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The iPad has many functions that allow it to be a great tool for anyone. However, there can be a little bit of a learning curve when you begin using an iPad. Keep reading to find out how you can get the most from your iPad.
The percentage of battery you have left is rarely accurate. You can turn this feature off by going to the general tab in your settings and tapping on usage. You will then be able to turn off the battery percentage feature. Your iPad will display a battery with a certain level of power without calculating a percentage.
Protect your sensitive data with the Delete All function. Worried about losing your identity if your iPad is ever lost or stolen? Simply enable the Erase Data security setting. In the event of 10 incorrect passcode entries, the iPad will automatically erase all personal data. You can find this option in the Settings menu, under General > Passcode Lock.
If you do not have much time, do not use your iPhone's charger to charge your iPad. The iPad requires a larger wattage requirement than the iPhone. If you charge with your iPhone charger, it will take a lot longer to get a full iPad battery. Instead, use the charging cables that came with your iPad.
If you want to secure your iPad's backups, you can do it by opening your iPad in iTunes, going to the summary tab and choosing Encrypt Data. That way, you will have all of your information safe in case something happens, and you lose all the information on your iPad.
Many iPad games and apps have a feature that notifies you whenever some action is performed. For example, you may receive a notification from Words With Friends that it is your turn to play, or you might have a Twitter alert that tells you someone has re-tweet something. Disable these notifications unless they are absolutely necessary. These frequent updates can shorten the life of your iPad's battery.
If you use your iPad to play games for long periods of time, your battery will not last as long. However, you can extend its like by disabling the vibration feature used by many shooter or racing games. If you only spend a few minutes at a time playing these games, it is okay to leave this feature on.
The preceding tips showed you that it's easy to access your iPad's more advanced features. When you have the knowledge to make the most of this piece of technology, you will find it to be a great investment. Use a few or many of the ideas above to make certain you get the most from your iPad.
Your iPad will not charge through a USB port unless you have a high power port. High power ports are usually found in the back of a desktop computer and most laptops do not have one. This also means that USB docks will not charge your iPad unless you own a powered dock.