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Your iPad™ 2 atWork
Supercharge your business effectiveness with iPad 2–in the office, on the road, everywhere!
Got an iPad 2? Put it to work! If you’re a manager, entrepreneur, or professional… a consultant, salesperson, or freelancer… this book will make you more efficient, more effective, and more successful!
It’s packed with easy, nontechnical business solutions you can use right now—each presented with quick, foolproof, full-color instructions. Securely connect your iPad 2 to your network; sync your email, contacts, calendar, Office documents, and smartphone; make the most of iPad 2’s latest productivity apps; capture up-to-the-minute news and financial data; even discover powerful specialized apps for your job and your industry.
You already know how much fun your iPad 2 is, now discover how incredibly productive it can be, too!
• Secure your iPad 2 with passwords and data encryption
• Discover today’s most powerful low-cost iPad 2 productivity apps
• Create winning sales and business presentations from your iPad 2
• Read PC and Mac files, from Microsoft Office to Adobe PDF
• Manage your next project from your iPad 2
• Transform your iPad 2 into a powerful group brainstorming tool
• Use your iPad 2 more efficiently on the road
• Manage your company’s social networking presence from your iPad 2
• Hold iPad 2—based videoconferences and virtual meetings
• Transform your iPad 2 into an ebook reader, and find the best new business and productivity books online
• Reduce your communications costs with FaceTime and Skype
• Find the best “vertical market” apps for healthcare, real estate, construction, engineering, finance, and more
• Hire programmers to build custom apps that reach new customers or improve internal business processes
• Add accessories that makes your iPad 2 even more useful
Customizing the Notification Center App: Don’t Get Inundated with Alerts and Alarms
Don’t Forget to Use the New Reminders App: Tips for Making It Work for You
How iPhone and iPad Users Can Get Started Using Apple's iCloud
How to Configure Your iPhone or iPad After Upgrading to iOS 5
Macworld/iWorld Expo 2012: Focus on the iPad
Managing Your Twitter Account from Your iPhone or iPad with iOS 5 Integration
Optional Battery Charging Options to Keep Your iPhone or iPad Running
Roundup of iPhone and iPad Apps for Online Social Networking
Roundup of New iPad 2 Cases, Covers, and Accessories
Setting Up Your iOS Device to Use iCloud Backup: Pros and Cons
Setting Up Your iOS Device to Use Wireless iTunes Sync: Pros and Cons
Solutions to the Top Five Mistakes Made by iPad and iPad 2 Users
Video Conferencing Using FaceTime On Your iPhone 4 or iPad 2
What's New with the iOS 5 Version of Safari: What You Need to Know About Tabbed Browsing and More
Finding Other Useful Business Apps for your iPad 2
Download "Creating and Managing a Contacts Database"
Download "Scheduling and Time Management"
Download "Setting Up a Personal Hotspot"
Download the sample pages (includes Chapter 10 and Index)
Introduction
Chapter 1 Activating Your iPad
iPad 2 Wireless Setup
Preinstalled Apps on Your iPad 2
Activating Your iPad’s Data Services
Chapter 2 Customizing iPad Settings
Switching to Airplane Mode
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Configuring Notifications Settings
Setting Location Services Options
Configuring Cellular Data Options
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Customizing the Lock Screen and Home Screen Wallpapers
Choosing a Preinstalled Wallpaper
Displaying a Custom Image as a Wallpaper
Transforming Your iPad 2 into a Digital Picture Frame
General Options
Keeping Your iPad 2 Private with the Passcode Lock Feature
Customizing iCloud Settings
Adjusting the Settings for Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
Set Up the Twitter App
Customizing Your Web Surfing Experience with Safari
Customize the Messages App
Personalizing Music Settings
Personalizing Video Settings
Making App-Specific Adjustments
Chapter 3 Working with Email
Setting Up Your iPad 2 to Work with Existing Email Accounts
Customizing Your Email Account Settings
Fetching New Data
Customizing Mail Options
Managing Your Email Accounts with the Mail App
Working with the Inbox
Composing Messages
Using the Web to Access Email
Chapter 4 Surfing the Web
Using the Safari Web Browser
Customizing Safari Settings
Where’s the Flash?
