The success of the iPad should come as no surprise. They are fun and easy to use and have the largest selection of apps available. To make sure you’re getting your money’s worth out of your iPad, you’ve really got some studying to do on its functions. In this article, you will find iPad related tips.

You can easily access all running apps on an iPad. Just hit the Home button twice and a list will show up on the screen. To navigate quickly to another running app, simply tap it. To remove the bar, swipe your screen downwards.

You can easily see what apps are running on your iPad. You’ll find they quickly build up in numbers. Double-click the Home button if you want to find out what apps are currently running. This will show you the current apps at the bottom. Swipe downwards to remove the bar from sight when you’re finished.

Did you just launch a noisy app by mistake? You can quickly turn the sound down by holding down the “vol -” button until it is muted. If you need to mute often, you can set your lock button to mute, too.

Wi-Fi notifications can quickly become irritating, so change them in the settings application. Go to Settings and then Wi-Fi and look for Ask to Join. Choose that and this will no longer pop up.

Microphone Button

Many people find it difficult to type on tablets, but it gets easier with time. There is a button that allows you to do speech dictation. Tap the Home button two times, and then tap the Microphone button. Record yourself talking, tap the microphone button again and a transcription of your speech will appear.

If you are like most people, you receive many emails each day and do not need to be notified each time. You can turn this notification off. Go into your settings, then choose the general tab. Select the Sounds option from there. You may turn off the New Mail sound, or lower its volume.

Bookmarks Bar

Are you tired of tapping the bookmark icon over and over so you can visit your favorite sites? Well, you’re able to keep the bookmarks bar on forever if you want to rid yourself of this problem. Start with Settings, then choose Safari. You will see an option for always showing your bookmarks bar. Enable it to the On position.

If you would like to take a screenshot while you are using your iPad, it is very easy to do. Hold Home and Sleep simultaneously. That takes the shot and puts it with the rest of your pictures.

Auto Brightness

Switch on your auto brightness in order to add battery life. Using this option, your iPad can adjust its lighting to match the lighting where you are. Doing so is the perfect way to have some control over your battery life. You can turn auto brightness on and off by accessing your iPad’s settings area.

Sync pages using iTunes to share documents with both a Mac and a PC. Sharing your documents is no longer a hassle and the ability to interact with any brand of home computer via iTunes is irreplaceable. It is also quite easy to send your PDF’s over the Internet and then download them from a remote system.

If you are finding mastering your new iPad a bit challenging, join an online forum. There are many online sites that can help you become a pro in no time. Sign up and talk to the member for information that will help you become an expert user.

The iPad is pre-loaded with lots of apps you have no use for. Since these apps are part of the OS, they can’t be removed. You can put them in a folder and location where they won’t be in your way. Without these apps to clutter your screen, you can do more with your preferred apps.

When using your iPad to take pictures, many people grasp the sides. Sadly, this leads to blurry photos. Locking the orientation is a great solution for this common problem. This keeps your shutter button within an easier reach of a thumb. You can edit your image or videos after recording them.

Reduce the brightness on your device, which can kill your battery. This is extremely helpful if you’re expecting a message or email of great importance and your battery is running low. If you want the brightness lowered, look on the menu for the icon with a sun.

You can easily take a screenshot with your iPad. Press the two buttons on the top and bottom to accomplish this. There will be a flash on the screen and an audible click. This indicates that it has taken a photo. Your screenshots will automatically save in your iPad’s Photo Gallery. From here, you can view and share them.

Now you better understand all the benefits of owning an iPad. Follow and apply the great advice presented in this article to make the most of your iPad experience. Enjoy getting to know your fantastic device and good luck!