iPad Answers to your Questions & FAQ| iPad Life

Can I use a stylus with the iPad?

2010-05-31T12:46:29.561-05:00

You won't be able to use a traditional pen stylus due to the unique make up of how the iPad detects touch. (The same goes for the iPhone and iPod Touch.) 3rd party manufacturers came to the call by offering several colors of a iPad/iPhone stylus.

Now that I also have a screen protector, the stylus will leave "residue" on the screen protector. This is important to know as the stylus will eventually wear out due to the friction between the stylus pad and the screen protector film.

Ten One Design has been offering iPhone/iPod Touch styluses for some time. Now they have the Pogo Stylus for the iPad for $14.95. These work out great.

Source: Pogo Stylus for the iPad

Adding US holidays to the iPad calendar

2010-05-08T22:40:52.320-05:00

To subscribe to the MobileMe iCal U.S. Holiday calendar:
Tap Settings
Then tap "Mail, Contacts, Calendars"
Under the Accounts section, tap "Add Account"
Tap Other
Under the Calendars section, tap "Add Subscribed Calendar"
Type http://ical.mac.com/ical/US32Holidays.ics
Tap the Next button
Tap the Save button.
Open the Calendar app
The U.S. holidays are now added to your calendar.

To unsubscribe to the MobileMe iCal U.S. Holiday calendar:
Tap Settings
Then tap "Mail, Contacts, Calendars"
Tap US Holidays Calendar under Accounts
Tap the red "delete account" icon and tap "Delete".

Source: my iPad and MobileMe account

iPad battery information FAQ

2010-04-26T17:23:02.650-05:00

To make sure your iPad battery lasts a long time consider:
- Keep iPad out of the sun or a hot car (including the trunk). Heat will degrade your battery's life.
- iPad is designed to work in between 32 degrees to 95 degrees F. (Or 0 degrees to 35 degrees C.)
- Go through 1 full charge cycle per month (100% charge to 0% percent)

Optimizing your iPad settings will extend the amount of time between battery charges:
- Adjust brightness to a lower setting
- Applications that prevent the screen to dim will drain your battery faster
- Turn off Wi-fi when not using it
- Turn off 3G when not using it
- Use Airplane mode (this will turn off both Wi-fi and 3G).
- Disable location services when not needed in settings.
- Turn off Push Notifications.
- Poll for new data less frequently (like Mail)
- Check only the email accounts you need

Source: http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html

Charging my iPad

2010-04-26T17:15:02.402-05:00

To charge the iPad connect through a USB 2.0 plug to your Macintosh or Windows; or use the 10W USB power adapter. The fastest way to charge your iPad is through the 10W USB power adapter.

If you charge through a USB 2.0 plug on your Macintosh or Windows, make sure in the top right It says Charging. If you see "Not Charging" then your USB port on your Macintosh or Windows does not support charging.

If you see the message on your iPad "Charging is not supported with this accessory.", that accessory is not compatible with your iPad. This includes FireWire cables and older iPod accessories that were not designed for iPad.

Source: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4060

Changing International keyboard on iPad

2010-04-24T20:49:11.579-05:00

Tap on the settings icon. Select General, International, Keyboards. Tap Edit in the upper right corner.

To change just tap on the new keyboard.

If you want to remove a keyboard just tap on the red circle with a white line in front of that keyboard name. Tap on delete to remove that keyboard from your iPad.

Deleting multiple Photos on iPad

2010-04-24T09:35:51.658-05:00

Open Photo and navigate to the photos you want to delete, tap the multiple select icon (top right of the screen, square with curved arrow), tap each file you wish to delete, tap the delete button.

Source: my iPad

Adding video to Keynote for iPad.

2010-04-24T09:24:59.335-05:00

The best way to add video is: add the video to iTunes for Mac/Windows, Choose Advances, Convert to iPad format, Add to the Photos library, Sync to iPad. The video will be in your Photos library on iPad. Make sure you check Sync Videos.

