Using the iPad

Welcome to your new iPad. If you are unsure of what you need to do to get started, this section contains some information and videos to assist you.

The following image provides an overview of the iPad.

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Getting Started with your iPad 

The following video is a demonstration of what to do once you have unboxed your new iPad. For a step-by-step guide, you can take a look at the following resource at About.com: How to Set Up an iPad For First Time Use (opens in a new window)

How to set up AirUWS Lite WiFi and UWS Email on your iPad

If you are setting up your iPad at UWS, connect to the AirUWS-Lite Wi-Fi network with your MyUWSAccount details (Staff number and Password).

UWS iPad support is also available through the links below:

Explore the iPad capabilities and features

Now that you are setup with your iPad, you are ready to explore its capabilities and features. The following video from Howcast provides a brief introduction and tips on how to use your iPad (includes a very brief overview of setting up your iPad which was covered in the previous video).

 

There are a number of resources available online on how to use your iPad. Apple provides an iPad Support (opens in a new window) area on their website.

Adding Apps (Applications) to your iPad

Now that you are familiar with your iPad you can start adding apps (applications) and getting more out of it. To get you started, UWS has a list of iPad Suggested Apps to download, including Blackboard Mobile Learn which will provide access to vUWS.

The iPad Suggested Apps page also provides apps for taking notes, productivity, reading documents, mind mapping and more.

With over 275,000 apps available for your new iPad, you will be capable of everything you can imagine from making a presentation to creating a lesson. Use the Apple App Store (opens in a new window) to browse, purchase and download apps specifically designed for your iPad.

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