iPad Fully Loaded E-Book

Alan Hess

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 471

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2011

Beschreibung

Alan knows--and he's telling! All about your iPad.It's an iPod. It's an e-reader. It's an instant classic. And nowyou can discover all the secrets to this dazzling device, thanks toAlan Hess. You may think you already know your iPad inside and out,until Alan shows you how to write your own books, stream youriTunes, view comic book files, and transfer photos with Eye-Fi. Heprovides all the tips and techniques you need to get the absolutemost out of your iPad. Figure you already get all things iPad?Don't count on it--until you read this book!* Browse through the iBooksStore and start speed e-reading* Catch all the news from traditional sources and news aggregatorapps like Pulse and Flipboard* Get all your photos exactly where--and how--you wantthem to be* Create documents, crunch numbers, work onpresentations--and iWork from the beach!* Access your files on the go with Dropbox and read just about anyfile with GoodReaderGet more out of--and into--your iPad than you everthought possible

Leseprobe

iPad™ Fully Loaded

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Copyright © 2011 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana

Published simultaneously in Canada

ISBN: 978-0-470-87824-8

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About the Author

ALAN HESS

Alan is a San Diego-based commercial photographer and author, specializing in concert and event photography. He has also photographed everything from portraits to products. He is the author of four Digital Field Guides: The Composition Digital Field Guide, The Exposure Digital Field Guide, the Sony A200 Digital Field Guide and the Sony A700 Digital Field Guide. His concert and backstage images appear in numerous online and print publications and they’ve been used for promotional purposes, including music packaging.

Alan has written for Photoshop User Magazine and teaches concert photography and workflow at Photoshop World.

He is a huge computer nut and tends to live on the bleeding edge of technology. A long-time Apple user, Alan eagerly awaits the announcement every year from Cupertino and has been an iPod, iPhone and iPad user from the day these devices were released.

Alan can be contacted through his Web site, www.alanhessphotography.com, where he publishes a regular blog. You can follow Alan on Twitter, where he goes by ShotLivePhoto.

Credits

Acquisitions EditorCourtney Allen

Project EditorJenny Brown

Technical EditorChris Tome

Copy EditorJenny Brown

Editorial ManagerRobyn Siesky

Business ManagerAmy Knies

Senior Marketing ManagerSandy Smith

Vice President and Executive Group PublisherRichard Swadley

Vice President and PublisherBarry Pruett

Book DesignerErik Powers

Media Development Project ManagerLaura Moss

Media Development Assistant Project ManagerJenny Swisher

Acknowledgments

To my family and friends, thanks for putting up with me as I walked around with my nose buried in the iPad, muttering to myself as I found another cool app or function—or became disgruntled by one. I wish I could tell you that now that the book is written I will put the iPad down… but that’s really not that likely. It’s just too cool.

Many many thanks to Courtney, Jenny, Chris and Erik for keeping this project on track, keeping me honest and making my words look great. This book really is the combined effort of a group of people and not just me. I really can’t thank you all enough.

A special thanks goes to all my Twitter followers who jumped in with suggestions and answers whenever I asked. You are all the best. It’s really amazing to get that instant feedback and was really helpful when dealing with this new technology.

As always, a special thanks to my wife Nadra for putting up with my long hours of writing and for her tolerance when I started to carry the iPad with me everywhere!

