Iphone and Ipad Guide 2019

iPhone & iPad Guide

- iPad Specifications - Safari - Enabling Speak - Connecting to Wi-Fi - Inverting Colours - Screen Shots/Photos - Accessing e-mails - Apps

1 iPAD SPECIFICATIONS

Home Button

The iPhone/iPad's Home Button can be used to close an app and return to the home screen. You can also use the home button to wake the iPhone/iPad up when you want to start using it.

The Sleep/Wake Button

The Sleep/Wake Button does what its name implies: it puts the iPhone/iPad to sleep and wakes it back up again. This is useful if you want to suspend the iPhone/iPad automatically, however if it remains inactive after a short time, it will put itself to sleep automatically.

Volume Buttons and Silent/Mute Switch

The volume buttons are located on the right side of an iPad and for on the left hand side for an iPhone. The mute button will immediately eliminate all sound coming from the iPhone/iPad.

Holding down the volume decrease button will also turn the volume completely off.

Lightning Connector

Newer iPads come with a Lightning Connector. The main difference between the types of connectors is the size of the adapter that plugs into the iPad. The connector is used to plug the iPad into your PC. You can also use the AC adapter that comes with the iPad to plug it into a wall, which is the best way to charge your iPad.

Headphone Jack

The headphone jack can be used to connect a microphone or headphones so you can listen to music, TV programmes or video clips. Some new iPad models, like the iPad pro, this option may not be available.

Camera

An iPhone/iPad has two cameras: a back-facing camera, which is used for taking pictures and videos, and a front-facing camera, which can be used for taking “Selfies” and/or video conferencing. The FaceTime app can also be used similarly to take pictures and/or create a video call with any friends or family who either have an iPad or an iPhone. Likewise this can also be offered for other similar messaging platforms such as WhatsApp.

Sim Card Tray

This is where you insert your sim card if you have bought an iPad with a 3G/4G connection.

Status Bar

This is where you can view the Wi-Fi connection, time, battery life, 3G/4G connection etc. 3

Orientation

You can view your iPad in two different ways, portrait/landscape, it is personal preference which best suits your needs.

Portrait Landscape

iPad Settings

Once the initial setup is completed, you can click on the Settings icon to change things to suit your preference.

Tap any of the titles or icons in the list to the left to change individual settings. Most are self-explanatory, so just go through them and change to your liking.

On the right outside of your iPad, above the volume button, there is a switch that can be adjusted up or down. By default, it is used to mute or un-mute your iPad, but you can control how you wish to rotate the screen accordingly. Rather than your screen automatically moving from portrait to landscape each time you turn the iPad, there is the option to lock it in place by scrolling down on the Settings-General screen (above) and selecting lock rotation below “Use Side Switch.”

Tap the Store or iTunes & App Store tab on the left. Here, you can change personal information and payment info by tapping on “Apple ID: [email protected]” at the bottom of the screen. Enter your password when prompted, then tap on View Apple ID in the box that pops up. Below edit, click on Apple ID or Payment Information to edit whatever you need to add or change.

CONNECTING TO WI-FI

A number of Hotels/Cafes/Restaurants and various forms of public transport now offer free Wi-Fi which you may not need to enter a password for. However, these are normally public access, so be mindful of internet security if inputting any personal data. Some public Wi-Fi networks may require you to accept their Terms and Connections with regards to how you use their network and therefore you will be prompted before you connect to their Internet.

Step 1: Tap on the Settings button on your Home screen and Settings App

Step 2

Step 2- Tap to turn on Wi-Fi. Your tablet will automatically search for available Wi-Fi networks.

Step 3- Tap on the name of the Wi-Fi network you wish to use, eg SkyBF6AA.

Step 4- If you can see a padlock beside the network name, this means that you will need to input a password first and then tap ‘join’.

** The Wi-Fi password is usually on your router or if you Step 3 are in a public place you may be able to ask them for their Wi-Fi password.**

Step 5- Sometimes a tick within the Wi-Fi symbol will mean you are successfully connected to a network.