Source: My iPad

Best way to create Keynote from Macintosh?

2010-04-24T09:19:46.005-05:00

Select a Keynote for iPad theme, choose 1024x768 resolution,select a master slide no iPad, and use fonts that are on the iPad. Scale images before adding them to Keynote for Mac.

The themes on iPad include: Black, Blackboard, Craft, Gradient, Harmony, Modern Portfolio, Moroccan, Parchment, Showroom, and White.
The master slides on iPad include: Blank, Title, Title & Subtitle, Title & Bullets, Bullets, Photo, Photo - Horizontal.

Source: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4114

iWork iPad FAQ

2010-04-24T09:10:44.386-05:00

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Availability and price of the iPad

2010-04-20T16:26:47.202-05:00

The Wifi version will be available on April 3rd, 2010. the 3G + Wifi version will be available later April 2010. Sold through the Apple Store, Apple's retail stores, and select Authorized Apple Resellers.

The prices are 16GB Wifi ($499), 32GB Wifi ($599), 64GB Wifi ($699); 16GB 3G + Wifi ($629), 32GB 3G + Wifi ($$729) 64GB 3G + Wifi ($829). There are no military or educational discounts on the iPad. If your company is part of Apple Corporate agreement there is also no discount.

iPad will be available in the U.S.A. at first. Followed in late April in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom. We expect the countries that can sell Macintosh personal computers will be able to sell iPads in the future.

Update on 03/26/10 - Apple changed on their online store any new orders will ship April 12th (Wifi only models).

Update on 03/29/10 - Apple has started to ship orders to arrive this Saturday for the Wifi only iPad to those who ordered their iPad prior to March 26th.

Update on 04/19/10 - Apple stated for new iPad 3G orders will ship May 7, 2010. Customer who ordered prior still have a Late April "date".

Update on 04/20/2010 - Apple's Press Release today says April 30th for those who pre-ordered their 3G models.

Source: http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/03/05ipad.html
http://store.apple.com
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/04/20ipad.html

Can I play a DVD or DVD file on my iPad?

2010-04-17T14:50:13.015-05:00

A DVD disc, no. But you can rip the DVD content from the DVD disc and import it into iTunes and sync to iPad. Use Handbrake on your Mac or Windows.

Source: Specs from http://www.mac512.com/ipad/ipadspecs.html

Sometimes my Wifi's connection will drop on my iPad...

2010-04-17T14:48:22.553-05:00

One thing you can try is to change the iPad to use a Static IP address instead of getting the IP address from your DHCP server.

Source: My iPad.

Can I send a text from my iPad like my cell phone?

2010-04-17T14:47:45.100-05:00

Yes, use the free application textPlus to send cell texts.

Source: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textplus/id314487667?mt=8

Can I use photos from Mail in a slideshow on my iPad?

2010-04-17T14:47:33.123-05:00

Yes, from Mail touch and hold on the image until you get a pop up. Select save image. The photo will be saved to the Photo app under the Saved Images album. Change Picture Frame settings to use the Saved Images album from Photo by checking it.

Source: My iPad.

What wireless routers will work with my iPad?

2010-04-09T23:29:01.895-05:00

Reports have come in that these routers work great for some people and their iPad:
- Apple Airport Extreme
- Apple Time Capsule
- Netgear WNR3500L
- Netgear WG302 WAP and a D-Link ANT24-0700

Source: http://discussions.apple.com/

WiFi Networking

2010-04-09T23:27:28.446-05:00

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iPhone OS 4.0 on the iPad this fall of 2010.

2010-04-08T16:25:55.647-05:00

According to the iPhone OS 4.0 press announcement on April 8, 2010. The iPhone OS 4.0 will be on iPad in the fall of 2010.

Improvements to the iPad include Multitasking, organized folders, and Mail with integrated email accounts in one view.

Source: http://www.apple.com/iphone/preview-iphone-os/

How can I get any ePub book into my iPad?

