iPad+Basics

toc =How Do I?=

Power
Press and hold power button, upper right corner to turn it on. To completely shut it down, press and hold the power button on the upper right until you get the "slide to power off" message on the screen. Slide that. To put the screen to sleep without completely powering down, press the power button on the upper right but don't hold it down.
 * //Turn it on/off.//**

//**Reset it if it freezes.**// Try shutting it down. Press and hold the power button on the upper right until you get the "slide to power off" message on the screen. Slide that. If that doesn't fix the problem, do a hard reset but holding the power button and the home button (bottom center) until the iPad shuts off. The iPad will restart itself. If the problem persists, contact the tech dept.

//**Charge it.**// Do NOT keep your iPad plugged in, but don't drain it to 0% all of the time.

Sound
//**Change the volume.**// Volume up and down buttons are the the right side at the top.

The slider above the volume buttons will mute the iPad by default. You can also make that button the "lock orientation" button by going into settings - general.
 * //Mute the sound.//**

Go into the settings - sounds.
 * //Change the sounds (notifications).//**

Use the jack at the top, left.
 * //Use headphones/earbuds.//**

Visual Stuff
The iPad adjusts its orientation depending on the way you hold it. If you choose to lock it to horizontal or vertical, you can do that by going to settings - general - use side switch to...
 * //Lock the orientation of the screen so I don't get seasick.//**

Go to settings - wallpapers and brightness.
 * //Change the wallpaper (Background).//**

Go to settings - wallpapers and brightness.
 * //Adjust the brightness.//**

Internet/WIFI
Go to settings - Wi-Fi, make sure the slider is turned on (green). Tap the network you want to connect to and, if required, enter the password. School iPads are automatically configured to connected to AppleNet.
 * //Connect to WIFI.//**

You will see the little wifi symbol on the screen (upper, left next to the word iPad).
 * //Know you are connected.//**

Make sure wifi is turned on, network selected, and password (if needed) is correct. If problem persists, click on the blue "i." Click "Forget this Network" and start again.
 * //Can't connect.//**

App Stuff
Tap on an app to open it. Press the home button to get out of any app. Note that this doesn't "close" the app. It is still running in the background.
 * //Open and close apps.//**

Double tap the home button to see all of the apps that are running. Swipe to move among them and tap on the one you want. To totally close the app, swipe up.
 * //Move among open apps.//**

Press and hold until the app shakes. Drag the app to the location you want it.
 * //Move apps around.//**

Press and hold an app until it shakes. Drag it on top of another app and let go. It will create a folder and name it, although you can change the name. You can move folders around just as you would move apps.
 * //Organize apps into folders.//**

//**Delete an app.**// Press and hold an app until it shakes. Click the X in the upper, right corner.

Security Stuff
This is a code that you need to enter in order to use the iPad. I suggest using it because it just protects the personal content you have on the iPad, like email, notes.... The passcode can be simple (4 digit number) or it can be complex, up to 27 characters. We STRONGLY suggest you set one. If you get yourself locked out, we can reset it for you.
 * //What is a passcode?//**

Go to settings - turn passcode on - enter a passcode - re-enter your passcode.
 * //Setting a passcode.//**

Go to settings - touch "change passcode" - enter your old passcode - type your new passcode - re-enter your new passcode. Please note that you cannot reuse a passcode.
 * //Changing a passcode.//**

Meet SIRI
SIRI is a built in part of the iPad operating system that allows you to use voice commands to do things like: You can also ask her what she can do and she will give you a complete list.
 * Open apps.
 * Search the web.
 * Dictates your speech.
 * Sends texts.
 * Sends tweets and Facebook posts/updates.
 * Sets reminders and notes.
 * Adds events to your calendar.
 * Send email.
 * Find a contact.
 * Get directions.
 * Set an alarm.
 * Set a timer.

SIRI is enabled on your school iPad by default. If, for some reason she is not, go to settings - general - Siri - and make sure the slider is green.
 * //Enable SIRI.//**

Go to settings - general - Siri - and move the slider to grey.
 * //Shut SIRI off.//**

Press and hold the home button until it beeps.
 * //How to activate.//**

Using Gestures
Tap, drag, swipe, and pinch are the basic gestures that you can use on the iPad. To zoom: Use two fingers on the screen and push them away from each other. Pinch to zoom back in. To return to the main screen: Pinch 4 or 5 fingers. To access Notification Center: Swipe down from the very top. To get rid of it, go to the bottom and swipe up. To access Control Center: Swipe up from the bottom. To get rid of it, swipe down. To search the iPad: From the home screen, swipe down.... just not from the very top of the screen. You can find more here

Searching the iPad
Spotlight search will let you search all of the contents of your iPad... apps, email and more. To access it from the home screen, swipe down.

Care
Avoid extreme temperatures. DO NOT leave it in a vehicle during cold or hot temps. Clean it using a soft, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use cleansers.

Apple ID
Here are instructions for creating an apple ID. Please note that you do NOT need a credit card to do so. Apple ID allows you to add apps and music. It also allows you to download iBooks and content from iTunes U. You can also communicate using FaceTime and iMessage with it.

Control Center
Swipe up from the bottom for quick access to some of the iPad's settings. You can control music currently playing from there, turning on/off wifi, enabling airplane mode, turning on/off Bluetooth, setting Do Not Disturb, setting orientation lock, accessing the clock, taking a picture (video), adjusting volume, and adjusting brightness.

Notification Center
Swipe down from the top to access notifications. These might include but are not limited to: weather, scheduled calendar events, notifications from various apps. You can control these by going to settings - notification center.

Do NOT Disturb
When this is turned on, and the iPad is asleep, you will not receive FaceTime calls. You can control this by going to settings - Do Not Disturb.

Dictation
Your iPad can dictate your text in many apps. If dictation is available within an app, you will see a little microphone next to the space bar on your keyboard. Press that to begin. More tips here.

Taking Screenshots
To snap a picture of the screen hold the power button on the top and the home button at the bottom at the same time. The screen will flash indicating that you have taken a picture. You can find the picture in Photos.