The Best Ways To Use Your Ipad

You must understand how to control the iPad to get the most out of it. Once you learn all of its ins and outs, you can easily accomplish so much. Anyone who wants to learn more should continue reading this article.

Whenever possible, use your screen lock to prevent the iPad from switching between portrait and landscape orientation. If you repeatedly pick up and put down the device, the constant switching and adjusting will consume more battery power. You can lock the orientation under the General settings screen from your home screen.

If at all possible, use Wi-Fi to connect your iPad to the Internet instead of 3G. Using 3G continuously, you can expect to get around 9 hours of battery life. With Wi-Fi, you can enjoy your iPad for even longer before it needs a charge. If you dont need to connect to the Internet, disable both.

If youve ever been interrupted by your iPad at a bad time you likely want to know how to silence it quickly. The volume can quickly be muted by holding down the decrease volume button. The lock button can be turned into a mute button as well.

The iPad does not come with a user manual, but sometimes it is useful to have one. If youre trying to figure out how to set a particular feature on your iPad, having the manual handy can help. To get a copy, simply visit the Apple website. There you will find a Pdf version that is easy to download.

Get an iPad cover as soon as possible. While the front glass is made of Gorilla Glass (a very strong material), it can still scratch. You want to protect your investment. Get a screen cover that will protect your iPad glass when you have it in your bag. This way you are sure that it is safe.

Make use of folders. To do this, simply tap and hold onto an app until the app shakes. Once you do this, drag this app over an icon and release. Doing this will create a folder that contains both your apps. The name of your folder will depend on the apps category. However, if you dont like this name, you can change it.

The iPads ".com" button can multitask. Most people know about the handy ".com" button that makes typing web addresses easier, but it can do much more than that. If the website you are heading to ends in ".net" or ".edu," simply hold down the ".com" button and you will see several new options pop up.

Wait until accessories are on sale until you buy. Your iPad comes with what you need up front - the iPad and a charging cable - and everything else can wait. If you want a standing charger, case, keyboard, screen protection or any such item, they go on sale frequently online, so keep your eyes peeled and be patient.

Did your iPad download get interrupted? Did you never receive that bonus item that was supposed to come with your new iTunes album? These are issues that are easily corrected. Just pick the Store menu in iTunes, and look for the option to check for any downloads you may have available.

If you plan to take your iPad into the kitchen, you absolutely must have a screen protector, stylus and standing case. You will accidentally drop goo all over your iPad, and the protector and case will ensure it says off the iPad itself. The stylus keeps sticky fingers off the screen, too.

In order to get more out of your iPad, try using these tips. Youll find that your iPad never leaves your side once you know all it does.