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“Apple” is the manufacturer of the iPad and the iPhone.

Introduction to the iPad

is suitable for students who have an iPad 2 or newer. Bring it to each lesson, fully charged up and ready to use. Also bring the charging unit and cable in case of need. The cable can be used to connect your iPad to a computer for transfer of files.
is designed to help you learn the essentials of using your iPad.
is a prerequisite for our other iPad courses.

The iPad has these two apps pre-installed.

Mail – is just what it says, an app for writing, sending, receiving and reading email.
Safari – is the web browsing app on Apple devices. It can be used for such things as:
- browsing the Internet
- visiting websites to get information
- booking seats for air travel, sports events, concerts, etc.
- buying or selling goods (for example, on Trademe)
- downloading pictures, music, videos, documents and apps
- on-line banking

You will receive the manual “Mail and Safari for the iPad“.

Set up a local ISP email account and a G-mail account.
Use mailboxes.
Read, write and send email messages.
Write and send group messages using Mailshot.
Add groups to your Contacts list.
Open and view attachments to emails.
Reply to or Forward messages.
Send photos by email.
Write email messages and save them to be sent later.
Delete old and unwanted emails from your Inbox.
Organise stored emails by moving them from one box to another.
Use the Search function to locate a message.
Change the settings (Preferences) of the email app.
Use Webmail.
Use good security practices to avoid computer viruses and spyware.
Know your way around the Safari (web browser) app.
Open web pages.
Use gestures (finger actions) to zoom in and out, and to scroll through web pages.
Use links to move between one web page and the next.
Create Tabs and use them to move between web pages.
Use the History feature to visit pages you have viewed before.
Bookmark your favourite pages for quick access.
Sync Bookmarks using the iTunes app.
Make and use a Reading List.
Search the internet for information.
Place a web page icon on the Home screen.
Explore iPad Maps and Internet Banking.
Email a website address to someone.

is suitable for students who have an iPhone 3 or newer which you must bring to each lesson, fully charged up and ready to use.
You should also bring the charging unit and cable in case of need.
The cable may be used to connect your iPhone to a computer at some stage.
is designed to help you learn the essentials of using your iPhone.