My iPad mini

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/

Chapter 1  Getting Started 3
Generations of iPads   3
   Identifying Your iPad   4
   iOS 8   5
The iPad Buttons and Switches   6
   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
Talking to Your iPad with Siri   25
Using Notifications Center   29
Using Control Center   32
Chapter 2  Customizing Your iPad   35
Changing Your Wallpaper   36
Setting Alert Sounds   39
Password Protecting Your iPad   41
Setting Side Switch Functionality   45
Setting Your Date and Time   45
Modifying Keyboard Settings   46
Do Not Disturb Settings   48
Setting Parental Restrictions    50
Making Text Easier to Read   52
Controlling Automatic Downloads   53
Other Useful Settings   54
Chapter 3  Networking and Syncing   57
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection   57
Setting Up Your Cellular Data Connection   59
Syncing with iCloud   61
Syncing with iTunes   65
   Syncing Options   66
   Syncing Music   68
   Syncing Photos   70
   Syncing Everything Else   71
Sharing with AirDrop   73
Chapter 4  Playing Music and Video   77
Playing a Song   78
Building a Playlist   81
Making iTunes Purchases   83
Sharing Purchases with Your Family (New!)   86
Downloading Podcasts    90
Playing Video   92
Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices   96
Home Sharing   97
Listening to iTunes Radio   99
Chapter 5  Reading Books   103
Buying a Book from Apple   103
Reading a Book   106
Using Reading Aids   107
Adding Notes and Highlights   109
Adding Bookmarks   111
Organizing Your Books   111
Using iBooks Alternatives   115
Chapter 6  Organizing Your Life   119
Adding a Contact   119
Searching for a Contact   122
Working with Contacts   124
Creating a Calendar Event   125
Using Calendar Views   127
   Exploring Day View   127
   Exploring Week View   129
   Exploring Month View   130
Creating Calendars   131
Creating Notes   133
Setting Reminders   135
Setting Clock Alarms   138
Chapter 7  Surfing the Web   143
Browsing to a URL and Searching   143
Viewing Web Pages   147
Bookmarks, History, and Reading List   149
   Using Bookmarks and Favorites   149
   Using History   151
Deleting Your Bookmarks   153
Creating Home Screen Bookmarks   154
   Building a Reading List   155
Filling in Web Forms   157
Opening Multiple Web Pages with Tabs   159
Copying Text from a Web Page   161
Copying Images from Web Pages   162
Viewing Articles with Safari Reader   162
Saving Time with AutoFill   163
   Setting Up AutoFill   164
   Using AutoFill   166
Chapter 8  Communicating with Email, Messaging, and Twitter   169
Configuring Your iPad for Email   170
   Set Up Your Email Account   170
Reading Your Email   173
Composing a New Message   176
Creating a Signature   178
Deleting and Moving Messages   180
Searching Email   182
Configuring How Email Is Received    182
More Email Settings   184
Setting Up Messaging   187
Conversing with Messages   188
Setting Up Twitter   191
Following People on Twitter   193
How to Tweet   194
Chapter 9  Taking and Editing Photos    197
Taking Photos   197
Editing and Adjusting Photos   200
Taking Panoramic Photos (New!)  204
Using Photo Booth   206
Photo Sources   208
Browsing Your Photos   209
Viewing Your Photos   213
Sharing Your Photos   214
Viewing Albums   218
Creating Albums   220
Creating a Slideshow   221
Capturing the Screen   223
Chapter 10  Recording Video   225
Shooting Video   226
Trimming Video Clips   229
Combining Clips in iMovie   230
Editing Transitions in iMovie   234
Adding Photos to Your Video in iMovie   236
Adding Video Titles in iMovie   239
Setting Up FaceTime   240
Placing Video Calls with FaceTime   242
Receiving Video Calls with FaceTime   244
Chapter 11  Writing with Pages   247
Creating a New Document   248
Styling and Formatting Text   250
Creating Lists   254
Inserting Images   256
Document Setup   259
Sharing and Printing Documents   261
Chapter 12  Spreadsheets with Numbers   265
Creating a New Spreadsheet   265
Calculating Totals and Averages   269
Styling Tables and Cells   273
Creating Forms   275
Using Multiple Tables   277
Creating Charts   281
Chapter 13  Presentations with Keynote   285
Building a Simple Presentation   285
Building Your Own Slide   288
Adding Transitions   292
   Magic Move   293
   Object Transitions   295
Organizing Slides   297
Playing Your Presentation   299
Chapter 14  Navigating with Maps   303
Finding a Location   303
Searching for Places and Things   307
Getting Directions   308
Using Views   310
   Using Satellite View   311
   Using 3D View   312
Getting Traffic Reports   314
Chapter 15  The World of Apps   319
Purchasing an App   319
Arranging Apps on Your iPad   324
Creating App Folders   325
Viewing Currently Running Apps   327
Quitting Apps   329
Finding Good Apps   330
Using iPhone/iPod touch Apps   331
Getting Help with Apps   332
Monitoring and Managing Your Apps   334
   Viewing App Storage Information   334
   Viewing Battery Usage   336
   Viewing Location Usage   337
   Viewing Information Sharing Permissions   339
   Modifying Notifications Settings   340
Chapter 16  Must-Have Apps   345
Connecting with Friends on Facebook   346
Reading and Collecting Documents   349
Reading the News with Flipboard   352
Adding a Dictionary   357
Making Phone Calls with Skype   359
Creating Multimedia Cloud Notes with Evernote   362
Handwriting Notes with WritePad   365
Sketching Ideas with Paper   368
Adding a Calculator with PCalc Lite   371
Finding Recipes with Epicurious   373
Checking the Weather   375
Learning New Things with iTunes U   378
Other Useful Apps   380
Chapter 17  Games and Entertainment   383
Composing Music with GarageBand   383
Watching Videos with YouTube   387
Watching Movies and TV Shows with Netflix   391
Subscribing to Magazines with Newsstand   394
Using Game Center   396
iPad Games and Entertainment   398
   Kingdom Rush   399
   Blockheads   399
   Machinarium   400
   Where’s My Water   400
   Cut the Rope   401
   Harbor Master HD   401
   Angry Birds HD   402
   Plants vs. Zombies HD   402
   Scrabble for iPad   403
   Temple Run 2   403
   The Room   404
   Gold Strike   404
   Just Mah Jongg Solitaire   405
   iTunes Radio Alternatives   406
Chapter 18  iPad Accessories   409
Printing from Your iPad   409
AirPlay Mirroring with Apple TV   413
Video Output Adapters   415
Using Wireless Keyboards   417
Importing Photos with an SD Card and USB Adapters   419
Charging Your iPad with Power Accessories   421
Listening with EarPods   423
Protecting Your iPad   425
   iPad Smart Cover and Smart Case   425
   Protective Covers   426
   Protective Cases   426
Chapter 19  Maintaining Your iPad and Solving Problems   429
Getting Help on Your iPad (New!)   429
   Using the Tips App   430
   Getting Help Inside Apps   431
Getting Help from Apple   433
   Visiting the Genius Bar   433
   Asking a Question Online   438
Keeping Your iPad Up-To-Date   441
   Updating iOS   441
   Updating Apps   442
Securing Your iPad   443
   Basic Security Measures   443
   Using Find My iPad   444
   Setting Up Find My iPad   444
   Locating a Lost iPad   444
Index   449