iPad BasicsScottsdale Community College Library
Parts of an iPadSleep/wake button
Home button
App icons
Multi-Touch screen
Turning the iPad on/offSleep/wake button
Press and hold the Sleep/wake button until the iPad turns on/off
Opening an Application
Icons
Tap any icon to open the app
Using Safari (web browser)
Safari icon
Safari is the web browser for the iPad. Click the Safari icon to begin.
Scrolling
Touch and drag web pages, photos, etc., to scroll.
Zooming In/Out
Pinch your fingers together and pull them apart to zoom in and out of web pages, photos, etc.
Using Safari (web browser)
To go to a web page:Tap the address field to bring up the keyboard and enter a URL.
Using Safari (web browser)
To perform a Google search:Tap the search box to bring up the keyboard and enter your search.
Using Safari (web browser)
To use bookmarks:Tap the plus sign to bookmark the current page. Tap the book icon to bring up the list of your bookmarks.
Using Safari (web browser)
Working with multiple webpagesTo open a new page: Tap the pages icon and then Tap “New page”
Using Safari (web browser)
Working with multiple webpagesTo go to a different page: Tap the pages icon and then…
Using Safari (web browser)
Tap the icon for the page you want
Using Safari (web browser)
To close a page: Tap the “X” icon in the upper corner of a page.
Returning to the Home screen
Home button
When in any app, press the Home button to return to the Home screen
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Tap the Settings icon.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Then tap to turn on
Wi-Fi and select a network.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
Tap to select Wi-Fi settings.
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