Basic Operation

Basic Operation

 

If you like a document (with images) to help you get started, this is a good one from Santa Ana (CA) Unified School District. They go through all of the basics such as setting restrictions, using the camera and photo booth, using iTunes, Apps for students with Special Needs and so much more. iPads and Education Access- 77 page pdf.

 

Device/Hardware

• On/off
• Hard turn off: How to turn your iPod Touch or iPhone on and off 
• Volume
• Charging (cables)

Using it

•  iOS 5 User Guide (most iPad 2's)
• Home button-Using IOS 4.1 (some older iPads or those with less memory) Home Screen
• single tap to close and app and return to your Home Screen
• double tap to bring up the multi-tasking toolbar, adjust the volume, or lock the the orientation
• triple tap to bring up the accessibility options (if already set in General Accessibility Settings)
• Orientation- most apps rotate between landscape & portrait. You can lock the orientation using the side switch on the side (after you set that in the settings)
• Flicking & Tapping- flick or swipe to change screens, tap to open an app
• Keyboard
• Keyboard Shortcuts to Speed Up Typing on an iPhone, iPod Touch, or the iPad
• Wifi
• iTouch Wi-Fi Information
• iPad Wi-Fi Information 
• Settings-restrictions
• iPad and iPod Touch: Understanding Restrictions
• iPod apps on an iPad
• Playing iPhone/iPod Touch Apps on the iPad video 
• Deleting apps-device & iTunes
• How to delete apps from your iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad 
• Organizing Apps into "folder "
• Organizing Apps
• Updating Apps - you may see a number on some of your apps or on the app store icon. That indicates updates ready to load. Click on the app store icon, click on updates, follow the directions. You will need to enter your iTunes password even for free apps.
• Updating Apps
• Multi-tasking on the iPad/iPod Touch
• Multi-tasking: a quick guide

 

Redeeming a coupon code or iTunes gift card

     In the iTunes store home page, click on Redeem on the right side bar....or if you are on the app store page, scroll down to the bottom & find Redeem under Management, or click on your user account name on the top. Enter your password, go to Edit payment options and click on redeem gift card. Enter the coupon or gift card code. You will have to enter your iTunes password.

 

Manual Reader?

As long as you have an internet connection, you can view the user Guide for your device (iPad or iPod Touch), by clicking on the Safari button. If you don't see the user manual listed, click on the "bookmarks" icon  .

You will find the user manual there.  The manual can also be found on your iBooks bookshelf.

Websites

• Getting Started with iPad - A Few Basic Tips