iPad Applications for Scientists: Survival Guide. Finding FREE and other applications for mathematicians, physicists, and astronomers (Mobi Manuals)

The iPad Applications for Scientists Survival Guide is a collection of 25 scientific applications, tested and highly recommended by the author. This guide will save you lots of time and money, by pointing you to the most useful, productive applications for scientists in many fields. Each application description contains: 

- Genre / Field
- Price
- Brief description
- Link to the application in iTunes
- Link to the free version, if available

In addition to the full application list, all of the applications are separately organized by genre. Some of the applications included:

- Numbers
- iAnnotate PDF
- Star Walk
- File Browser
- 3D Brain
- Graphing Calculator
- Printcentral
- Family Drug Guide
- MyNature Animal Tracks
- Muscle and Bone Study

Price: $0.99

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iPad 2 Survival Guide from MobileReference: Step-by-Step User Guide for Apple iPad 2: Getting Started, Downloading FREE eBooks, Taking Pictures, ... eMail, and Surfing the Web (Mobi Manuals)

The fun and easy way to make the most of your iPad or iPad 2!

Versatile, portable, and lightweight, the iPad is an ideal device for today's seniors. This basic guide sports a senior-friendly larger font size and plenty of illustrations that make learning to use the iPad and iPad 2 easy. You'll first learn to set up your iPad, get familiar with the touchscreen interface, and explore accessibility features. Then you'll learn to browse the Internet with mobile Safari, use maps, set up and manage your e-mail, buy and read e-books, download and play music and movies, work with photos, make FaceTime video calls, and discover how to extend the iPad's capability even more with apps.

• Covers iPad and iPad 2
• With its ability to function as an e-reader, a music and movie player, a photo viewer, and a mini-computer, the iPad offers everything seniors need in a lightweight and portable device
• This senior-friendly book explains what to look for when shopping for an iPad, how to set one up, and how to use the touchscreen interface
• Covers accessing the Internet, using FaceTime for video chat, sending and receiving e-mail, buying and reading e-books, downloading music and movies, purchasing apps, taking and sharing photos, recording HD video, getting directions and using maps, and much more
• Provides safety and troubleshooting tips and advice on keeping your iPad happy

The iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into one amazing device—whatever you want your iPad to do, the fun starts with this book.

Price: $9.99

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iPad Survival Guide - Step-by-Step User Guide for Apple iPad: Getting Started, Downloading FREE eBooks, Using eMail, Photos and Videos, and Surfing Web (Mobi Manuals)

The iPad Survival Guide organizes the wealth of knowledge about the iPad into one place, where it can be easily accessed and navigated for quick reference. Unlike the official iPad manual, the survival guide is not written like a book in paragraph form. Instead, every instruction is broken down into clear and concise steps. The iPad Survival Guide provides useful information not discussed in the iPad manual, such as tips and tricks, hidden features, troubleshooting advice, as well as advice on how to solve various Wi-Fi issues. You will also learn how to download FREE games and FREE eBooks, how to PRINT right from your iPad, and how to make VOICE CALLS with the use of a simple application. Whereas the official iPad manual is stagnant, this guide goes above and beyond by discussing recent known issues and solutions that may be currently available. This information is constantly revised for a complete, up-to-date manual.

Updated January 12, 2011.

This iPad guide includes:

Getting Started:

- Button Layout
- Before First Use
- Navigating the Screens
- Setting Up Wi-Fi
- Setting Up an Email Account
- Using Email
- Setting Up Your Email Application
- Logging In to the Application Store
- Photos and Videos
- Using iTunes to Import Videos
- Using the iPod Application
- Using the iTunes Application
- Sending Pictures via Email
- Setting a Picture as Wallpaper
- Viewing a Slideshow
- Importing Pictures Using iPhoto
- Importing Pictures Using a PC
- Viewing a Video
- Using Skype for Voice Calls and Text Messages

Advanced topics:

- 158 Tips and Tricks for the iPad
- Downloading Free Applications
- Downloading Free eBooks
- Adding Previously Purchased and Free eBooks to iBooks app
- Updating eBooks in the iBooks app
- Using the Kindle Reader for iPad
- Using the iBooks Application
- Using the iBooks Internal Dictionay
- Turning On VoiceOver
- Printing Directly from the iPad
- Printing Web Pages
- Moving a Message to Another Mailbox or Folder
- Changing the Default Signature
- Setting the Default Account
- Changing How You Receive Email
- Saving a Picture or Attachment
- Managing Contacts
- Setting Up a 3G Account
- Turning Data Roaming On and Off
- AT&T Data Plans Explained
- Using Safari Web Browser
- Blocking Pop-Up Windows
- Managing Applications
- Setting a Passcode Lock
- Changing Keyboard Settings
- Tips and Tricks
- Maximizing Battery Life
- Solving Wi-Fi issues
- Troubleshooting
- Resetting Your iPad

Price: $2.99

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iPad 2: The Missing Manual (Missing Manuals)

The iPad is an amazing media device, once you really know how to use it. In this entertaining book, New York Times tech columnist and iPad expert Jude Biersdorfer shows you how to get the most out of this sleek tablet to surf the Web, send and receive email, watch movies and TV shows, read eBooks, listen to music, play games, and even do a little iWork. It's the book that should have been in the box.

The important stuff you need to know

• Learn undocumented tips and tricks. Get the lowdown on cool iPad secrets
• Build and play your media library. Fill up your iPad with music, movies, TV shows, eBooks, photos, music videos, audiobooks, and podcasts
• Get online. Connect through Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi+3G—on both GSM and CDMA networks
• Discover state-of-the-art e-reading. Buy and read books and magazines in full color
• Consolidate your email accounts. Read email from your personal and work accounts
• Shop iTunes and the App Store. Navigate Apple's media emporiums, and learn how to get free music, video, books, and apps

Price: $24.99

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