Synopses & Reviews
The ins and outs of all things iPad and iPad 2—in full color!Packed with the power of a MacBook, iPod touch, eReader, digital camera, portable game console and so much more, the iPad is an awesome device. And, the business world has certainly taken notice. The iPad is moving into the enterprise where power users and professionals alike are using the device to increase their productivity and work smarter at the office and on the go.
Long-time For Dummies author Nancy Muir walks you through the latest functions, features, and capabilities of the iPad and iPad 2 in six easy-to-understand minibooks covering setting up and synching your iPad; using the iWork applications; printing from your iPad; managing your contacts and calendar; accessing your e-mail and the web; making FaceTime video calls; using your iPad as a presentation tool; and finding the best apps for travel, news, weather, finances, and business productivity.
- Six full-color minibooks include: iPad Basics, Just for Fun, iPad on the Go, Getting Productive with iWork, Using iPad to Get Organized, and Must-Have iPad Apps
- Covers the newest iPad 2 features including FaceTime, Photo Booth, Smart Covers, HD video and cameras, video mirroring, and HDMI output
- Shows you how to use iWork and other productivity apps to dress up your documents, create stellar spreadsheets, add pizzazz to your presentations, and maintain your schedule on the run
- Walks you through connecting with WiFi and 3G; using Maps for directions and places to stay when you're away from the office; keeping in touch with e-mail and social networking; and using your iPad as a remote desktop while you're on the road
- Includes information on having a little fun, too, with tips on loading your iPad or iPad 2 with music, movies, photos, e-books, games, apps, and more
Filled with no-nonsense basics and slick and savvy tips, iPad All-in-One For Dummies, Second Edition is the best accessory you'll ever buy for your iPad or iPad 2!
Synopsis
For iPad users who want more information than the basics of the iPad and iPad 2,
iPad All-in-One For Dummies provides the goods! Six minibooks cover all the important aspects of the iPad 2 and iPad, and provide information not available anywhere else, including a full book on using your iPad in an enterprise setting, a full minibook on iWork for iPad, and great tips on doing things that you didn't know possible with the iPad.
The book is organized into the following minibooks:
- iPad Basics - Covers basic functionality, synching with your computer and getting started, setting up e-mail, obtaining new apps and ebooks, and taking control of iPad settings.
- Just for Fun -- Covers buying and downloading content, making and listening to music, watching videos, reading ebooks, and playing games.
- iPad on the Go -- Covers getting connected with WiFi and 3G, using maps for getting directions, finding restaurants, hotels, and so on, getting your e-mail while on the road.
- Getting Productive with iWork -- iWork and Beyond -- Covers Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and other productivity apps
- Using iPad to Get Organized -- Covers synching and printing from your iPad, working with Notes, Using the Calendar app, and managing contacts.
- Must-Have iPad Apps -- Covers the best-of-the-best business apps, travel apps, educational apps, news and weather apps, and financial apps.
Series features -- Like all For Dummies books, this book will be written in clear, plain English and with a light bit of humor sprinkled throughout that makes For Dummies a pleasure to read and learn!
Synopsis
Your iPad is teeming with tools,tricks, and tons of fun — here's how to take advantage of them all!iPad may be easy to use, but there's more than meets the eye packed into this amazing device. You're cheating yourself if you don't learn about all it has to offer. This handy book covers all the features of the iPad and iPad 2 and shows you how to be more productive, find places to go and things to do, get organized, and stay entertained with apps, e-books, movies, and more!
Just getting started? — Set up your iPad or iPad 2, sync it with your computer, use the cameras, set up e-mail, and surf with Safari
Have some fun — play music and videos, read e-books, make video calls with FaceTime, take photos, and enjoy awesome games
Let's go — get travel directions, find the nearest ATM, and keep in touch with the office from anywhere
A helping hand — organize your day, make notes, and create documents and presentations using iWork apps
Feed your App-etite — find the hottest apps for business, finance, travel, entertainment, news, and more
Open the book and find:
An overview of all the apps you'll start with
iPad maintenance and troubleshooting tips
How to use iPad 2's front- and rear-facing cameras
Why the iPad is the ultimate gaming device
How to connect just about anywhere you go
Hints for getting things done with iWork
Tips on printing from your iPad
Cool social media apps to check out
6 Books in 1
About the Author
Nancy Muir has written more than 60 books on technology, including all editions of iPad For Seniors For Dummies, and has taught university courses on technical writing and Internet safety. She runs two web sites: TechSmartSenior.com, helping seniors get more from technology, and iPadMadeClear.com, covering all things iPad.
Table of Contents
Introduction.Book I: iPad Basics.
Chapter 1: Buying Your iPad.
Chapter 2: Getting Started with iPad.
Chapter 3: Overview of Bundled Apps.
Chapter 4: Setting Up iTunes to Sync and Buy Apps.
Chapter 5: Browsing the Web.
Chapter 6: Working with E-mail in Mail.
Chapter 7: Managing iPad Settings.
Chapter 8: Maintaining and Troubleshooting.
Book II: Just for Fun.
Chapter 1: Buying Content at iTunes and Beyond.
Chapter 2: Playing Music on iPad.
Chapter 3: Recording and Watching Videos.
Chapter 4: Getting the Most Out of iPad Cameras and FaceTime.
Chapter 5: Playing with the Photos App.
Chapter 6: Using Your iPad as an E-reader.
Chapter 7: Playing Games.
Book III: iPad on the Go.
Chapter 1: Confi guring iPad to Connect Everywhere.
Chapter 2: Finding Your Way with Maps.
Chapter 3: Apps for Road Warriors.
Book IV: Getting Productive with iWork.
Chapter 1: Introducing the iWork for iPad Apps.
Chapter 2: Pages Has a Way with Words.
Chapter 3: Counting on Numbers.
Chapter 4: Presenting Keynote.
Book V: Using iPad to Get Organized.
Chapter 1: Managing Files and Printing.
Chapter 2: Making Notes.
Chapter 3: Keeping On Schedule with Calendar.
Chapter 4: Managing Contacts.
Book VI: Must-Have iPad Apps.
Chapter 1: Business Apps.
Chapter 2: Travel Apps.
Chapter 3: Social Web Apps.
Chapter 4: News and Weather Apps.
Chapter 5: Financial Apps.
Chapter 6: Entertainment Apps.
Index.