2010-04-06T16:23:32.523-05:00

Open up iTunes 9.1 (or higher)
Choose the File menu
Choose Add to Library
Sync the iPad

OR

Open the Books library in iTunes 9.1 (or higher)
drag and drop the ebooks
Sync the iPad

Source: From my Mac and iPad

iBooks on the iPad

2010-04-06T16:22:44.749-05:00

iBooks is the new app that makes the iPad into a full e-reader. Make sure you download it for free from the App Store. iBooks supports the ePub file format. Download apps from the iBookstore or sync them with iTunes. Ars Techica wrote on their web site that iBooks ePub uses the Fairplay DRM so copying them won't be possible to a non-Apple device. Google Book's free ePub books can be synced. Non-DRM ePub books can be synced through iTunes.

If you have a PDF that you want in there, convert it using the free Calibre software then sync through iTunes to iBooks. Calibre supports Macintosh, Windows, and LInux.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/ibooks.html
http://calibre-ebook.com/

How long will the iPad's battery last while watching a movie?

2010-04-06T16:19:37.077-05:00

11 hours and 25 minutes per charge for watching movies.

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/193580/ipad_battery_tests_and_application_performance.html

How long does it take to charge up the iPad with the 10W USB charger?

2010-04-06T16:19:31.675-05:00

To fully charge the iPad it takes 4 hours with the 10W USB charger.

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/193580/ipad_battery_tests_and_application_performance.html

How long will the iPad's battery last while listening to music?

2010-04-06T16:19:07.718-05:00

It takes 43 hours to deplete 30% of the battery. So an estimate is 130-132 hours to deplete the battery while only listening to music non-stop.

Source: http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/193580/ipad_battery_tests_and_application_performance.html

Can my iPad multitask?

2010-04-06T16:15:01.644-05:00

Kind of. Right now no 3rd party applications can multitask. A few of Apple's applications can continue to work while you are in other apps (like iTunes and the calendar's appointments). Perhaps with iPhone OS 4.0 out June 2010, the iPad will multitask.

When you press the home button the application on the screen has 5 seconds before it will terminate (press the home button and count, it will never go over 5 seconds before you get back home). During that time the application can save where you are in their application so when you return you can continue (if the application supports that).

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

What docks are available?

2010-04-06T16:13:41.212-05:00

The iPad Keyboard Dock is available that lets you dock the iPad in portrait mode. The keyboard has special iPad only keys at the top (instead of the usual the function keys). A pass-through 30-pin connector is available and lets you connect the dock to a: Mac or Windows PC; USB Power Adapter, or the iPad Camera Connection kit. An audio line out port is available for connecitng powered speakers. The "function keys" at the top of the Keyboard Dock include: control screen brightness, control audio volume, search, photos, home button.

The iPad Dock is available that is available that lets you dock the iPad in portrait mode. A pass-through 30-pin connector is available and lets you connect the dock to a: Mac or Windows PC; USB Power Adapter, or the iPad Camera Connection kit. An audio line out port is avilable for connecitng powered speakers. From

From http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/

What keyboard shortcuts are on the iPad?

2010-04-06T16:12:38.747-05:00

Select all = Command-A
Undo = Command-Z
Copy = Command-C
Paste = Command-V

Use the Option key to insert special characters by holding down the Option key and type a letter on the keyboard.

Source: My iPad

Does the iPad have any USB ports?

2010-04-03T22:50:28.796-05:00

Yes and No. By default there is no USB port, just the iPod connector. The Camera Connection add on adds a USB port by converting the iPod connector. This is the kicker, it is intended to connect a camera to pull off images. What is unknown is if that USB adapter will work with other devices...

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/

How do I sign up for a 3G plan for my iPad 3G?

2010-04-03T22:46:51.999-05:00

On your iPad 3G open the settings application, choose Cellular Data, type in your information, select a plan (250MB or Unlimited), enter in your payment information. You are now connected immediately.

Source: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

Can I use my iPhone's data plan with the iPad 3G?

