Book: My iPad

My iPad by Gary Rosenzweig has been one of the best-selling computer books of the last 8 years. It has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide and is now in its 11th edition.
My iPad is a beginner’s guide to the iPad. It is great if you are new to the platform, or to give to your friends if they keep bugging you with questions about their iPad. Here’s what you get in the book:
Step-by-step instructions with callouts to iPad photos that show you exactly what to do.
Help when you run into iPad problems or limitations.
Tips and notes to help you get the most from your iPad.

    Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want. Lean how to:

  • Connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi and your mobile carrier
  • Use the on-screen keyboard, predictive text, and dictation
  • Control frequently used settings with Control Center
  • Get information and control your iPad with spoken commands using Siri
  • Use iCloud to keep everything current between all your iOS devices (and even your Mac), including music, photos, messages, documents, and more
  • Surf the Web, and send and receive email and messages
  • Download and install apps to make your iPad even more useful
  • Secure your iPad using Touch ID, passcodes, and other security measures
  • Record and edit video using iMovie for iPad
  • Take photos, and then edit them using the Photos app
  • Share files and information with your other devices with AirDrop and iCloudDrive
  • Take notes, make lists, draw sketches, and create reminders
  • Use FaceTime and Skype to stay connected with friends and family
  • Create documents and presentations using Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
  • Discover some of the most useful and entertaining apps

The book covers iOS 12 for all models of iPad that support it. My iPad, 11th Edition, helps you quickly get started with your new tablet, and use its features to look up information and perform day-to-day activities from anywhere, any time.


You can purchase My iPad at these sites:

  • Amazon
  • Apple Books
  • InformIT/Pearson
  • Also: Look for it in Barnes & Noble and other major bookstores worldwide!

      Table of Contents

    1. 1. Getting Started
    2. 2. Customizing Your iPad
    3. 3. Networking and Syncing
    4. 4. Playing Music and Video
    5. 5. Reading Books
    6. 6. Organizing Your Life
    7. 7. Surfing the Web
    8. 8. Communicating with Email and Messaging
    9. 9. Taking and Editing Photos
    10. 10. Recording Video
    11. 11. Writing with Pages
    12. 12. Spreadsheets with Numbers
    13. 13. Presentations with Keynote
    14. 14. Navigating with Maps
    15. 15. The World of Apps
    16. 16. Must-Have Apps
    17. 17. Games and Entertainment
    18. 18. iPad Accessories
    19. 19. Maintaining Your iPad and Solving Problems