Provides information on the features of the iPad 2 with step-by-step instructions covering such topics as connecting to a wi-fi and 3G network, downloading apps, creating documents and spreadsheets, building and displaying presentations, using email, and watching movies.
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.
Your iPad at Work, Second Edition Supercharge your business effectiveness with any model of iPad–in the office, on the road, everywhere! Do you have an iPad? Put it to work! If you’re a manager, entrepreneur, or professional… a consultant, salesperson, or freelancer… this book will make you more efficient, more effective, and more successful! Your iPad at Work includes the latest information about the new iPad (third generation) and iOS 5.1, but also applies to the original iPad and iPad 2. It’s packed with easy, nontechnical business solutions you can use right now–each presented with quick, foolproof, full-color instructions.Securely connect your iPad to your network; sync your email, contacts, calendar, Office documents, and smartphone; make the most of iPad’s latest productivity apps; capture up-to-the-minute news and financial data; even discover powerful specialized apps for your job and your industry. You already know how much fun your iPad is, now discover how incredibly productive it can make you! • Secure your iPad with passwords and data encryption • Connect your iPad to a wireless printer • Discover today’s most powerful iPad business apps • Manage contacts and relationships using your iPad and the VIPorbit app • Do your word processing, spreadsheet and database management while on the go • Access your email and surf the Web from almost anywhere • Make winning sales and business presentations from your iPad • Read PC and Mac files, from Microsoft Office to Adobe PDF • Manage your next project from your iPad • Use your iPad more efficiently on the road and while traveling • Manage your company’s social networking presence from your tablet • Hold iPad-based video conferences and virtual meetings • Use your iPad as an ebook reader, and find the best new business and productivity books online • Reduce your communications costs with FaceTime and Skype • Create and distribute iPad content, or have a custom app developed for your business • Add hardware and accessories that make your iPad even more useful
Sams Teach Yourself iPadTM 2 in 10 Minutes offers straightforward, practical answers when you need fast results. By working through 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to use your iPad 2 to get online, get apps, use the Web, manage email, use maps, books, photos, music, video–anything! Each compact lesson zeroes in on essential techniques, with fast, step-by-step instructions that help you do it right the first time! Tips point out shortcuts and solutions Cautions help you avoid common pitfalls Notes provide additional information 10 minutes is all you need to learn how to... Use FaceTime for personal video phone calls and conferences Take photos and make video clips with the front-facing and rear-facing cameras Manage settings for the iPad 2 Use iTunes to buy and synchronize multimedia—music, videos, movies, documents and more—between the computer and the iPad 2 Hook up to external devices such as a camera, a presentation screen, TV, or HDTV. Use Safari to access the Web Use email of many kinds, including Gmail, with and without a live connection Manage personal information with the Calendar, Contacts, and Notes Use the Maps app for local searches and navigation Get full-screen iPad apps, as well as iPhone-sized apps from the App Store Use iBooks and the iBooks Store Get and play music on iPad Use the iWork apps for creating presentations and working with numbers Category: iPad Covers: Apple Digital Media User Level: Beginning
A hip, straightforward guide to squeezing every bit of functionality from the iPad 2 Apple's new iPad 2 offers new functionality, WiFi or 3G connectivity, a choice of data plans, and a new and more powerful iOS 4 operating system in a thinner, lighter device. This book shows how to get the most from every feature. It covers the two front- and rear-facing cameras, advice on using the multitouch display, and the pros and cons of WiFi vs. 3G. Then it explores video chatting with FaceTime, streaming music and movies to your HDTV, tips on shooting HD video, how to sync the iPad to your computer and transfer content, and much more. With its advanced iOS 4 operating system, the iPad 2 offers new functionality, two cameras, WiFi and 3G connectivity, and the availability of thousands of apps This book explains how to evaluate and choose a data plan as well as how to set up your iPad 2 with iTunes, transfer content, and sync the iPad with your computer Covers downloading movies, music, and iBooks; buying or renting TV shows; managing e-mail, calendars, and to-do lists; and using built-in productivity apps Explores video chatting, taking photos and HD video, accessing social media, finding hotels and restaurants, and even how the iPad can make learning more fun for kids Get all you paid for in your iPad 2 with the advice in this book!