2010-04-03T22:45:04.459-05:00

No, the iPhone and iPad have seperate data plans. iPhone needs a 2 year contract and the iPad has a month to month contract-less plan.

Source: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

While traveling outside of the United States, can I use my iPad 3G?

2010-04-03T22:44:59.141-05:00

Yes, you have two ways to connect. AT&T is compatible with cell access in other countries. Check with AT&T about international rates. Wifi is useable world wide.

Source: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

Can I use my iPhone's SIM card in my iPad 3G?

2010-04-03T22:44:54.912-05:00

No, the iPhone SIM card is larger than the iPad's SIM card. You cannot swap SIM cards between the devices.

Source: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

Can I go over my monthly data plan on my iPad 3G?

2010-04-03T22:44:50.754-05:00

When you are getting close to running out of your 250MB data plan, your iPad will let you know so you can: turn off 3G access, buy another 250MB block or upgrade to the unlimited data plan.

Source: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

Do I have to buy a data plan for my iPad 3G?

2010-04-03T22:29:40.258-05:00

No. Plus no monthly contracts. You can pay as you go and obtain access directly from your iPad.

Source: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

What data plans are available for the iPad 3G?

2010-04-03T22:28:23.449-05:00

Two monthly data plans through AT&T - 250MB for $14.99 and Unlimited for $29.99. Access includes AT&T's wifi hotspot access including Starbucks and Barnes & Noble.

Source: http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/family/ipad?mco=OTY2ODA0NQ

3G Questions

2010-04-03T22:25:35.670-05:00

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What does MobileMe do for me and my iPad?

2010-04-03T22:19:53.025-05:00

Lets you sync your MobileMe email, contacts, calendar, and bookmarks. The syncing pushes to your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Macintosh PC.

Plus you can locate your iPad (all models) by seeing where it is. Great if you loose it. Plus you can send out a "return message" with custom text to the home screen. If you need to remote wipe your iPad, Mobile Me can do that too.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/mobileme/

Can I use the iPad as a digital photo frame?

2010-04-03T22:11:34.434-05:00

Yes. Place the iPad in one of the two docks, turn the iPad on, and watch the slide show start.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/photos.html

What accessories come with the iPad

2010-04-03T21:06:51.497-05:00

From unboxing an iPad there was a iPad pamphlet, FCC information sheet, Apple stickers, data cable and a 10W USB power brick inside.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

I cannot find the ok button when I am setting up a wireless network on my iPad?

2010-04-03T21:05:21.990-05:00

After you type in the router's name, security (and password). The enter key on the keyboard changes to Join. Press Join and you are in.

What set up is required for my new iPad

2010-04-03T20:58:39.272-05:00

Load iTunes on your PC (Macintosh or Windows).
Connect the iPad.
Register your iPad with Apple.
Hookup with MobileMe
Accept the agreement (EULA)
Restore the iPad with a backup of your iPhone option.
Synce your music, photos, and applications automatically option.
Setup or connect to your iTunes account.

That is it. Now sync all of your content you need.

Source:

What web sites are compatible with the iPad?

2010-04-01T16:50:25.418-05:00

As of 04/01/10 - cnn.com, reuters.com, nytimes.com, vimeo.com, time.com, mlb.com, whitehouse.gov, virginamerica.com, sportsillustrated.cnn.com, flickr.com, people.com, ted.com

I applaud all of these web sites publishers as they understand the change coming.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/ready-for-ipad/

Photos in iPad?

2010-03-27T19:33:52.289-05:00

Yup. iPad supports photos just like the iPhone and iPod Touch, but it can do so much more. Pinch a photo stack and see what is in there. Enhanced slide shows with music and transitions. Share photos with MobileMe. Photos can recognize faces just like iPhoto on the Mac. Support for Apple's iPad Camera Connection Kit with two adapters to sync your camera's SD card or through a USB connection.

