iPad 2: The Missing Manual, 3rd Edition

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By J.D. Biersdorfer

Publisher: O'Reilly Media

Released: November 2011

Pages: 360

With iOS 5, Apple added more than 200 new features to the iPad 2, but there’s still no printed guide to using all its amazing capabilities. That’s where this full-color Missing Manual comes in. You’ll learn how to stuff your iPad with media, organize your personal life, wirelessly stream content to and from your tablet, stay connected to friends, and much more.

The important stuff you need to know:

Build your media library. Fill your iPad with music, movies, TV shows, eBooks, eMagazines, photos, and more.
Go wireless. Sync content between your computer and iPad—no wires needed.
Get online. Connect through WiFi or Wi-Fi + 3G, and surf the Web using the iPad’s new tabbed browser.
Consolidate email. Read and send messages from any of your email accounts.
Get social. Use built-in apps like iMessage, Twitter, and Ping to stay in touch.
Store stuff in iCloud. Stash your content online for free, and sync up all your devices automatically.
Interact with your iPad. Learn new finger moves and undocumented tips, tricks, and shortcuts.

Chapter 1 Get to Know Your iPad
1. Turn the iPad On and Off
2. Find the Home Button
3. Set Up and Activate Your iPad
4. Install iTunes on Your Computer
5. Connect to Your Computer
6. Set Up Your iPad in iTunes
7. Disconnect from Your Computer
8. Work with iTunes
9. Sync Your iPad Wirelessly with iTunes
10. Use the Mute/Lock and Volume Buttons
11. Connect Through iPad Jacks and Ports
12. Add Earbuds and Earphones
13. Tour the Home Screen Icons
14. Make Home Screen App Folders
15. Use the Home Button to Switch Apps
16. Charge the iPad Battery
17. Extend Battery Life
18. Keep the iPad Screen Clean
Chapter 2 Interact with Your iPad
1. Finger Moves for the iPad
2. Use the Standard iPad Keyboard
3. iPad Keyboard Shortcuts
4. Use Multitasking Gestures on the iPad
5. Use the Split Keyboard
6. Add an External Keyboard
7. Use an International Keyboard
8. Cut, Copy, Paste, and Replace Text
9. Use the iPad’s Global Dictionary
10. Search the iPad
11. Print with Your iPad
Chapter 3 Get Online
1. Should You Use WiFi or 3G?
2. Get Your WiFi Connection
3. Use Public WiFi Hotspots
4. Stay Secure: WiFi Network Safety Tips
5. Use a Mobile Broadband Hotspot
6. Pick an AT&T 3G Service Plan
7. Pick a Verizon Wireless 3G Service Plan
8. Sign Up for 3G Service
9. Use a 3G Data Network
10. Use an iOS Personal Hotspot
11. Turn 3G Service Off or On
12. Change or Cancel Data Plans
13. Travel Internationally with the iPad
14. Use Skype to Make Internet Calls
Chapter 4 Surf the Web
1. Take a Safari Tour
2. Use Browser Tabs in Safari
3. Zoom and Scroll Through Web Pages
4. Use Safari Reader
5. Use the Safari Reading List
6. Jump to Other Web Pages
7. Use Autofill to Save Time
8. Create and Use Bookmarks
9. Make Home Screen Bookmarks
10. Call Up Your History List
11. Edit and Organize Bookmarks and Folders
12. Sync Your Bookmarks
13. Save and Mail Images from the Web
14. Stream Web Audio and Video
15. Work with Online Apps
16. Social Networking on the iPad
17. Use Safari Security
Chapter 5 Keep in Touch with Email
1. Set Up an Email Account (or Two)
2. Tour the Mail Program
3. Read Mail
4. Write and Send Email
5. Format Your Messages
6. Manage Your Email
7. Adjust Mail Settings
8. Webmail on the iPad
9. POP3 and IMAP Accounts on the iPad
Chapter 6 Use the iPad’s Built-In Apps
1. Set Up Your Calendars
2. Use the iPad Calendar
3. Maintain Contacts
4. Take Notes
5. Use Twitter
6. Use iMessage
7. Use Reminders
8. Use Notifications
9. Use Newsstand for Your E-Periodicals
10. Use the Camera for Photos and Videos
11. Make Video Calls with FaceTime
12. Take Portraits with Photo Booth
13. Watch YouTube Clips
