iPad For Dummies, 7th Edition

The fast and easy way to get the most out of your iPad – updated for iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3!

This new edition of iPad For Dummies covers all the latest tips and tricks to getting the most out of your iPad, presented in a straightforward-but-fun language that has defined the For Dummies brand for more than twenty years. Clear instructions get you started with the basics, like setting up your iPad, mastering the multi-touch interface, and synching your data. Next, you’ll discover how to work in the iCloud, set up iTunes on your iPad, browse the Internet, send and receive e-mails, text with iMessage, download apps from the App Store, making video calls with FaceTime, work with Siri, import pictures, get organized with Reminders, find your way with Maps, and so much more. Written in plain English and complemented with full-color photographs that bring the information to life, iPad For Dummies helps even the most techno-phobic readers understand and master the iPad’s myriad capabilities. Whether you’re looking to curl up with a good iBook, stay connected on social media, capture photos and videos–or anything in between–everything you need is at your fingertips. * Includes coverage of iPad Air 2, iPad Air, and all models of iPad mini * Bestselling For Dummies brand in full-color! * Written by a dynamic team, including the Personal Tech columnist for USA Today and the author of the popular Dr. Mac column for the Houston Chronicle * Enhanced with instructional videos and eBook supplements * Covers the portability, accessibility, and multi-functionality that make iPad popular for school, recreation, and work

If you’re a new iPad user or have a bit of experience and want approachable information on the latest iOS software and iPad hardware, this friendly guide has you covered.

Table of Contents

Part I: Getting to Know Your iPad
Chapter 1: Unveiling the iPad
Chapter 2: iPad Basic Training
Chapter 3: Synchronicity: Getting Stuff to and from Your iPad

Part II: The Internet iPad
Chapter 4: Going on a Mobile Safari
Chapter 5: The Email Must Get Through
Chapter 6: Maps Are Where It’s At

Part III: The Multimedia iPad
Chapter 7: The Listening Experience
Chapter 8: iPad Videography
Chapter 9: Photography on a Larger Scale
Chapter 10: Curling Up with a Good iBook

Part IV: The iPad at Work
Chapter 11: App-solutely!
Chapter 12: People, Places, and Appointments
Chapter 13: Indispensable iPad Utilities
Chapter 14: Taking iPad Controls Siri-ously

Part V: The Undiscovered iPad
Chapter 15: Setting You Straight on Settings
Chapter 16: When Good iPads Go Bad
Chapter 17: Accessorizing Your iPad

Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 18: Ten Appetizing and Free Apps
Chapter 19: Ten Apps Worth Paying For
Chapter 20: Ten Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts