Using the iPad

8/14/2013

Learning Target

• I can learn to navigate and use my iPad.

Success Criterion:– I can complete at

least half of the items on the iPad basic tricks list.

Self-Assessment

iPad Expert or Novice?

• We shall soon see. Check off the items you are confident you know how to do.

Pressing Stuff• The home button is

round and located on the face of the device.

• The power button is long and thin, and located on the silver casing.

• The volume up and down buttons are on the side silver casing.

• A switch to control either the volume mute OR screen rotation is by the volume.

Switching On/Off

Most iPad users don’t switch them off daily. Power down if you won’t be using your device for awhile or need to restart to troubleshoot an issue.

To power down:• Hold the

power button until the red slider appears, swipe it

• The screen will go black

Touchscreen

One finger:• Tap• Touch & hold• Drag• Swipe• FlickTwo fingers:• Pinch • RotateMulti-finger gestures:• Up/down for task tray• Side to side for app• Pinch

Numbers & Symbols

Task Tray• Double-click the home button (or 4 finger swipe up)• When the touch tray appears, touch the tray and slide

your finger to the right

Lock Screen Rotation OR

MuteScreen

Brightness Airplay Volume

Taking a Screen Capture

Want to take a photo of what’s on your screen?

• Press the home and power buttons at the same time and a screenshot will be saved to your Photo Library.

Saving an Image

Want to save a picture from online?• Press and hold on the image• Select Save Image• It will now be saved in your Photos

What if my iPad is uncooperative?

If you have trouble with a specific app, manually close it:1. Double click the home button to open the task tray2. Hold your finger down over the app that is causing

trouble

3. When the icons wiggle, touch the red - to close the app4. Click the home button once to stop the wiggling5. Navigate to the app, reopen and see if the issue is solved

What if my iPad is uncooperative?

If you have trouble with multiple apps, manually restart the iPad.

How do I connect to wifi at home or outside of school?

1. From the home screen, select the Settings app2. Select Wifi3. A list of all available networks will show up4. Touch the name of the network you’d like to connect

to5. Secured? Type the password and touch Join6. You should now be connected

It is your responsibility to troubleshoot wifi connections outside of school. Your teacher(s) and

school staff will not be able to assist!

How can I download my own apps?

Sorry, you can’t.

How can I add my own music?

Oh man, you can’t do that either.

Your turn!

1. Revisit your iPad Tips & Tricks Self-Assessment.

2. Partner up.3. Go through the list and

see what else you can check-off as knowing how to do.

4. Can’t figure it out? Ask another pair.

5. Goal – complete at least 50% of the skills.