Exploring Apple iPad E-Book

Kevin Wilson

• Herausgeber: Elluminet Press
• Kategorie: Fachliteratur
• Sprache: Englisch

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2022

Beschreibung

We've all been there before, glaring at a screen with no idea what to do - don't worry Exploring iPad is here to help. Written by best-selling technology author, lecturer, and computer trainer Kevin Wilson, Exploring iPad is packed with easy to follow instructions, photos, full color illustrations, helpful tips, and video demos.

Updated to cover the iPadOS 15 update, Exploring Apple iPad will help you get to grips with the fundamentals of your iPad and will help you:

Upgrade your iPad to iPadOS 15

Set up your iPad, secure it with Touch ID and Face ID

Discover new features of iPadOS 15 on iPad

Find your way around your iPad's home screen, dock, menus, widgets and icons

Navigate with touch gestures such as tap, drag, pinch, spread and swipe

Multi-task with slide over, split view, and drag & drop

Use control centre, lock screen, notifications, handoff and airplay

Use Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and take notes on your iPad

Get to know Siri, voice dictation, and recording voice memos

Communicate with email, FaceTime, and Messages

Watch a movie or listen to music together with SharePlay

Set important appointments with Calendar on iPad

Keep the people you correspond with in the Contacts app

Set yourself reminders and 'to-do' lists

Use digital touch, and peer-to-peer payments

Browse the web with Safari web browser safely and efficiently

Take, enhance, and share photos and video

Organise your photos in the Photos app, create little movies in iMovie

Catch up with your favourite podcasts and the latest news

Stream music with Apple Music, buy tracks & albums from iTunes Store

Stream TV programs & movies with the Apple TV App

Use Files App to access your files from anywhere

Find your way around with the Maps App, get directions, create guides, explore places in 3D

Accessorise your iPad with covers, keyboards, AirPods and headphones

Setup and use Apple Pay, and more...

In addition, you will learn how to make the most of the new features of iPadOS 15 with clear explanations and video demos to help you along the way.

Finally, system updates, backups, and general housekeeping tips complete this invaluable guide. You'll want to keep this edition handy as you explore your iPad.

We want to create the best possible resource to help you, so if we've missed anything out then please get in touch using [email protected] and let us know. Thanks.

