Learning The Ins And Outs Of Your IPad

Lots of people believe that they will be unable to use an iPad since they are not very good with technology. If you feel this way, then you should check out this article to see just how simple using a tablet can be. There are many useful tips found within.

To protect your sensitive data the iPad has a feature that will erase all data if the password is entered incorrectly ten times. To access this feature go to Settings and click Passcode Lock; then click Erase Data. This privacy feature will restore your iPad to its factory default settings.

Choose between Orientation Lock and Mute. Older versions of the iPad featured an "Orientation Lock" button on the side of the device. The button remained on later versions, but its function was switched to "Mute." If you preferred the older function, you can access a setting in the General Settings menu to set it back to its original function.

It is a good idea to turn off your iPad's push mail. A lot of mail accounts default settings go to Push as a delivery mechanism. This automatically will push your new mail as soon as available. This can be distracting and interfere with what you are working on. Turn this feature off.

Turn off your Wi-Fi when not in use. Your iPad will constantly search for Wi-Fi signals even when you don't want it to. That is, if your Wi-Fi is turned on. When you are out and about and don't need Wi-Fi, simply turn it off. It will extend your battery.

Do you wish it were easier to access your Internet bookmarks? You can eliminate this annoyance by turning the bookmarks bar on permanently. Go to Settings, Safari, Always Show the Bookmarks Bar, and select On.

If you lose the iPad, do you want to know how to find it? In Settings, you will find an option that says iCloud. Locate 'Find My iPad' at the bottom of your screen and enter your Apple ID. You will then be able to see where your iPad is on a map by visiting iCloud.com and logging in with your Apple ID.

Turn on multitasking gestures in your iPad settings. These multitasking gestures give you ways to control your screen with a few flicks. You can switch windows, switch applications, and more. It makes your iPad feel very sci-fi as your touch becomes your only control. If you don't like the gestures, you can always turn them off again in settings.

When web browsing privacy is important on your iPad, turn on private browsing. Sometimes the things you are searching for or looking at are highly sensitive or personal, so much so that you don't want a history. That's ok, the iPad has you covered. You can turn on private browsing from the Safari menu in settings.

Would you like your iPad to display a slideshow of all your pictures when it is not in use? This is easy to do. After you lock the screen, you will see a picture icon appear in the bottom right corner. Simply touch this icon, and the iPad will start the slideshow.

A forum might be useful if you're having a hard time figuring out your iPad. Some of these forums give you advice that will have you becoming an iPad expert in no time. Introduce yourself and look through the forum archives to find useful information to fast-track your iPad talent.

Did these tips help you? Do you still feel like you can't use a tablet? You should be prepared to jump feet first into this wonderful technology as soon as you pick up your iPad! These tips were designed for any type of user to improve their own experience with an iPad.