Published by Que Publishing (February 26, 2022) © 2022
Michael Miller | Molehill GroupCovers all iPads running iPadOS 15
Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.
Step-by-step instructions for the tasks you care about most
Large, full-color, close-up photos show you exactly what to do
Common-sense help whenever you run into problems
Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad
Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want.
Learn how to
- Discover all the new features of iPadOS 15
- Wirelessly connect to and browse the Internet, at home or away
- Personalize the way your iPad looks and works--including adding widgets to the Home screen
- Make your iPad easier to use if you have trouble seeing or tapping the screen
- Use Siri voice commands to control your iPad and find useful information
- Communicate with friends and family via email, text messaging, and FaceTime and Zoom video chats
- Shoot, share, and view photos and videos
- Listen to streaming music and watch streaming movies and TV shows online
- Connect and use the Apple Pencil, external keyboards, trackpads, and mice
- Use iCloud to store and share your photos and other important data online
- Troubleshoot common iPad problems
Chapter 1 Buying and Unboxing Your iPad 3
Choosing the Right iPad for You 4
iPad mini (6th generation) 4
iPad 6
iPad Air 7
iPad Pro 8
Which iPad Should You Buy? 9
Unboxing Your New iPad 10
What's Inside the Box 10
Powering Up Your iPad for the First Time 11
Turn It On--for the First Time 12
Accessorizing Your iPad 13
Chapter 2 Getting Started with Your iPad 19
Getting to Know Your iPad 19
Front 19
Top 21
Sides 22
Bottom 22
Back 23
Turning Your iPad On and Off 24
Power On Your iPad 24
Unlock Your iPad with Face ID 25
Unlock Your iPad with Touch ID 26
Unlock Your iPad with a Passcode 26
Lock Your iPad 27
Power Off Your iPad 27
Force a Restart on a Regular iPad 28
Force a Restart on an iPad Pro, iPad Air, or iPad mini 29
Using Your iPad 29
Learn Essential Multi-Touch Gestures 30
Perform Common Operations 30
Navigate the Home Screen 31
View Notifications on the Cover Sheet 32
Manage Open Apps 33
Understand the Status Bar 34
Performing Basic Operations 36
View and Respond to Notifications 36
Display the Control Center 37
Adjust the Brightness 38
Activate Night Shift 38
Change the Volume Level 39
Rotate the iPad 40
Create a New Focus 41
Enable Focus Mode 44
Enter Text with the Onscreen Keyboard 45
Copy and Paste Text 47
Managing Your iPad's Battery 47
Recharge the Battery 48
Monitor Battery Usage 49
Chapter 3 Personalizing the Way Your iPad Looks and Works 51
Personalizing Light/Dark Mode and Wallpaper 51
Choose Light or Dark Mode 52
Change the Wallpaper 53
Personalizing App Icons 54
Change the Size of App Icons 55
Arrange App Icons 55
Remove an App Icon from the Home Screen 56
Add Icons to and Remove Icons from the Dock 57
Organize Icons with Folders 58
Working with the App Library 60
Personalizing Widgets 61
Add a Widget 61
Customize a Widget 63
Remove a Widget 64
Add a Smart Stack Widget 64
Display Today View 65
Add a Widget to Today View 66
Configuring Device Settings 67
Display the Settings Page 67
Configure Notifications 68
Display a Scheduled Summary of Your Notifications 70
Configure the Display and Brightness 72
Display Night Shift Mode After Dark 73
Change System Sounds 74
Configure Individual Apps 75
Display and Manage General Settings 75
Customize the Control Center 77
Managing Your Screen Time 78
View Your Screen Time 78
Configure Downtime 80
Set App Limits 81
Block Specific Content 83
Chapter 4 Connecting to the Internet and Browsing the Web 85
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network 85
