iPad+Resources

Basic information on your iPad
Web sites that will help you with the basics of using the iPad.
 * Web sites and resources to assist you once you get your own iPad.**

__**Apples video tutorials**__
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__I am including some other great resources here too.__


 * [[file:iPad_User_Guide.pdf]]


 * [[file:100 iPad Tips and Tricks-1.pdf]]
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 * SmartBoard Resources - from Teachers at Glenwood Middle School in Findlay, Ohio
 * @http://web.me.com/sbecker54/TALON/SMART_Board_Resources.html
 * iPads As... - a great resource of apps that also give teachers information on how these apps can be used in their classrooms.
 * @http://edtechteacher.org/index.php/teaching-technology/mobile-technology-apps/ipad-as

A favorite blog on all kinds of techie educational stuff. Videos, apps, how to’s, web2,0 stuff and so much more []

So much more… I try to keep posting stuff on my web site to help people too. That address till June is [] and then select Technology resources for the latest stuff. (in June Apple is no longer going to support this service. So check back in late May for where my new resource will be located. I will post the web site here to redirect you. Thanks...Suebe

iPad Basic Information : Adapted from NWOET Power Point presentation. Thank you!

** Four Buttons ** **Apps Store - and other app places to purchase or get apps**
 * What do you need? **
 * computer with iTunes
 * iTunes account
 * Credit or gift card to set up account (Takes from 5 to 15 minutes if there’s no complications)
 * Home button - indented w/ white square
 * Sleep/wake button - top right
 * Volume control - up and down
 * Mute or lock display in horizontal or vertical position (set your preference in Settings)

** Arranging Apps ** ** Moving and Deleting Apps **
 * Need Apple ID and password
 * Many free apps ( Most - you get what you pay for )
 * Part of iTunes Store
 * iTunes Store **
 * iPhone
 * iPad
 * iPod touch
 * AppsBooks
 * Podcasts
 * Movies
 * TV shows etc.
 * Music
 * iTunes U
 * Installing apps **
 * iBookThen get this FREE ‘book‘
 * iPad User Guide
 * App suggestions... see more detail
 * Maximum of 6 in dock
 * Hold any app icon until all are shaking; Drag on page or to another page
 * Click on Home button to leave ‘earthquake’ mode
 * Delete app by holding down icon in ‘earthquake mode & clicking x


 * Hold to enter ‘Earthquake’ mode
 * Hold and drag to move app
 * To delete, press and hold, then tap the ‘x’ symbol that appears
 * Folders or NOT??? **
 * Maximum apps that will display: 11 pages x 20 + 6 on dock=226
 * Even 16GB iPad can hold many more than 226; locate & open with Spotlight
 * Folders are only option to display them all!

**Save Time Using Spotlight - Search**

** Set up Email **
 * Screen (page) to left of home page
 * Smart searching - usually only have to type in first few letters and suggested apps/contacts/song will be listed
 * Click on desired choice
 * Cleaning the iPad **
 * Cover - of your choosing
 * Microfiber cloth
 * Do not spray directly on iPadScreen
 * Protectors- I don't like them.
 * Highly recommended - Best way to get anything ‘out’ of the iPad
 * This is the address from which your photo, note, etc. will be sent
 * Oregon Clay Email, Gmail, etc.

** Password Protection - **
 * Four digits
 * Set restrictions
 * See all options in Settings

** Soft Reset ** Extreme cases when iPad freezes
 * Best to Charge Overnight! **
 * 4-5 hrs. for full charge
 * Full charges lasts 8-9 hrs.
 * Use wall charger that comes with iPad
 * Charging with USB to computer takes longer
 * Rarely need to power off iPad; just put it to sleep
 * Hold Sleep/Wake button and Home button for a few seconds
 * iPad will restart
 * Force quit an app **
 * hold Sleep/Wake button until “Slide to Power Off” comes up
 * then hold Home button for about 5 seconds
 * Hard Reset - don't do. **

** Set up Email ** ** Simply Notes ** **Make use of Suggestions** **Triple-Layer Keyboard** **Magnifying Glass**
 * Notice strange behavior - contact the help desk
 * Highly recommended - Best way to get anything ‘out’ of the iPad
 * This is the address from which your photo, note, etc. will be sent
 * Oregon Clay Email, Gmail, etc.
 * Minimal editing
 * Cut, Copy, Paste
 * Options to send by email
 * Auto-save; first line if the file name
 * This feature can be turned off in keyboard settings (Settings>General)
 * To choose the suggestion, simply stop typing and tap the space bar
 * Shake to undo/redo or use undo/redo keys
 * Alphabet
 * Numbers & more
 * Symbols
 * Keyboard secrets:
 * Slide to cap
 * Cap lock
 * Shortcuts - apostrophe & quotes
 * Multi-function keys
 * Zone in to edit misspellings or omissions
 * Press finger and wait — it will appear
 * Release to cut, copy, and paste

** Safari Tips - Your Internet Browser **
 * Add favorites to Home Screen
 * Use Booksmarks & Bookmark barFlip to up to 9 screens
 * Other options - Mail link, Add Bookmark, Print
 * To save or copy image - press & hold; saved image goes to Camera Roll in Photos
 * Print from the iPad - no wireless printing at school right now. **

**Hints and Secrets**
 * AirPrint - wireless printing
 * Select HP Models will print from iPadSee this site:
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 * Photos **
 * Front and rear facing cameras
 * Video and still options
 * Taking a screenshot - together press
 * Sleep/wake and Home buttons for a second
 * Options - email, print, slideshow
 * Videos **
 * Flash format not supported
 * Get from iTunes
 * iTunes &Video podcasts
 * TV shows, buy or rent movies in Tunes
 * FaceTime **
 * Like Skype - You can use skype on the iPad too! Just get the app. It's free.
 * Other user must have FaceTime too
 * Wi-Fi required
 * Call to email address or phone number in contacts
 * iBooks **
 * Holds ebooks and pdfs
 * Options to change font & size, view to vert. or horz., brightness
 * Double-click on word: copy, get dictionary def., highlight, add note, or search
 * Take advantage of free books and samples
 * Two-finger scroll; there’s no scroll bar on iPads
 * In Safari, double-tap on a column, word or picture to fits width to screen
 * Double tap Home button to go to first screen
 * To get rid of blank pages & spaces - Settings>General>Reset>Reset Home Screen Layout
 * Quit apps, adjust brightness, & more - double tap Home button to see app drawer, tap & hold one of open apps until jiggling, tap on red circle to quit


 * More Details about your iPad **
 * Secrets for iPad ($.99)
 * Tips & Tricks - iPad Secrets (Free-lite or $1.99)
 * 100 Tricks & Tips for iPad ($.99)
 * iPad User Guide (in iBooks) - it’s FREE


 * Change the Wallpaper **
 * Beginning VGA adapter - **