Goff Stout (Roed63Roed)
When you first discover how great an iPad is, you probably forget about all the other great things it can do. There are hundreds of great insider tips that can make using this device super easy. The following article will provide you with some sound advice on making your iPad work to fit your needs.
Go into your settings, navigate to "general" and slide the side switch to "lock orientation." Typically, this is set to mute, but that can be incredibly inconvenient. For example, if you are trying to read on your iPad, the screen may continuously rotate, causing you some frustration. Fix this ahead of time.
If you haven't ever had a tablet before, you may be overwhelmed. The iPad is incredibly user friendly and almost impossible to screw up. Just start playing with it and see how much you can figure out alone. Even the most computer inept should be able to handle an iPad.
You can now do a quick mute your iPad. When the iPad first came out, you couldn't quickly mute it. With the iOS 4.3, you can now use the lock switch to mute the sound. In order to quickly mute an iPad, simply hold the volume decrease button.
You do not have to deal with the question asking you to join new Wi-Fi networks. There is a selection in the Settings menu to disable Wi-Fi messages. If you choose that option, you will not receive incoming invitations anymore.
If you are concerned about someone seeing private information on your phone, you may set a password to erase the data after several failed attempts. If they don't get it right, the iPad is factory fresh again.
You can show the web your strongest emotions by simply turning your caps lock on with new iOS devices, such as the iPad. Rather than fighting the shift key over and over again, you can now double tap the button and enter caps-lock mode. This setting is great for typing an entire sentence or paragraph in a capital font.
Taking care of that expensive new iPad is a very smart strategy. Quite a few people find that screen protectors work well with their iPads. This is a thin plastic film that adheres to your screen and keeps it safe. Clean the screen only with a soft, damp cloth. Don't use any special cleaners while cleaning your tablet.
If you are worried that a four digit passcode is not enough to keep your iPad secure, you can opt for a longer one. You can go into your settings and change it so that you can use as many characters as you would like. This is useful if you know there is a chance someone you know will guess any four digit code you choose.
If you only like to type on your iPad using your thumbs, there is a simple way for you to split your keyboard. When you have your keyboard pop up, simply touch both sides of it with your thumbs and swipe towards the outside. This will split your keyboard instantly, and you can make it whole again by swiping inwards.
You can view the street with the Google Maps app. Perform a search to make a red pin appear on the map. If you press on the pin, and choose the person icon, the Street View will load.
When you are not using your iPad, make sure that your screen locks relatively quickly. Having your screen locked can keep your battery usage to a minimum, and thereby increase your battery lifespan. Look in General - Auto-Lock to find your settings, and set your device to lock as fast as it possibly for best results.
There may be many apps that you do not use on an iPad, but you are not allowed to delete some of them. The best thing to do to get them out of your way is to move all of them into a folder. This way, you will only see the one folder icon and not a ton of icons for things you don't use.
There are a few easy tricks to keeping your iPad battery life high. Avoid storing it in hot areas, like a car. Lower that screen brightness whenever you can. If you're not using the Internet, use airplane mode. Turning Push off is another feature that you will want to be aware of to save battery. You can manually check your c
