Have you ever wondered if there was a quick way to do this or
a better way to do that on the iPad? Each year, Apple releases a new version of the iOS operating
system that runs the iPad. And with each new version, features
are introduced that can increase productivity by helping you do certain tasks
faster and more efficiently. There's only one problem: not everyone knows
about them. Over the next few pages, we'll take a look at some of these
secret features.
The First Secret Feature: Tap the Title Bar and Skip the
Apostrophe
We'll start with two secret tips that will really help speed
up your ability to manipulate your iPad. Have you ever scrolled down a
long list or been at the bottom of a large web page and needed to get back to
the top? No need to scroll. You can tap the title bar of the app or
web page to return to the beginning. This works with most apps and most
web pages, though not every web page is designed to be iPad-friendly.
Skipping the apostrophe is also a great time-saver and ranks
as my number
one keyboard tip. The auto-correct feature on the iPad can sometimes
be quite annoying, but at times, it can also really work for you. For
example, there's no need to hunt down the apostrophe for most contractions.
Auto Correct will automatically change "cant" to
"can't" and "wont" to "won't". There are some
exceptions. It won't know the difference between "well" and
"we'll", but it works quite well in most instances.
iPad Secret #2: Quickly Control Your Music on the iPad
Whether you are listening to a song from your own music
collection or jamming to a custom radio station on Pandora, there's no need to go into a
specific app just to pause the music or skip a song. The iPad has a hidden
control panel that can do everything from turn Bluetooth on and off to
locking the rotation. And for music lovers, there's a handy set of
controls for playback.
You can access the hidden control panel by sliding your
finger up from the very bottom of the screen. The key is to start with
your fingertip on the edge of the screen and then move it toward the top.
As you slide your finger, the hidden controls will be revealed.
The music controls will work with whatever app is actively
producing the music. So, if you are listening to iTunes
Radio, the buttons will control your radio station, and if you are
listening to a playlist, they'll control that playlist.
In addition to music, you can access the AirDrop
feature, turn the brightness up or down, go into Airplane mode, lock the
rotation, launch the timer and even open the camera.
Of course, if all you need to do is adjust the volume, don't
forget the buttons on the side of the iPad!
source: http://ipad.about.com/od/ipad_tricks/ss/6-Hidden-iPad-Secrets-That-Will-Turn-You-Into-a-Pro.htm
by Daniel Nations
http://www.buyetail.com
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