My iPad mini (covers iOS 7)

Gary Rosenzweig is an Internet entrepreneur, software developer, and technology writer. He runs CleverMedia, Inc., which produces websites, computer games, apps, and podcasts. CleverMedia’s largest site, MacMost.com, features video tutorials for Apple enthusiasts. It includes many videos on using Macs, iPhones, and iPads. Gary has written numerous computer books, including ActionScript 3.0 Game Programming University, MacMost.com Guide to Switching to the Mac, Special Edition Using Director MX, and My Pages (for Mac). Gary lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Debby, and daughter, Luna. He has a computer science degree from Drexel University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Website: http://garyrosenzweig.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/rosenz More iPad Tutorials and Book Updates: http://macmost.com/ipadguide/

Chapter 1  Getting Started   3
Generations of iPads   3
   Identifying Your iPad    3
   iOS 7   5
The iPad Buttons and Switches   6
   The Home Button    6
   The Wake/Sleep Button   7
   The Volume Control   8
   The Side Switch   8
   Orientation and Movement   9
Screen Gestures   9
   Tapping and Touching   10
   Pinching   10
   Dragging and Flicking   10
   Pull Down and Release to Update   11
   Four-Finger Gestures   11
iPad Screens   11
   The Lock Screen   12
   The Home Screen   12
   An App Screen   13
   Home Screen Searching   13
   The Settings Screen   15
Interacting with Your iPad   15
   Common Interface Elements   16
   Using the On-Screen Keyboard   17
   Dictating Text   19
   Editing Text   20
   Copy and Paste   21
Using Siri   22
Using Notifications Center   25
Using Control Center   27
Chapter 2  Customizing Your iPad   31
Changing Your Wallpaper    32
Getting Details About Your iPad   34
Setting Alert Sounds   36
Password Protecting Your iPad   38
Setting Parental Restrictions   40
Setting Side Switch Functionality   44
Setting Your Date and Time   45
Modifying Keyboard Settings   46
Do Not Disturb Settings   48
Privacy Settings   49
Notification Center Settings   51
Chapter 3  Networking and Syncing   55
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection   55
Setting Up Your 3G/4G Connection   57
Syncing with iCloud   60
Syncing with iTunes    64
   Syncing Options   65
   Syncing Music   67
   Syncing Photos   69
   Syncing Apps   70
   Syncing Documents   73
   Keeping Your iPad Up-to-Date   74
Sharing with AirDrop    76
Chapter 4  Playing Music and Video   79
Playing a Song   80
Building a Playlist   83
Making iTunes Purchases   85
Downloading Podcasts   89
Playing Video   91
Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices   93
Home Sharing   94
Listening to iTunes Radio   95
Chapter 5  Reading Books   101
Buying a Book from Apple   102
Reading a Book   104
Using Reading Aids   106
Adding Notes and Highlights   107
Adding Bookmarks   109
Organizing Your Books   110
Using iBooks Alternatives   112
Chapter 6  Organizing Your Life   115
Adding a Contact   115
Searching for a Contact    118
Working with Contacts   120
Creating a Calendar Event   121
Using Calendar Views   122
   Exploring Day View   123
   Exploring Week View   125
   Exploring Month View   126
Creating Calendars   127
Creating Notes   129
Setting Reminders   131
Setting Clock Alarms   134
Chapter 7  Surfing the Web   139
Browsing to a URL and Searching   139
Viewing Web Pages   143
Bookmarks, History, and Reading List   145
   Using Bookmarks and Favorites   145
   Using History   147
Deleting Your Bookmarks   148
   Delete a Single Bookmark   148
Creating Home Screen Bookmarks   149
   Building a Reading List   151
Filling in Web Forms   152
Opening Multiple Web Pages with Tabs   154
Copying Text from a Web Page   155
Copying Images from Web Pages   156
Viewing Articles with Safari Reader   156
Saving Time with AutoFill   157
   Setting Up AutoFill   158
   Using AutoFill   160
Chapter 8  Communicating with Email, Messaging, and Twitter   163
Configuring Your iPad for Email   164
Reading Your Email   167
Composing a New Message   170
Creating a Signature 171
Deleting and Moving Messages   172
Searching Email   174
Configuring How Email Is Received   174
More Email Settings   176