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Exploring Apple iPad

iPadOS 15 Edition

Kevin Wilson

Exploring Apple iPad: iPadOS 15 Ed

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Table of Contents

iPads 16

What’s New in iPadOS 15? 16

Available iPads 20

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) 20

iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) 21

iPad Air (4th generation) 21

iPad (9th generation) 21

iPad Mini (6th generation) 21

A Series Chip 22

M Series Chip 22

Liquid Retina Displays 22

Setting up Your iPad 24

Power Up 24

Charging your iPad’s Battery 25

Unlock & Wake iPad 26

Initial Setup 28

Auto Setup 28

Manual Setup 31

Upgrading your iPad to iPadOS 15 38

Adjusting Settings 39

Opening the Settings App 39

Searching for Settings 39

Language & Region 40

Keyboard 41

Change or Add Keyboard 41

Text Shortcuts 41

Keyboard Settings 42

Date & Time 43

Display 43

Dark & Light Mode 45

Wallpaper 47

Adjusting your Wallpaper 47

Changing your Wallpaper 47

Home Screen & Dock 49

Apple ID 50

Creating an ID 50

FaceID 51

Setup 51

FaceID Unlock Settings 52

Alternate Appearance 53

TouchID 54

Passcode 55

Privacy 56

Siri & Search 57

Notifications 59

Connecting to the Internet 61

WiFi 61

Cellular 63

VPNs 65

School/Work Accounts 65

iCloud 66

Settings 67

iCloud Sync 69

Storage Management 70

Forgot Password 71

Adding Email Accounts 72

Add Social Media Accounts 75

Connecting Devices 76

Bluetooth 76

USB 78

Video 78

Connecting to a Computer 79

Setup Universal Control 80

Apple Pay 83

Setup 83

Using Apple Pay 85

Family Sharing 86

Setup 86

Add a Family Member 89

Child Accounts 90

Manage Family Sharing 93

Screen Time 94

Downtime 96

App Limits 97

Always Allowed 99

Content & Privacy Restrictions 99

Allowing and Blocking Content 100

Getting Around Your iPad 102

Your iPad 102

Home Screen 107

Anatomy 107

Arranging Icons 108

Switching Between App Pages 109

Removing Icons 110

Status Bar 111

The Dock 111

Widgets 112

Add to Home Screen 112

Add to Today View 114

Edit Widget 116

Remove Widgets 117

App Library 118

Control Center 120

Notification Center 121

Touch Gestures 122

Tap 122

Drag 123

Zoom 123

Swipe 124

Switch Between Open Apps 124

Reveal Home Screen 125

Reveal Dock 125

Reveal App Switcher 126

Cut, Copy & Paste 127

Text Selection 129

Multitasking 130

Switch to Another Running App 130

Close a Running App 131

Using Split View 132

Using Slide Over 133

Drag & Drop 134

Close Slide Over or Split View 135

App Shelf 136

Universal Control 137

Moving Between Devices 137

On-screen Keyboard 138

Spotlight Search 141

Searching for Things 141

Siri 144

Using Siri 144

Siri Translate 145

Voice Dictation 146

Voice Control 147

Screenshot 149

Screen Recording 150

Using Apps 152

App Store 152

Browsing the Store 153

The Arcade 157

Search the Store 159

Taking Notes 161

Typing Notes 162

Inserting Photos 163

Handwritten Notes 164

Paste Handwriting as Text 165

Shape Recognition 166

Dictating Notes 167

Quick Note 168

Organising your Notes 169

Inviting other Users 170

Reminders 172

Create a Reminder 172

Create a New List 173

Schedule a Reminder 174

Reminder When Messaging Someone 175

Reminder at a Location 176

Maps 177

Guides 179

Share Location 181

Driving Directions 181

Drop a Pin 184

3D Maps 185

News App 187

Apple Books App 190

Browse the Store 191

Search the Store 192

Files App 195

Create New Folders 196

Drag Files into Folders 197

Delete Files or Folders 197

Share a File 198

External Drive Support 198

Rename Files or Folders 199

File Servers 200

Voice Memos 201

Recording Memos 202

Renaming Memos 203

Trim a Memo 204

Clock App 205

World Clock 205

Alarm 207

Bed Time 208

Stop Watch 210

Timer 210

Shortcuts 211

Creating Shortcuts 211

Shortcut Gallery 213

Running Shortcuts 216

Pages Word Processing 217

Formatting Text 219

Adding a Picture 221

Collaboration 222

Keynote Presentations 223

Editing a Slide 224

Adding Media 226

Animations 227

Formatting Text Boxes 229

Formatting Text Inside Textboxes 230

Numbers Spreadsheets 232

Entering Data 233

Simple Text Formatting 234

Resizing Rows and Columns 235

Inserting Rows & Columns 235

Formulas 236

Functions 236

Fonts 237

Downloading 238

Installing from File 239

Printing Documents 240

Air Print 240

Older Printers 241

Internet, Email & Comms 242

Using Safari 242

Start Page 243

The Toolbar 244

The Sidebar 244

Share Menu 245

Browsing Tabs 245

Tab Bar 245

New Tab 246

Show All Tabs 246

Tab Groups 247

New Tab Group 247

Reopen Tab Group 249

Bookmarking a Site 250

Revisiting a Bookmarked Site 251

Browsing History 253

Reader View 254

Page Zoom 255

Download Manager 256

Generate Automatic Strong Passwords 257

Autofill Passwords on Websites 258

Automatically add Password to Keychain 259

Forms Autofill 261

