TIPS AND TRICKS - for those of us who don't know!

[richsadams]

Richsadams, the link you mentioned about printing said to double click home key to show running tasks, question is if you want to end running tasks in background, is there a way to do that?

At the moment the only way to do that (if your iPad is not jailbroken) is to show the open apps (double click the home key) tap and hold any app icon until they all start to jiggle and then touch the X in the upper LH corner of each app you want to close. Again, most unused apps are in a "wait state" where the run state is stored in RAM for reloading. In other words they aren't doing anything and use very little if any memory (GPS apps, etc. being the exception). If memory gets low the iPad will unload these apps to make way for a new one.

I say "at the moment" because there are already apps for jailbroken iPads that will kill all apps at once (or selective tasks) and it's possible that option will be incorporated in iOS 5 which is due for release shortly.

Hope that helps!

 

[JTMustang3]

Thanks...can you weigh in on why the time is off, when everything seems set fine ? Now shows posted this at 905 pm what the heck?

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[richsadams]

Nice Tricks. Can you post some jailbreaking tips ?

Have a look in the iPad Hacking area for jail breaking tips and tricks...

iPad Hacking - Apple iPad Forum

 

[richsadams]

I assumed we could have in the forum< but I never saw a prompt, don't see in profile or settings, inside forum that is! I mean my time on my system fine?

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Thanks...can you weigh in on why the time is off, when everything seems set fine ? Now shows posted this at 905 pm what the heck?

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When accounts are set up initially users can specify their timezone. You may have just missed that is all. You have your profile time set to "GMT - Western Europe". Looks like you're in NC?

To change your timezone click on...

- User CP (top toolbar)
- Edit Option (left-hand menu)
- Date & Time Options
- Pick the appropriate timezone

Hope that helps and enjoy the forum!

 

[JTMustang3]

Ah that's the problem in this app I do not see a CP as most other forums even when using apps, do I have to go to a website to do cause seeing nothing here

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[richsadams]

Ah that's the problem in this app I do not see a CP as most other forums even when using apps, do I have to go to a website to do cause seeing nothing here

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Ah, got it. Yes, the profile settings are limited to those we think will be used the most in our app. You'll need to log into the regular website to make that change.

 

[JTMustang3]

Yep just did that, first time using when I went to google a answer i went to see answer before i joined and kept popping up there is app for tis site so i just chose it and registered as much as asked, never said set a time zone but got it now thanks.

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[jncbankston]

When your are Typing and need to access a Number or Different Character press and hold the .?123 button and slide to the Character/Number you want - when you release it will return you to the Standard Keyboard

Awesome! Thank you!

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[Czevski]

Just for getting acquainted with the iPad, check out all the settings. Some will surprise you. Turn things on or off to see what happens. (Remember your password! If you try that setting)

 

[GoPackGo]

I'm sure this has been posted already, but this is a huge thread so it might help someone new! Yesterday while in iBooks I discovered that you hold down inside of a word, when it highlights, blue dots appear before and after the word. You can drag either one to select a lot of text. I find this very helpful! (this trick/tip works anywhere you type, like in an email or something, by the way. Not just in iBooks!)

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[CERNATA]

How to clean my ipad

Hi Guys,

have just been given a new protechted screen cloth for my ipad.
Wow- and it works, i dont know where my mum got it from but it looks like new.

 

[richsadams]

Speaking of keeping the iPad's screen pristine, I've found that iKlear does a terrific job of cleaning the iPad's Oleophobic glass as well as reducing future Angry Birds finger print tracks!

Amazon.com: Klear Screen iKlear iPod, iBook & PowerBook Cleaning Kit: Electronics


Unlike a typical glass cleaner it acts more like a glass "wax". Spray it on, rub it around and polish it up. It not only cleans off the cruft but helps keep prints to a minimum, allowing those that do accumulate to be wiped off much easier. Highly recommended for those with a bad Cheetos habit.

P.S. Only use this product on glass screens...it'll make a mess of anything else.

 

[ipadbraincell]

Speaking of keeping the iPad's screen pristine, I've found that iKlear does a terrific job of cleaning the iPad's Oleophobic glass as well as reducing future Angry Birds finger print tracks!

Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/Klear-Screen-iKlear-PowerBook-Cleaning/dp/B00076N568/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1315496764&sr=8-3

Unlike a typical glass cleaner it acts more like a glass "wax". Spray it on, rub it around and polish it up. It not only cleans off the cruft but helps keep prints to a minimum, allowing those that do accumulate to be wiped off much easier. Highly recommended for those with a bad Cheetos habit.

P.S. Only use this product on glass screens...it'll make a mess of anything else.

I'd be careful if spraying anything onto the tablet, due to the various access points Fluids and other gunk might penetrate and cause damage, far safer to spray onto the clothe then apply.

Back in the day, my older brother was a radio and Tv engineer. early multiple channel (all six of them - boy I'm old)) Tv sets would change channel by themselves as if by magic, due to 'Mr Sheen' going where no polish should go, shorting out the contacts.

bit more alarming on some sets that had the earlier solenoid driven selector (forerunner of the remote control) as nobody was very savvy back then, it would suddenly ratchet scaring the daylights out people who often called Police or even Priests who blamed 'spiritual apparitions'. I suspect especially after coming back from the Sunday pint lol!

 

[richsadams]

I'd be careful if spraying anything onto the tablet, due to the various access points Fluids and other gunk might penetrate and cause damage, far safer to spray onto the clothe then apply.<snip>

Exactly what they recommend. It's the rebel in me...

 

[ipadbraincell]

Exactly what they recommend. It's the rebel in me...

I like it when you talk dirty