14. Find Your Way with Maps
15. Locate Your Position Using GPS
16. Get Directions on the Map
17. View Photos
18. Watch Videos
19. Listen to Music
20. Shop iTunes and the App Store
Chapter 7 Shop the App Store
1. Go to the App Store
2. Tour the App Store
3. Set Up an Apple ID
4. Buy, Download, and Install Apps
5. Uninstall Apps
6. Search for Apps
7. Scale Up iPhone Apps
8. Organize Apps in iTunes
9. Adjust App Preferences
10. Update Apps
11. Troubleshoot Apps
Chapter 8 Read iBooks and ePeriodicals
1. Download the iBooks App
2. Go to the iBookstore
3. Browse and Search for Books
4. Buy and Download a Book
5. Find Free iBooks
6. Sync Books with iTunes
7. Add Other eBooks for the iPad
8. Read an iBook
9. Change the Type in an iBook
10. Search an iBook
11. Use the Dictionary
12. Create Bookmarks and Margin Notes
13. Use Newspaper and Magazine Apps
14. Subscribe to ePublications
15. Delete or Rearrange iBooks
Chapter 9 Play Games
1. Find iPad Games
2. Play Games
3. Sign Up for Game Center
4. Get Social with Game Center
5. Play Multiplayer Games in Person
6. Troubleshoot Games
7. An iPad Games Gallery
Chapter 10 Get Productive with iWork
1. Meet iWork
2. Get Started with iWork
3. Create Documents in Pages
4. Create Spreadsheets in Numbers
5. Create Presentations in Keynote
6. Import, Export, and Share iWork Files
7. Troubleshooting iWork Files
Chapter 11 Sync and Share Media Files Using iTunes and iCloud
1. The iTunes Window
2. How iTunes Organizes Your Content
3. Where iTunes Stores Your Files
4. The iTunes Store
5. The Wireless iTunes Store
6. Check for Downloads
7. Authorize Computers for iTunes and Home Sharing
8. Deauthorize Your Computer
9. Automatically Sync the iPad
10. Manually Sync to Your iPad
11. Sync Music
12. Sync Video
13. Sync Photos
14. Sync Info
15. Sync Podcasts
16. Sync Books
17. Sync Apps and Games
18. Troubleshoot Syncing Problems
19. Use iTunes in the Cloud
20. Use iTunes Match
21. Use iTunes Home Sharing on Your iPad
22. Stream and Mirror Files With AirPlay
Chapter 12 Master iTunes
1. Change the Look of the iTunes Window
2. Change the Size of the iTunes Window
3. Change Import Settings for Better Audio Quality
4. Four Ways to Browse Your Collection
5. Search for Songs in iTunes
6. Change a Song’s File Format
7. Improve Your Tunes with the Graphic Equalizer
8. Edit Song Information
9. Edit Album Information and Song Gaps
10. Make a New Playlist in iTunes
11. Change or Delete an Existing Playlist
12. Make a Genius Playlist in iTunes
13. Genius Mixes in iTunes
14. You’re the Critic: Rate Your Music
15. Smart Playlists: Another Way for iTunes to Assemble Song Sets
16. Ping Your Way to New Music
17. Get Album Art in iTunes
18. See Your iTunes Purchase History and Get iTunes Store Help
19. Set Up Multiple iTunes Libraries
20. Move the iTunes Music/Media Folder to an External Drive
Chapter 13 Play Music and Other Audio
1. Get Music and Audio for Your iPad
2. Explore the Music Menu
3. Play Music
4. Play Audiobooks and Podcasts
5. Control the Now Playing Screen
6. Make Playlists
7. Make Genius Playlists on the iPad
8. Make Music with GarageBand
Chapter 14 Watch and Edit Videos
1. Get Video onto Your iPad
2. Transfer Video from iTunes to iPad
3. Find and Play Videos on Your iPad
4. Play iPad Videos on Your TV
5. Edit Videos on the iPad
6. Video Formats That Work on the iPad
7. Delete Videos
Chapter 15 View, Edit, and Manage Photos
1. Get Pictures onto Your iPad
2. Find Pictures on Your iPad
3. View Pictures on Your iPad
4. Edit Photos on the iPad
5. Play Slideshows on Your iPad
6. Play Slideshows on Your TV
7. Change the iPad’s Wallpaper
8. Turn the iPad into a Picture Frame
Chapter 16 Back Up and Sync Your Gadgets with iCloud
1. Set Up iCloud on Your iPad
2. Set Up iCloud on Your Computer
3. Using iWork with iCloud on the Web
4. Share and Stream Photos with iCloud

