My iPad

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 105
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   10
Screen Gestures   10
Tapping and Touching   10
Pinching   11
Dragging and Flicking   11
Pull Down and Release to Update   12
Four-Finger Gestures   12
Learning Your Way Around   13
The Lock Screen   13
The Home Screen   14
The Search Screen   15
The Widgets Screen   16
The Notifications Screen   18
Virtual Buttons and Switches   20
Switches and Option Lists   20
Toolbars   20
Menus   21
Tab Bars   21
Entering Text   22
Using the On-Screen Keyboard   22
Keyboard Modes   22
Undocking and Splitting the Keyboard   24
Using the Keyboard Shortcut Bar   25
Using Predictive Text   27
Dictating Text   28
Editing Text   29
Copying and Pasting   30
Talking to Your iPad with Siri   32
Asking Siri Questions   32
Using Control Center   34
Chapter 2  Customizing Your iPad   39
Changing Your Wallpaper   40
Setting Alert Sounds   43
Password-Protecting Your iPad   44
Making Access Easier with Touch ID   48
Modifying Keyboard Settings   49
Adjusting Do Not Disturb Settings   51
Setting Parental Restrictions   52
Making Text Easier to Read   55
Controlling Automatic Downloads   56
Working with Other Useful Settings   56
Chapter 3  Networking and Syncing 59
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Network Connection   59
Syncing with iCloud   63
Connecting to iCloud   63
Syncing with iTunes   67
Syncing Options   68
Syncing Music   70
Syncing Photos   72
Syncing Everything Else   73
Sharing with AirDrop   75
Using AirDrop   75
Viewing Your Mac’s Files with iCloud Drive   78
Accessing Your Files   78
Chapter 4  Playing Music and Video 83
Playing a Song   84
Building a Playlist   87
Creating Playlists   87
Making iTunes Purchases   89
Buying on Your iPad   90
Sharing Purchases with Your Family   92
Setting Up Family Sharing   92
Having It All with Apple Music   95
Signing Up for Apple Music   95
Playing Songs with Apple Music   97
Discovering New Music with Apple Music   99
Discovering Music with Apple Music Radio Stations   100
Listening to Podcasts   102
Subscribing to Podcasts   103
Playing Video   104
Using AirPlay to Play Music and Video on Other Devices   108
Accessing AirPlay   108
Home Sharing   109
Chapter 5  Reading Books   111
Buying a Book from Apple   111
Reading a Book   114
Using Reading Aids   115
Adding Notes and Highlights   117
Adding Bookmarks   119
Organizing Your Books   119
Using iBooks Alternatives   123
Chapter 6  Organizing Your Life 127
Using the Contacts App   127
Adding a Contact   128
Searching for a Contact   130
Working with Contacts   132
Using the Calendar App   133
Creating a Calendar Event   133
Using Calendar Views   135
Exploring Day View   135
Exploring Week View   137
Exploring Month View   138
Creating a Calendar   139
Using the Notes App   141
Creating a Note   142
Creating Checklists in Notes   144
Adding Photos and Sketches to Notes   145
Using the Reminders App   146
Setting a Reminder   147
Using the Clock App   149
Setting Clock Alarms   149
Chapter 7  Surfing the Web 153
Getting Started with Safari   153
Browsing to a URL and Searching   154
Viewing Web Pages   157
Opening Multiple Web Pages with Tabs   159
Viewing Articles with Safari Reader   161
Bookmarks, History, and Reading List   162
Using Bookmarks and Favorites   162
Using History   164
Deleting Your Bookmarks   166
Creating Home Screen Bookmarks   167
Building a Reading List   168
Working with Web Forms   170
Filling in Web Forms   171
Saving Time with AutoFill   172
Setting Up AutoFill   173
Using AutoFill   175
Chapter 8  Communicating with Email and Messaging   179
Configuring Your iPad for Email   180
Set Up Your Email Account   180
Reading Your Email   183
Composing a New Email   186
Deleting and Moving Emails   187
Searching Email   189
Customizing Your Email   190
Configuring How You Receive Email   190
Creating a Signature   191
More Email Settings   193
Working with Messaging   195
Setting Up Messaging   195
Conversing with Messages   197
Using Emoji in Text Messages   200
Expressing Yourself with Messages   201
Responding with Tapback Quick Replies   202
Sending Messages with Bubble Effects   202
Sending Messages with Animations   204
Sending Handwritten Notes   205
Sending Digital Touch Messages   206
Send Animated GIFs and Other Special Messages   207
Chapter 9  Taking and Editing Photos 211
