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Apple’s third-generation iPad has a new, razor-sharp Retina display and a robust processor that will dazzle you with their looks and speed, but you won’t get far without an owner’s manual to all the tablet’s features. This comprehensive guide shows you how to transfer media to your iPad, sync and shop wirelessly, tap into WiFi and 4G cellular networks, and use iTunes for media management.
The important stuff you need to know
- Build your media library. Fill your iPad with music, photos, movies, TV shows, games, eBooks, and more.
- Sync wirelessly. Keep your iPad’s apps, media, and email messages current without cabling up.
- Capture stunning images. Take photos and HD video with the tablet’s new 5 megapixel iSight camera.
- Get online. Connect via WiFi or the blazing-fast 4G LTE cellular network—and create a free Wi-Fi hotspot with Verizon’s iPad.
- Take dictation. “Speak” email messages and notes, and have the iPad type them up.
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"When I got my iPad 3 I was shocked at just how little documentation Apple provided with the thing, just a little photo card showing the on/off switch and a link to the online manual in the Safari browser (wouldn't have found that if I hadn't read about it in a magazine). The manual (I also downloaded a PDF file version from an Apple email) is pretty much a joke, if you have a question don't even bother looking through it, almost invariably you won't find an answer.
This book, on the other hand, is divided into a variety of subjects and chapters that Apple didn't even bother to cover- with pretty good color pictures to show you what to look for.
It's a pretty good book, Apple ought to pass out copies, but in skimming through it I wish some things went into greater detail and nothing at all on some subjects- it makes me wonder how much is given too little detail.
# 1 I find nothing on cleaning the screen. I've read elsewhere don't use glass cleaners- use a damp, soft, cloth.
# 2 Nothing said about running on AC power full time. You can do it and that's another of those "read it elsewhere" items (you'll want a longer charge/sync cord though- Amazon sells them).
# 3 Appendix B iPad Troubleshooting and Care gives tips for resetting or restarting apps or the iPad itself. Be very careful with that stuff, the information is very limited. I once called Apple tech support because the App Store function had crashed, they got me restored to use but it was much more detailed/ complicated than stated here.
I bought an iPad because it was supposed to be "easy" to use and I don't, even now, own a PC- this book especially in detailing the various iTunes details- assumes you have something to sync with (I will eventually) you can get by without a PC but I guess it would be a good idea."
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iPad The Missing Manual J D Biersdorfer Books Reviews
- Techno-geezers will remember that there once was a time when you opened up the box containing a new device, and you found a comprehensive, well-written instruction manual. Those days are gone forever, and today, we're lucky if we get a tiny quick-start card that doesn't contain much more than the link to a downloadable manual-- which might cost us $10 worth of ink to print.
The thing is, we still need those manuals, and the "missing manual" series of books fills that need. This book is an excellent addition to that series.
It is by far the the most readable and most comprehensive guide for the new iPad that I've seen. It's not easy to write documentation that meets both of those criteria, but J.D. Biersdorfer does it. Everything you'll need to know-- from the moment you open your new iPad's box to that moment you hope you never experience when it appears to be dead-- is here. And it's all written in clear English and illustrated with screen shots. The material is arranged in a very logical order. I can't think of a single thing I wished were in the book, or a single thing that I wished were left out.
I own a first-generation iPad, so I'm very familiar with the basic operations of the device. However, the new iPad is several evolutionary steps beyond that machine. If you have the same experience I had with this book, there's something about the iPad or IOS 6 on nearly every page that you'll be surprised and happy to find out about. It's best to read the book with your iPad powered up so you can try the settings and operations you're reading about.
I own several other "missing manual" books, and this one meets or exceeds the standards the rest of the series sets. My bottom line If you want a comprehensive yet readable guide to your new iPad, you can't possibly do any better than this book. - When I got my iPad 3 I was shocked at just how little documentation Apple provided with the thing, just a little photo card showing the on/off switch and a link to the online manual in the Safari browser (wouldn't have found that if I hadn't read about it in a magazine). The manual (I also downloaded a PDF file version from an Apple email) is pretty much a joke, if you have a question don't even bother looking through it, almost invariably you won't find an answer.
This book, on the other hand, is divided into a variety of subjects and chapters that Apple didn't even bother to cover- with pretty good color pictures to show you what to look for.
It's a pretty good book, Apple ought to pass out copies, but in skimming through it I wish some things went into greater detail and nothing at all on some subjects- it makes me wonder how much is given too little detail.
# 1 I find nothing on cleaning the screen. I've read elsewhere don't use glass cleaners- use a damp, soft, cloth.
# 2 Nothing said about running on AC power full time. You can do it and that's another of those "read it elsewhere" items (you'll want a longer charge/sync cord though- sells them).
# 3 Appendix B iPad Troubleshooting and Care gives tips for resetting or restarting apps or the iPad itself. Be very careful with that stuff, the information is very limited. I once called Apple tech support because the App function had crashed, they got me restored to use but it was much more detailed/ complicated than stated here.
I bought an iPad because it was supposed to be "easy" to use and I don't, even now, own a PC- this book especially in detailing the various iTunes details- assumes you have something to sync with (I will eventually) you can get by without a PC but I guess it would be a good idea. - I am not great at writing book reviews but I'm going to try with this book. I bought my first iPad two months ago (3rd generation) and I was reassured at the time that it was an "intuitive product" and very easy to learn all the details as I went along. What my Son, daughter-in-law and 3 grandsons didn't know was that for me "intuitive" was not good enough. Sure, I could turn my iPad on, adjust the volume on a video, make pages larger or smaller, search the net (Safari), buy some interesting apps and load up on some free ones.
But how do I lock the screen so it stays horizontal, not vertical? I bought a Brookstone keyboard and iPad cover (LOVE IT) to use for typing letters and documents so I want to decide where my screen stays. And now that I have 200 fun apps how do I organize them into folders on my home page so I don't have to spend 5 minutes figuring out what page to scroll to for "photography" apps or where all the "Blog" pages are (yes, I have them divided by politics (conservative, libertarian, liberal). And I have Blogs that are economic, house related, entertainment, games, medical, financial, etc. and they have their own sub-folders in the main folder. Organized for my convenience thanks to this book and one other "My iPad." And thanks to these two books I can actually learn at my pace what I want and need to know.
This book is well written, explains things easily and the author has a wonderful sense of humor. TY for writing this book! - There is a lot of great tips on the internet about the iPad but, this book has so much more information all in one place. I am far from new to Apple products. I have a Macbook Pro, iPhone and iPod,but this is my first iPad and I really want to get the most out of it! Well, I think this book is a great start. It is loaded with more tips than I will ever be able to remember, but I will have this book to reference when needed. I have purchased other "missing manual" books in the past and I have found them to be great reference books, especially for Apple products and new operating systems. I get bored easily playing with new toys, so this book will be there when I want to learn something new or if I haven't done a task in a while and forget how to do it. It is great for when you forget the pathway to a specific task or you want to learn a shortcut. If you are really interested in learning more than just the basics and you like to know more in depth details, this is a great book.