Appendix iPad Settings
1. Tour the iPad’s Settings
Appendix iPad Troubleshooting and Care
1. Troubleshooting Basics
2. Reset Your iPad
3. Download and Reinstall iTunes and iTunes Updates
4. Update the iPad’s Software
5. Use iPad Backup Files
6. Start Over: Restore Your iPad’s Software
7. Protect Your iPad
8. Find a Lost iPad
9. Find an iPad Repair Shop
10. AppleCare—What It Is and Whether You Need It

Title:

iPad 2: The Missing Manual, 3rd Edition

By:

J.D. Biersdorfer

Publisher:

O'Reilly Media

Formats:

Print
Ebook
Safari Books Online

Print:

November 2011

Ebook:

November 2011

Pages:

360

Print ISBN:

978-1-4493-1616-7

| ISBN 10:

1-4493-1616-6

Ebook ISBN:

978-1-4493-1676-1

| ISBN 10:

1-4493-1676-X

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Chapter 1 Get to Know Your iPad

Turn the iPad On and Off

Find the Home Button

Set Up and Activate Your iPad

Install iTunes on Your Computer

Connect to Your Computer

Set Up Your iPad in iTunes

Disconnect from Your Computer

Work with iTunes

Sync Your iPad Wirelessly with iTunes

Use the Mute/Lock and Volume Buttons

Connect Through iPad Jacks and Ports

Add Earbuds and Earphones

Tour the Home Screen Icons

Make Home Screen App Folders

Use the Home Button to Switch Apps

Charge the iPad Battery

Extend Battery Life

Keep the iPad Screen Clean

Chapter 2 Interact with Your iPad

Finger Moves for the iPad

Use the Standard iPad Keyboard

iPad Keyboard Shortcuts

Use Multitasking Gestures on the iPad

Use the Split Keyboard

Add an External Keyboard

Use an International Keyboard

Cut, Copy, Paste, and Replace Text

Use the iPad’s Global Dictionary

Search the iPad

Print with Your iPad

Chapter 3 Get Online

Should You Use WiFi or 3G?

Get Your WiFi Connection

Use Public WiFi Hotspots

Stay Secure: WiFi Network Safety Tips

Use a Mobile Broadband Hotspot

Pick an AT&T 3G Service Plan

Pick a Verizon Wireless 3G Service Plan

Sign Up for 3G Service

Use a 3G Data Network

Use an iOS Personal Hotspot

Turn 3G Service Off or On

Change or Cancel Data Plans

Travel Internationally with the iPad

Use Skype to Make Internet Calls

Chapter 4 Surf the Web

Take a Safari Tour

Use Browser Tabs in Safari

Zoom and Scroll Through Web Pages

Use Safari Reader

Use the Safari Reading List

Jump to Other Web Pages

Use Autofill to Save Time

Create and Use Bookmarks

Make Home Screen Bookmarks

Call Up Your History List

Edit and Organize Bookmarks and Folders

Sync Your Bookmarks

Save and Mail Images from the Web

Stream Web Audio and Video

Work with Online Apps

Social Networking on the iPad

Use Safari Security

Chapter 5 Keep in Touch with Email

Set Up an Email Account (or Two)

Tour the Mail Program

Read Mail

Write and Send Email

Format Your Messages

Manage Your Email

Adjust Mail Settings

Webmail on the iPad

POP3 and IMAP Accounts on the iPad

Chapter 6 Use the iPad’s Built-In Apps

Set Up Your Calendars

Use the iPad Calendar

Maintain Contacts

Take Notes

Use Twitter