Add Contact Info 261

Adding Credit Cards 263

Using Autofill to Fill in a Form in Safari 264

Using Autofill to Fill in Payment Details in Safari 265

Password Monitoring 266

Website Privacy Report 267

Using Email 269

Reply to or Forward a Message 269

Email Threads 270

Add a Signature 271

New Message 272

Formatting Messages 273

Attachments 274

Flagging Messages 275

Create a Mailbox Folder 275

Move Message 276

Block Sender 276

Contacts 277

View Contact Details 278

New Contact 279

New Contact from a Message 281

Delete a Contact 282

Calendar App 283

Adding an Appointment 284

Add a Recurring Appointment 285

Adding an Appointment from a Message 286

FaceTime 287

Making a New Call 288

Adding Effects 292

Group FaceTime 295

Share Screen 297

SharePlay 298

Messages 300

Sending Photos from Photos App 302

Sending Photos from Camera 303

Adding Effects 304

Digital Touch in Message 306

Sending Payments with Message 311

Emojis 312

Using Emojis 312

AirDrop 313

To Send a file to Someone using AirDrop 314

To Receive a File from Someone using AirDrop 316

Using Multimedia 318

Photos 318

Import Photos 319

Browsing Through your Photos 320

Editing Photos 322

Adjusting Images 323

Crop an Image 324

Rotate an Image 325

Creating Albums 326

Search for Photos 327

Sharing Photos 328

iMovie 331

Creating a New Project & Adding Media 331

Editing your Movie 333

Reorder & Trim 334

Add Text to a Clip 334

Transitions 336

Add Additional Media 336

Add Audio 337

Camera App 340

Adjusting your Photo 343

Panoramic Photos 344

Recording Video 345

Enhancing Video 346

Music App 347

Apple Music 348

The Main Screen 350

Searching for Music 351

Add to Library 353

Creating Playlists 354

Importing CDs 355

Adding Tracks to your iPhone, or iPad Manually 356

Podcasts App 358

iTunes Store 360

Music 361

Films & TV 362

Apple TV App 364

Watch Now 364

Library 365

Airplay 366

Airplay to Apple TV 367

Airplay to your Mac 368

Apple Pencil 370

Charge your Pencil (1st Gen) 371

Pairing your Pencil with your iPad (1st Gen) 372

Pair & Charge your Pencil (2nd Gen) 373

Using Apple Pencil 374

Scribble 377

Handwrite in Text Fields 377

Delete Text 377

Select Text 378

Insert Text 378

Document Scanner 379

QR Code Scanner 383

iPad Accessories 384

Magic Keyboard 384

Smart Keyboard 385

Apple Smart Keyboard Folio 385

Bluetooth Keyboards 386

Mouse Support 387

Cases 390

AirPods 391

Setup 391

Charge 392

AirPod Controls 392

Bluetooth Headphones 393

Wired Headphones 393

Maintaining your iPad 394

iPad Backups 394

System Updates 395

App Updates 397

Deleting Apps 399

iPad Storage Maintenance 400

iPad Recovery 402

Connecting to a Computer 406

Sync your iPad/iPhone with your Mac 407

Restore iPad 409

Erase iPad 410

Video Resources 412

Using the Videos 412

About the Author

With over 20 years’ experience in the computer industry, Kevin Wilson has made a career out of technology and showing others how to use it. After earning a master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, and multimedia systems, Kevin has held various positions in the IT industry including graphic & web design, programming, building & managing corporate networks, and IT support.

He serves as senior writer and director at Elluminet Press Ltd, he periodically teaches computer science at college, and works as an IT trainer in England while researching for his PhD. His books have become a valuable resource among the students in England, South Africa, Canada, and in the United States.

Kevin’s motto is clear: “If you can’t explain something simply, then you haven’t understood it well enough.” To that end, he has created the Exploring Tech Computing series, in which he breaks down complex technological subjects into smaller, easy-to-follow steps that students and ordinary computer users can put into practice.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to all the staff at Luminescent Media & Elluminet Press for their passion, dedication and hard work in the preparation and production of this book.

To all my friends and family for their continued support and encouragement in all my writing projects.

To all my colleagues, students and testers who took the time to test procedures and offer feedback on the book

Finally thanks to you the reader for choosing this book. I hope it helps you to use your iPad with greater understanding.

Have fun!

iPads

The iPad is a tablet computer developed by Apple, and was originally released in 2010.

Up until 2019, the iPad used the same operating system as the iPhone (iOS), but as iPads continued to develop and evolve, they received more and more features not available on the iPhone. Because of this, iPads now have their own operating system called iPadOS.

The user interface is a touch screen, meaning you can manipulate sliders, switches, buttons and icons on screen using your finger.