Setting Up Messaging   178
Conversing with Messages   179
Setting Up Twitter   181
Following People on Twitter   182
How to Tweet   184
Chapter 9  Taking and Editing Photos   187
Taking and Editing Photos   187
Using Photo Booth   191
Browsing Your Photos   193
Sharing Photos   195
Using Photo Stream   198
   Setting Up Photo Stream   198
   Sharing Photos with Photo Stream   199
Viewing Photo Collections   202
Viewing Albums   206
Creating Albums   207
Creating a Slideshow   208
Capturing the Screen   209
Deleting Photos   210
Adjusting Photos in iPhoto   212
Using Brushed Effects on Photos in iPhoto   215
Applying Special Effects to Photos in iPhoto   216
Ordering Prints with iPhoto   217
Making Photo Books with iPhoto   219
Chapter 10  Recording Video   223
Shooting Video   224
Trimming Video Clips   226
Combining Clips in iMovie   227
Editing Transitions in iMovie   231
Adding Photos to Your Video in iMovie   233
Adding Video Titles in iMovie   235
Setting Up FaceTime   236
Placing Video Calls with FaceTime   238
Receiving Video Calls with FaceTime   240
Chapter 11  Writing with Pages   243
Creating a New Document   244
Styling Text   246
Reusing Styles   249
Formatting Text   250
Creating Lists   252
Column Layouts   254
Inserting Images   255
Using Shapes in Documents   258
Creating Tables   259
Creating Charts   261
Document Setup   263
Sharing and Printing Documents   264
Chapter 12  Spreadsheets with Numbers   267
Creating a New Spreadsheet   268
Totaling Columns   272
Averaging Columns   273
Performing Calculations   277
Formatting Tables   278
   Formatting Cells   278
   Formatting Whole Tables   281
   Using Headers and Footers   282
Creating Forms   283
Creating Charts   286
Using Multiple Tables   288
Chapter 13  Presentations with Keynote   295
Building a Simple Presentation   296
Building Your Own Slide   298
Adding Transitions   302
Magic Move   303
Object Transitions   305
Organizing Slides   307
Playing Your Presentation   309
Presenting on an External Display   310
Chapter 14  Navigating with Maps   313
Finding a Location   313
Searching for Places and Things   315
Getting Directions   317
Setting Bookmarks   319
Using Views   321
   Using Satellite View   321
   Using 3D View   322
Getting Traffic Reports   324
Chapter 15  The World of Apps   327
Purchasing an App   327
Arranging Apps on Your iPad   332
Creating App Folders   333
Viewing Currently Running Apps   335
Quitting Apps   336
Finding Good Apps   338
Using iPhone/iPod touch Apps   339
Getting Help with Apps   340
Chapter 16  Using Popular and Critical Apps   343
Connecting with Friends on Facebook   344
Controlling Your Computer with iTeleport   346
Reading Documents with GoodReader   349
Reading the News with Flipboard   352
Adding a Dictionary   355
Making Phone Calls with Skype   356
Putting Notes on Your Home/Lock Screen   358
Creating Multimedia Cloud Notes with Evernote   361
Handwriting Notes with WritePad   365
Sketching Ideas with Paper   366
Solving Math Problems with MyScript Calculator   369
Finding Recipes with Epicurious   371
Checking the Weather with AccuWeather   372
Learning New Things with iTunes U   375
Other Useful Apps   377
Chapter 17  Games and Entertainment   381
Composing Music with GarageBand   381
Watching Videos with YouTube   385
Watching Movies and TV Shows with Netflix   387
Subscribing to Magazines with Newsstand   389
Using Game Center   391
iPad Games and Entertainment   394
   Where’s My Water   394
   Cut the Rope   395
   Harbor Master HD   395
   Angry Birds HD   396
   Galcon   396
   Plants vs. Zombies HD   397
   Monkey Island 2 Special Edition   397
   Scrabble for iPad   398
   Fieldrunners for iPad   398
   Temple Run 2   399
   The Room   399
   Gold Strike   400
   Just Jigsaw Puzzles   400
   iTunes Radio Alternatives   401
Chapter 18  iPad Accessories   403
Printing from Your iPad   403
AirPlay Mirroring with Apple TV   407
Video Output Adapters   409
Using Wireless Keyboards   411
Importing Photos with SD Card and USB Adapters   413
Charging Your iPad with Power Accessories   415
Listening with EarPods   417
Protecting Your iPad   419
   iPad Smart Cover and Smart Case   419
   Protective Covers   420
   Protective Cases   420
Index    423