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1 Make Your iPad Work for You Session 2 Brian McCarty

2 Connecting to the Internet You will need to go to your settings menu and select Wi-Fi on the top right. You will need to go to your settings menu and select Wi-Fi on the top right. When the network name appears select it When the network name appears select it SSID:psdguest SSID:psdguest WEP Key:7321112222 WEP Key:7321112222 HTTP Proxy: HTTP Proxy: Server: 10.1.100.8 Server: 10.1.100.8 Port: 8080 Port: 8080

3 iOs Update This session and all future sessions will require that all participants have iOs Version 7.0.4 This session and all future sessions will require that all participants have iOs Version 7.0.4 To get this you need to go to the Settings App and select Software Update. Since this might take a few minutes, please start now if you are not updated. To get this you need to go to the Settings App and select Software Update. Since this might take a few minutes, please start now if you are not updated. If your iPad is not charged at least 50% you will not be able to update today. However, all of the steps should work fine on an older operating system. If your iPad is not charged at least 50% you will not be able to update today. However, all of the steps should work fine on an older operating system.

4 The App Store The purpose for having an iPad, an iPod Touch, or an iPhone is to get access to the App Store The purpose for having an iPad, an iPod Touch, or an iPhone is to get access to the App Store The App Store gives developers a way to even further customize your iPad. The App Store gives developers a way to even further customize your iPad. Click on the Home Button and let’s go!!! Click on the Home Button and let’s go!!!

5 Free Items... I’ll take it! The App Store will immediately offer some free apps on your first visit. If it doesn’t ask you we will search for it and get it that way. The App Store will immediately offer some free apps on your first visit. If it doesn’t ask you we will search for it and get it that way. In particular we will need to get iBooks. This will allow us to download the information from last week, this week, and get the iOs 7 Users Guide. In particular we will need to get iBooks. This will allow us to download the information from last week, this week, and get the iOs 7 Users Guide.

6 Items for this and last week... Travel to tinyurl.com/ipadpway Travel to tinyurl.com/ipadpwaytinyurl.com/ipadpway On this page you will see the presentation from session 1 and the presentation for this week, session 2 On this page you will see the presentation from session 1 and the presentation for this week, session 2 Click on session 1. When the file opens, touch the top right corner 1 time and when the option appears open in iBooks. Do the same fore session 2. Click on session 1. When the file opens, touch the top right corner 1 time and when the option appears open in iBooks. Do the same fore session 2. Travel to www.tinyurl.com/ipadpway2 to get the User Guide for iOS 7. Like we did for the two presentations, click on the top to open in iBooks. Travel to www.tinyurl.com/ipadpway2 to get the User Guide for iOS 7. Like we did for the two presentations, click on the top to open in iBooks.www.tinyurl.com/ipadpway2

7 Whose iPad is this? For many, if not ALL, of the cool features you must have the iPad registered to your Apple ID. For many, if not ALL, of the cool features you must have the iPad registered to your Apple ID. To check if you are registered, scroll to the bottom of the App Store page. You should see your Apple ID at the bottom left corner. To check if you are registered, scroll to the bottom of the App Store page. You should see your Apple ID at the bottom left corner. If you do not see it, when you purchase or try to get a free app it will ask you to either use an existing Apple ID or create a new one. Use an existing one. If you do not see it, when you purchase or try to get a free app it will ask you to either use an existing Apple ID or create a new one. Use an existing one.

8 Other Apps to get... We will now get some of the applications that we will be discussing during the next three sessions. Please search these names in the top right window and download them. We will now get some of the applications that we will be discussing during the next three sessions. Please search these names in the top right window and download them. You can start downloading them all at once and the iPad will complete the downloads on its own. You can start downloading them all at once and the iPad will complete the downloads on its own. The one exception is updating the operating system. You must complete your update before getting apps. The one exception is updating the operating system. You must complete your update before getting apps.

9 List of Apps Google Search Google Search Google Chrome Google Chrome Google Earth Google Earth Google Maps Google Maps DropBox DropBox Kindle Kindle CloudOn CloudOn iBooks iBooks Password Manager Free Password Manager Free Parent Time Lock Parent Time Lock Skype Skype The Weather Channel The Weather Channel Calculator Pro Lite Calculator Pro Lite

10 Who cares if the iPad is registered to me or not? Having an iPad registered allows us to find the iPad if it goes missing. The website is called www.icloud.com Having an iPad registered allows us to find the iPad if it goes missing. The website is called www.icloud.com www.icloud.com Using this site from any Internet capable computer you can do a couple of neat tasks. Let’s try it... Using this site from any Internet capable computer you can do a couple of neat tasks. Let’s try it...

11 Options available through iCloud Find your Apple devices is one of the most important... Find your Apple devices is one of the most important... Remotely lock your Apple device Remotely lock your Apple device Wipe your Apple device (not recommended but possible) Wipe your Apple device (not recommended but possible) Access to files saved through the Camera, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers applications Access to files saved through the Camera, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers applications

12 While we are waiting... What is Safari? Safari is your way to get to the world wide web. It is the default browser for the iPad. Safari is your way to get to the world wide web. It is the default browser for the iPad.

