Synopses & Reviews
Apples wildly popular iPad and new iPad Mini come jam-packed with features, like access to your media library from the Web, Siri voice control, and seamless Facebook and Twitter integration. But to tap your iPads potential, you need a trustworthy owners manual. This bestselling book shows you how to import, create, and play back media; sync and shop wirelessly; keep in touch over the Internet; and even take care of business. In addition, you'll find full coverage of iTunes 11, Apple's newly updated media manager.
The important stuff you need to know:
- Take your media with you. Fill your iPad with music, photos, movies, TV shows, games, ebooks, and podcasts.
- Tap new features in email. Create VIP and Flagged mailboxes, and insert photos or videos into messages on the fly.
- Get online. Surf at warp speed with the streamlined Safari browser and the iPads new ultrafast WiFi connection or 4G LTE network.
- Post to Facebook and Twitter. Update your status right from the iPads Camera, Photos, Maps, and Game Center apps.
- Make photos public. Share selected photos over iCloud.
- Find your way with Maps. Get turn-by-turn directions, soar over cityscapes in 3D, and read embedded Yelp reviews.
- Dictate email. Speak email messages and notes and have your iPad type them up.
- Stream with Airplay. Take stunning photos and HD video, and wirelessly beam the results to your big-screen TV.
Synopsis
Apples latest iPad comes jam-packed with new features, like Siri voice control, seamless Facebook integration, and an electronic billfold that holds boarding passes, movie tickets, and membership cards. But to realize the tablets full potential, you need a comprehensive owners manual. iPad: The Missing Manual shows you how to transfer media to your iPad, sync and shop wirelessly, manage all your email accounts and calendars, and use iTunes for media management.
The important stuff you need to know:
- Take your media with you. Fill your iPad with music, photos, movies, TV shows, games, ebooks, and podcasts.
- Sync wirelessly. Keep your iPads apps, media, and email messages current without cabling up.
- Get online. Connect via WiFi or the blazing-fast 4G LTE cellular network.
- Post to Facebook. Update your status right from the iPads Camera, Photos, Maps, and Game Center apps.
- Capture stunning images. Take photos and HD video with the tablets 5-megapixel iSight camera, and beam the results to your TV.
- Make photos public. Share selected photos with others over iCloud.
- Find your way. Get turn-by-turn directions from Siri and soar over cityscapes with the iPads new 3D flyover map.
- Take dictation. Speak email messages and notes so your iPad can type them up.
About the Author
J.D. Biersdorfer is the best-selling author of iPad: The Missing Manual, Best iPhone Apps (Second Edition), Netbooks: The Missing Maunal, and The iPod Shuffle Fan Book. She is the co-author of iPod: The Missing Manual, Google: The Missing Manual (Second Edition), iPhoto '09: The Missing Manual, and The Internet: The Missing Manual. She has authored the weekly technology column "Q&A" for the New York Times since 1998 and often writes about art, books, and design for other sections of The Times. J.D. also co-hosts the independent Pop Tech Jam audio podcast, which explores current events in the world of technology and geek culture.
Table of Contents