Photos most likely will be down sampled (don't quote me on this yet) as the size for a 9 megapixel photo would take up a lot of space (5MB). The iPad Camera supports JPEG and RAW photo formats and syncs directly through the Photo application. Any pictures added to the iPad will sync to the host Mac or Windows the next time the iPad is connected to iTunes.

Don't forget if you cell phone can send a picture mail, that is a good way to get the photos to your iPad wirelessly.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/photos.html

What version of iTunes do I need to sync with the iPad?

2010-03-24T22:11:47.922-05:00

You need iTunes verion 9.0 or higher in order to talk to the iPad (on Windows or Macintosh PCs).

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

iTunes/iPod apps on the iPad

2010-03-24T22:10:30.364-05:00

iTunes is there on the iPad rewritten to support the larger screen. Full iTunes support including syncing with your Mac or Windows PC, and iTunes U.

iPod is there with all of the features you love with syncing to iTunes v 9.0 or higher (on your desktop or laptop).

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/itunes.html
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/ipod.html

What quality is the screen on the iPad?

2010-03-24T22:09:21.399-05:00

The screen is a 9.7" high-resolution LED-backlight IPS display. In English that means this is a super quality screen that you will bring crisp images and vivid colors while being able to view at a 178 degree angle. So your family and friends will want to sit next to you and watch that gorgeous video playing on your iPad.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/design/

YouTube on the iPad

2010-03-20T14:46:04.881-05:00

The YouTube was rewritten to give you a better experience. With high definition video support, sharing on Facebook or through email. Plus you can post on your Facebook account directly from YouTube.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/youtube.html

What audio or video content will my iPad support?

2010-03-20T14:42:50.389-05:00

Video: Yes. Audio: Yes. Podcasts: Yes. iTunes content: Yes. We think any format on iTunes will be supported including the iTunes University and enhanced content.

Video: H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile level 3.1 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; Motion JPEG (M-JPEG) up to 35 Mbps, 1280 by 720 pixels, 30 frames per second, audio in ulaw, PCM stereo audio in .avi file format (most camera video is shot in this format.)

Audio: Audio formats supported: HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Does the iPad support PDF files?

2010-03-20T14:41:51.490-05:00

Regular PDFs, yes. Password Protected PDFs, maybe. If the PDF works with any of the PDF readers in the App Store or available with the built in PDF reader (used by Safari, Mail, etc), then yes.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Can I play Flash animations on my iPad?

2010-03-20T14:41:23.955-05:00

No. There is no flash player on the iPad. Apple has gone the direction to support HTML5. The benefit is an open standard for all video and audio formats. Some web sites as of March 2010 are starting to rewrite their web sites to support the iPad with no flash while delivering the same content. (YouTube, NPR, Vimeo.)

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Bluetooth on the iPad

2010-03-20T14:41:14.052-05:00

iPad supports Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology so any Bluetooth device can work. Printing over Bluetooth is unknown. Pretty much if your iPhone can do it, your iPad can do it. We doubt that Apple's Wireless Mouse will work since there are no mice drivers on the iPad. So your Bluetooth devices operation-ability may vary.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

What orientation can the iPad work?

2010-03-20T14:41:10.364-05:00

In short all. The iPad orientation is what way the screen is facing you. If you rotate the iPad the screen will sense that and change going from portrait to landscape and vice-versa.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Is the iPad secure?

2010-03-20T11:08:06.616-05:00

We think so. The iPad should be as secure as the iPhone 3GS with hardware encryption, strong passcodes, and network security. Apple most likely will follow the iPhone security guidelines; check the PDF link below for more information on the iPhone's security.

Source: http://images.apple.com/iphone/business/docs/iPhone_Security_Overview.pdf

Can I use the iPad for tethering?

2010-03-20T11:07:31.408-05:00

No. The iPad cannot use another device to share it's cell based internet connection, and the iPad cannot share it's Internet connection with another device hooked up to it. The iPad is self-contained with the regards to the Wifi or 3G cell Internet connetions. It seems that the iPad will be able to host file sharing so you will be able to upload and download files.

