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iPad SURVIVAL GUIDE

iPadOS in Numbers • What’s iPadOS 14 all about? What’s new, what’s exciting and what’s fun? Let’s take a look at the new iPad operating system in numbers.

the iPad family

iPad Air • Most Advanced Chip Ever

iPad [8th Generation]

Apple One • The New Subscription Service

iPad Pro • The Ultimate iPad

iPad mini • Small but Powerful

iPad Hardware Buttons and Ports • Most iPads have Home buttons at the foot of the screen, with fingerprint readers for unlocking. The latest high-end iPads have no Home button but they do have Face ID. Here’s a guide to what’s where on both.

What's New in iPadOS 14 • The new iPad operating system brings a wealth of new features and design changes. What’s new and what can it do for you? We take an in-depth look at the new iPadOS 14.

First Steps with iPadOS 14. • If you’re new to the iPad, this is the place to start. We show you how to set up your iPad out of the box, including getting an Apple ID and registering your face or finger with Face ID or Touch ID. Getting onto the Internet with your iPad is explained, as is configuring the Mail app to send and receive emails. With our help, you’ll soon be up and running with your iPad.

Set Up Your iPad For the First Time • All you need to set up your iPad out of the box is a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet. Follow this guide and the instructions shown on your iPad’s screen, and you’re soon up and running. First, press and hold the top button to switch it on, then follow these straightforward steps.

iPadOS and Apps Stay Current • Apple regularly releases updates to its operating systems and iPadOS is no exception. If you haven’t yet updated to iPadOS 14, follow this guide. If you have, keep this tutorial handy for when Apple updates the operating system.

Your Apple ID How to Set it Up • If you didn’t register for an Apple ID during the initial setup of your iPad, you can set one up whenever you please, directly from the Settings app. If you want a new one, sign out with your old one and follow this guide. Either way, you’ll soon be up and running with an all-important Apple ID.

Face ID or Touch ID Unlock Your iPad • iPads have a great way of verifying who you are, to unlock your tablet, make purchases and more. If your iPad has a Home button, you use your fingerprint. If it doesn’t, you simply hold it up to your face, which is then scanned by Face ID. Here’s a guide to setting up whichever feature you have on your iPad.

Internet Access Start Surfing • The Internet is a major part of your iPad experience and might well be one of the main reasons you chose to buy a tablet computer. Here’s how to get online with your iPad, using either a Wi-Fi network or a data connection.

Setting Up Email Configure it • Your iPad can send and receive email but first you must set up your email accounts. This is how to do it whether you’re using an iCloud account, a free web account or one from the company that provides your Internet service.

The Touchscreen Clever Gestures • Your iPad’s touchscreen knows when you have more than one finger touching the screen at once. This makes all sorts of useful gestures possible, such as rotating, pinching, spreading and more. Here’s how they work.

The Keyboard...