13 The Safari Controls The small arrows are for going back to previously viewed pages. The small arrows are for going back to previously viewed pages. The square with the arrow pointed out of it will ask the iPad to remember the web page that we are visiting. The square with the arrow pointed out of it will ask the iPad to remember the web page that we are visiting. There are a few options on this one: There are a few options on this one: Send the website by way of e-mail Send the website by way of e-mail Save it as an App on your home screen Save it as an App on your home screen Save it in your bookmarks Save it in your bookmarks

14 What is DropBox? While Apple has the Cloud for Apple purchased products, DropBox has all of the rest. While Apple has the Cloud for Apple purchased products, DropBox has all of the rest. DropBox allows you to save documents, pictures, programs and more. DropBox allows you to save documents, pictures, programs and more. You will first need to create an account and then you will be given 2GB, a good amount of space, for free. You will first need to create an account and then you will be given 2GB, a good amount of space, for free. For each referral, you get an additional 500 MB of space. For each referral, you get an additional 500 MB of space. Your DropBox folders can be shared with anybody else who has a DropBox account. Your DropBox folders can be shared with anybody else who has a DropBox account.

15 Let’s set up an account! First, go to www.dropbox.com First, go to www.dropbox.comwww.dropbox.com Click on Sign Up (feel free to invite family members so that you can get more space... the kids will be impressed!) Click on Sign Up (feel free to invite family members so that you can get more space... the kids will be impressed!) Give your name, e-mail, your password (another one to remember) and agree to the DropBox terms Give your name, e-mail, your password (another one to remember) and agree to the DropBox terms There is a short presentation that will show some of the features of DropBox. Otherwise, you are ready to go!!! There is a short presentation that will show some of the features of DropBox. Otherwise, you are ready to go!!!

16 Setting up a printer It is a common misconception that you cannot print from an iPad, iPod, or iPhone. Many popular printers have become wireless and have created apps that will allow you to print. This will work for any printer that can use a wireless connection. Look for the wifi symbol “ It is a common misconception that you cannot print from an iPad, iPod, or iPhone. Many popular printers have become wireless and have created apps that will allow you to print. This will work for any printer that can use a wireless connection. Look for the wifi symbol “

17 Setting up your e-mail Having e-mail is a must for your iPad. Most of the most common e-mail services know this and have made it easy to set up. Having e-mail is a must for your iPad. Most of the most common e-mail services know this and have made it easy to set up. First, click on the settings menu. On the left hand side you will find an option called Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Click there. First, click on the settings menu. On the left hand side you will find an option called Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Click there. The accounts will be listed on the top. To add an account, click add account. The accounts will be listed on the top. To add an account, click add account.

18 Mail (continued) It is possible to have multiple accounts set up on the same iPad if you wish. It is possible to have multiple accounts set up on the same iPad if you wish. If after clicking on Add Account you see your e-mail service, click on it. If after clicking on Add Account you see your e-mail service, click on it. Place the appropriate information in each field and click “Next” on the top right. Place the appropriate information in each field and click “Next” on the top right. Click on the home button and the Mail icon will automatically bring you to the e- mail account you just set up. Click on the home button and the Mail icon will automatically bring you to the e- mail account you just set up. If your e-mail service is not listed, you will need to find the server your provider uses. This is more complicated since all e-mail accounts are specific to each person and will not be covered during these sessions. If your e-mail service is not listed, you will need to find the server your provider uses. This is more complicated since all e-mail accounts are specific to each person and will not be covered during these sessions.

19 Free Books! Using the Kindle App you will have access to the e- Library from anywhere with an Internet connection. Using the Kindle App you will have access to the e- Library from anywhere with an Internet connection. In order to use this feature you must have an Amazon account. In order to use this feature you must have an Amazon account. The Apple vs. Amazon battle makes obtaining books a little bit more difficult but not impossible. The Apple vs. Amazon battle makes obtaining books a little bit more difficult but not impossible.

20 Let’s get one... At your local library you must ask if they subscribe to the e-Library system. Piscataway Libraries are connected. From the library, you will need to obtain a PIN code that you will use while visiting the e- Library. You will need both the PIN and your library card ID number. At your local library you must ask if they subscribe to the e-Library system. Piscataway Libraries are connected. From the library, you will need to obtain a PIN code that you will use while visiting the e- Library. You will need both the PIN and your library card ID number. Go to the website: www.elibrarynj.com and click “Sign In” at the top of the page. Go to the website: www.elibrarynj.com and click “Sign In” at the top of the page.www.elibrarynj.com The name of the library is “The Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium”. The name of the library is “The Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium”. You can get more information about this at the Piscataway Public Library website www.piscatawaylibrary.org. Simply click on eContent at the top of the page. You can get more information about this at the Piscataway Public Library website www.piscatawaylibrary.org. Simply click on eContent at the top of the page. www.piscatawaylibrary.org

21 Password Manager Remember all of those passwords? Remember all of those passwords? Use the password manager that we downloaded earlier… Use the password manager that we downloaded earlier… Create accounts and enter all of the information that you feel comfortable entering. Remember that you have a passcode lock, or at least you should, on your iPad. Create accounts and enter all of the information that you feel comfortable entering. Remember that you have a passcode lock, or at least you should, on your iPad.

22 Timer for the little ones… or yourself. TimeLock is a great way to limit the amount of time that is spent on the iPad. Parents can set an amount of time and then listen for the alarm to tell their child that time is up for the day. It is important that the child does not know the passcode lock when using this application.


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