The Missing Credits; About the Author; About the Creative Team; Acknowledgments; The Missing Manual Series; Introduction; About This Book; Chapter 1: Set Up Your iPad; 1.1 Meet the iPad; 1.2 Meet the iPad Mini; 1.3 Turn the iPad On and Off; 1.4 Find the Home Button and Cameras; 1.5 Activate and Set Up Your iPad Over WiFi; 1.6 Activate and Set Up Your iPad via USB; 1.7 Sync Your iPad with iTunes; 1.8 Tour iTunes; 1.9 Charge the iPad Battery; 1.10 Extend Battery Life; Chapter 2: Tour Your Tablet; 2.1 Use the Home Button; 2.2 Use the Mute/Lock and Volume Buttons; 2.3 Connect Through iPad Jacks and Ports; 2.4 Add Earbuds and Earphones; 2.5 Your Home Screen Apps; 2.6 Organize Your Home Screen Icons; 2.7 Navigate Multiple Home Screens; 2.8 Make Home Screen App Folders; 2.9 Use the Home Button to Switch Apps; 2.10 Keep the iPad Screen Clean; Chapter 3: Interact with Your iPad; 3.1 Finger Moves for the iPad; 3.2 Use the Standard iPad Keyboard; 3.3 iPad Keyboard Shortcuts; 3.4 Use Multitasking Gestures on the iPad; 3.5 Command Your iPad with Siri; 3.6 Enter Text By Voice; 3.7 Use the Split Keyboard; 3.8 Add an External Keyboard; 3.9 Use an International or Emoji Keyboard; 3.10 Cut, Copy, Paste, and Replace Text; 3.11 Use the iPad's Global Dictionary; 3.12 Search the iPad; 3.13 Print with Your iPad; Chapter 4: Get Online; 4.1 WiFi Versus Cellular Networks; 4.2 Get Your WiFi Connection; 4.3 Use Public WiFi Hotspots; 4.4 Use a Cellular Data Network; 4.5 Pick an AT&T Service Plan; 4.6 Pick a Sprint Service Plan; 4.7 Pick a Verizon Service Plan; 4.8 Sign Up for Cellular Data Service; 4.9 Transfer an Old Data Plan to a New iPad; 4.10 Turn Cellular Data Service Off or On; 4.11 Check, Change, or Cancel Data Plans; 4.12 Use a Mobile Broadband Hotspot; 4.13 Use the iPad as a Personal Hotspot; 4.14 Make Video Calls with FaceTime; 4.15 Use Skype to Make Internet Calls; 4.16 Travel Internationally with the iPad; Chapter 5: Surf the Web; 5.1 Take a Safari Tour; 5.2 Use Browser Tabs in Safari; 5.3 Zoom and Scroll Through Web Pages; 5.4 Use Safari Reader; 5.5 Use Safari's Reading List; 5.6 Jump to Other Web Pages; 5.7 Use Autofill to Save Time; 5.8 Create and Use Bookmarks; 5.9 Make Home Screen Bookmarks; 5.10 Call Up Your History List; 5.11 Edit and Organize Bookmarks and Folders; 5.12 Sync Bookmarks; 5.13 Save and Mail Images from the Web; 5.14 Stream Web Audio and Video; 5.15 Work with Online Apps; 5.16 Use iCloud Tabs; 5.17 Use the Safari Action Menu; 5.18 Social Networking on Your iPad; 5.19 Surf Securely; 5.20 Use Other Web Browsers; Chapter 6: Keep in Touch with Email and Messaging; 6.1 Set Up an Email Account (or Two); 6.2 Tour the Mail Program; 6.3 Read Mail; 6.4 Write and Send Email; 6.5 Format Your Messages; 6.6 Set Up a VIP Mailbox; 6.7 Flag Messages for Later; 6.8 Manage Your Email; 6.9 Adjust Mail Settings; 6.10 Webmail On the iPad; 6.11 POP3 and IMAP Accounts on the iPad; 6.12 Send Messages; 6.13 Use Twitter; Chapter 7: Organize Your Life With the iPad's Apps; 7.1 Sync Your Personal Info to the iPad; 7.2 Set Up Your Calendars; 7.3 Use the iPad Calendar; 7.4 Maintain Contacts; 7.5 Take Notes; 7.6 Track Time With the iPad's Clock; 7.7 Use Reminders; 7.8 Use Notifications; 7.9 Hang Out the "Do Not Disturb" Sign; 7.10 Set App Privacy Settings; 7.11 Find Your Way with Maps; 7.12 See Maps in Different Views; 7.13 Locate Your Position Using GPS; 7.14 Get Directions on the Map; 7.15 Use Facebook on the iPad; Chapter 8: Shop the App Store; 8.1 Go to the App Store; 8.2 Tour the App Store; 8.3 Set Up an Apple ID; 8.4 Buy, Download, and Install Apps; 8.5 Uninstall Apps; 8.6 Search for Apps; 8.7 Scale Up iPhone Apps; 8.8 Sync and Organize Apps in iTunes; 8.9 Adjust App Preferences; 8.10 Update Apps; 8.11 Troubleshoot Apps; Chapter 9: Read iBooks and ePeriodicals; 9.1 Download the iBooks App; 9.2 Go to the iBookstore; 9.3 Browse and Search for Books; 9.4 Buy and Download a Book; 9.5 Find Free iBooks; 9.6 Sync Books Using iTunes; 9.7 Read Other Ebooks on the iPad; 9.8 Read an iBook; 9.9 Change the Type in an iBook; 9.10 Search an iBook; 9.11 Use the Dictionary; 9.12 Create Bookmarks and Margin Notes; 9.13 Use iBooks Textbooks; 9.14 Delete or Rearrange iBooks; 9.15 Use Newsstand for Your ePeriodicals; 9.16 Subscribe to ePublications; 9.17 Find Newspaper and Magazine Apps; Chapter 10: Play