You’re Ready to Begin Surfing
Using Safari’s Title Bar Features
Editing Your Bookmarks
Accessing and Managing Your Reading List
Safari’s Address Field
Using the Search Field
Using Tabs
Using Safari’s Reader
Understanding the Web Page Viewing Area
Syncing Bookmarks with Your Primary Computer
Accessing Social Networks on Your iPad
Working with Facebook
Tweeting from Your iPad 2
Tapping into LinkedIn to Network with Business Professionals
Chapter 5 Using the Calendar App and Notification Center
Calendar App Basics
Controlling the View
Entering a New Appointment
Viewing Individual Appointment Details
Subscribing to Calendars
Finding an Appointment
Viewing Calendars
Inviting People to Meetings or Events
Customizing the Calendar App
Syncing Scheduling Data with Your Primary Computer or Smartphone
Syncing with a PC or Mac Using iTunes Sync
Syncing Calendar Data Wirelessly Using iCloud
Syncing Calendar Data Wirelessly with Scheduling Software on a Microsoft Exchange—Compatible Network
Syncing Calendar Data Wirelessly with Google Calendar or Yahoo! Calendar
Keeping Informed with the Notification Center
Managing Time and More with Third-Party Apps
Choosing the Right Scheduling App
Chapter 6 Working with the Contacts App
The Contacts App Is Highly Customizable
The Contacts App Works Seamlessly with Other Apps
Getting Started Using the Contacts App
Creating New Contact Entries
Editing or Deleting an Entry
Sharing Contact Entries
Syncing Contact Data with Other Contact Management Software
Syncing with Microsoft Exchange—Compatible Applications
Syncing with CardDAV- or LDAP-Compatible Applications
How Does Syncing Your Contacts Info Help You?
Third-Party Contact Management Apps
Chapter 7 Finding and Installing Apps from the App Store
Apple’s App Store: One-Stop Shopping for iPad Apps
Understanding the App Store
Managing Your Purchased Apps
Understanding the App Listings
Learning About an App Before Purchase
Visiting the App Store from iTunes on Your Computer
How App Pricing Works
Free Apps
Paid Apps
Subscription-Based Apps
In-App Purchases
Quick Tips for Finding Relevant Apps
Keeping Your Apps Up to Date
Chapter 8 Syncing to Your Computer via iTunes or iCloud
Making the iTunes Sync Connection
Customizing the iTunes Sync Process
Understanding the iTunes Summary Screen
Adjusting Sync Options with the iTunes Info Screen
Syncing Your Apps with the iTunes App Screen
Transferring App-Specific Data or Files Between Your Computer and iPad 2
Syncing Your Music with the iTunes Music Screen
Syncing Your Movies with the iTunes Movies Screen
Syncing Your TV Shows with the iTunes TV Shows Screen
Syncing Your Library with the iTunes Books Screen
Syncing Your Digital Images with the iTunes Photos Screen
Additional iTunes Commands and Features
Working with iCloud
Other Options for Syncing Data Wirelessly
Chapter 9 Using Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Other Must-Have Business Apps
Word Processing with the Pages App
Formatting Text
Inserting Graphics
Setting Up and Printing Documents
Working in Full-Screen Mode
Using the Formatting Bar and Ruler
Exporting a Document
Managing Spreadsheets with the Numbers App
Using Keynote to Create Digital SlideShow Presentations
Managing Databases with FileMaker Go, Bento, and Things
Other Apps for Managing Microsoft Office Files
Desktop Connect
Documents To Go Premium — Office Suite
QuickOffice Connect Mobile Suite for iPad
Picsel Smart Office
Chapter 10 Finding Other Useful Business Apps
Dropbox
Invoice2go for iPad
OmniGraffle
Penultimate
QuickBooks Connect
Square: Credit Card Processing
Voice Recorder HD
Apps for Other Business Needs
Accessing Computers Remotely
Participating in Virtual Meetings
Reading PDF Files
Saving Time in Your Everyday Life
Online Banking Made Easy on Your iPad
Staying Active with Online Social Networking Services
