The iPad Guide: How to Get the Most Out of the iPad
By Daniel Nations, About.com Guide
When the iPad was released, Steve Jobs called it "magical". And in many ways, he was right. The iPad is a great device capable of doing everything from streaming movies to entertaining you with great games to becoming your digital library to simply letting you surf the web on your couch. Unfortunately, one of it's magical qualities isn't to instantly allow you to know all of the great ways to use the device.
This iPad guide will teach you everything from how to go about picking out the right iPad to the basics of how to go about using it to how to get the most out of it. Did you know you can hook the iPad up to your HDTV and watch streaming movies on the big screen? Or that hitting the space bar twice produces a period and a space, making it an easy way to end a sentence? Read on to find out more about the iPad.
How to Buy an iPad
Perhaps the most important thing this iPad guide can teach you is how to go about buying an iPad. There are many different questions you have to ask yourself when buying the iPad, from how much storage space you might need to whether or not to get a 3G model. And if you aren't exactly sure of the answers to these questions, these handy articles can help you decide.
- Comparing iPad 3G Data Plans
- The Most Common iPad Scams and How to Avoid Them
- More Information on Buying an iPad
Getting Started With the iPad
If you are a new owner unfamiliar with Apple's iOS devices, it's okay to feel a little lost. While the iPad is a very easy device to use, there are a few tricks that will help you get started enjoying it rather than wasting too much time figuring out how to use it. And don't worry, in no time you'll be using it like a pro.
- iPad 101: A New User's Guide to the iPad
- How to Enable iPad Parental Controls
- How to Close an iPad App
Getting the Most Out of the iPad
Now that you are navigating the interface like a pro, it's time to find out how to squeeze the most out of the iPad. There are a number of great features that aren't readily apparent, such as being able to connect the iPad to your television set or using multitasking gestures to quickly switch between two apps.
- How to Connect Your iPad to Your TV
- How to Stream Movies and Music to the iPad
- How to use FaceTime on the iPad
The Best iPad Apps
What would an iPad guide be without a listing of the best apps available? These lists contain everything from those must-have apps that should be installed on almost every iPad to the best apps to get your morning news to a guide with the best in iPad gaming. There's a little something for everyone, and many of the apps detailed in these lists are free to download from Apple's app store.
- 15 Must-Have iPad Apps
- A Guide to the Best iPad Games
- The Top iPad Movie and TV Apps
- The Best Free Productivity Apps
- The Best iPad News Apps
- The Best Social Networking Apps for the iPad
- The Best iPad Utility Apps
- How to Get Started Developing Apps
Overcoming Common Problems With the iPad
Unfortunately, it won't be all fun and games. The iPad is a pretty stable device, but over time, most of us will come across a problem or two with it. Luckily, most problems can easily be solved by using some simple troubleshooting steps like reboot the iPad to give it a clean start.
- How to Fix an iPad That Is Frozen or Won't Respond
- What to Do If Your iPad Won't Turn On
- Basic iPad Troubleshooting Tips
iPad Manuals
Would you like detailed information about your iPad at the tip of your fingers? The official iPad manual is a great way for new owners to learn about features they may have never discovered on their own. If you open one of these manuals on your iPad, you can save it to iBooks by tapping the Open in iBooks button at the top of your screen.