My iPad 2 (covers iOS 5) (3rd Edition)

The iPad is a unique and totally revolutionary device in many ways. The iPad is a tablet computer featuring multi-touch interaction with print, video, photo, and audio multimedia, internet browsing, and runs most iPhone OS apps. The device has an LED-backlit 9.7-inch (25 cm) color LCD display and uses a virtual keyboard for text input. The iPad like the iTouch uses a Multi-touch interface that enables users to easily control the device and type with their fingers. It also includes sensors that automatically re-orient the screen display to match the orientation of the iPad, such as switching to landscape view when the user rotates the iPad 90 degrees when watching video. All iPad models include the applications Music, iWork, Videos, Photos, iTunes, iBook (providing access to the Wi-Fi Music Store and book store), Safari, YouTube, Calendar, Contacts, Clock, Calculator, and Settings.

 

My iPad, 3/e, will include necessary coverage of iTunes and iBook to enable readers to manage the content on their iPad as well as purchase applications and customizing settings. In addition, readers will learn how to use every feature of their iPad and receive expert advice on topics like customizing, running apps, using peripheral devices and more. This edition has been updated to include coverage on the main new features of iOS 5, including the revolutionary new iCloud, which allows users to update their iPads without having to sync up with their computer.

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Using the iPad (covers iOS 5)

The most complete, powerful iPad learning product! Text, video and audio in one tightly-integrated, hands-on learning experience.

 

• Includes fully-integrated online video and screencast tutorials that buyers can view on their own iPads - instant learning, right when they need it!
• Practical, approachable coverage that completely flattens the iPad learning curve
• Covers iPad's newest features and models, in iOS 4.2, and hits a hot market at its hottest!

 

Using the iPad is the world's most complete, useful, media-rich learning experience for Apple's hot new iPad the only product of its kind! It begins with a concise, friendly, straight-to-the-point 300-page iPad guidebook - starting with an easy introduction to the iPad interface, proceeding through the most common activities in the order  you are likely to need them, and ending with powerful techniques most iPad users don't know. This easy-to-use text is fully integrated with extensive online learning resources: online video, screencasts, podcasts, and additional web content. It's all designed to run superbly well on the iPad, so you can learn to perform key tasks exactly when you need to know how! Using the iPad reflects the latest versions of Apple's iOS operating system, as well as the newest iPad models. It covers all this, and more: getting started fast, syncing with computers, web surfing, typing, note taking, email, contacts, appointments, events, maps, photos, videos, music, Apps, books, business productivity, games, customization, and much more. Available in multiple formats, each including an entirely digital version with book text, video, and audio viewable online - on the iPad, the web, and many other devices!

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My iPad 2 (covers iOS 4.3) (2nd Edition)

My iPad 2 offers a full-color, fully illustrated, four-color step-by-step resource to using your iPad 2, the latest model from Apple that boasts a new faster processor and two video cameras. Each task is stepped through with corresponding visuals that are numbered to match the step they are referred by. Notes and sidebars give additional insight into using the iPad 2 without requiring you to sort through paragraphs of text to find the information you want. Tasks are clearly titled to help you quickly and easily find things you want to accomplish on your iPad 2. Everything from setup and configuration to using apps like Pages and Maps is clearly illustrated and easy to follow. Learn how to use the iPad 2's two cameras to take pictures and video, and share them with friends or chat with them live.

• Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi network and 3G networks

• Take video with the front and rear camera

• Video chat with your friends

• Stream audio and video to Apple TV and other devices

• Synchronize data between your computer and iPad

• Watch movies, TV shows, YouTube, or home videos

• Surf the Web and email

• Download apps to make your iPad even more useful

• Create documents and spreadsheets

• Build and display presentations

• Find locations and get directions

• Find the best games

• Connect keyboards, cameras, and external displays

Price: $24.99

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