If You Have An IPad, Read These Tips

The iPad is a creation so amazing that few other tablets can compare. The vast number of apps on iTunes truly blows away the competition. That said, do you truly know what you can do with the iPad? If not, keep reading and well guide you through tips to become a better iPad owner.

If you want to organize your apps, create some folders. You can create a folder by tapping one of your apps and holding until all the apps are moving. Drag this app over a second app you want to place in the same folder and a folder containing both apps will appear. Drag other apps to the folder.

The iPad cloud function is very helpful for people who use the Internet a lot. This is a wonderful way to keep information without storing it on your device. Store your content on the device and iCloud if it is very important to you.

Would you like your iPad to display a slideshow of all your pictures when it is not in use? This is easy to do. After you lock the screen, you will see a picture icon appear in the bottom right corner. Simply touch this icon, and the iPad will start the slideshow.

Password protect your device. This can be a great way to keep prying eyes away from your information and your iPad. Think of a password you can remember, and make sure that it is not the same password as the one you use everywhere else. Write it down so that you can retrieve it if you forget.

Take advantage of free apps for your iPad. Although there are a number of sites that offer apps at reasonable prices, there are also those that give them to you for free. Be sure to check the reputability of the site you download from and read the fine print. You should have no problem getting nearly everything you need at no cost.

You can find a free downloadable version of the user guide for the iPad. Go to Apples website and find the PDF version of the guide. You can then download and print it. It is also available as an iBook that can be downloaded directly to your iPad. Use it to assist you in learning how to fully operate your iPad.

Listen to your iTunes music on your iPad. If you have iTunes, you dont need to download the songs again with this solution. Just select to enable something called "Home Sharing" on the iPad, as well as in iTunes. In the iPads Music app, click on More and then Shared. Then enjoy your music!

The new keyboard is packed full of features, so many that some appear to be hidden. The new apostrophe key is tucked away within the virtual keyboard on the second screen. Press the "!" key for a few moments and you can circumvent this second page page with an immediate apostrophe.

You can show a PDF two ways. Send it to yourself through email on your device or open it up in iTunes. After giving both these methods a try, you can pick the one that works for you anytime you want to show a PDF.

Is an app annoying you with notifications? In the Settings app, click on Notifications and youll be able to turn off any obnoxious apps, ensuring they dont interrupt you in the future. You can set other options here as well, so its a good idea to check out what each app allows for.

While you may have thought that iPad ownership is no more than just downloading apps and using them, you should now know its more than that. What youve read here will get you started down the road to iPad mastery. The more you know, the better youll find the iPad works out for you.