using the ipad

Using the iPad

9/18/2013

Learning Target

• To 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 for iOS 7• Swipe with your finger from the bottom of the screen

upwards. The task tray will appear.

Airplay to access AirServer

Volume ScreenBrightness

Lock Screen Rotation Timer / Camera

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

2. Swipe left to right to find the app you want to close

3. Touch the app and flick upwards; it will then disappear from the task tray

What if my iPad is uncooperative?

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

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.