Rosenzweig

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, and Special Edition Using Director MX. 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/ Gary Jones is a retired school administrator. In retirement he has become an avid traveler, foodie, rare book seller, and an individual who uses his iPad in most of his ventures. He runs Juniper Point Books, an online rare and used book business, travels the world attempting to live, shop, and eat like a local, occasionally provides educational consulting services, and works hard at retirement. Gary has degrees in English, philosophy, and a master’s degree in school administration. He lives in Round Lake, NY with his wife, Susan, has two children, Karianne and Katelyn, and a dog Bubba.

Chapter 1  Getting Started   3
Generations of iPads   3
   Identifying Your iPad   4
   iOS 8   5
The iPad Buttons and Switches   5
The Home Button   6
   The Wake/Sleep Button   7
   The Volume Control   8
   The Side Switch   9
   Orientation and Movement   9
Screen Gestures   10
   Tapping and Touching   10
   Pinching   10
   Dragging and Flicking   10
   Pull Down and Release to Update   11
   Four-Finger Gestures   12
Learning Your Way Around   12
   The Lock Screen   12
   The Home Screen   13
   An App Screen   14
   Home Screen Searching   14
Virtual Buttons and Switches   16
   Switches   16
   Toolbars   16
   Menus   17
   Tab Bars   17
Entering Text    17
   Using the On-Screen Keyboard   18
   Keyboard Modes   18
   Undocking and Splitting the Keyboard   20
   Using Predictive Text (New!)   21
   Dictating Text   22
   Editing Text   23
   Copy and Paste   24
Printing from Your iPad   25
Talking to Your iPad with Siri   28
Using Notifications Center   31
Using Control Center   34
Chapter 2  Customizing Your iPad   37
Changing Your Wallpaper   38
Setting Alert Sounds   41
Password Protecting Your iPad   43
Setting Side Switch Functionality   47
Setting Your Date and Time   47
Modifying Keyboard Settings   48
Do Not Disturb Settings   50
Setting Parental Restrictions   52
Making Text Easier to Read   54
Controlling Automatic Downloads   55
Other Useful Settings   56
Chapter 3  Networking and Syncing   59
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection   59
Setting Up Your Cellular Data Connection   61
Syncing with iCloud   63
Syncing with iTunes   67
   Syncing Options   68
   Syncing Music   70
   Syncing Photos   72
   Syncing Everything Else   73
Sharing with AirDrop   75
Chapter 4  Playing Music and Video   79
Playing a Song   80
Building a Playlist   83
Making iTunes Purchases   85
Sharing Purchases with Your Family (New!)   88
Downloading Podcasts   92
Playing Video   94
Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices   98
Home Sharing   99
Listening to iTunes Radio   101
Chapter 5  Reading Books   105
Buying a Book from Apple   105
Reading a Book   108
Using Reading Aids   109
Adding Notes and Highlights   111
Adding Bookmarks   113
Organizing Your Books   113
Using iBooks Alternatives   117
Chapter 6  Organizing Your Life   121
Adding a Contact   121
Searching for a Contact   124
Creating a Calendar Event   126
   Using Calendar Views   128
   Exploring Day View   128
   Exploring Week View   130
   Exploring Month View   131
Creating Calendars   132
Setting Reminders   134
Setting Clock Alarms   137
Chapter 7  Surfing the Web   141
Browsing to a URL and Searching   141
Viewing Web Pages   145
Bookmarks, History, and Reading List   147
   Using Bookmarks and Favorites   147
   Using History   149
Deleting Your Bookmarks   151
Creating Home Screen Bookmarks   152
   Building a Reading List   153
Filling in Web Forms   155
Opening Multiple Web Pages with Tabs   157
Copying Text from a Web Page   159
Copying Images from Web Pages   160
Viewing Articles with Safari Reader   160
Saving Time with AutoFill   161
   Setting Up AutoFill   162
Chapter 8  Communicating with Email, Messaging, and Twitter   165
Configuring Your iPad for Email   166
   Set Up Your Email Account   166
Reading Your Email   169
Composing a New Message   172
Creating a Signature   174