Step 6-When you go back to your home screen on the top left hand side of the screen this symbol should appear, the more the symbol is highlighted, the stronger the strength of the internet connection.

Step 5

APP STORE APPS

Definition:

Apps is an abbreviation for application. An app is a piece of software. It can run on the Internet, on your computer, or on your phone or other electronic device. Apps can be in various forms and most stores/shops/companies now have an app as it is more user friendly and can be downloaded onto a Smart Device/iPad/iPhone.

You can use the App Store to search for specific apps by typing the app name in the search bar on the upper right corner of the app store. You can also search for the type of app you are interested in downloading, such as ‘recipes’ or ‘racing game’. The app store will also show the top downloaded apps and also recommended apps for you based on previous downloads.

Note: Some apps are free to download, however there are apps where there may be a one off fee or monthly charge.

Messaging

Lots of people use WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, which are free to download. These apps allows you to message, chat, or send photographs/video, so you can keep in touch with friends and family. They are similar to sending/receiving texts or making/receiving calls, but they’re free to use, as all you need is an internet connection.

Step 1

Search for specific Apps by typing in exactly what you want eg Tescos /Debenhams/- Argos

You can see if there is a cost associated with the App, click on the Free icon t o begin the downloading process

Step 2 Step 3

Tap on Install Enter your Apple ID number

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Type in your password, it will not show for The App will immediately start to security reasons, ensuring no one can see what download. is being typed in.

The App Store will let you download updates to apps. The icon will even display a notification when you have apps that need updating. This notification shows up as a red circle with a number in the middle, the number indicating the number of apps that need updating.

How to delete apps from an Apple device

Removing apps from your Apple device is simple: just press on the app’s icon until an X appears in the left hand corner of the app (refer to the picture example aside) and all the app icons begin to shake. Tap the X, you will be prompted do you wish to delete the app and upon confirming that you do the app will then be removed. Press the home button when finished, which will stop the other Apps from shaking.

SAFARI BROWSER

The iPad/iPhone uses the Safari browser, which is a fully functional browser that allows you to view web pages, create new tabs in order to keep multiple pages open at the same time, save your favourite places as a bookmark and just about everything you would expect from a web browser.

The menu on the Safari browser is kept intentionally simple. Here are the buttons and controls from left to right:

• The back button for going to the last webpage viewed. • The forward button for returning to the current webpage. • A bookmark button for saving your favourite websites and getting back to them quickly. • A share button for sending a link to a friend, printing a page or creating a shortcut to the web page on your iPad's home screen. • The address box, which will let you type in a web address and go directly to a website. • The search box, which lets you type in what you are looking for and uses Google to find the results.

How to Play Music on the iPad

The Music app is where you go to listen to your music collection. Songs will continue playing even when you go to a different app, so you can listen to music while you use the iPad's web browser or play your favorite game. Once you're done listening, go back into the Music app and stop the playback by touching the pause button at the top of the screen.

There are also "hidden" music controls on the iPad. If you swipe up from the bottom of the iPad's screen, it will reveal a control panel that includes buttons for controlling your music. This panel can be used to play/pause music or skip a song without having to look the Music app. It can also perform tasks like turning on/off Bluetooth or adjusting other iPad setting like contrast/brightness.

HOW TO TAKE A PHOTOGRAPH

Launch the Camera app from your iPhone or iPad's Home screen.

 Move your iPhone or iPad around until what you see on the screen matches the image you want to capture.  Rotate your iPhone or iPad from portrait to landscape or vice versa to change the orientation.  Tap the Shutter button to take your picture.

SCREEN SHOT

TAKING A PICTURE OF SOMETHING YOU ARE VIEWING

Locate your Sleep/Wake button: This button is on the top right of the iPad. This is the button you use to turn your iPad on and off.

Locate your Home button: This is the round button that's centred on the bottom of your iPad. There's a picture of a white square in the centre of the button.

Hold down the Sleep/Wake button, and while holding it, press and release the Home button: Then you can release the Sleep/Wake button (this can be a moment later).

