iPad and iPad mini Absolute Beginner's Guide

Make the most of your new iPad or iPad mini–without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to get comfortable, get productive, get online, connect with friends and family, enjoy media, play games, post to Facebook and Twitter, and more! Even if you’ve never used an iPad before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. iPads have never, ever been this simple! Who knew how simple iPad and iPad mini could be? This is today’s best beginner’s guide to using your new iPad or iPad mini…simple, practical instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn: Master gestures and touchscreen tips you can use in any iPad app Get productive fast with Notes, Calendar, Contacts, Reminders, and Notifications Use iCloud to automatically sync and share data with iPads, iPhones, and Macs Browse the Web more efficiently with Safari’s best shortcuts Capture high-quality photos and video with your iPad Share ”Photo Stream“ albums with other iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch users Make free FaceTime video calls Post to Facebook and Twitter from your iPad Get the best new free and paid apps from Apple’s App Store Make the most of iTunes and your iPad’s amazing media capabilities Read new bestsellers and free classics with iBooks Transform your iPad into a great online gaming device Use Find My iPhone to find a lost iPad in the house, or lock it if it’s stolen Adding hardware that makes your iPad more fun and useful Finding Wi-Fi connections and making the most of paid data plans