iPad BasicsTonya Engst- P4: This ebook is for you if you’re on the cusp of buying an iPad, if you’ve just bought an iPad and aren’t sure what to do with it, or if you’ve had an iPad for a while, but feel that you’re missing out on certain basic functions. | Power Up and Down How many people does it take to charge and turn on an iPad If your answer is more than one then you need to read this section. We ll look at the basics of charging the battery and keeping it happy and make sure you know how to Turn Your iPad Off and On. You should get comfortable with the power switch just in case your iPad freezes with an unfortunate error or crash. HANDLE THE BATTERY For those accustomed to short laptop and iPhone battery life the iPad is a revelation Apple claims a 10-hour battery life and depending on how you use it that might even be a conservative estimate. You can check the battery s charge by looking at the indicator in the status bar on the iPad screen. To ensure that your iPad will work unplugged whenever you want it to establish a charging location where you can easily place the iPad when nobody is using it For example Set up a spot for the iPad on your night table and plug it into a wall outlet while you sleep. If you work at a desktop or laptop computer for several hours most days plug it into the computer s USB port while you work. But read Pick a Powerful Port next page if you do this Set up a plugged-in dock on a shelf in your kitchen and put your iPad there when you re not using it. For more enjoyment you can also use your iPad in that location to play music or podcasts show recipes or display photos in Picture Frame mode. If you want to synchronize certain types of data regularly such as calendar events and freshly downloaded podcasts through iTunes establishing a regular charging and syncing routine where you dock your iPad to your computer is important. 26 Download from Wow eBook Another good habit is a monthly discharge charge cycle. The reason for this cycle depends on what you read but Apple says it will help your battery report accurately on its charge and I ve read many sources that say it will also help your battery maintain its powerstorage capacity. Once per month you should charge the
