iPad technology works great if you know the most efficient ways to use it. You need to comprehend its features, how they function and how they can be useful to you. Keep reading to become an advanced iPad user.
Did you wish you could connect an iPad to your TV? There is a separate adapter that allows you to connect the two devices. You will need to get an Apple VGA adapter or a digital AV adapter. Either of them work perfectly.
If you want to put your calendar on the iPad calendar you should click on the mail and then your contacts and then your calendar. Select Add An Account. When prompted for the type, choose Other. Tap the Add CalDAV Account icon and put in your Google information. You can then exit the settings and access the calender through the app. This will get you the desired result that you are looking for.
iPads can process PDF files. In addition to using your iPad to read PDF files, you can also sync the device with your laptop or PC. This allows you to easily move documents from your computer to your tablet. This is useful for school, work, or business.
To see what apps are currently running, click twice on the Home screen. After doing that all of the apps that are running will pop-up on the bottom of your screen, and from there you just need to click the appropriate icon. This will help you to compartmentalize all of your applications.
It is easy to get a screenshot of a page displayed on the iPad. Simply press and hold the sleep and home 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 find the Wi-Fi notifications increasingly annoying? Just turn the notifications off! Select that tab that says “Wi-Fi” and choose the option that is last on the page. This will stop you from getting prompts.
Have you found your iPad to be sluggish in navigation, and slower than it was in loading apps? Have you deleted files and data that you no longer need, but your machine is still slow? You may consider moving photos and media to the cloud as a way to free up additional space. For many users, this will help the iPad become smooth and speedy once again.
Do you get annoyed by all the Wi-Fi notifications? You can turn off this option. You can turn off this feature by accessing the Wi-Fi settings. If you are still interested in joining a network, do not be concerned. The only difference is that you won’t be notified with each join.
If you receive a lot of email, the notifications may drive you bonkers. Were you aware that this feature can be disabled? Simply visit the Settings section and tap the General tab. Select “Sounds” under this tab. Now you can disable the mail sounds or fix the level.
Copying text on an iPad is easy, as all you have to do is just double tap a given keyword. However, it is hard to use that method on a paragraph. If you want to copy the entire paragraph, tap the text four times. This works for paragraphs, addresses as well as the URL bar.
Is your screen becoming marred? The device is designed to put up with some punishment, but if you see scratches, get a protective cover of some kind. This not only saved the iPad from damage, but it also keeps you from developing small micro-scratches on your fingers.
Do you hate having to tap the bookmark icon in order to open your bookmarked sites? All you need to do is turn on your bookmark bar. This can be done in Settings, Safari, Always Show Bookmarks.
You can select to see more lines of preview text in your email. Go to the Settings, go to the section that says Mail and seek out the setting that says Preview. Reset the number so that it shows five lines at one time Now it is possible to preview more content from each message, making skimming quicker.
You can use VPN to access a server remotely. If you need to establish a VPN connection with your iPad, go to the network tab of your settings and activate the VPN feature. Next, you need to supply both username and server address. If you aren’t sure about the address of the server, the network administrator can help you.
You may see significant shortening of your battery life if you frequently watch movies, listen to continuous music, or play a lot of games on your iPad. Adjusting screen brightness can help to lengthen your battery life. You may find you can enjoy your iPad without using the brightest setting possible.
Have you used your iPad and wanted to save a photo from the web? There is a very easy way to accomplish this. Simply touch the image and hold that position for a couple seconds. You will prompted to save it. A copy will be kept on your iPad, and you can get to it whenever you want.
If your favorite part of the iPad experience is watching movies or video clips, it may be best to by a power cord with a longer reach. This allows you to multitask when you are watching your programs.
Try using street view on the Google Maps app. Just enter a search first and look for the red pin. Tap the pin and a small icon will appear. Tap this icon and you will be able to access Street View.
You can keep tabs open by opening new pages inside a new tab. Instead of tapping a link quickly, hold it until a menu appears. In that pop-up menu, you may choose to open your new link inside a new tab.
When you’re thinking of stepping up your knowledge about the iPad, take the advice here and apply it. You’ll find that your iPad never leaves your side once you know all it does.