Tracking Your Customer Loyalty Rewards
Finding Businesses or Services You Need
Saving Money
Chapter 11 Using Travel-Related Apps
Discovering What Travel Apps Can Do for You
Nine Handy Travel Apps for Business Travelers
American Airlines HD (or Any Airline App)
AwardWallet
FlightTrack Pro
Kayak HD
The World Clock
Trip Advisor
TripIt
Weather Channel Max for iPad
Zagat To Go
Chapter 12 iPad Apps for Productivity, Organization, and Brainstorming
Organizing Your Life with List Manager Apps
Using the Reminders App
Managing Multiple To-Do Lists Simultaneously
Other Helpful List Management Apps
Using the iPad in Vertical Markets
Transforming How Doctors Practice Medicine
Changing the Practice of Law
The iPad Is Making Its Way into Many Industries
Chapter 13 Conducting Videoconferences and Virtual Meetings
Using FaceTime for Videoconferencing
Creating a FaceTime Favorites List
Using FaceTime’s Automatic Recents List
Choosing Preferred FaceTime Contacts
Participating in a FaceTime Call
Text Messaging with iMessage
Participating in Virtual Meetings from Anywhere
GoToMeeting Offers Virtual Meeting Capabilities for iPad Users
Another Virtual Meeting Option: The WebEx Platform
Making and Receiving Phone Calls from Your iPad with Skype
Chapter 14 Finding and Using News and Information Apps
Television News Apps
Network News on the Go: ABC News, CBS News, and NBC Nightly NewsApps
International News Agencies: Associated Press and Reuters
CNN for iPad and FOX News for iPad
Streaming Radio News Apps
SiriusXM Satellite Radio App
NPR for iPad
Newspaper and Magazine News Apps
Working with the Newsstand in iOS 5
The New York Times for iPad App
The Daily: iPad-Exclusive Daily Digital News
USA Today for iPad App
The Wall Street Journal Digital Edition
Official Drudge Report App
Creating a News Folder on Your iPad
Chapter 15 Downloading Versus Streaming Online Content
Downloading Content from iTunes
Acquiring iTunes Content from Your Computer
Cost of Acquiring Content from iTunes
Streaming Video on Your iPad
ABC Player
TV.com
YouTube
Netflix
Hulu Plus
HBO Go
Streaming Audio on Your iPad
Pandora Radio
SiriusXM
TuneIn Radio Pro
Chapter 16 Relaxing with Games
A Variety of Gaming Experiences
Twelve Awesome iPad 2 Games
Angry Birds HD
Contract Killer
FlightControl HD
Madden NFL 11 by EA Sports for iPad
Need For Speed Hot Pursuit for iPad
NY Times Crosswords
Pac-Man for iPad
Scrabble for iPad
Social Sudoku
Solitaire
Tetris for iPad
Texas Poker Pro
Game Center: Meeting and Competing with Fellow Gamers
Chapter 17 Using iBooks
Selecting and Downloading eBooks
Accessing the iBookstore
Understanding iBookstore’s eBook Listings
Reviewing eBook Descriptions
Customizing iBooks Settings
Reading PDF Files
Reading eBooks Formatted for Other eBook Readers
Chapter 18 Protecting Your iPad 2 and Its Data
Protecting Your iPad from Physical Damage
Touchscreen Films
Screen Covers and Cases
Full-Body Cases
Slipcovers, Sleeves, and Pouches
Securing Your Data
Protecting Your iPad from Theft or Loss
Insuring Your iPad
Chapter 19 Must-Have Accessories
External Keyboards for Your Tablet
Battery Options
Battery Packs
Battery Chargers
Desktop Stands for Easier iPad Access
iPad Camera Connection Kit
Headphones and External Speakers
Connection Options: HD, VGA, Home Theater
Connecting to an HD Monitor or a TV
Connecting to a VGA Monitor
Connecting to a Sound System or Home Theater System
Accessories for Traveling Abroad
Using International Power Adapters
Replacing Your iPad’s Micro SIM Card for Wireless Web Access
Wireless Printing
What If Your Printer Isn’t ePrint- or AirPrint-Compatible?
Creating Prints from Your Photos
The Future Looks Bright for the iPad
Appendix A Does Your Company Need a Custom App?
First Considerations
Having a Custom App Created
Potential Low-Cost Custom App Solution
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