The main screen is called the home screen and contains icons that represent apps. You can download countless apps from the App Store - you’ll find an app for almost anything you can think of.

In this chapter, we’ll take a look at

What’s New in iPadOS 15Available iPad ModelsA Series ChipM Series ChipA few Technical TermsLiquid Retina Displays

Let’s begin by taking a look at the new features of iPadOS 15.

What’s New in iPadOS 15?

You can now place widgets among the apps on your Home Screen. A new mail & contacts widget allows you to keep in touch with people.

App library is now on iPad and automatically organizes your apps categories according to their function, such as productivity, social, etc.

A new multitasking menu appears at the top of an app that lets you switch to split view, slide over, or full screen.

A new multi window shelf appears at the bottom of the screen and gives you quick access to all the open windows for an app.

Focus mode automatically filters notifications based on what you’re doing. Turn on Do Not Disturb to switch everything off, or choose from ready made filters for work, personal time, sleep, fitness, or driving.

Tabs in Safari now have a rounder and more defined appearance and automatically adjust to match the colours of each site, extending the web page to the top of the window.

You can use Live Text to copy text out of an image and paste it into another app. Here, I’ve copied the title off the sign in the photo and pasted it into my notes aoo

You can also look up information

Currently only available in the US, Visual Lookup identifies objects and landmarks in photos. Here in the photo below, visual lookup has identified my dog as a dachshund, and offers extra photos and info on the object in a popup window.

Universal Control allows you to use your keyboard and mouse across all your Apple devices such as an iPad and a Mac.

SharePlay allows you to watch and listen to music in your FaceTime calls with your friends.

Available iPads

There are various different models available. Lets take a look at some of the main features of the latest iPads.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)

Contains the M1 chip with up to 2TB storageLiquid Retina XDR display with 2388x1668 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)Works with Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard FolioWorks with Apple Pencil 2nd generation12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide cameras with video recording up to 4KUSB-C connector with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4Nano and eSIM available on cellular models

iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)

Contains the M1 chip with up to 2TB storageLiquid Retina display with 2732x2048 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)Works with Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard FolioWorks with Apple Pencil 2nd generation12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide cameras with video recording up to 4KUSB-C connector with support for Thunderbolt / USB 4Nano and eSIM available on cellular models

iPad Air (4th generation)

Contains the A14 chip with up to 256GB Storage10.9-inch liquid retina display with 2360x1640 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)12MP wide cameraUSB-C connectorWorks with Magic Keyboard and Smart Keyboard FolioWorks with Apple Pencil 2nd generation

iPad (9th generation)

Contains the A13 Chip with up to 256GB storage10.2 inch retina display with 2160x1620 pixel resolution at 264 pixels per inch (ppi)12MP Ultra Wide front cameraLightning connectorNote, this model is only compatible with the Apple Pencil 1st generation.Works with Smart Keyboard

iPad Mini (6th generation)

Contains the A15 with up to 254GB storage8.3 inch liquid retina display with 2266x1488 pixel resolution at 326 pixels per inch (ppi)12MP Ultra Wide front cameraUSB-C connectorWorks with Bluetooth keyboardsWorks with Apple Pencil 2nd generation

Older models are also available from third parties.

Detailed specifications are available on Apple’s website:www.apple.com/ipad/compare/

A Series Chip

The Apple A series is a series of microprocessors known as a system on a chip (SoC) used to power iPhones and iPads. The A series chips combine the CPU, Graphics Processor (or GPU), memory (or RAM), flash storage, and a neural engine which is a component designed to use machine learning and artificial intelligence for tasks such identifying objects in photos, or applying an automatic filter to a picture, analysing videos, voice recognition, and so on.

M Series Chip

This chip powers the high end iPad Pros and is the same chip found on the new Macs. The M1 chip combines the CPU, Graphics Processor (or GPU), memory (or RAM), SSD drive controller, and a neural engine which is a component designed to use machine learning and artificial intelligence for tasks such identifying objects in photos, or applying an automatic filter to a picture, analysing videos, voice recognition, and so on.