Connect to Your Home Wireless Network 86
Connect to a Public Wireless Hotspot 87
Change Networks 90
Connect to a Network You've Previously Connected To 90
Using the Safari Web Browser 91
Launch the Safari Browser 92
Enter a Web Address 92
Use Web Links 94
Search the Web 94
View Multiple Pages in Tabs 95
Work with Tab Groups 96
Bookmark a Page 98
Open a Bookmarked Page 99
Revisit Past Pages 100
Browse the Web in Private 102
Configure Safari Settings 103
Clear History, Cookies, and Browsing Data 104
Making the Web More Readable 105
Zoom in to a Page 105
Read Articles with Safari Reader 106
Chapter 5 Keeping Your iPad Safe and Secure 109
Creating a Safer Lock Screen 109
Set a Simple Passcode 110
Change Your Unlock Method 110
Use Fingerprint Recognition with Touch ID 112
Use Face Recognition with Face ID 114
Erase Data After Too Many Unlock Attempts 117
Reducing the Risk of Theft 117
Keep Your iPad Safe 118
Track a Lost or Stolen iPad 119
Staying Safe Online 121
Protect Against Phishing and Identity Theft 121
Keep Your Private Information Private 123
Protect Against Online Fraud 123
Shop Safely 125
Chapter 6 Controlling Your iPad--and More--with Siri 129
Getting to Know Siri, Your iPad's Virtual Personal Assistant 129
Configure Siri 130
Summon Siri 132
Using Siri to Control Your iPad and Apps 133
Launch Apps 134
Control System Functions 134
Send and Receive Messages 134
Manage Meetings, Events, and Reminders 135
Take and View Pictures 136
Listen to Music 136
Using Siri to Find Interesting and Useful Information 137
Find Information 137
Solve Equations and Make Conversions 138
Find Businesses and Get Directions 139
Chapter 7 Installing and Using Apps 141
Working with Apps 141
Launch an App from the Home Screen 142
Launch an App from the Dock 142
Launch an App from the App Library 143
Search for an App 144
Switch Between Apps 144
Close an App 145
Finding New Apps in the App Store 146
Browse and Search the App Store 146
Purchase and Download Apps 149
Managing Installed Apps 150
View and Manage Purchased Apps 150
Delete an App 152
Multitasking on Your iPad 152
Display Multiple Windows with Split View 153
Open a Floating Window with Slide Over 154
Drag and Drop Text and Pictures Between Apps 155
View All Open Windows with App Expose 156
Chapter 8 Sending and Receiving Email 159
Sending and Receiving Messages 159
Select an Inbox 160
Read a Message 161
Reply to a Message 163
Create and Send a New Message 164
Attach a Photo to a Message 165
Delete a Message 168
Organize Messages in Files 169
Deal with Junk Email (Spam) 171
Configuring the Mail App 172
Add an Email Account 172
Get Notified of New Messages 174
Create a Signature 175
Chapter 9 Managing Your Contacts 179
Using the Contacts App 179
Add a New Contact 180
Edit a Contact 181
Delete a Contact 182
Viewing and Contacting Your Contacts 182
Display a Contact 183
Search for a Contact 184
Contact a Contact 185
Chapter 10 Video Chatting and Texting 187
Text Messaging with the Messages App 187
Send and Receive Text Messages 188
Send an Audio Message 190
Send a Photo 190
Send a Video Message 192
Video Chatting and More with FaceTime 193
Start a FaceTime Video Chat 194
Blur Your Background 196
FaceTime with a Non-Apple User 197
Add a Person to a Group Video Chat 199
Answer a FaceTime Request 200
Group Video Meetings with Zoom 200
Join a Meeting from a Link 201
Join a Meeting from Within the Zoom App 201
Participate in a Zoom Meeting 202
Start a New Zoom Meeting 205
Schedule a Meeting in Advance 207
Chapter 11 Getting Social with Facebook, Twitter, and Other Social Networks 211
Using Facebook 211
Navigate Facebook's iPad App 212
Read and Respond to Posts 215
Post a Status Update 216
