iPad For Dummies [NOOK Book]

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Overview

Your e-mail, photos, music, books, and games — everything you need is just a touch away with iPad!

Part iPod touch, part MacBook, part e-Reader, and all amazing, the iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one ultraportable touch device. From sending e-mail and surfing the web to taking pictures, watching and recording videos, playing games, downloading apps, and so much more, the fun begins right here with this friendly For ...

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iPad For Dummies

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Overview

Your e-mail, photos, music, books, and games — everything you need is just a touch away with iPad!

Part iPod touch, part MacBook, part e-Reader, and all amazing, the iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one ultraportable touch device. From sending e-mail and surfing the web to taking pictures, watching and recording videos, playing games, downloading apps, and so much more, the fun begins right here with this friendly For Dummies guide

  • Magic touch — navigate the multitouch screen, use the onscreen keyboard, and e-mail and surf the web with just the touch of a finger
  • Picture perfect — turn your iPad into a digital picture frame, add cool effects to your photos, and make FaceTime video calls
  • Get rhythm — organize your music collection, listen to your favorite tunes, and create cool custom playlists
  • All those apps — download the latest apps, keep them up to date, and indulge your interests with games, e-books, and more

Open the book and find:

  • Steps for getting started with your iPad
  • Easy ways to organize your e-mail, calendar, and contacts
  • How to make a video call with FaceTime
  • Advice on using the iPad's HD video camera
  • How to increase productivity with folders and multitasking
  • Fast and easy shortcuts and helpful iPad hints
  • Tips for staying connected with Facebook and Twitter

Learn to:

  • Set up your iPad, use the multitouch interface, and get connected
  • Surf the web, listen to music, watch movies, and video chat with FaceTime
  • Utilize your iPad as an e-book reader, portable game console, or HD video camera
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781118317051
  • Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 1/11/2012
  • Sold by: Barnes & Noble
  • Format: eBook
  • Edition description: Portable Edition
  • Edition number: 1
  • Sales rank: 305,962
  • File size: 10 MB

Meet the Author

Edward C. Baig is the Personal Technology columnist for USA TODAY.

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus pens the popular "Dr. Mac" column for the Houston Chronicle.

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Table of Contents

Introduction.

About This Book.

Conventions Used in This Book.

Icons Used in This Book.

Where to Go from Here.

Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your iPad.

Turning the iPad On and Off.

Locking the iPad.

Exploring the iPad's Big Picture.

Touring the iPad Exterior.

The iPad's Stupendous Seventeen Home Screen Icons.

Chapter 2: Mastering Multitouch.

Training Your Digits.

Navigating Beyond Home.

The Incredible, Intelligent, and Virtual Keyboard.

Multitasking.

Organizing Icons into Folders.

Printing.

Searching for Content.

Chapter 3: Getting Stuff to and from Your iPad.

Starting to Sync.

Disconnecting the iPad.

Synchronizing Your Data.

Synchronizing Your Media.

Chapter 4: Surfing and Sending: Internet and E-Mail.

Surfin' Dude.

I Can See Clearly Now.

Setting Up Your E-Mail.

Darling, You Send Me.

Working with Messages.

Chapter 5: Music, Movies, and Books.

Introducing the iPod inside Your iPad.

Check Out Your Library.

Taking Control of Your Tunes.

Finding Stuff to Watch.

Playing Video.

Chatting with a View: FaceTime.

Shooting Photos and Video.

Beginning the iBook Story.

Reading a Book.

Shopping for E-Books.

Chapter 6: Gotta Love Those Apps!

Tapping the Magic of Apps.

Using Your Computer to Find Apps.

Using Your iPad to Find Apps.

Working with Apps.

Socializing with Social Media Apps.

Chapter 7: Setting You Straight on Settings.

Viewing the Settings Screen.

Flying with Sky-High Settings.

Controlling Wi-Fi Connections.

Settings for Your Senses.

Chapter 8: Accessorizing Your iPad.

Adding a Case.

Wrapping Your iPad in Third-Party Cases.

Exploring Keyboard Alternatives.

Connecting a Camera.

Connecting to a TV or Projector.

Keeping a Spare Charger.

Listening and Talking with Headphones.

Listening with Speakers.

But Wait . . . There's More!

Chapter 9: Ten Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts.

Sliding for Accuracy.

Using the Autoapostrophe.

Viewing the iPad’s Capacity.

Changing the Scrubber Speed.

Exploring Some Safari Tricks.

Sharing the Love.

Choosing a Safari Home Page.

Storing Files.

Making Phone Calls.

Snapping a Shot of the Screen.

Index.

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  • Posted August 22, 2010

    Not compatible with Mac-- or iPad

    you must be kidding -- an e- book about an iPad not compatible with the nook or B&N software for iPad?

    4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 4, 2013

    Helpful And Complete

    This Dummies book is now on my reference shelf and I refer to it when I'm stuck or can't find an answer in the on-line materials. I've also loaned it to friends and family who refused to admit they needed a Dummies book .

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  • Anonymous

    Posted March 8, 2013

    I WANT AN IPAD SOOO BAD!! READ.

    Hi im olivia and im 11 years old, and my mom wont let me get one for these reasons:

    1. We dont have the money

    2. Im too young even though my most of my 5th grade class..

    3. And im not reponsable.

    Anyways..i need help getting one... please reply...

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 31, 2013

    Ipad rules

    Toatly like it with netflix awsome

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 9, 2013

    READ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Im saving up i have $114!!!!!!!!!

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2012

    Great

    Comes in handy wen ur parents dont no how 2 eork it

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 19, 2012

    To the person who wrote "BELOW"

    You mean that you can only wach movies on Netflix, or can you also wach movies on DVD that you alredy know?

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 29, 2012

    Below

    Yeah

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  • Anonymous

    Posted August 25, 2012

    DVDs?

    Can you play DVDs on the ipad?

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted May 25, 2012

    Ipads

    Ipads are cool i wish i had one

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 16, 2011

    Covers more details than the Users Manual

    This book is a comprehensive feature by feature description of the IPad 2. It even gives advice
    about accessories one may acquire such as covers, screen protectors, headphones, etc.
    I also found it useful as a reference book. Recommended..

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