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 The A to Z guide to getting the most from your iPad 

Your iPad is a magical piece of technology connecting you to the rest of the world pretty much anytime and anywhere. Super thin and (well, almost) light as a feather, it allows you to keep up with your day to day duties, stay in touch with family and friends, catch up with work, relax with books and movies, or even create your own works of art! Given all it’s capable of, it’s essential to have a guide to help you make the most of your device.

The latest edition of iPad and iPad Pro for Dummies helps users of all experience levels navigate this amazing looking glass. Assuming no prior knowledge, it takes you from the basics—including getting to know the iPad and adding useful accessories such as keyboards and pencils—to setting up email, connecting with other devices, maintaining files, and researching and installing the best apps for you.

  • Discover the simple steps to get up and running
  • Make your iPad work better and faster for you
  • Explore the features of the brand new iPadOS
  • Get easy fixes to common problems

Pick up your copy today and find out just how sweet life in Apple tablet form can be!

Table of Contents

  1. Cover
  2. Introduction
    1. About This Book
    2. Foolish Assumptions
    3. Icons Used in This Book
    4. Beyond the Book
    5. Where to Go from Here
  3. Part 1: Getting to Know Your iPad
    1. Chapter 1: Unveiling the iPad
    2. Exploring the iPad’s Big Picture
    3. Touring the iPad Exterior
    4. Discovering the Delectable Home Screen and Dock Icons
    5. Chapter 2: iPad Basic Training
    6. Getting Started on Getting Started
    7. A Closer Look at Cellular Data on Your iPad
    8. Turning On and Setting Up the iPad
    9. Locking the iPad
    10. Mastering the Multitouch Interface
    11. The Incredible, Intelligent, and Virtual iPad Keyboard
    12. Chapter 3: Synchronicity: Getting Stuff to and from Your iPad
    13. A Brief iCloud Primer
    14. Getting in Sync
    15. Backing Up Your iPad
    16. Disconnecting the iPad
    17. Synchronizing Your Data
    18. Synchronizing Your Media
    19. Manual Syncing
  4. Part 2: The Internet iPad
    1. Chapter 4: Going on a Mobile Safari
    2. Surfin’ Dude
    3. Finding Your Way around Cyberspace
    4. Revisiting Web Pages
    5. Sharing Your Web Experiences
    6. Launching a Mobile Search Mission
    7. Private Browsing
    8. Smart Safari Settings
    9. Chapter 5: The Email Must Get Through
    10. Prep Work: Setting Up Your Accounts
    11. See Me, Read Me, File Me, Delete Me: Working with Messages
    12. Darling, You Send Me (Email)
    13. Setting Your Message and Account Settings
    14. Chapter 6: Getting Messages
  5. Part 3: The Multimedia iPad
    1. Chapter 7: Apple Music, Books, News, and TV+
    2. Introducing Your iPad’s Music Player
    3. The iPad Is a Great E-Book Reader
    4. Apple News and Apple News+
    5. Apple TV+
    6. Chapter 8: iPad Videography
    7. Finding Stuff to Watch
    8. Playing Video
    9. Finding and Working the Video Controls
    10. Watching Video on a Big TV
    11. Restricting Video Usage
    12. Deleting Video from Your iPad
    13. Shooting Your Own Videos
    14. Seeing Is Believing with FaceTime
    15. Chapter 9: Photography on a Larger Scale
    16. Shooting Pictures
    17. Tracking Down Your Pictures
    18. Admiring Your Pictures
    19. Editing and Deleting Photos
    20. Editing Live Photos
    21. More (Not So) Stupid Picture Tricks
    22. Entering the Photo Booth
  6. Part 4: The iPad at Work
    1. Chapter 10: Apply Here (to Find Out about iPad Apps)
    2. Tapping the Magic of Apps
    3. Finding Apps in the App Store
    4. Working with Apps
    5. Chapter 11: People and Appointments
    6. Working with the Calendar
    7. Adding Calendar Entries
    8. Sifting through Contacts
    9. Chapter 12: Indispensable iPad Utilities
    10. Taking Note of Notes
    11. Remembering with Reminders
    12. Loving the Lock Screen and Navigating Notifications
    13. Punching the Clock
    14. Controlling Smart Appliances with Home
    15. Measuring with the Measure App
    16. Dropping In on AirDrop
    17. Chapter 13: iPad: Your Multitasking and Productivity Powerhouse
    18. Working with Multitouch and Gestures
    19. Checking Out Split View and Slide Over
    20. Increasing Your Productivity with a Keyboard
    21. Looking at Productivity Apps
    22. Chapter 14: Taking iPad Controls Siri-ously
    23. Controlling Control Center
    24. Summoning Siri
    25. Figuring Out What to Ask
    26. Correcting Mistakes
    27. Using Dictation
    28. Making Siri Smarter
  7. Part 5: The Undiscovered iPad
    1. Chapter 15: Setting You Straight on Settings
    2. Checking Out the Settings Screen
    3. Apple ID Settings
    4. Flying with Sky-High Settings
    5. Controlling Wi-Fi Connections
    6. Getting Fired Up over Bluetooth
    7. Roaming among Cellular Data Options
    8. Managing Notifications
    9. Location, Location, Location Services
    10. Settings for Your Senses
    11. Screen Time
    12. Exploring Settings in General
    13. Controlling Control Center
    14. Touch ID (or Face ID) & Passcode
    15. Promoting Harmony through Family Sharing
    16. Transactional Settings
    17. Find My iPad
    18. Chapter 16: When Good iPads Go Bad
    19. Resuscitating an iPad with Issues
    20. Problems with Networks
    21. Sync, Computer, or iTunes Issues
    22. More Help on the Apple Website
    23. If Nothing We Suggest Helps
    24. Dude, Where’s My Stuff?
    25. Chapter 17: Accessorize Your iPad
    26. Accessories from Apple
    27. Listening and Talking
    28. Listening with Speakers
    29. Wrapping Your iPad in Third-Party Cases
    30. Standing Up Your iPad
  8. Part 6: The Part of Tens
    1. Chapter 18: Ten Appetizing and Free Apps
    2. TripCase
    3. Shazam
    4. Flipboard
    5. Movies by Flixster
    6. IMDb Movies & TV
    7. Netflix
    8. Comixology
    9. Epicurious Recipes & Shopping List
    10. Evernote
    11. Pandora Radio
    12. Chapter 19: Ten Apps Worth Paying For
    13. PhotoCard by Bill Atkinson
    14. Words with Friends — Word Game
    15. ArtStudio for iPad — Paint & Draw
    16. Pinball Crystal Caliburn II
    17. Art Authority for iPad
    18. Solar Walk
    19. Action Movie FX
    20. Masterclass
    21. Dark Sky Weather
    22. Parallels Access
    23. Chapter 20: Ten Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts
    24. Use Do Not Disturb for Others
    25. Create a Website Home Screen Shortcut
    26. Edit Today View
    27. Customize Your Dock with Your Most Used Apps
    28. Type on a Floating Keyboard
    29. Look Up Words
    30. Find Almost Anything Using Spotlight
    31. Tap and Hold Down on Home Screen Icons
    32. Lock Your Screen's Rotation
    33. Use the Volume Button as a Camera Shutter
  9. Index
  10. About the Authors
  11. Advertisement Page
  12. Connect with Dummies
  13. End User License Agreement
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