Working with Photos   211
Taking Photos   212
Editing and Adjusting Photos   214
Taking Panoramic Photos   218
Using Photo Booth   220
Photo Sources   222
Browsing Your Photos   223
Searching Your Photos   228
Viewing Your Photos   230
Sharing Your Photos   231
Working with Albums   234
Viewing Albums   235
Creating Albums   236
Creating a Slideshow   237
Viewing Photos as Memories   239
Capturing the Screen   241
Chapter 10  Recording Video 245
Shooting Video   246
Trimming Video Clips   249
Editing in iMovie   251
Editing Transitions   255
Adding Photos to Your Video   257
Adding Video Titles   259
Making Video Calls with FaceTime   261
Setting Up FaceTime   261
Placing Video Calls with FaceTime   263
Receiving Video Calls with FaceTime   265
Chapter 11  Writing with Pages   269
Creating a New Document   270
Styling and Formatting Text   272
Creating Lists   276
Inserting Images   278
Document Setup   281
Sharing and Printing Documents   283
Chapter 12  Spreadsheets with Numbers 287
Creating a New Spreadsheet   287
Calculating Totals and Averages   291
Styling Tables and Cells   295
Creating Forms   297
Using Multiple Tables   299
Creating Charts   303
Chapter 13  Presentations with Keynote   307
Building a Simple Presentation   307
Building Your Own Slide   310
Adding Transitions   314
Magic Move   315
Object Transitions   317
Organizing Slides   319
Playing Your Presentation   321
Chapter 14  Navigating with Maps   325
Finding a Location   326
Searching for Places and Things   328
Getting Directions   329
Getting a Better View with Maps Settings   331
Using Satellite View   331
Using 3D View   333
Getting Traffic Reports   334
Chapter 15  The World of Apps   337
Purchasing an App   337
Organizing Apps on Your iPad   342
Arranging Apps on the Home Screen   342
Creating App Folders   343
Working with Apps   345
Viewing Currently Running Apps   346
Quitting Apps   347
Viewing a Second App with Slide Over   348
Interacting with Two Apps at Once with Split View   350
Viewing Video with Picture-in-Picture   352
Finding Good Apps   353
Using iPhone/iPod touch Apps   354
Getting Help with Apps   355
Monitoring and Managing Your Apps   357
Viewing App Storage Information   358
Viewing Battery Usage   360
Viewing Location Usage   361
Viewing Information Sharing Permissions   362
Modifying Notifications Settings   363
Chapter 16  Must-Have Apps   367
Connecting with Friends on Facebook   368
Reading the News   371
Reading and Collecting Documents   376
Adding a Dictionary   378
Making Phone Calls with Skype   380
Handwriting Notes with WritePad   383
Sketching Ideas with Paper   385
Adding a Calculator with PCalc Lite   387
Finding Recipes with Epicurious   389
Checking the Weather   392
Learning New Things with iTunes U   394
Other Useful Apps   396
Chapter 17  Games and Entertainment   399
Composing Music with GarageBand   399
Watching Videos with YouTube   402
Watching Movies and TV Shows with Netflix   404
iPad Games and Entertainment   407
Monument Valley   408
Superbrothers: Sword & Sworcery EP   408
Kingdom Rush   409
Blockheads   409
Where’s My Water   410
Cut the Rope   410
Harbor Master HD   411
Angry Birds HD   411
Plants vsZombies HD   412
Scrabble for iPad   412
Temple Run 2   413
The Room   413
Gold Strike   414
Just Mah Jongg Solitaire   415
Chapter 18  iPad Accessories 417
Printing from Your iPad   417
Printing from the Notes App   418
AirPlay Mirroring with Apple TV   420
Setting Up AirPlay   420
Video Output Adapters   422
Using Wireless Keyboards   424
Importing Photos with an SD Card and USB Adapters   427
Charging Your iPad with Power Accessories   428
Listening with EarPods   430
Protecting Your iPad   431
iPad Smart Cover and Smart Case   431
Third-Party Protective Covers and Cases   432
Apple Pencil   433
Controlling Your Home With Your iPad   434
Controlling an Appliance with the Home App   434
Automating Appliances   437
Chapter 19  Maintaining Your iPad and Solving Problems   441
Getting Help on Your iPad   441
Using the Tips App   442
Getting Help Inside Apps   443
Getting Help from Apple   444
Visiting the Genius Bar   444
Making Appointments   445
Asking a Question Online   448
Keeping Your iPad Up-To-Date   450
Updating iOS   451
Updating Apps   451
Securing Your iPad   452
Basic Security Measures   453
Using Find My iPad   453
Locating a Lost iPad   454
Index 459