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IPAD 101: TIPS AND TRICKS Jenna Garber Instructional Technology Specialist CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION Special Thanks to: Julie Bohnenkamp, Director of Technology

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iPad 101 : tips and tricks. Jenna Garber Instructional Technology Specialist CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION. Special Thanks to: Julie Bohnenkamp , Director of Technology. Settings info . Airplane Mode Connect to WiFi Notification – mail, message “dings” - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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IPAD 101

iPad 101:tips and tricksJenna GarberInstructional Technology Specialist

CENTER GROVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION

Special Thanks to: Julie Bohnenkamp, Director of TechnologySettings info Airplane ModeConnect to WiFiNotification mail, message dingsBrightness & WallpaperGeneralAuto-Lock: screen turns blackPasscode Lock: asks for passcodeCan change passcode hereSide Switch: Lock rotation OR mute

Very important in case your iPad ever gets reset!Create iCloud account in settingsAutomatically install apps and music purchased on other devices?Will automatically create a backup when plugged in, screen is off, and WiFi is connected.Can restore from iCloud backup to get apps, folders, settings, etc. back.

Set up emailClick SettingsMail, Contacts, CalendarsChoose mail type (Google, Yahoo, Exchange, etc.)Fill out email address, username, password, domain, server (if applicable)Turn ON anything you would like to have sync with your device, and make sure anything you do not want is turned OFF. email, ContdIf you set up a passcode for your iPad, please noteif you enter the wrong passcode four times in a row, your iPad will be completely erased!You can turn off the sound alerts of new e-mails.Be sure to change Mail Days to Sync

BatteryThe battery life is 10 hours. Apple recommends going through at least one charge cycle per month (charging to 100%, then lowering it down to 0).Do not expose the iPad to extreme heat or cold (room temp is best)Adjust brightness Manually close out of apps to conserve battery life

Other TipsLOCK up your iPad(s) when not in useCleaningNO window cleanersSOFT microfiber cloth

App StoreGo to App StoreSet up iTunes account to get startedSearch by Featured, Genius, Top Charts, Categories, PurchasedPurchased FeatureDownload updates periodically

Adding AppsTo add an app: Find an app, click InstalliPhone v. iPad appsYou will be prompted to type in your iTunes password

Deleting AppsTo delete an app: Push down on app icon until wiggle and x appears.Click the x to delete.Press home button to return to normal screen.

Organize your apps create foldersClick and drag similar apps on top of each other and create a title for your folder. You can have up to 20 apps in a folder

Got too many apps? Cant find your app?Swipe your hand right on the home screen to get to the quick search and type your app name.Also searches keywords in emails

Take a SCREEN Shot

Step 1: Quickly click down on the home button and the power button at the same time (holding them down for too long will restart your iPad).Send screenshot to email

Step 2: Look for the picture in your Photos appStep 3: This is the universal icon to send any picture or file to email or other options. Always look for this.

Make a shortcut to a websiteAlways typing in long URLs to get to frequently visited websites?Add to Home Screen to create an app-looking icon on your home screen.Tap on the icon to go right to the website.

Stuck Scrolling in a web page or app trying to get to the top? Click on the notification bar to return to top!

Instant Communication beyond email with FACETIME

Set up in iPad SettingsVideo calls Face To Face between any iPhone and iPad 2 or 3Notemust be connected to WiFi to do this! Trouble ShootingIf apps are acting funny: Get out of app, double-click home button, hold down on any app until they wiggle, tap little minus sign to close app. Try opening the app again.If iPad freezes:Turn your iPad off or restart it (home and power buttons at same time for 3-5 seconds).WANT TO LEARN MORE?CHECK OUT THE APPSTART APP or go to www.appadvice.com RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL APPS www.iear.org and http://appitic.com/LEARN WITH VIDEO AT http://www.apple.com/ipad/guided-tours/READ ABOUT EDUCATION USE AT: http://www.scoop.it/t/ipads-and-tablets-in-education50 RESOURCES FOR IPADS IN THE CLASSROOM: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/igeneration/50-resources-for-ipad-use-in-the-classroom/16126REVIEW OF TIPS AND TRICKS: IPAD SECRETS: http://www.everythingicafe.com/review-of-tips-and-tricks-ipad-secrets-for-ipad/2012/05/05/Questions?