Everyone uses their iPads in different ways. Add a keyboard, and it’s a simple word processing tool. You can use a joystick if you wish for gaming purposes. Put the right app on and it’s a video conferencing system. The following tips will help you learn what you need to know about mastering your iPad.

If you enjoy reading operating manuals and would like one for your iPad, you will need to download it. Apple finds that this is the most efficient way for you to be guided.

Shortcuts make sending messages much faster. You can add a full stop and a space by tapping on the space button twice. This will make your typing much more efficient, allowing you to get more done and text more quickly.

Is the battery icon distracting to you? If you want to, you can just turn it off. Start out in the Settings menu. Then click Usage under the General Settings. This menu provides an option for turning off the battery monitor information and clearing the screen.

Does tapping the bookmark menu take too much time? You can easily do this by always showing the bookmarks bar. Go to your Settings screen, click Safari and then go to Always Show Bookmarks and switch this to the On position.

Taking a screenshot while using your iPad is extremely easy to do. Simply press the Sleep and Hold buttons simultaneously. This will take the shot you want and place it with all of your other photos.

Your iPad is a great tool to help you do your homework, play some games and stay in touch with your friends. It just takes the right knowledge of how the iPad can be used, such as the advice here, to get it ready for use. This will help you put your new gadget to its best use.