Whether you've treated yourself to a new iPad mini or
came across one, you should find these tricks and
tools useful in helping you get more out of Apple's latest tablet. Many of these tips can
also be applied to other devices running iOS, including the iPad mini's bigger brother.
1. Sync Facebook contacts and events
Sign into the world's biggest social network from the
Facebook page in Settings and you have the option to import events and
birthdays into the Calendar app, and your friends' details into Contacts.
You'll also be able to post status updates from the Notification Centre.
2. Accents and special characters
Tap and hold on any keyboard letter to bring up accents and
other variations.
3. Turn off 'Sent from my iPad'
By default the iPad mini appends 'Sent from my iPad' to the end of
your emails. Deactivate this via Mail, Contacts, Calendars in Settings, or tap
the Signature option to clear or change the message.
4. Audio equalizer
The iPad mini includes a variety of audio equalizer settings
for changing the sound of your music. You can find it on the Music screen in
Settings.
5. Take a screenshot
Snap whatever's on your screen by pressing the Sleep/Wake
button and Home button together.
6. Start the countdown
Hidden away in the Clock app is a Timer feature you might
not know about -- you'll find it handy whenever you need an accurate countdown.
7. Switch search engines
Tap Safari in Settings to change the default search engine
when you run queries within the browser or from the Spotlight Search screen.
8. Turn your iPad mini into a Kindle
The iPad mini's smaller size makes it perfect for catching
up on your reading. If your ebook collection is locked away on yourKindle, install Amazon's iPad Kindle app to get at all your
literature.
9. Add a keyboard
Typing for extended periods of time can be a struggle on the
iPad mini. If you're composing a lengthy email, or your next novel, invest in a
compact Bluetooth keyboard -- you'll find a wide selection online.
10. Reset your iPad mini
A reset is like a PC reboot and can fix numerous errors and
crashes without losing your apps and data. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button
and the Home button together for at least 10 seconds until you see the Apple
logo appear.
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