The iPad is almost deceptively easy to use. All you need to do is add apps and start using it. Is that what you think? This is true, for the most part, but you can turbocharge your iPad experience if you take the time to read some simple tips.

Be sure not to overdo your iPad app spending. Because your credit card is on file with the iTunes store, it is not hard to go overboard buying apps and then get a nasty credit card statement shock. You should monitor the spending and limit the time to a strict deadline.

You don’t need to press the small camera icon that’s found near the bottom left of the screen to see videos or pictures you just took. Simple swipe right with a single finger and you will see your video or photo. Swipe toward the left and your previous pictures will appear.

If you don’t want anyone to access your personal information, your iPad can be set to delete all data. This erases everything stored on the iPad if the password is entered incorrectly ten times.

To add your Google Calender to your Calender app, you’ll need to go into your Mail, elect Contacts, and then choose Calenders. You can then go to Add An Account and then Other. Tap the Add CalDAV Account icon and put in your Google information. Next, leave settings and open the calender. You should see what you need.

Mature Content

If you bought an iPad for a younger child and don’t want him or her to access certain things, make sure your settings are set to block mature content. Go to settings and choose the setting that allows you to control mature content. This can block anything that you would not want your child to see.

You can copy and paste easily. Just hold the text and choose Select. Now, all you have to do is tap on the copy link and then go into another application and hold it down again. This will cause a menu to pop up, displaying Paste. Tap it. If you have a significant amount of sentences to copy, you may have to tap multiple times.

Isn’t it irritating when you encounter a hyperlink on your iPad, and you are unable to determine where it will take you? There is an answer. There’s no mouse on an iPad, so pointing at the link like you would on a PC is out. Instead, tap the link and hold your finger there. This reveals the hyper-linked URL.

You can sync pages with iTunes to share documents with a Mac or PC. You do not have to worry about it being a hassle to share your documents between operating systems any longer. You can send documents, such as PDFs, over the Internet to others. You can send work documents to your home PC, as well.

If you are finding mastering your new iPad a bit challenging, join an online forum. There are dozens of websites dedicated to learning more about the iPad. Introduce yourself and look through the forum archives to find useful information to fast-track your iPad talent.

You might never use all of the apps on your iPad. The catch is that not all of the pre-loaded apps can be deleted. You can put them away in a folder and they will not get in your way. That allows you to concentrate on what you want.

If you are doing photography with the iPad, watch out if you are holding it by the sides. Doing this can cause the camera button to become difficult to reach and can hinder your ability to get the perfect shot. Locking the orientation is a great solution for this common problem. It ensures the shutter button is simple to reach. When done, turn the images with the image editor.

To extend the battery life of your iPad, turn down the screen brightness. If you use your iPad a lot and are unable to charge it for some time, this trick is especially beneficial. To turn down the brightness of the screen, tap the Home button twice and search for a sun-like icon.

Brightness can be altered depending on where you are. Screens that are typically bright are dimmable through two taps of the Home button, followed by a swipe to get the setting tool. Then you can adjust things by hand to suit the environment.

Security is key to iPad safety. You don’t know when you could lose it by accident and someone could find it and access your bank information, addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc.

You can display a PDF in either of two ways. You can email the PDF to yourself or place it into iTunes. Use both methods until you figure out which one you prefer. You may like both methods depending on what your needs are at the time.

Street View

You can use the Google Maps app in order to utilize Street View. A search will make a red pin show up for your location on your map. You should then tap on the pin and select the red and white icon of a person that appears and the Street View feature will load.

Have you wondered how you can take a screenshot? It’s simple! Just press “home” and then the “sleep/wake” button. There will be a momentary flash and the screenshot will be visible. Every screen shot saves automatically, so you need not worry about then saving them.

Although they are simple to operate, if you know more about the device, you can get more out of it. Use the tips you’ve learned here to make your experience even better. You can use your iPad for a lot of different tasks if you are familiar with all its features.