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Covers iOS 5   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      

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Author:   Jason R. Rich
Publisher:   Pearson Education (US)
Imprint:   Que Corporation,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 22.90cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 15.30cm
Weight:   0.624kg
ISBN:  

9780789749376

ISBN 10:   0789749378
Pages:   384
Publication Date:   19 October 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780789748522
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

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     Mail     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     9780789749376    TOC    9/6/2011  

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Jason R. Rich (www.JasonRich.com) is the bestselling author of more than 49 books, as well as a frequent contributor to a handful of major daily newspapers, national magazines, and popular websites. He’s also an accomplished photographer and an avid Apple iPad 2, iPhone, and Mac user.   You can read more than 40 free, feature-length “how-to” articles by Jason R. Rich covering the Apple iPhone and iPad, online at the Que Publishing website. Visit www.iOSArticles.com and click the Articles tab. You can also follow Jason R. Rich on Twitter (@JasonRich7).  

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