Deleting and Moving Messages   176
Searching Email   178
Configuring How You Receive Email   178
More Email Settings   180
Setting Up Messaging   183
Conversing with Messages   184
Setting Up Twitter   187
Following People on Twitter   189
How to Tweet   190
Chapter 9  Taking and Editing Photos   193
Taking Photos   193
Editing and Adjusting Photos   196
Taking Panoramic Photos (New!)  200
Using Photo Booth   202
Photo Sources   204
Browsing Your Photos   205
Viewing Your Photos   209
Sharing Your Photos   210
Viewing Albums   214
Creating Albums   216
Creating a Slideshow   217
Capturing the Screen   219
Chapter 10  The World of Apps   221
Purchasing an App   221
Arranging Apps on Your iPad   226
Creating App Folders   227
Viewing Currently Running Apps   229
Quitting Apps   231
Monitoring and Managing Your Apps   232
   Viewing App Storage Information   232
   Viewing Battery Usage   234
   Viewing Location Usage   235
   Viewing Information Sharing Permissions   237
   Modifying Notifications Settings   238
Chapter 11  Exploring the World with Your iPad   243
Using the AARP App   244
Finding Interesting Accommodations with the Airbnb App   247
Exchanging Homes Is a Great Way to See the World   255
   Using Intervac Home Exchange   256
Arranging Travel Using the Kayak App   259
Finding Your Way Using the iPad Maps App   262
SeatGuru by TripAdvisor   266
Communicating in a Foreign Country Is Easy When You Use Talking Translator   269
Getting Travel Advice from Others Using TripAdvisor   273
Getting a Ride Using the Uber App   276
Chapter 12  Enhancing Your Next Meal with Your iPad   285
Reading The Daily Meal to Expand Your Culinary Knowledge   286
Finding Recipes   289
Using Escoffier Cook’s Companion   294
Using the Internet to Search for Recipes   299
Using Open Table for iPad to Make Dining Reservations   301
Choosing a Restaurant Using Yelp   305
Chapter 13  Communicating with Your Loved Ones Using Your iPad   311
Using Email to Stay in Touch   311
Sharing Photos, Videos, and Other Information   312
   Facebook   312
   Instagram   316
   Vine   320
Communicating (Almost) Face to Face with FaceTime and Skype   324
   FaceTime   325
   Skype for iPad   329
Using Photo Sharing, Storage, and Management Apps   331
   Sharing with Shutterfly for iPad   332
   Flickr by Yahoo   337
YouTube   342
Chapter 14  Finding and Using Apps for Entertainment   349
Getting Times and Tickets Using the Fandango Movies App   350
Playing Games on the iPad   353
   Playing Solitaire   354
   Words with Friends   357
Finding and Reading Books in iBooks   359
iTunes Movies   359
Accessing Music Through iTunes   362
National Public Radio (NPR) for iPad   362
Watching Movies and TV Shows Using Netflix   364
Listening to Music Through Pandora Radio   368
Finding and Listening to Podcasts   372
   Viewing TED Talks   376
Finding and Purchasing Event Tickets   379
Chapter 15  Keeping Informed Using News and Weather Apps   387
Getting Local and Global News   387
Getting Financial News   392
Staying Informed   395
Following Your Favorite Team   397
Staying Alert with Weather Radar   400
Using the Weather Channel App for iPad   402
Using the Yahoo! Tech Website   405
Chapter 16  Using Apps That Help You Stay Healthy and Fit   409
Exercising Your Brain Using Fit Brains Trainer   409
Staying in Shape with FitStar   413
Using Fooducate - Healthy Weight Loss, Food Scanner & Diet Tracker   419
Walking with Map My Walk - GPS Pedometer for Walking or Jogging   423
Staying on Track with the MedCoach Medication Reminder App   426
Using a Pharmacy App to Refill Prescriptions   432
Getting Medical Information from WebMD for iPad   435
Chapter 17  Using Apps to Enhance Your Daily Life and Save Money   441
Finding Your Roots with Ancestry   442
Shopping on the iPad Using Amazon   448
Finding Deals Using the Craigslist App   453
Bidding on eBay for iPad   457
Paying Less at the Pump with Gas Buddy   462
Avoiding Traffic Jams Using WAZE   466
Index   473

Bonus Online Chapter: “Writing with Pages”
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