iPad for Dummies

by Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus, Edward C. Baig, Bryan Chaffin

Take your world with you—with an iPad!

When you're a person who can't be chained to a desk, an iPad is your ideal tool for working or enjoying entertainment wherever you want, whenever you want. An iPad is an ideal tool for connecting to websites and networks, staying in touch with your family, keeping track of the office, or just settling in with a movie or a good book,. And to make it easier than ever, grab a copy of iPad For Dummies for simple steps on handling all your iPad's basic functions—as well as iOS 11, the latest version of the software that powers Apple's mobile gadgets.

Assuming no prior experience with an Apple tablet, this hands-on guide helps users from every walk of life navigate their way around an iPad and an iOS 11. From setting up your eMailbox and using your iPad as an eReader to finding the best iPad apps and using voice commands, it covers everything you need to squeeze all the value out of your portable device.

Get help with basics on running your iPad Personalize your tablet for your needs Connect to WiFi or Bluetooth devices Find easy fixes to common iPad problems

iPad rookies rejoice! You'll be up and running like the pros in a flash!

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Ebooks, Computers

384 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus is the longtime technology columnist for The Houston Chronicle as well as a regular contributor to The Mac Observer. He is author or co-author of over 75 books including multiple editions of macOS For Dummies, iPhone For Dummies, iPad For Dummies, and GarageBand For Dummies. Bob also has a strong background in music, both as a professional commercial producer in an earlier career and currently as a hobbyist. His website, Working Smarter for Mac Users, helps readers become more efficient, accomplish more in less time, and avoid procrastination so they can focus on doing the things they love.

Reviews

[Rebecca Gatzlaff · Rating 1 out of 5]

This was way to simple. It was like a manual for the Ipad. I didn't learn anything from it and that is so frustrating. This book was a waste of money. The pictures in the book were not big enough and I felt that I had to flip back to the pictures to see what they were referring to. I felt like this book is outdated ( It talks about myspace.com) which doesn't exist anymore.

[Hapzydeco · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you received the iPad Air from Santa, this new edition (6th edition) should be on your reading list. If you have updated your old iPad with iOS 7, this volume may provide you with new insights.

[Aletta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Geleend van de bieb, vanwege het hoofdstuk over synchroniseren. Handig om na een paar iOS versies weer eens zo'n overzicht te lezen

[Virginia Brien · Rating 1 out of 5]

You have to be seriously dumb to gain anything from this book. Never had a smart phone, never a computer? This is your book ...but it all could have been said in many less pages.

[Dane Cobain · Rating 3 out of 5]

iPad for Dummies falls in to the trap of a lot of the Dummies books - it takes a simple subject and makes it even simpler, to the point where you start to feel like you're wasting your time by reading it. The concept is simple enough, and I'm not surprised that an iPad book has been released, but I was hoping for more practical tricks for the seasoned iPad user.

I was disappointed. Sure, it's a good idea for novices and the elderly, but even your great-grandmother would quickly get bored of reading and decide to figure out the basics on her own. With the iPad, Apple proved that their 'keep it simple' philosophy is as popular one - new iOS users quickly learn the ins and outs of the system, and a decent percentage of them go on to become devout Apple consumers for years to come.

That said, there are a few little gems here, if you dig deep enough. While power-users won't learn much that they didn't know already, novice and first-time users have a lot to learn. Most of it isn't exactly revolutionary though - if it was, you'd probably already know about it. No, you'll just learn how to streamline your experience, to make the most of your time with your device.

Really, it depends upon what kind of person you are - if you're naturally inquisitive, you're better off not reading this and figuring out how to do things for yourself whenever you need to do them. That's the category that I fall under. Otherwise, if you're the kind of person who always reads the instruction manual, it's worth a read to familiarise yourself with your device if nothing else. Somehow I fall under this category too - that's why I read it.

The question is, do you want to read it? I can't tell you how to feel.

[Cris · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's pretty typical for a book in the 'for Dummies' series. The pictures and instructions are clear and easy to follow.

I borrowed the book to try and address several specific issues. Unfortunately, the book didn't help me at all. I think it's mostly because the iPad is designed well with almost all settings and options self-explanatory. So while the book addresses common questions for iPad users, I don't think many users will require the book. Most will probably find the information on the iPad sufficient.

[Ben · Rating 2 out of 5]

I learned very little from the book. I learn much more on my own simply using the Ipad. The book was not focused on the Ipad. It coverd programs and apps. Wel to use these I must be skilled on the Ipad. Too little on the machine itself. I say skip the book and lern be trail and error.

[Bookish · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not much to sayother than I love Dummy books!

[Janina]

Présentation agréable et pratique comme tous les livres de cette série 'pour les nuls", mais pas grand chose de plus que dans le didacticiel de l'iPad très bien fait également.

[Irene J. Meiske · Rating 2 out of 5]

Actually there's nothing new to be learned from this book.

[Samantha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really basic abbreviated overview of how to use your iPad. I'm sure the full edition has more information.

[Dianne Kempton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought I had a pretty good handle on this but thought it wouldn't hurt to check it out. Actually gained quite a few little tips and tricks that make me love my ipad even more now!

[Vikram · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very basic level. Would have appreciated more depth in the subject matter. Most of the tips that they have mentioned, have already found out, by trial'n'error :)

[Tara Schaafsma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Told me pretty much what I needed to know, except about parental controls, which I found elsewhere. Knew much of it since I have an iphone, but there were good tips.

[Carine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vraiment pour très débutants

Livres très bien fait, mais vraiment pour débutants et/ou personnes ayant du mal avec la technologie. Quelques "trucs" mais il s'agit surtout des bases.

[Liza · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book was not that helpful.

[Juan Miguel Gamotia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have normally used any "iPad" generations with each iOS version update since July 2011.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I find the Dummies books helpful.

[Anthony Faber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Didn't really get to do more than skim this.

[Jacqui Jacoby · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay. Kinda told me how to do the same things I do on my iPhone. I did change out the title of my copy, though. I called Anton for Dummies, as that is the name of my iPad.

[Dray · Rating 3 out of 5]

I use my ipad almost daily and am on my third one. Although i know quite a bit about it and how it works, this book did help me round out my laxunae of understanding and taught me some new tricks.

[Dave Riley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ticks all the boxes in DIY . Weak on apps.

[Kathleen Hebert · Rating 4 out of 5]

good basics. a good intro to my iPad.