For Nadra

Contents

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

INTRODUCTION

PART 1: CONTENT BASICS

Chapter 1: Content

Image Files

PDF Files

Business Files

Book Files

Audio Files

Video Files

Contact Files

Moving Content

Chapter 2: iTunes

iTunes Basics

Set Up and Sync

Add Media

Playlists

Manage Content

Transfer Content

Back It Up

Restore

Commit

Maximize Space

Stream Content

Optimize PDFs

Chapter 3: The iTunes Store

Your iTunes Account / Apple ID

The iTunes Store: Computer

The iTunes App: iPad

Different Media. Different Rules

PART 2: CONTENT CONSUMPTION

Chapter 4: Electronic Reader

Get iBooks

Use iBooks

Use iBooks Store

Kindle App

Nook App

Stanza App

Free iBooks

Public Domain Books and ePubs

Publish iBooks

PDF Books

Sync Bookmarks

Magazine and eBook Apps

Chapter 5: Movies

Buying Movies on the iPad

Buying Movies from the iTunes Store

Renting Movies

Ripping DVDs

Using HandBrake

Home Movies

Streaming Movies

Streaming Video

Projecting Movies

Chapter 6: Television

AppleTV Solutions

Watch iPad Television

Free iPad Television

The Flash Issue

Stream Television to the iPad

Stream Television from the iPad

The Future of TV

Chapter 7: Comic Books

Comixology

DC, Marvel, Boom!

Comics+

Free Comics

CBR and CBZ Files

CloudReaders

Comic Zeal

Stand-Alone Comics Apps

Comic Strips

Comic Strips by Reilly Watson

Comics Content Warnings

Chapter 8: News

Traditional News Apps

News Aggregator Apps

Instapaper App

News Recap

Chapter 9: Music

The iPod App

Buying Music

Ripping CDs

Shared Libraries

Syncing

Playlists

Streaming Music

Music Piracy and BitTorrent Sites

iOS 4.2 and Multitasking

Chapter 10: Photography

Resolution

Load Photos with iTunes

The Camera Connection Kit

E-Mail Photos

Screen Captures

Wireless Transfer Solutions

Photos App

Portfolio Apps

Image-Editing Apps

Pro Application Integration

Digital Photo Frames

PART 3: INTERNET CONTENT

Chapter 11: E-mail

Set Up E-Mail

E-Mail Settings

Getting E-Mail

Advanced Button

Reading E-mail

Accessing Attachments

Image Files

Sending E-mails and Attachments

Mail Problems

The iOS 4 Difference

Chapter 12: The Web

Safari

Other Browser Options

Syncing Bookmarks

Adobe Flash

PART 4: OFFICE CONTENT

Chapter 13: Calendars and Contacts

Calendars

Contacts

Syncing Calendars and Contacts

LDAP Address Book

vCards

Sharing Contacts

Setting Preferences

Chapter 14: Notes and Lists

Notes

Evernote

Lists

Productivity Tools Apps

Chapter 15: Word Processing

Pages Overview

Create a New Pages Document

Edit Word Documents

Store, Transfer and Share Pages Docs

GoodReader

Printing

Chapter 16: Number Crunching

Numbers App

File Types for Numbers

Importing Files

Exporting Files

Templates

The Basics of Numbers

Alternatives to Numbers

Chapter 17: Presentations

Keynote App

Import Files

Export Files

Present

Keynote Alternatives

Chapter 18: Databases

Bento

Filemaker Pro/ FileMaker Go

HanDBase Database Manager

Final Thoughts on Databases

APPENDICES

Appendix I: Accessories

Keyboards

Stands

The Apple iPad Case

The iPad Dock

The Power Adapter

Speakers

Headphones

The Camera Connection Kit

iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter

& Apple Component Cables

Apple TV

Appendix II: iOS – The Apple Operating System

Multitasking … sort of

AirPrint

iPad E-Mail

Folders

AirPlay

Jail Breaking the iPad

APPS LIST

INDEX

Introduction

I love new technology.

Really, I do.

I was among the eager mass of people who tuned in on January 27, 2010, to see what new “must-have” gadget Steve Jobs had in store for us. That was the day he revealed the iPad.

I immediately knew I wanted one; I just didn’t know why.

Then came that long wait for the UPS driver to … finally … arrive with my iPad on April 3, 2010. It was the longest 65 days ever!

Ok, So I’m exaggerating a little, but I really was excited for the new device, and I was not alone. The iPad is considered one of the biggest success stories in the world of consumer electronics. Indeed, it’s been quite a year, and I’ve found that the only thing better than having a great new piece of technology is getting the most out of it. And that’s what this book is all about—how to get the most out of your iPad by getting the most onto it.