Don't hold down both buttons together for too long - this will power off your iPad. You only need to ‘click’ the Home button, not hold it.

If the screenshot worked successfully, then you'll hear a camera shutter sound and see a white screen.

STAYING SAFE – Internet Security

The online world is an amazing place but, like the real world, there are some risks and you need to take some precautions that will keep you safe online. Here are a few tips:

Avoid viruses Keep your device healthy. Help it avoid viruses. Viruses are basically all programmes or files with one thing in common – they are out to cause trouble by gaining access to your device and attacking personal data. Your device will have a built-in firewall, that will keep some viruses out, but it is recommended that you also install antivirus software, which – if kept up to date – will usually block most other threats. You can purchase antivirus software from either a computer shop or you can download it online (sometimes for free). Passwords

Be smart and come up with strong passwords: a combination of letters (upper and lower case), numbers, and symbols. Do not make them so complicated that you can’t remember them! Never give your passwords, PIN numbers, or bank account numbers to anyone online. Never pick obvious passwords, like your user name, real name, date of birth, names of family members, etc. Criminals are becoming more and more skilled at hacking into accounts by guessing weak passwords. Login details should always be kept secure and confidential.

Check your password strength at https://howsecureismypassword.net/

HOW TO ENABLE SPEAK SELECTION

This application is useful for those who have visual impairments

 Launch the Settings app from the Home Screen of your iPhone or iPad.  Now tap on General.  Scroll down and towards the bottom, tap on Accessibility.  Tap on the Speak Selection option and turn it to On. You can further customise the speed at which your iPhone or iPad reads the text and the dialect it uses. Once you're done, just tap the Home button to return to the Home screen.

When you hold down your finger on any sentence it will then give you the option to copy or speak, click on the speak icon and the words will be read out to you.

INVERTING COLOURS

Inverting screen colours is an accessibility feature that makes the iPhone and iPad easier on the eyes for some people with a sensitivity to brightness, easier to distinguish for some people with colour blindness or with low vision. It can also be used in combination with zoom to greatly increase legibility for anyone with a visual impairment.

Note: Some users invert screen colours as a night time reading mode allowing them to greatly reduce light and glare from a display.

1. Launch the Settings app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad. 2. Tap on General. 3. Tap on Accessibility. 4. Turn On the option for Invert Colours — it's under the Vision section at the top.

The screen colours will now invert and somewhat resemble a photo negative. This can make it easier for those with certain visual impairments to pick out content and navigate easier. You can go back into Settings at any time to disable it at any time.

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR EMAILS

Click one of these icons‐

Safari Apple products

Google

Internet

This will then bring you to an internet page with a search bar (see images below)

iPad/Safari Search

Google Search Bar

In this search bar, you can type in your email host. For example, if your email address is [email protected] you would type in outlook into the search bar,if your email is e x a m p l e @ g m a i l . c o m you would type in gmail into the search bar and press the enter button on your keyboard.

It should appear like this, then tap on the first website with the bold blue text “Sign into your Microsoft account”.

It will appear as below, you can then sign in with your correct email address and password and click on sign in.

**** Please note do not leave a space between your email address. When you enter your password it will appear hidden, this is a security measure to ensure no one can steal your password.****

Top Tips

1. Make sure that you have the latest version of iTunes

The first thing to do when setting up a new iPad is to make sure that you have the most recent version of iTunes 2. Resize apps

Some apps will let you choose the display resolution, but most apps that were written for the iPod or iPhone will display in a small window in the center of the iPad's screen. If you want to resize these apps to run full screen, just tap the 2X button in the bottom- right corner of the screen. 3. Take advantage of iCloud

If you own other Apple devices, such as an iPhone or an iPod, Apple offers the iCloud service for those who want to keep all their devices in sync. Apple makes the iCloud service available for free, although if you may need more storage space. Configuring iCloud synchronization is easy. On the iPad, tap Settings, tap iCloud, enter your Apple ID and password, and then tap Sign In. From that point, you can pick and choose the features you want to synchronize to the iCloud. 4. Turn on Airplane Mode when flying

