This document provides an overview and instructions for basic iPad usage, including its features, navigation controls, settings, and apps. It outlines how to use the home screen, status bar, home button, swiping gestures, keyboard, and settings. It emphasizes keeping location services and district-installed apps enabled. It provides instructions for requesting additional apps for the iPad.

1. iPad 101:
Just the
Basics
Robert Petitto
Instructional Technology Specialist

2. iPad Overview

3. Overview
 Multi-touch technology
 Up to 10 hours of battery life
 Instant on
 Internal mic
 WiFi
 HD video camera
 Built-in accessibility features
 Free iOS updates

4. Product Care/Safety
 Do not leave the iPad unattended
 Geolocation is possible when absolutely necessary
 Do not delete or disable Location Services!
 Cleaning the iPad
 Do not use
 Window cleaners
 Household cleaners
 Aerosol sprays
 Alcohol, Ammonia or other Solvents
 Use
 Lint free, non-abrasive cloth

5. iPad Controls

6. Home Screen
 StatusBar
 Grid of Apps
 App Dock

7. Status Bar
 Time
 Wireless connection indicator
 Bluetooth
 Rotation Lock
 Battery status Tap on the
Status Bar once to
quickly scroll to the top

8. iPad Navigation

9. Home Button
 Press 1x = Home Screen
 Press 2x = Multitasking Menu Bar
 Press 3x = Enable Guided Access
 Long Press = Activate SIRI (iPad 3, 4)

10. Multitasking Menu Bar
 Open
 Double-Press Home Button
 Switch Between Open Apps
 Swipe horizontally and press app icon
 Access iTunes Player controls
 Swipe left-to-right (max)
 Close Open Apps
 Long-press on icon until it wiggles; press on red ‘-’

11. 1-Finger Swiping.
 Top to Bottom
 Notifications
 Right, left
 Switch between screens
 Left-to-Right (max)
 Spotlight Search

12. On-Screen Keyboard
 Activate/Hide
 Long-Press = Symbols/Characters
 Split

13. Rearrange Apps .
 Long-pressan icon until it wiggles
 Drag and drop icon to a new location/screen

14. Creating Folders
 Long-press an icon until it wiggles
 Drag the icon on top of another to group
them together into a folder
 Type in the name of your created folder

15. Multi-Touch Gestures
 4-Finger Swipe
 Left, Right = switch between open apps
 Bottom-to-Top = view Multitasking Menu Bar
 5-Finger Scale
 Return to Home Screen from an open app

16. iPad Settings

17. Wi-Fi
 Select/Connect

18. General Settings
 Software (iOS) Updates
 Date & Time
 Auto-Lock
 Restrictions
 Accessibility

19. Privacy
 Location Services MUST STAY ON!

20. iPad Apps

21. Absolute Management
 AbsoluteApps
 If an App the district installed needs to be updated
 If the district wants you to install a particular App
 DO NOT DELETE
 AbsoluteSafe
 Used by the district to manage the device
 Used to share documentation
 DO NOT DELETE

22. Web-Browsing Click textbox to
open keyboard Add new tab
Close tab
Clear text
Add a bookmark
Safari
Long press for more

23. Requesting Apps
1. As a committee, research apps
 Read app reviews on iTunes
 Consider vetted apps from sites like Appitic
2. Compose a list of apps
 Be as clear, specific and detailed as possible
 Include Name, Publisher, Cost, Category, Purpose
3. Email list to Building Administrator for approval
4. Admin. emails approved list to HelpDesk