organizing Slides   307
Playing Your Presentation   309
Chapter 14  Navigating with Maps   313
Finding a Location   313
Searching for Places and Things   317
Getting Directions   318
Using Views   320
Using Satellite View   321
Using 3D View   322
Getting Traffic Reports   324
Chapter 15  The World of Apps   329
Purchasing an App   329
Organizing Apps on Your iPad   334
Arranging Apps on the Home Screen   334
Creating App Folders   335
Working with Apps   337
Viewing Currently Running Apps   338
Quitting Apps   339
Viewing a Second App with Slide Over (New) 340
Interacting with Two Apps at Once with Split View (New) 342
Viewing Video with Picture-In-Picture (New) 344
Finding Good Apps   345
Using iPhone/iPod touch Apps   346
Getting Help with Apps   347
Monitoring and Managing Your Apps   350
Viewing App Storage Information   350
Viewing Battery Usage   352
Viewing Location Usage   353
Viewing Information Sharing Permissions   355
Modifying Notifications Settings   356
Chapter 16  Must-Have Apps   361
Connecting with Friends on Facebook   362
Reading the News (New)   365
Reading and Collecting Documents   370
Adding a Dictionary   373
Making Phone Calls with Skype   374
Creating Multimedia Cloud Notes with Evernote   378
Handwriting Notes with WritePad   381
Sketching Ideas with Paper   384
Adding a Calculator with PCalc Lite   387
Finding Recipes with Epicurious   389
Checking the Weather   391
Learning New Things with iTunes U   394
Other Useful Apps   396
Chapter 17  Games and Entertainment   399
Composing Music with GarageBand   399
Watching Videos with YouTube   403
Watching Movies and TV Shows with Netflix   405
Using Game Center   408
iPad Games and Entertainment   410
Kingdom Rush   411
Blockheads   411
Machinarium   412
Where’s My Water   412
Cut the Rope   413
Harbor Master HD   413
Angry Birds HD   414
Plants vsZombies HD   414
Scrabble for iPad   415
Temple Run 2   415
The Room   416
Gold Strike   416
Just Mah Jongg Solitaire   417
Chapter 18  iPad Accessories   419
Printing from Your iPad   419
Printing from the Notes App   420
AirPlay Mirroring with Apple TV   423
Setting Up AirPlay   423
Video Output Adapters   425
Using Wireless Keyboards   427
Importing Photos with an SD Card and USB Adapters   429
Charging Your iPad with Power Accessories   431
Listening with EarPods   433
Protecting Your iPad   435
iPad Smart Cover and Smart Case   435
Protective Covers   436
Protective Cases   437
iPad Pro Accessories (New)   437
Apple Pencil   438
Smart Keyboard   438
Chapter 19  Maintaining Your iPad and Solving Problems 441
Getting Help on Your iPad   441
Using the Tips App   442
Getting Help Inside Apps   443
Getting Help from Apple   444
Visiting the Genius Bar   445
Making Appointments   445
Asking a Question Online   452
Keeping Your iPad Up-To-Date   455
Updating iOS   455
Updating Apps   456
Securing Your iPad   457
Basic Security Measures   457
Using Find My iPad   458
Setting Up Find My iPad   458
Locating a Lost iPad   458
Index   463

About the Author

Gary Rosenzweig is an Internet entrepreneur, software developer, and technology writer. He runs CleverMedia, Inc., which produces websites, computer games, apps, and podcasts.

CleverMedia’s largest site, MacMost.com, features video tutorials for Apple enthusiasts. It includes many videos on using Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Gary has written numerous computer books, including ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University, MacMost.com Guide to Switching to the Mac, and Special Edition Using Director MX.

Gary lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Debby, and daughter, Luna. He has a computer science degree from Drexel University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Website: http://garyrosenzweig.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosenz
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