This is a book about iPad content. Music, videos, books, PDFs, word documents, Internet radio, and even comic books can be part of your iPad experience. And there’s even more …

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

The original iPad came in six different versions, but they can really be broken into two categories: those with Wi-Fi only and those with Wi-Fi and 3G. Each of these two models comes in three different memory sizes: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.

All the first generation iPads came with a 9.7-inch diagonal touch screen display, weigh about 1.5 lbs and are half an inch thick. This book will cover both the Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi / 3G models along with the pros and cons of each.

THE WI-FI VERSION

The Wi-Fi-only version of the iPad has a built-in 802.11a/b/g/n chip. This allows it to connect to the fastest Wi-Fi networks: the 802.11n networks. The thing is that the iPad can function great without being on a network at all, but certain features will not be available.

Functions that require an Internet connection include Mail, Web browsing, the iTunes Store, the App Store, the iBooks Store and many other apps. So using the Wi-Fi iPad, especially when you’re away from your home or office can require a little planning. You need to make sure that you load your iPad with all the content you’ll need until you find a Wi-Fi access point.

WI-FI / 3G VERSION

The Wi-Fi / 3G version of the iPad costs more than the Wi-Fi-only model. This makes sense, because the 3G version does more. Primarily, it connects to 3G networks, which offers much more functionality. But there is another cost, and this is the price of the data plan you have to buy to access the 3G network.

As I write this, there are only two options for data here in USA, and both are through AT&T. You can get either 250MB per month for $14.99 or a 2GB plan for $25 a month. So, if you have the cheapest data plan, it’ll cost you $179.88 per year. If you go with the bigger data plan, that totals about $300 a year.

A 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi and 3G goes for $629.00. Add to that the big data plan, and you’ve spent more than $1200 in 24 months. Yeah, iPads aren’t cheap.

One nice thing about the data plans is that they run for 30 days and not per the calendar month, so if you need a data plan and sign up for one, then you have 30 days for data. Each country has its own plans and providers, so check in your area. But do the math first, so you’re prepared for the hidden costs and understand the true overall price you’re paying for data.

It’s also important to know that the data plans are set to automatically renew. So unless you travel frequently in areas without Wi-Fi service, you might want to turn off the auto renew. Check with your data provider on how to do this.

Another thing you need to know about using the 3G data plan: It has a limit. You can’t download more than 20MB at a time over the 3G network. This means it’s not possible to download movies or TV shows on your iPad unless you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network. There are also some apps that are too big to be downloaded via the 3G network and require Wi-Fi.

ONE LAST THING

A term that’s used over and over in this book is: Tap. Since the iPad is controlled with your fingers, all you do is tap on menu choices or icons to select them. There is no mouse, so there’s no way to click on anything on your iPad.

Those are the basics. Now, let’s get started …

Content

The Skim

Images • PDFs • Business Files • Books Audio • Videos • Moving Content

This book is all about getting, sharing and using various types of content on your iPad, so it seems to be a good idea to run through the basics of content. This chapter describes the different types of content available in this digital age and points out what can (and can’t) be used on the iPad. Here we go …

IMAGE FILES

The iPad is great for viewing images. For details on this type of content, take a look at Chapter 10: Photography. It goes into more depth than we will here about what kinds of images can and can’t be used on the iPad. Here’s an overview:

JPEG

This image type was created and named for the Joint Photographic Experts Group and is a method of reducing an image file size via compression while keeping the quality high. The JPEG format is quite common on the Internet, because it doesn’t require any special software. All Web browsers and most e-mail programs will allow users to view JPEG images right from the program; the iPad is no different.

TIFF

The Tagged Image File Format is also a tool for saving images with no loss of image quality. There’s no compression here though, so TIFF files are rather large. But because of its widespread acceptance, most TIFF files are supported natively on the iPad. Note that not all TIFF types are supported, so make sure to try them out.

GIF

The Graphics Interchange Format is a bitmap image format that was introduced way back in 1987. It has since become one of the default methods for graphics on the Internet. File quality of GIF images can be very low, because the method used to create the small file sizes throws away a lot of color info. GIF images are supported natively on the iPad.