Your e-mail, photos, music, books, and games -- everythingyou need is just a touch away with iPad!Part iPod touch, part MacBook, part e-Reader, and all amazing,the iPad combines the best of your favorite gadgets into oneultraportable touch device. From sending e-mail and surfing the webto taking pictures, watching and recording videos, playing games,downloading apps, and so much more, the fun begins right here withthis friendly For Dummies guide* Magic touch -- navigate the multitouch screen, use theonscreen keyboard, and e-mail and surf the web with just the touchof a finger* Picture perfect -- turn your iPad into a digital pictureframe, add cool effects to your photos, and make FaceTime videocalls* Get rhythm -- organize your music collection, listen toyour favorite tunes, and create cool custom playlists* All those apps -- download the latest apps, keep them up todate, and indulge your interests with games, e-books, and moreOpen the book and find:* Steps for getting started with your iPad* Easy ways to organize your e-mail, calendar, and contacts* How to make a video call with FaceTime* Advice on using the iPad's HD video camera* How to increase productivity with folders and multitasking* Fast and easy shortcuts and helpful iPad hints* Tips for staying connected with Facebook and TwitterLearn to:* Set up your iPad, use the multitouch interface, and getconnected* Surf the web, listen to music, watch movies, and video chat withFaceTime* Utilize your iPad as an e-book reader, portable game console, orHD video camera

Introduction.About This Book.Conventions Used in This Book.Icons Used in This Book.Where to Go from Here.Chapter 1: Getting to Know Your iPad.Turning the iPad On and Off.Locking the iPad.Exploring the iPad's Big Picture.Touring the iPad Exterior.The iPad's Stupendous Seventeen Home Screen Icons.Chapter 2: Mastering Multitouch.Training Your Digits.Navigating Beyond Home.The Incredible, Intelligent, and Virtual Keyboard.Multitasking.Organizing Icons into Folders.Printing.Searching for Content.Chapter 3: Getting Stuff to and from Your iPad.Starting to Sync.Disconnecting the iPad.Synchronizing Your Data.Synchronizing Your Media.Chapter 4: Surfing and Sending: Internet and E-Mail.Surfin' Dude.I Can See Clearly Now.Setting Up Your E-Mail.Darling, You Send Me.Working with Messages.Chapter 5: Music, Movies, and Books.Introducing the iPod inside Your iPad.Check Out Your Library.Taking Control of Your Tunes.Finding Stuff to Watch.Playing Video.Chatting with a View: FaceTime.Shooting Photos and Video.Beginning the iBook Story.Reading a Book.Shopping for E-Books.Chapter 6: Gotta Love Those Apps!Tapping the Magic of Apps.Using Your Computer to Find Apps.Using Your iPad to Find Apps.Working with Apps.Socializing with Social Media Apps.Chapter 7: Setting You Straight on Settings.Viewing the Settings Screen.Flying with Sky-High Settings.Controlling Wi-Fi Connections.Settings for Your Senses.Chapter 8: Accessorizing Your iPad.Adding a Case.Wrapping Your iPad in Third-Party Cases.Exploring Keyboard Alternatives.Connecting a Camera.Connecting to a TV or Projector.Keeping a Spare Charger.Listening and Talking with Headphones.Listening with Speakers.But Wait . . . There's More!Chapter 9: Ten Hints, Tips, and Shortcuts.Sliding for Accuracy.Using the Autoapostrophe.Viewing the iPad's Capacity.Changing the Scrubber Speed.Exploring Some Safari Tricks.Sharing the Love.Choosing a Safari Home Page.Storing Files.Making Phone Calls.Snapping a Shot of the Screen.Index.