Source - Email to Steve Jobs from a Swedish web site slaslat.se
Ämne: Re: Dear mr. Jobs
Från: Steve Jobs
Datum: 5 mars 2010 17.01.29 CET
Till: Jezper Söderlund <>
Return-Path:

No.

Sent from my iPhone.

Are they any cases available for the iPad

2010-03-18T22:27:39.363-05:00

Yes, Apple has black case that fits the iPad like a glove. Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/

We expect other iPhone/iPod Touch case manufacturers to offer their own after the iPad ships on April 3, 2010.

Orbino Padova Case in Brown Crocodile ($689) or Ostrich ($569).

Networking on the iPad (Wifi and 3G)

2010-03-18T22:27:06.904-05:00

The Wifi wireless is the standard 802.11 a/b/g/n versions. 3G is the cellular data network using the GSM(2G) and USDPA(3G) signals. iPad should support the 5GHz networks since their other Wifi products do. Speeds are 7.2 Mbit/sec. AT&T speeds are 3.6 Mbit/sec, just like your iPhone. iPad supports the micro-SIM card, the iPhone has a regular SIM card.

The iPad is not locked so if your favorite carrier supports GSM(2G) or USDPA(3G) you should be good. replace the Micro-SIM on the iPad and you are rocking. The 3G version of the iPad comes with a micro-SIM eject tool.

Pricing with AT&T are: 250MB of data is $14.99 per month or Unlimited data is $29.99 per month. You can change plans at any time, add another 250MB chunk at any time, cancel or sign up and any time. iPad monitors your data usage and will remind you if you are getting close to the end of your data allotment.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/3g/
http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3gs/high-technology.html

Why do I see a "source" on most of the answers?

2010-03-18T16:34:37.734-05:00

So you know we are not blowing smoke up your, well, you know. You know where we verified the information so you know the answer is right. There are a few questions that common computer sense can answer, thus no source is listed.

What e-readers will be available for the iPad?

2010-03-18T16:33:04.976-05:00

iBooks from Apple (free download from iTunes)
Kindle app for the iPhone / iPod Touch and soon iPad!
Barnes and Noble app for the iPad
No word from Sony yet as they support their own DRM epub format.

Source:
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/ibooks.html
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kindle-for-iphone/id302584613?mt=8
http://bookclubs.barnesandnoble.com/t5/Unbound-nook-and-BN-eReader-Blog/eBooks-B-amp-N-eReader-for-iPad-Coming-Soon/ba-p/495666
Amazon automated response to my question:
"I aksed Amazon yesterday if the ipad will allow kindle books and here is the reply
Hello,

You can read and sync you Kindle books on iPhones, iPod touches, PCs, and soon Blackberrys, Macs, and iPads.

Thanks for your interest in Amazon Kindle.

Best regards,
Santosh J
Amazon.com
We're Building Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company"

Does the iPad have handwriting recognition?

2010-03-17T17:17:57.003-05:00

No. We wish it did like the Newton MessagePad series. There are a few 3rd party note taking apps for the iPhone that will be ported (we checked with them).

Source:Phatware

Can I use an IR Remote with the iPad? (Apple Remote)

2010-03-17T17:13:01.394-05:00

No. The iPad does not have an IR receiver or transmitter.

Battery life on the iPad

2010-03-17T17:11:53.650-05:00

Apple says 10 hours. We won't know until the unit ships. We do know that battery is sealed (just like the MacBook Pros, iPhone, etc.) so removing it will cost you $99 with $6.95 for shipping. This will let you send Apple your iPad, and Apple will send you a different iPad. Yes, a different one so backup your data through iTunes first.

If you have a current AppleCare warranty, Apple will replace the battery free if the capacity drops below 50% during the first 2 years of battery ownership.

Source: http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/service/battery/

Can I change my iPad's battery?

2010-03-17T17:10:13.616-05:00

Only Apple can change your iPad's battery at the current moment. The price is $99 with $6.95 for shipping. This will let you send Apple your iPad, and Apple will send you a different iPad. Yes, a different one so backup your data through iTunes first.

