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CS86 Barbee Kiker [email protected] What’s an iPad Table of Contents Definition ...................................................................................................................................................... 3 iPad Generations ........................................................................................................................................... 3 iPad Connectors ............................................................................................................................................ 3 iPad Parts ...................................................................................................................................................... 4 The Dock ....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Home Button ................................................................................................................................................. 4 Status Bar Icons ............................................................................................................................................. 5 Touch Gestures ............................................................................................................................................. 6 iPad Interface ................................................................................................................................................ 6 What’s an App ............................................................................................................................................... 7 Organizing Apps ............................................................................................................................................ 9 Virtual Keyboard ......................................................................................................................................... 10 Siri ............................................................................................................................................................... 10 Siri Continued .......................................................................................................................................... 11 iOS ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 Passwords & IDs .......................................................................................................................................... 11 iCloud & iTunes Computer Software .......................................................................................................... 11 Control Center ............................................................................................................................................. 12 iPad Battery ................................................................................................................................................. 12 Page 2 of 13 What’s an iPad Definition A tablet computer designed by Apple, Inc. with a touch screen and virtual keyboard that allows users to check email, surf the web, listen to music, read books, take pictures or videos, play games, etc. iPad Generations1 Model Release Size Front Rear Processor Connector IOS7/8 Siri2 AirDrop3 Date Camera Camera Compatible iPad 04/10 9.7” No No A4 30 pin No No No iPad 2 03/11 9.7” Yes Yes A5 30 pin Yes No No iPad 2 03/12 9.7” Yes Improved A5X 30 pin Yes Yes No 3rd Gen iPad 2 11/12 9.7” Improved Yes A6X Lightning Yes Yes Yes 4th Gen iPad Mini 1st 11/12 7.9” Yes Yes A5 Lightning Yes Yes Yes Gen iPad 11/13 9.7” Yes Yes A7 Lightning Yes Yes Yes Air iPad Mini 11/13 7.9” Yes Yes A7 Lightning Yes Yes Yes 2nd Gen iPads come with different memory options (such as 16, 32, 64 or 128 GB). Unlike PC computers you cannot add memory later. If you plan to download movies, for example, you will need more storage. iPad Connectors 1 Adapted from page 4 of My iPad by Gary Rosenzweig, 6th edition 2014 2 Siri is a voice –activated assistant. See page 10 for more information. 3 AirDrop is needed for printing. iPads use wireless printing. If your printer supports AirPrint a Print option will be available. Page 3 of 13 What’s an iPad iPad Parts Dots indicating other screens Dock From page 9 - iPad User’s Guide IOS8 http://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1595/en_US/ipad_user_guide.pdf The Dock The Dock (circled in red above) is the bar at the bottom of the screens where Apps can be easily accessed. It holds a maximum of 6 Apps. The initial Apps on the Dock are Messages, Mail, Safari and Music. Right above the Dock are a row of small dots. These indicate the number of screens on your iPad. Swipe right or left to access other screens. If you have not downloaded additional Apps you may only have one screen of Apps. Home Button Home (circled in red above) has many functions shown below: Press once to wake up the iPad Press once to return to the Home screen from any App Tap twice to access multitasking (the App switching screen) Tap and hold to access Siri To power your iPad on or off press and hold the Sleep/Wake Button (circled in red above) then slide your finger. This is similar to rebooting your computer. Whenever you are having problems, try this. By default the Side Switch (circled in red above) mutes the iPad. In Settings the same Side Switch can be changed to lock the screen orientation (portrait vs. landscape). To do this tap the Settings App; tap General then Lock Rotation. Use the Side Switch to prevent the iPad from changing orientations. Page 4 of 13 What’s an iPad Status Bar Icons4 4 The Status Bar is at the top of the iPad. These are possible status bar icons. You may never see some of them. The screen shot is from page 13 of the iPad User’s Guide IOS8. Page 5 of 13 What’s an iPad Touch Gestures From http://ipadguide.textron.com/?page_id=315 From page 20 - iPad User’s Guide IOS8 iPad Interface There are four main features used in iPad Apps. They are meant to be intuitive and obvious. Just in case they are not self-explanatory see below: 1. Switches are like on/off buttons. Tap to turn on or off. Switches from the Settings App (Sound) Tap to turn off 2. Toolbars may appear at the top of a screen. Usually they are one or more words. Tap to make a selection. The screen shot below shows the Toolbar for the Maps App: Tap to select Page 6 of 13 What’s an iPad 3. Menus provide a list of options. Tap this button (Share icon) to see menu options that are context sensitive. The screen shot below shows the options available when viewing a photo: 4. Tab Bars are at the bottom of a screen. They are similar to Toolbars but each button represents a different App mode. The screen shot below shows the Tab Bar for the iTunes App: What’s an App An “App” (short for Application) is a computer program that performs a specific task. Think of it as a mini software program. The iPad comes with several built-in apps (already preloaded) such as Calendar, Camera, Contacts, Clock, etc. You can also download apps from the Apps store. There are MANY to choose from, some free and others for purchase, usually at a minimal price. Most Apps have a similar format which lessens the learning curve. Most Apps do not interact with each other; therefore there is less possibility of viruses. There is no file structure on the iPad, which means content is saved within the App. For example, reminders you type in Notes are saved there. Even though an App may be free to download there may be additional content within the App available for purchase. iPad Built in Apps Apps Store Download free apps or purchase apps Store appointments and important dates Calendar Sync with other calendars Take pictures or videos Camera Accesses front and rear cameras Page 7 of 13 What’s an iPad iPad Built in Apps See time in different countries Clock Set an alarm clock or use the stop watch Use as an address book Contacts Can sync with other contacts Use to video chat (with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad users) Face Time Requires an Internet connection Game Center Play games by yourself or with friends Read e-books (alternative to the Kindle or Nook) iBooks Purchase electronic books Download free or purchase music, movies, TV shows ITunes Store Buy individual song or entire album Mail Read and send email Find locations Maps Get directions Send and receive text messages between iPad, iPhone Messages and iPod Touch users – includes photos and videos Play music or audiobooks Music Create playlists Newsstand Read and download newspapers & magazines Write yourself reminders Notes Store thoughts/ideas Photo Booth Create special effect photos View photos and videos you have taken Photos Create slideshows Listen to or view programs of interest Podcasts Subscribe to receive latest episodes Create to-do lists Reminders Set up reminders Internet browser Safari Apple’s version of Microsoft Internet Explorer or Google Chrome Page 8 of 13 What’s an iPad iPad Built in Apps Used to control iPad appearance & operation Settings First place to check if problems Tips View tips for using iPad View rented or purchased movies Videos Stream videos to larger monitor/TV It is not necessary to close an App. It will hibernate in the background. However, closing Apps will help conserve your battery. To close; double-tap the Home button to get to multi-tasking mode, find the App you want to close; swipe up from the bottom of the App