Liquid Retina Displays

A Retina Display is a screen with a high pixel density - meaning there are a lot more pixels per inch than a standard computer screen. This generates a high resolution, crystal clear image. A Liquid Retina Display uses Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) technology to display the image.

Liquid Retina XDR display is lit by multiple mini-LEDs, and supports resolutions of 2732x2048 pixels for a total of 5.6 million pixels with 264 pixels per inch, and delivers P3 wide colour giving richer and more vibrant colours.

ProMotion technology automatically adjusts the display refresh rate up to 120 Hz (twice the rate of typical LCD displays) to the optimal rate for the content.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) delivers detail in extremely bright parts of the image along with the subtle details in the darkest parts of the image.

True Tone uses multiple sensors to adjust the colour temperature of the display on your iPad depending on the ambient light, to make the display look more natural.

A nit is measurement of the brightness of light. Computer monitors usually range from 200 - 600 nits. Higher nits allow you to brighten the display so you can see the screen clearly on a sunny day.

Setting up Your iPad

If you’ve just bought your new iPad and taken it out the box, the process to set it up to use for the first time is very simple. You don’t even have to connect it to your computer.

In this chapter, we’ll take a look at

Powering Up & charging your iPad’s BatteryUnlock & Wake iPadInitial SetupUpgrading to iPadOS 15Adjusting SettingsChanging WallpaperHome Screen & DockApple IDFaceID, TouchID & PasscodePrivacySiri & SearchNotificationsConnecting to the InternetiCloudAdding Email AccountsAdd Social Media AccountsConnecting DevicesConnecting to a ComputerSetting up Universal ControlApple PayFamily Sharing & Screen Time

Take a look at the video resources, open your web browser and navigate to the following website.

elluminetpress.com/using-ipad

Power Up

To power on your iPad, press and hold the power button on the top right of the device for a couple of seconds until you see the Apple logo on the screen.

Once your iPad powers up, you’ll land on the lock screen.

If you have a new iPad, you’ll need to run through the initial setup.

Charging your iPad’s Battery

Plug your iPad directly into the charger to charge the battery. Plug one end of the lightning or USB-C cable into the charger.

Plug the other end of the lightning or USB-C cable into the port on the bottom of your iPad.

Your battery will take a few hours to charge. Best practice is not to let your battery deplete completely, charge it up when you still have about 20% charge left.

Unlock & Wake iPad

The home button also contains a finger print scanner and is usually configured during the initial setup.

On the iPads with a home button, place your finger on the home button so your thumb fits snugly into the button’s indent, then press the button once to unlock your iPad - don’t hold the button down.

On the other models, press the power button on the top - allow the finger print scanner to identify your fingerprint.

On the iPads Pros, press the power button on the top right of the device, then swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen when prompted.

Initial Setup

To use iPad, you need an internet connection and your Apple ID. There is an automated setup feature that allows you to transfer settings from another device, such as an iPhone or an iPad. The other device must be running iOS 11 or later, or iPadOS 13 or later. If not, you can still set up your iPad manually. First lets take a look at the auto setup feature.

Auto Setup

Turn on your iPad. On the welcome screen, slide your finger across the screen, or press the home button to start.

Select your language and country/region.

When you land on this screen, place your old iPad or iPhone next to your new iPad.

Unlock your old iPad or iPhone. You’ll get a prompt on your old device, tap ‘continue’.

Now, you’ll see a strange looking pattern appear on your new iPad’s screen. Holding your old iPhone/iPad, position the pattern in the circle on your old device as shown below.

Keep your old iPad/iPhone next to your new one until the setup is complete.

Enter the passcode from your old iPad/iPhone, into your new iPad.

Set up Touch ID, sign in with your Apple ID when prompted.

Tap ‘continue’ on the ‘go home’ screen, ‘quick access to the dock’ screen, ‘switch between apps’ screen, and the ‘quickly access controls’ screen.

Manual Setup

Turn on your iPad, then from the welcome screen, swipe your finger across the bottom of the screen, or press the home button.

Select your language and country/region.

Select ‘set up manually’ on the bottom of the screen.

Select your WiFi network and enter your WiFi password when prompted.

Tap ‘continue’ on the data privacy screen.