Source: http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/service/battery/

Can I use a stylus instead of my finger?

2010-03-17T17:08:42.621-05:00

Yes and No. A traditional stylus = No. A newer stylus from Pogo = YES. Make sure you tell them The Mac 512 sent ya. ;)

Source: http://www.tenonedesign.com/stylus.php

What is the iPad?

2010-03-17T17:05:37.760-05:00

iPad is a touch screen tablet personal computer that allows the user to use the device as a notepad, music player, movie theater, phone (with 3rd party apps like Skype). The storage on the iPad is 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB; some of the storage is for the operating system (OS) with the rest for your data. The OS is iPhone OS 3.2.

The processor on the iPad is an Apple A4 chip (ARM Cortex A8 CPU and PowerVR SGX 3D GPU).

The iPad offers connectivity through Wifi (N protocol) and/or 3G cell phone networks. The current provider as of January 2010 is AT&T. iPhone app compatibility is very high the iTunes App Store will have more information on which apps can run on the iPad after April 3, 2010. What is nice is you can run the iPhone apps in normal screen mode (with black borders around the app) or at 2x the size which fills the iPad screen.

Dimensions: 9.56 x 7.47 x 0.5 inches (243 x 189 x 13.4 mm) Weight: 1.5lbs. Screen Size: 9.7" diagonal (1024 by 768 pixels).

The display is an ISP (In Plane Switching) which gives the iPad great color and viewing angles. The iPad has a glass front and an aluminum back.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad

Microsoft Word (*.doc) support?

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Yes, with the Pages $10 app that is available through the App Store on April 3rd, 2010 will allow you to open and edit Microsoft Word documents. You can also save as a Microsoft Word format. You can email a Pages, Word, or PDF document.

3rd party Microsoft Office compatible apps on the App Store may work. Many of them are available too for a range of costs.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/pages.html

Microsoft Office format support

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Microsoft PowerPoint (*.ppt) support?

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Yes, with the Keynote $10 app that is available through the App Store on April 3rd, 2010 will allow you to open and edit Microsoft PowerPoint documents. What is sketchy until the launch date is if you can save as a Microsoft PowerPoint format. You cannot email an PowerPoint document, only Keynote or PDF format.

3rd party Microsoft Office compatible apps on the App Store may work. Many of them are available too for a range of costs.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/keynote.html

Microsoft Excel (*.xls) support?

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Yes, with the Numbers $10 app that is available through the App Store on April 3rd, 2010 will allow you to open and edit Microsoft Excel documents. What is sketchy until the launch date is if you can save as a Microsoft Excel format. You cannot email an Excel document, only Numbers or PDF format.

3rd party Microsoft Office compatible apps on the App Store may work. Many of them are available too for a range of costs.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/numbers.html

Does my iPad support a GPS with or without the Maps App?

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Only the Wifi+3G model has an actual Assisted GPS capability. The Wifi only model can calibrate it's position from the Wifi towers as it does not have the GPS hardware. Many 3rd party apps area available through the App Store to give you full fledged GPS experience with turn by turn directions.

Maps takes full advantage of the GPS hardware, Wifi hardware and the larger screen. Want to find the best route, Maps can help. Directions are no problem with Maps as it will give you directions and the route there.

Source http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/
http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/maps.html

Can I run my iPhone or iPod Touch apps on my iPad?

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Yes, most of the iPhone and iPod Touch apps will run on the iPad.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/app-store/

Web browsers on the iPad

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The same version of mobile Safari as on the iPhone or iPod Touch is enhanced on the iPad. You can sync your bookmarks through iTunes or MobileMe. Safari - yes, full support. other browsers like Firefox, Camino, Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Opera - export your bookmarks manually to Safari. Google and Yahoo searching in supported. Rich media web sites are supported with HTML5.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/safari.html

Calendar and Notes on the iPad

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The iPad calendar app is rewritten from the iPhone to support multiple directions in portrait and landscape with a life-like calendar. You can change from Day, Week, Month, and List views. Adding events is supported. Syncing through iTunes support for iCal, MobileMe, Google, MS Outlook, and AOL, MobileMe also supports automatic syncing too.