Games; 10.1 Find iPad Games; 10.2 Play Games; 10.3 Sign Up for Game Center; 10.4 Get Social with Game Center; 10.5 More Ways to Get Your Game On; 10.6 Play Multiplayer Games in Person; 10.7 Troubleshoot Games; 10.8 An iPad Games Gallery; Chapter 11: Get Productive with iWork; 11.1 Meet iWork; 11.2 Get Started with iWork; 11.3 Create Documents in Pages; 11.4 Create Spreadsheets in Numbers; 11.5 Create Presentations in Keynote; 11.6 Import, Export, and Share iWork Files; 11.7 Troubleshooting iWork Files; 11.8 Find Alternatives to iWork; Chapter 12: Sync and Share Media Files Using iTunes and iCloud; 12.1 The iTunes 11 Window: An Introduction; 12.2 How iTunes Organizes Your Content; 12.3 Where iTunes Stores Your Files; 12.4 The iTunes Store; 12.5 The Wireless iTunes Store; 12.6 Check for Downloads; 12.7 Authorize Computers for iTunes and Home Sharing; 12.8 Deauthorize Your Computer; 12.9 Automatically Sync the iPad; 12.10 Manually Sync Your iPad; 12.11 Troubleshoot Syncing Problems; 12.12 Use iTunes in the Cloud; 12.13 Use iTunes Home Sharing on Your iPad; 12.14 Stream and Mirror Files with AirPlay; 12.15 Manage Your Expectations With Up Next; 12.16 Use iTunes Match; Chapter 13: Master iTunes On the Desktop; 13.1 Change the Look of the iTunes 11 Window; 13.2 Use the iTunes 11 MiniPlayer; 13.3 Change Import Settings for Better Audio Quality; 13.4 More Ways to Browse Your Collection; 13.5 Search iTunes; 13.6 Change a Song's File Format; 13.7 Improve Your Tunes with the Graphic Equalizer; 13.8 Edit Song Information; 13.9 Edit Album Information and Song Gaps; 13.10 Make a New Playlist in iTunes 11; 13.11 Edit or Delete a Playlist; 13.12 Make a Genius Playlist in iTunes; 13.13 Make Genius Mixes in iTunes 11; 13.14 You're the Critic: Rate Your Music; 13.15 Smart Playlists: Another Way for iTunes to Assemble Song Sets; 13.16 Fetch Missing Album Art; 13.17 See Your iTunes Purchase History and Get iTunes Store Help; 13.18 Set Up Multiple iTunes Libraries; 13.19 Move Your iTunes Media Folder to an External Drive; 13.20 iTunes and Social Media; Chapter 14: Manage and Play Music and Other Audio; 14.1 Get Music and Audio for Your iPad; 14.2 Sync Music, Audiobooks, and Podcasts; 14.3 Explore the Music Menu; 14.4 Play Music; 14.5 Play Audiobooks; 14.6 Control the Now Playing Screen; 14.7 Make Playlists; 14.8 Make Genius Playlists on the iPad; 14.9 Use the Podcasts App; 14.10 Go to School at iTunes U; 14.11 Make Music with GarageBand; Chapter 15: Watch, Create, and Edit Videos; 15.1 Get Video Onto Your iPad; 15.2 Transfer Video from iTunes to iPad; 15.3 Find and Play Videos on Your iPad; 15.4 Play iPad Videos on Your TV; 15.5 Shoot Your Own Videos; 15.6 Share Your Video Clips; 15.7 Edit Videos on the iPad; 15.8 Edit Videos with iMovie; 15.9 Video Formats That Work on the iPad; 15.10 Delete Videos; Chapter 16: View, Shoot, Edit, and Manage Photos; 16.1 Get Pictures onto Your iPad; 16.2 Take Photos With the iPad's Camera; 16.3 Take Portraits with Photo Booth; 16.4 Find Pictures on Your iPad; 16.5 View Pictures on Your iPad; 16.6 Edit Photos on the iPad; 16.7 Use iPhoto for iPad; 16.8 Play Slideshows on Your iPad; 16.9 Play Slideshows on Your TV; 16.10 Change the iPad's Wallpaper; 16.11 Turn the iPad into a Picture Frame; Chapter 17: Back Up and Sync Your Gadgets with iCloud; 17.1 Set Up iCloud on Your iPad; 17.2 Set Up iCloud on Your Computer; 17.3 Using iWork with iCloud on the Web; 17.4 Stream Photos with iCloud; 17.5 Share Your Photo Stream; iPad Settings; Tour the iPad's Settings; iPad Troubleshooting and Care; Troubleshooting Basics; Reset Your iPad; Download iTunes and iTunes Updates, and Reinstall iTunes; Update Your iPad's Software; Use iPad Backup Files; Start Over: Restore Your iPad's Software; Protect Your iPad; Find a Lost iPad; Find an iPad Repair Shop; AppleCare--What It Is and Whether You Need It;