Tap ‘continue’ to set up Touch ID.

Now you need to scan your finger print. Scan the finger you are most likely to use to press the home button with. In most cases this is your thumb, so it makes sense to scan this finger. If you’re using a new iPad air, the finger print scanner is on the top button - so use your right index finger. Follow the instructions on the screen.

You’ll need to scan your finger a few times, so the system can account for different variations as you wont always put your thumb on the home button in exactly the same position every time. Do what it says on the screen. When you’re done, tap ‘next’ on the top right.

Check out the Touch ID demo in the ‘using iPad’ section of the video resources on how to scan your fingerprint. Scan the code with your iPad or go to the following website.

elluminetpress.com/using-ipad

Enter a 6 digit passcode. This code is used to unlock your iPad if Touch ID isn’t available.

Tap ‘restore from iCloud backup’. This will ensure all your settings, messages, contacts, apps, photos, music, and email are restored.

If you are setting up from scratch or are a new user, tap ‘don’t transfer apps & data’.

Sign in with your Apple ID email address and password. Tap ‘next’ on the top right..

Choose a backup if prompted. Choose the latest one on the list.

Tap ‘enable location services’. This allows your iPad to work out your physical location so you can get local information, weather, and map directions.

Tap ‘continue’ to set up Apple Pay. Follow the prompts to add your credit/debit cards.

Tap ‘continue’ to set up Siri. Follow the prompts on screen.

Tap ‘don’t share’ on iPad Analytics.

Tap ‘continue’ on the ‘true tone display’ screen.

Select light or dark mode. Dark mode is much easier on the eyes and is good for low light and night time usage.

Tap ‘continue’ on the ‘restore completed’ screen if prompted.

Tap ‘continue’ on the ‘keep your iPad up to date’ screen

Tap ‘continue’ on the ‘go home’ screen, ‘quick access to the dock’ screen, ‘switch between apps’ screen, and the ‘quickly access controls’ screen.

Once you’re completed the initial setup, you’ll land on the home screen.

Upgrading your iPad to iPadOS 15

New iPads will come shipped with iPadOS 15, but if you’re upgrading an older iPad, iPadOS 15 will run on the following devices:

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)iPad Pro 11-inch (1st - 3rd generation)iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st - 4th generation)iPad Pro 10.5-inchiPad Pro 9.7-inchiPad (5th - 9th generation)iPad Mini (5th & 6th generation)iPad Mini 4iPad Air (3rd & 4th generation)iPad Air 2

Make sure your iPad is plugged into a power outlet, and you are connected to your WiFi.

Once you have done that, go to the settings app, tap ‘General’, then select ‘Software Update’.

Tap ‘Download and Install’ on the available update.

To update now, tap ‘download and install’. Enter your passcode when prompted. Your iPad will restart and the update will install. This might take a while.

Adjusting Settings

To adjust any settings on your iPad, you’ll need to use the settings app.

Opening the Settings App

You’ll find the icon on the dock or on the home screen.

Settings are grouped into sections based on the feature the settings control. You’ll find a section for display, sound, or home screen settings among many others. These sections appear down the left hand side of the screen.

When you select a section, the settings in that section appear down the right hand side. In the screenshot above, I’ve selected ‘general’. The settings in the ‘general’ section appear on the right.

Searching for Settings

On the top left of the settings app, you’ll see a search field. Drag the list on the left downwards if the field doesn’t show.

Type in the name of the setting or device you want to change.

In the drop down list, you’ll see suggested settings. Select the closest match from the drop down list.

Language & Region

You can change the language of your iPad, and the region if it’s incorrect or if you’ve accidentally changed it. To do this, open the settings app, then select ‘general’ from the list on the left. Tap on ‘language & region’.

To change the display language, tap ‘ipad language’, then select a language from the list.

To change the region, tap ‘region’, then select a region from the list. If you use a different calendar, tap ‘calendar’, select a calendar from the list. To change the temperature units, click ‘temperature unit’, then select F for Fahrenheit, or C for Celsius.

Keyboard

You can add keyboards for other languages, you can also turn on or off turn typing features, such as spell checking, on or off and change the layout of your on-screen or wireless keyboard. To do this open the settings app, select ‘general’ from the list on the left, then select ‘keyboard.