If you travel with your iPad, you'll need to place the device into Airplane Mode while flying. To do so, tap the Settings button (on the Home screen) and then move the Airplane Mode slide bar to the On position. 5. Perform searches

The iPad's Home screen actually spans several screens. You can flick the screen to the left or right to access pages of icons. As you do, a series of dots near the bottom of the screen will show you which page you are on. If you wish to do a device search, just go to the main Home screen (the first page of icons) and then click the screen to the left. This will take you to the iPad's search screen. From there, you can search for apps and other types of content. 6. Add a Web site to the Home screen

If you want to add a website to the iPad's home screen, open the Safari browser and navigating to the relevant site. Next, tap on the Share icon (it's located to the left of the address bar) and then click on add to Home Screen. You will see a dialog box that lets you rename the icon if you want (or you can use the default name). When you are done, tap the Add button. 7. Adjust the screen brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the iPad's screen by pressing the Home button and then tapping the settings icon. Next, tap brightness and wallpaper (which is located in the column on the left side of the screen). Upon doing so, you will be able to use a slide bar to make the screen brighter or darker.

8. Change the wallpaper (screen background)

If you want to use a custom wallpaper on your iPad, press the Home button and then tap the settings icon. Tap brightness and wallpaper and then tap the wallpaper section. You are now free to browse various libraries and albums, where you can select an image to use as your wallpaper. 9. Enable Wi-Fi

To enable the iPad's Wi-Fi connection, first press the Home button and tap the Settings icon. Tap the Wi-Fi option in the list of settings and then drag the Wi-Fi slide bar to the on position. Finally, tap on the network you want to join and enter the network's security key, if prompted to do so. 10. Take a screen capture

Press the power button and the Home button at the same time and hold them for a second. When you do, you will hear a sound similar to that of a camera shutter. You can view the screen capture by going into the Photos app and then select the Camera Roll album. 11. Close Running Apps – Closing open apps is a good tip to keep in mind if your iPad ever seems to be running a little slower. You can close apps by double-tapping your Home button to see your recently used apps. This is helpful, too, for those times when you want to restart an app that isn’t working right

12. Copy and Paste – To copy and paste (or cut) on iPad, open the web page, email or document you are wanting to copy, then hold your finger down on the word or words, a small menu will pop up giving you the option to select, select all, define or it will only say Copy and Define.

Sometimes “select all” may not appear. If this happens, you can select the entire page or paragraph, then click copy or cut. Otherwise, simply tap select and drag the blue circles on each end to cover the area you’re wanting to copy.

To paste the information, you will need somewhere to place it, such as in the notes app or in an email. Follow the same instructions as above by holding your finger down and letting it back up in the writing area, then tap on paste.

13. Create App Folders – Making a folder to store and organize your apps - On the home screen, hold your finger down on one of the app icons until they all start to move. When you see them moving, drag an app icon on top of another app icon and it will create a folder. When the folder opens and the icons are still moving, you can change the name of the folder by tapping on the inside of the title area and enter a name in place of the automated one. Remove a folder by dragging all of the apps out of it. It will automatically disappear.

14. Use Caps Lock – When typing text, there may be times when you will want to lock your caps. Double-tap the Shift button (it will be highlighted in either blue or gray) allowing you to enter text in capital letters. Tap it again once to turn it back off.

15. Zoom In, Zoom Out – If the text on a webpage or email appears small, you can zoom it on the text to make it bigger. Put your thumb and forefinger together on the screen, then spread them outward. Return it back to its normal size by doing the same thing inwards; place your open thumb and forefinger on the screen, then drag them back to each other.

16. Battery Drained, now iPad Won’t Charge – When you plug it back in to charge it will appear initially like the battery is dead. Just leave it plugged, and in a few minutes, you will see the Apple icon appear. It simply needs a little extra time to start back up.

17. Frozen iPad Screen – If your iPad screen freezes - you can perform a software reset by holding down your Home button and the Power button at the same time. Your iPad will restart, and it will restore itself to working order.

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