The iPad hasn’t rocketed in sales for no reason. They provide lots of great features that are both useful and fun. You must be properly educated about iPad usage in order to maximize its potential. The piece that follows is full of terrific advice and guidance about using iPads.

Typing on iPads is something that requires getting used to. If you have issues, use speech dictation instead. Push your Home button two times and just tap on the tiny microphone you see. When you finish talking, press the icon button again and you will see your words appear as text.

The default setting on the iPad is to preview two lines of each new email before you select it. This can often help to see content before opening the email. Under Settings, tap on Mail. Select Contacts under Mail, then select Calendar to alter the options for additional lines in Preview mail.

It is easy to access running applications quickly. You simply have to quickly click the home button twice to bring up a list of running apps. When you use this trick, you’ll save time as compared to scrolling screen-to-screen.

The iPad has a clipboard for copying and pasting, just like a full-size computer. Use your finger to highlight the text, then choose the text that should be copied. All you have to do is tap it once and then copy. You are then able to paste by tapping, then holding and then selecting the paste option.

Most people use iTunes, but many are overlooking some great features. Within the store you can locate a subsection known as iTunes U which caters to university students. Educational podcasts are found here on many different topics.

In order to extend your iPad’s battery life, turn on the auto-brightness feature. The iPad has a convenient feature to adjust the device’s brightness depending on the lighting conditions of the environment it is in. This will help preserve the battery, which means you can use your iPad longer without having to plug it in. To set this up, look in the settings for Brightness and Wallpaper.

If you are finding mastering your new iPad a bit challenging, join an online forum. There are a lot of great places you can go to so you can learn more about the iPad. Sign up and talk to the member for information that will help you become an expert user.

Shutter Button

Taking pictures often means turning the iPad to the side. This will cause your shutter button to go in and out, resulting in blurry pictures. Check out the orientation lock. This keeps your shutter button within an easier reach of a thumb. When done, turn the images with the image editor.

Make use of tabs to multitask Internet surfing. You don’t necessarily have to leave your current webpage to follow links. Rather than tap the link, push down on it and options will appear. Then you can open it in a brand new tab, which will not cause your current page to close.

The same light settings are not necessary when you are in different environments, which is why you are given the option to change that. You can dim the screen easily, just double tap the Home button, then swipe until you find the brightness setting. You can alter the brightness and save some battery life.

Would you like to get more out of your iPad than Google can provide? You can use a different search engine if you wish. Go to your Settings menu, select Safari, then Search Engine. A list will display with the search engines that you can choose from. Your choices will be Bing, Yahoo or Google.

You cannot switch from one day to another by switching on the calendar function. Try using the navigation bar near the bottom of your screen to pick the date you wish to view. The current day is marked in blue and should be easy to notice.

If you need to access one of the apps that you have running, all you need to do is double-click on the Home button. They will then appear at the bottom of your screen. Just click the app you are interested in, and you will be there before you know it. To go back to the previous app, do it again.

When typing on an iPad, you have the option of using a different keypad. It can be hard typing on a tiny keyboard that is on a screen. It is possible to connect any Bluetooth keyboard to your iPad. This will enable you to type freely as you would with a laptop.

Does you screen get scratched easily? Although the iPad is resistant, scratches indicate that you need a screen protector. This not only saved the iPad from damage, but it also keeps you from developing small micro-scratches on your fingers.

Mature Content

Always keep your children’s safety in mind when using an iPad. Visit the Settings menu, then General, followed by Restrictions. Enable the restrictions and you should be good to go. This will stop your child from viewing mature content. Adult videos and other mature content will be restricted.

There are easy ways to help you manage the battery of your iPad. Keep it away from very hot locations, like sitting in a car in direct sunlight. Keep the screen brightness level at a low setting. If you are not using the Internet, set it to airplane settings. Turning Push off is another feature that you will want to be aware of to save battery. Additionally, you can do things manually, which can achieve the same effect.

As stated previously, the iPad is an amazing device. Use what you’ve read here to your advantage. Enjoy your iPad!