Using Twitter 217
Read Tweets 217
Create a New Tweet 218
Using LinkedIn 218
Navigate the LinkedIn App 219
Create a New Post 221
Using Pinterest 222
View and Save Pins 223
Pin from a Website 225
Chapter 12 Staying Organized with Calendars, Reminders, and Alarms 229
Using the Calendar App 229
View Events 230
Add a New Event 231
Create a Recurring Event 232
Create an Alert for an Event 233
Invite Others to an Event 234
Using the Reminders App 234
View and Manage Your Reminders 235
Add a New Reminder 236
Using the Clock App 237
Set an Alarm 237
Set a Timer 239
Use the Stopwatch 239
Chapter 13 Reading eBooks, Magazines, and Newspapers 243
Reading eBooks on Your iPad 243
Find and Purchase Books with Apple's Books App 244
Read a Book with the Books App 246
Reading News Stories with Apple's News App 249
Personalize What News You Receive 250
Read News Stories 252
Chapter 14 Shooting, Editing, and Sharing Photos and Videos 255
Shooting Digital Photos 255
Launch the Camera App 256
Take a Picture 257
Take a Selfie 261
Take a Panoramic Photo 263
Capture a QR Code 265
Viewing and Editing Your Photos 267
View Your Photos 268
Organize Photos in Albums 274
Crop and Straighten a Picture 276
Apply Auto-Enhance 278
Apply a Filter 278
Adjust Brightness, Color, and More 279
Shooting and Editing Videos 279
Shoot a Video 280
Trim a Video 282
Sharing Photos and Videos 283
Share via Text Message 284
Share via Email 285
Share via Facebook 285
Chapter 15 Listening to Music and Podcasts 289
Listening to Streaming Music 289
Listen to Apple Music 290
Listen to Pandora 292
Listen to Spotify 295
Buying and Playing Music from the iTunes Store 298
Purchase Music from the iTunes Store 298
Play Your Tunes 300
Finding and Listening to Podcasts 301
Find Podcasts in the Podcasts App 302
Listen to a Podcast 302
Chapter 16 Watching TV Shows, Movies, and Other Videos 307
Watching Paid Streaming Video Services 307
Watch Amazon Prime Video 308
Watch Apple TV+ 310
Watch Discovery+ 312
Watch Disney+ 313
Watch HBO Max 315
Watch Hulu 318
Watch Netflix 320
Watch Paramount+ 321
Peacock 323
Watching Other Streaming Video Services 325
Discover Other Streaming Video Services 325
Watch Live TV Online 326
Using the Apple TV App 327
Find Something to Watch 327
Subscribe to a Channel 329
Manage Your Subscriptions 329
Watching YouTube 331
Find a Video 331
Watch a Video 332
Chapter 17 Traveling with Maps and Other Travel Apps 335
Traveling with the Maps App 335
Display a Map 336
Generate Driving Directions 337
Exploring Other Travel-Related Apps 338
Discover Travel Apps 339
Chapter 18 Keeping Fit and Healthy 343
Exploring Health and Fitness Apps 343
Discover Exercise and Yoga Apps 344
Exploring Food and Nutrition Apps 345
Discover Nutrition Apps 345
Discover Cooking and Recipe Apps 346
Exploring Medical Apps 347
Discover Medical-Related Apps 348
Chapter 19 Playing Games 351
Finding Games to Play 351
Download Games from the App Store 352
Discovering Popular Games 354
Action Games 354
Adventure Games 355
AR Games 356
Board Games 357
Card Games 357
Casino Games 358
Casual Games 358
Family Games 359
Indie Games 360
Kids Games 360
Music Games 361
Puzzle Games 362
Racing Games 362
Role-Playing Games 363
Simulation Games 363
Sports Games 364
Strategy Games 364
Trivia Games 365
Word Games 366
Playing Games with Apple Arcade 366
Finding Apple Arcade Games 367
Downloading Apple Arcade Games 368
Chapter 20 Managing Files on Your iPad and in the Cloud 371
Managing Your iPad's Storage 371
Examine Available Storage 372
Manage Available Storage Space 372
Working with the Files App 373
View and Open Files 374
Work with Files 376
Create a New Folder 377
Using External Storage 378
Make the Connection 378