Notes is adds a searchable directory in landscape mode. This app was rewritten from the iPhone and supports syncing through iTunes and emailing reminder notes.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/calendar.html

Video on the iPad?

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Yes. the video player on the iPad is the normal one from the iPhone / iPod Touch but rewritten for the larger screen. Normal syncing through iTunes is supported. We don't know if you can save a video from the Internet directly. Apple does say you can watch 10 hours of video but actual results may vary. Renting videos or buying videos through iTunes is supported.

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/video.html

Is email on iPad Apple's Mail app?

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Yes, the same version as on the iPhone / iPod Touch but rewritten. Apple's Mobile Mail supports POP or IMAP servers. Exchange servers support over the ActiveSync protocol. Attachments are supported for sending. We are not sure if the iPad will have the limit of 200 messages per mailbox (iPhone version). You can pinch, rotate, and zoom. Saving pictures from Mail to Photo is as easy as a tap.

Attachments supported: Viewable document types: .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/mail.html
http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Does the iPad have any Accessibility tools?

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Yes. iPad supports :

Support for playback of closed-captioned content
VoiceOver screen reader
Full-screen zoom magnification
White on black display
Mono audio

Source: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Can I get Malware or viruses on my iPad?

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Currently no. With Apple's App review process it will be almost impossible for a malware application to slip through and attack your iPad. The firewall in the iPad should do a good job with keeping people out. As long as you don't jailbreak the iPad you will be safe.

General Information

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My iPad does not have a camera, what gives?

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You are correct that the iPad does not have a built-in camera but you have two choices to import pictures directly into the iPad.

With the iPad Camera Connection Kit you can import your photos from an SD card or a camera with a USB plug. Both plug into the 30-pin connector and will hang out from your iPad. I know that is not be "best" option.

I feel that a camera would be useful in the iPad. The megapixels may not be the highest that I would want, so a slimline camera with the SD card adapter may be the best of both worlds?

From http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/

What keyboards can you use?

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Any Bluetooth keyboard will work. Like the Apple Wireless Keyboard.

The iPad Keyboard Dock is available that lets you dock the iPad in portrait mode. The keyboard has special iPad only keys at the top (instead of the usual the function keys). A pass-through 30-pin connector is available and lets you connect the dock to a: Mac or Windows PC; USB Power Adapter, or the iPad Camera Connection kit. An audio line out port is available for connecitng powered speakers.

From http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/

Does the iPad support HD video?

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Yes for display on the screen only. The iPad can output 576p and 480p with Apple Component AV Cable; 576i and 480i with Apple Composite AV Cable. From http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Applications

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Can I lock the iPad screen in place?

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Yes. To prevent the screen from changing directions when you move the iPad, flip the screen-orientation lock (next to the volume) to keep the screen from moving to portrait. From: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/

Can I plug my iPad into a electrical outlet on it's own?

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Yes. By using the iPad 10W USB Power Adapter, your iPad can be on it's own charging without having to be hooked to your computer.

From http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/

What options are available for displaying the screen somewhere else?

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Yes, you can display anything on the iPad screen to a VGA port using the iPad Dock Connector to VGA Adapter (to connect to a TV, monitor, projector, or LCD Display that uses a VGA connector).

Or use either the Apple Composite Cable (to connect to a regular TV or VCR) or the Apple Component AV Cable (to connect to a High-Def HD TV).

From http://www.apple.com/ipad/accessories/

General Operation

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Accessories

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Microsoft Exchange Support?

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Yes, iPad under the "Search inside apps" tag you can continue your search on the server * according to the bottom of the page (*IMAP, Microsoft Exchange, and MobileMe only). From http://www.apple.com/ipad/features/search.html You can also sync contacts and calendar appointments.