WILSON - Fundamentals of IOS 8 With iPad

To use iPad, you need and internet connection and an Apple ID for some features

Turn iPad on and follow the Setup Assistant. This will guide you through the process

Swipe your finger across the bottom of the screen.

Select Language and Select Country or Region.

Select your Wi-Fi Network. This is where you will need your network key.

Location Services. The location services allow the iPad to determine your current physical location. Some apps require this, such as maps, etc

Set up as New iPad.

Tap sign in with your Apple ID, tap sign in with an applie id, enter the username and password. Or create new Apple ID if you dont have one.

Agree to Terms and Conditions. Then Set Up iCloud. Tap use iCloud.

Tap Use Find My iPad. This is a useful feature if your iPad is lost or stolen and allows you to pinpoint its location.

Tap Use Siri.

Diagnostics. Tap dont send.

Tap OK to Get Started.

When you sign into your iPad you will see the home screen.

The home screen has a status bar at the top that displays current networks (cellular or wifi etc) and services on the left. In the centre is a clock that displays local time. On the right hand side is a battery indicator .

In the centre of the screen are icons of the apps that are currently installed on the iPad. Some are on already but many can be downloaded from the app store.

Along the bottom of the screen is the Dock. These are the 4 most used apps such as web browsing, email, photos, and music. Might also be phone, mail, safari or music on an iPhone.

Here is the front of a typical iPad. Note some icons have been enlarged to make it clearer and easier to read in printed form.

Here we have the home button, whenever you want to get back to the home screen from any app, just press this button

This diagram shows the rear, showing volume controls, speakers and dock connectors etc.