Work with Files 379
Working with iCloud 379
Configure iCloud on Your iPad 381
Back Up Your iPad to iCloud 382
Using AirDrop and AirPlay to Share with Other Devices 384
Share Files with AirDrop 384
Stream Media with AirPlay 385
Chapter 21 Getting Productive 389
Using Your iPad's Built-In Productivity Apps 389
Write with Pages 390
Work with Numbers 392
Present with Keynote 396
Discovering More Productivity Apps 398
Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides 398
Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word 399
Chapter 22 Using Pencils, Keyboards, and Trackpads 401
Connecting Bluetooth Devices 401
Connect a New Bluetooth Device 402
Using Pencils and Styli 403
Work with the Apple Pencil 403
Annotate a Document 406
Fill In Forms 406
Draw Onscreen 407
Using External Keyboards 408
Connecting and Pairing the Smart Keyboard Portfolio and Magic Keyboard 409
Working with an External Keyboard 410
Using Trackpads and Mice 411
Configure Your Trackpad or Mouse 413
Use a Trackpad or Mouse 414
Chapter 23 Making Your iPad More Accessible 417
Making the iPad Easier to See 417
Invert Screen Colors 418
Configure the Screen for Colorblind Users 419
Make Onscreen Text Larger and Bolder 420
Read the Screen with VoiceOver 421
Making the iPad Easier to Hear 424
Turn On Closed Captioning When Watching Videos 424
Use a Hearing Aid with Your iPad 425
Making the iPad Easier to Operate 426
Adjust the Touchscreen Display 426
Enable AssistiveTouch 427
Chapter 24 Answering Frequently Asked Questions 429
Questions About Choosing an iPad 429
What's the Best iPad for Younger Children? 429
What's the Best iPad for Artists and Designers? 430
Do I Need an iPad Pro to Do Word Processing or Spreadsheet Work? 430
What's the Difference Between a Normal iPad and the iPad Air? 430
Questions About Connecting Your iPad 430
Can I Connect My iPad to an Ethernet Network? 431
Can I Connect My iPad to a Dock on My Desk?431
Can I View My iPad on a Larger Monitor? 431
How Do I Connect My iPad to a SMART Board? 432
Questions About Using Your iPad 432
How Do I Switch to Google Chrome for My Web Browser? 432
How Do I Get Those Big Tiles to Show Up on the Side of My iPad's Screen? 433
How Do I Make a Copy of What's on My Screen? 433
How Can I Search My iPad? 434
How Can I Make a Quick Note? 435
How Do I Watch Movies and Videos or View Photos from My iPad on My TV? 436
How Can I Send Pictures to My Friends and Relatives? 436
How Do I Print from My iPad? 436
How Can I Monitor My Grandkids' Screen Time on the iPad? 437
Can I Use My iPad to Control My Smart Lights and Other Smart Devices? 437
Questions About Other Issues 438
I Lost/Broke My iPad--How Do I Get All My Old Stuff onto a New iPad? 438
Where Can I Get My iPad Repaired? 438
Chapter 25 Fixing Common Problems 441
Troubleshooting iPad Problems 441
Your iPad Is Frozen 442
Your iPad Won't Turn On 443
Your iPad Won't Turn Off 444
An Individual App Freezes or Doesn't Work Right 444
Your iPad Runs Slowly 445
Your iPad's Wi-Fi Connection Doesn't Work 445
Your iPad Charges Slowly or Not at All 446
Your iPad Doesn't Rotate 447
Your iPad Keeps Asking for Your iCloud Password 447
You Forgot Your iPad Passcode 448
Updating and Resetting Your iPad 449
Update to the Latest Version of iPadOS 449
Factory Reset Your Device to “Like New” Condition 450
Restore from an iCloud Backup 451
Appendix A New Features of iPadOS 15 453
Desktop and Operations 453
Accessibility 453
Focus 454
Home Screen 454
Multitasking 454
Notifications 455
Universal Control 455
Widgets 455
Apps 456
App Library 456
FaceTime 456
Find My 456
Maps 457
Messages: Shared With You 457
Notes 457
Photos 457
Quick Note 457
Safari 458
Glossary 459
Index 467