Making IPads Work For You In The Way You Want

IPads have quickly become an integral part of our society. Perhaps you don't know how to use one and would like to learn more. Or maybe you use one daily and would like to improve your efficiency with the device. No matter the reason, this article is sure to teach you something.

If you are new to using an iPad you may initially think it cannot do much. Don't be fooled, you simply need to start looking through apps. The real capabilities of an iPad come from the additional applications that you are able to download and use directly from your device.

Be aware that your battery may be short-lived if you make use of your iPad for listening to music, playing games or streaming movies. If you lessen the brightness of the screen, you can get more from your battery. You probably won't even miss using the brightest setting.

If at all possible, use Wi-Fi to connect your iPad to the Internet instead of 3G. Using 3G continuously, you can expect to get around 9 hours of battery life. With Wi-Fi, you can enjoy your iPad for even longer before it needs a charge. If you don't need to connect to the Internet, disable both.

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.

It's essential that you know how to treat your iPad. Try to move your device out of the sun and heat, as this can cause burnout. The battery can be damaged if it gets too hot. Keeping your iPad away from water is rule number two. You would be smart if you purchased a cover that will provide some extra padding for your iPad.

Turn on Apple's iCloud as soon as you get an iPad. iCloud acts as an important backup to your most critical documents, photos, music, and more. The beauty of it is that it just works. No need to manually force it to back your items up; it does it behind the scenes.

What happens if your iPad is stolen or lost? Simply open Settings, then iCloud. Insert your Apple ID. Once you do this, the bottom of your screen will flash "Find My iPad" and tap it to turn the feature on. Therefore, if you ever lose your device, you can visit iCloud.com to find it.

The iPad can be instantly muted. Originally, you couldn't do this with a button. Now, you can mute the sound easily with very simple steps. Just tap and hold volume-down to quickly mute sound.

Become an avid e-reader with you iPad. Of course it will already have a few free books for you, however; it's capable of importing and displaying ebooks from virtually everywhere! Formats may be limited, so find a site offering compatible options and start reading all the books that have been gathering dust on your to-do list!

Put a screen protector on your iPad. It does not interfere with the visibility of the display. The screen protector protects your iPad from oils and dirt from your fingers. It is great way to prevent your screen from permanent scratches. If the protector is scratched, it can be easily replace.

No matter who you are, an iPad can improve your daily life. This article,in turn, can improve your iPad use. By implementing these tips you will be able to have an easier time with your iPad and enjoy the benefits it can bring into your life, home or office.