ipad instructions

iPad BasicsScottsdale Community College Library

Parts of an iPadSleep/wake button

Home button

App icons

Multi-Touch screen

Turning the iPad on/offSleep/wake button

Press and hold the Sleep/wake button until the iPad turns on/off

Opening an Application

Icons

Tap any icon to open the app

Using Safari (web browser)

Safari icon

Safari is the web browser for the iPad. Click the Safari icon to begin.

Scrolling

Touch and drag web pages, photos, etc., to scroll.

Zooming In/Out

Pinch your fingers together and pull them apart to zoom in and out of web pages, photos, etc.

Using Safari (web browser)

To go to a web page:Tap the address field to bring up the keyboard and enter a URL.

Using Safari (web browser)

To perform a Google search:Tap the search box to bring up the keyboard and enter your search.

Using Safari (web browser)

To use bookmarks:Tap the plus sign to bookmark the current page. Tap the book icon to bring up the list of your bookmarks.

Using Safari (web browser)

Working with multiple webpagesTo open a new page: Tap the pages icon and then Tap “New page”

Using Safari (web browser)

Working with multiple webpagesTo go to a different page: Tap the pages icon and then…

Using Safari (web browser)

Tap the icon for the page you want

Using Safari (web browser)

To close a page: Tap the “X” icon in the upper corner of a page.

Returning to the Home screen

Home button

When in any app, press the Home button to return to the Home screen

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Tap the Settings icon.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Then tap to turn on

Wi-Fi and select a network.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

Tap to select Wi-Fi settings.