iPad 2 Made Simple

by Martin Trautschold, Gary Mazo, MSL Made Simple Learning, Rene Ritchie

Overview

The iPad 2 is thinner, more powerful, intuitive and very fun for users of all ages. Your iPad can be used for reading, surfing the web, emailing, watching TV and movies, getting work done and much more. And with over 65,000 apps just for the iPad, as well as the ability to run over 30,000 iPhone apps, the possibilities are endless.  

iPad 2 Made Simple clarifies all of the key features on the iPad, introduces what’s new, and also reveals dozens of time-saving shortcuts and techniques. The book has over 1,000 screen shots that are carefully annotated with step-by-step instructions.  

• Clear instructions on how to set up and use the iPad
• Illustrated explanations of all the key features
• Hundreds of graphics as well as tips and tricks

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781430234975
Publisher:	Apress
Publication date:	06/03/2011
Series:	Apress Made Simple Series
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	804
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Martin Trautschold is the founder and chief executive officer of Made Simple Learning, a leading provider of Apple iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, BlackBerry and Palm webOS books and video tutorials. He has been a successful entrepreneur in the mobile device training and software business since 2001. With Made Simple Learning, he has been helping to train thousands of BlackBerry users with short, to-the-point video tutorials. He has now co-authored 15 Made Simple guide books. Martin also co-founded, ran for three years, then sold a mobile device software company. Prior to this, Martin spent 15 years in technology and business consulting in the U.S. and Japan. He holds an engineering degree from Princeton University and a master's in business administration from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University. Martin and his wife, Julia, have three daughters. Martin enjoys rowing and cycling. He can be reached at [e-mail].

Table of Contents

• Getting Started
• Typing Tips, Copy/Paste and Search
• Sync Your iPad with iTunes
• Other Sync Methods
• Wi-Fi and 3G Connectivity
• Organize Your Icons and Folders
• Personalize and Secure Your iPad
• Multitasking and Lock Rotation/Mute  
• Playing Music
• Viewing Videos, TV Shows and More
• Surfing the Web with Safari
• iBooks and E-Books
• Email on your iPad
• Working with Contacts
• Your Calendar
• iPad Photography
• Recording and Editing Videos
• FaceTime Video Messaging and Skype
• Productivity and File Transfer
• iTunes on your iPad
• The Amazing App Store
• Games and Fun
• Social Networking
• Eliminate Your Paper Notes
• Bluetooth on your iPad
• New Media: Reading Newspapers, Magazines, and More
• Find your way with Maps
• Troubleshooting
• Your iTunes User Guide