iPadTM For Dummies® - Softcover

Baig, Edward C.; LeVitus, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0470580275 ISBN 13: 9780470580271

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2010

Synopsis

Get the most out of your iPad with this fun and friendly full–color guide! Part iPod touch, part MacBook, and part eReader—and all impressive—the iPad combines the best technological advances from all of these products into one ultraportable touch device. This full–color guide is the perfect companion to help you get up to speed and on the go with Apple′s revolutionary iPad. Veteran For Dummies authors and Mac gurus begin with a look at the multi–touch interface and then move on to setting up iTunes, surfing the Web, and sending and receiving e–mail. You′ll discover how to share, store, and import photos; buy and read your favorite books; get directions and use maps; rent, buy, and watch movies and TV shows; listen to the latest music; play games; shop for cool new apps; and much more. Popular authors Edward Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus begin with the basics as they walk you through setting up and using the iPad in this full–color guide Offers a straightforward–but–fun approach to the many exciting functions of the iPad: listening to music, synchronizing your data, working with the calendar, setting up iTunes, and getting online via Wi–Fi, to name a few Presents an easy–to–understand approach to sending and receiving e–mail; shopping for movies, iBooks, and music at the iTunes Store; browsing the Web; sharing photos; downloading and watch movies and TV shows; and downloading apps from the App Store Explains how to use your iPad as a portable game console and how to manage your contacts and to–do lists Covers protecting your information and troubleshooting From no–nonsense basics to useful tips and techniques, iPad For Dummies will help you discover all the cool things your iPad can do.

About this title

Product Description:

Get the most out of your iPad with this fun and friendly full-color guide! Part iPod touch, part MacBook, and part eReader-and all impressive-the iPad combines the best technological advances from all of these products into one ultraportable touch device.

From the Back Cover:

Keep e–mail, photos, music, books, games, and your world at your fingertips with iPad! Part iPod touch, part MacBook, part eReader, and all amazing, the iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one ultraportable touch device. This handy guide helps you make the most of your iPad. From sending e–mail and surfing the Web to playing games, watching videos, downloading cool apps and more, the fun begins right here. Magic touch — learn to navigate the multitouch screen, use the onscreen keyboard, and let your fingers surf the Web Picture perfect — turn your iPad into a digital picture frame, organize photos and videos, and create a stunning slideshow Shake your groove thing — tour your music collection, listen to your favorite tunes, watch videos, and customize your listening experience All those apps — find the best apps to indulge your interests, get applications onto your iPad, and keep your apps up to date Lost and found — use Google services to view maps, get directions, and search for your next destination Open the book and find: Steps for getting started with your iPad How to customize your iPad Tips for downloading content from the iTunes® Store, the App Store, and the iBookstore Easy ways to organize your e–mail, calendar, and contacts How to stay connected with Facebook and Twitter Details about connecting to a Wi–Fi network Advice on troubleshooting your iPad Cool iPad accessories Learn to: Set up your iPad, use the multitouch interface, and get connecte Surf the Web, listen to music, watch videos, and download apps Turn your iPad into a portable game console IN FULL COLOR!

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0470580275
• ISBN 13: 9780470580271
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336