Change or Add Keyboard

In the keyboard settings, tap on ‘keyboards’.

Tap ‘add new keyboard’.

Select a keyboard from the list.

Text Shortcuts

You can create shortcuts for sentences or phrases you use most often. So for example, you can create a shortcut for “I’m on my way, see you in a bit”. So instead of typing that out every time, you can shorten it to perhaps OMY, then all you need to do is type, OMY each time you want to use the phrase.

To do this in the keyboard settings, tap ‘text replacement’.

Tap the ‘+’ icon on the top right to create a new shortcut.

Type your sentence into the field marked ‘phrase’. Then type in the shortcut. Tap ‘save’ when you’re done.

Now, when you’re typing, all you need to type when you want to use the phrase is the shortcut.

Keyboard Settings

You can change certain settings that are designed to make typing easier. This includes spelling auto correct, predictive text, punctuation and so on. You can change these in the ‘all keyboards’ section of the keyboard settings page. Tap ‘general’, then ‘keyboards’.

Date & Time

The date and time is usually set automatically for you depending on your location. However, sometimes you want to change these if you’re travelling or in another country.

To do this, open the settings app then select ‘general’ from the list on the left hand side. Tap on ‘date and time’.

Here, you can change to 24 hour clock, add or remove the AM/PM markers or remove/show the date on the status bar on the top left of your iPad screen or on the top of the lock screen.

To set your time zone manually, turn off ‘set automatically’, then tap on the time zone location. Type in the country you’re in or want to use.

Tap on the country in the search results.

Display

Using the display settings you can change various options. To do this, open the settings app, then select ‘display & brightness’ from the list on the left.

Here, you can switch between dark and light mode...

Further down you can change the screen brightness and enable/disable true tone. Now true tone is a feature that adapts the screen colour, brightness and contrast according to the ambient light in the room you’re physically in

Under ‘night shift’, you can remove the bright blue light from your screen. This gives your screen a orange tint that is supposed to make it easier on your eyes.

To do this tap on ‘night shift’. Under ‘scheduled’, turn this on, then select the time you want night shift to start and when you want it to end.

To change the amount of blue or orange, use the slider under ‘colour temperature’. When you slide this to the right, you’ll see the screen go orange. If you slide to the left, you’ll see the screen go more blue.

At the bottom of the screen, you’ll see ‘auto lock’, this allows you to change the time it takes for your screen to lock after you stop using your iPad. Tap on the time to change.

At the bottom, you can change the text size. To do this just tap on ‘text size’ then drag the slider to resize the text

Dark & Light Mode

Dark mode reduces the amount of white on the screen and is perfect for low-light environments making it easier on your eyes. Here below, you can see light mode on the left, and dark mode on the right.

To enable dark mode, open your settings app, and select ‘display and brightness’.

On the right hand side, select ‘dark’ to switch to dark mode.

You can also set your iPad to switch to dark mode automatically. This means your iPad will switch to light mode during the day, and dark mode at night. To do this, tap the switch next to ‘automatic’.

Tap ‘options’ to change when your iPad changes between dark and light mode. To set your own schedule tap ‘custom schedule’ and enter the times.

Wallpaper

You can set a photograph as a background on your lock screen and home screen.

Adjusting your Wallpaper

First, open the settings app, then select ‘wallpaper’ from the list on the left hand side.

Here, you’ll see two previews, the one on the left is your lock screen, the one on the right is your home screen. You can reposition the wallpapers using these previews. Just tap on the one you want to reposition, then drag the image.

Underneath you’ll see a setting called ‘dark appearance dims wallpaper. This, as the name suggests, reduces the brightness of the wallpaper to match dark mode.

Changing your Wallpaper

To change the wallpaper image, on the wallpaper section of the settings app, click ‘choose a new wallpaper’.

Choose one of the presets at the top, or tap ‘all photos’ if you want to select one of your own photographs

Select the photo you want to use.

Drag the photograph with your finger until it’s in the desired position. You can also make the photograph bigger or smaller by pinching the screen with your thumb and forefinger. Tap ‘set’ on the bottom right when you’re done.