Everything you need to know about the iPad 2! Finally decided to get the hottest device on the planet? If so, don't go far without the iPad's must-have accessory—your own copy of iPad 2 Portable Genius. This hip little guide will show you how to get the very most out of your iPad 2. Being a Portable Genius, it gives you tips and useful information in a handy, compact size, so you can carry it along as easily as your iPad—and it doesn't skimp on any of the essentials. Zeros in on the hottest tricks and tips for the most-used features of your iPad 2 Makes sure you get the most out of the all the different things the iPad 2 can do—as an e-reader, a small computer, and a large iPod touch Provides Genius icons to show you the smartest ways to do things Helps you save time and avoid hassles as you get up to speed Looks good! Full color and a clean layout makes it easy to access the information you need Compact size makes this a very portable helper you can take with you Collect the whole Portable Genius series and make the most of your Apple digital lifestyle.
iPad as a business tool? Absolutely! Need to make an impromptu presentation? Update a spreadsheet? Check on a project, e-mail a file, or polish up a document on your way to a meeting? Your iPad has it covered. This guide focuses on the iPad's business life, detailing how to set it up, secure it, and take full advantage of everything it offers the enterprise. Best practices, productivity tools, working from the cloud, video conferencing, even using your iPad to get you to the meeting—all that and much more, explained right here. Set up your iPad for business, sync it, back it up, and choose accessories and utilities Investigate browser options, manage your Twitter feed, safely use cloud storage, set up a video conference, and explore e-meeting options Book flights and hotels, navigate a city, and convert currency Explore your choices for word processing, spreadsheets, note-taking, presentations, e-mail, reading e-books, and more Discover apps that work for your specific industry Communicate with Windows networks Visit our website at www.wiley.com/compbooks
Looks at the features and functions of the iPad2, covering such topics as accessing the Internet, setting up an email account, using built-in apps, playing games, using iTunes, watching videos, and syncing with MobileMe.
Maximize the power of your iPad 2! Master all the versatile and fun features of your iPad 2 using this hands-on guide. With coverage of both the Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + 3G models, How to Do Everything: iPad 2 shows you how to configure settings, access the Internet, use Mail and Safari, and download music, movies, TV shows, ebooks, apps, games, and more. You'll get tips for taking photos and video with the camera, using FaceTime for video chatting, navigating with GPS, and connecting to social networks. This easy-to-follow book covers it all! Set up, customize, sync, and back up your iPad 2 Choose a data plan for your iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G Connect to Wi-Fi networks and access the web Configure Mail and integrate with various email accounts Download and read books from the iBookstore Stay connected with social networks Find and download apps and games from the App Store Video chat using FaceTime Take, view, manage, and share photos and video Download music, movies, TV shows, podcasts, and audiobooks from the iTunes Store Manage your contacts and schedule and keep notes Navigate with Maps Use the accessibility features, including VoiceOver and Zoom Secure and troubleshoot your iPad 2
Step-by-Step, Full-Color Graphics! Start using your iPad 2 right away--the QuickSteps way. Color photos and screenshots with clear instructions help you get the most out of the latest release of this powerful tablet. Follow along and learn how to navigate the touch screen, surf the web, send and receive email, use the camera, and video chat using FaceTime. You'll also find out how to play music, movies, videos, and games, read e-books, and download content from the App Store, the iBookstore, and iTunes. Get up to speed on your iPad 2 in no time using this practical, fast-paced guide. Use these handy guideposts: Shortcuts for accomplishing common tasks Need-to-know facts in concise narrative Helpful reminders or alternate ways of doing things Bonus information related to the topic being covered Errors and pitfalls to avoid Joli Ballew is a technical writer, technology trainer, and self-proclaimed gadget guru. She is the bestselling author of more than 40 computer books, including How to Do Everything: iPad, How to Do Everything: BlackBerry Storm 2, How to Do Everything: Netbook, and Degunking Windows 7.