Jason R. Rich (www.JasonRich.com) is the bestselling author of more than 49 books, as well as a frequent contributor to a handful of major daily newspapers, national magazines, and popular websites. He's also an accomplished photographer and an avid Apple iPad 2, iPhone, and Mac user.
You can read more than 40 free, feature-length "how-to" articles by Jason R. Rich covering the Apple iPhone and iPad, online at the Que Publishing website. Visit www.iOSArticles.com and click the Articles tab. You can also follow Jason R. Rich on Twitter (@JasonRich7).

Introduction Chapter 1 Activating Your iPad iPad 2 Wireless Setup Preinstalled Apps on Your iPad 2 Activating Your iPad's Data Services Chapter 2 Customizing iPad Settings Switching to Airplane Mode Connecting to a Wi-Fi Hotspot Configuring Notifications Settings Setting Location Services Options Configuring Cellular Data Options Adjusting the Screen Brightness Customizing the Lock Screen and Home Screen Wallpapers Choosing a Preinstalled Wallpaper Displaying a Custom Image as a Wallpaper Transforming Your iPad 2 into a Digital Picture Frame General Options Keeping Your iPad 2 Private with the Passcode Lock Feature Customizing iCloud Settings Adjusting the Settings for Mail, Contacts, and Calendars Set Up the Twitter App Customizing Your Web Surfing Experience with Safari Customize the Messages App Personalizing Music Settings Personalizing Video Settings Making App-Specific Adjustments Chapter 3 Working with Email Setting Up Your iPad 2 to Work with Existing Email Accounts Customizing Your Email Account Settings Fetching New Data Customizing Mail Options Managing Your Email Accounts with the Mail App Working with the Inbox Composing Messages Using the Web to Access Email Chapter 4 Surfing the Web Using the Safari Web Browser Customizing Safari Settings Where's the Flash? You're Ready to Begin Surfing Using Safari's Title Bar Features Editing Your Bookmarks Accessing and Managing Your Reading List Safari's Address Field Using the Search Field Using Tabs Using Safari's Reader Understanding the Web Page Viewing Area Syncing Bookmarks with Your Primary Computer Accessing Social Networks on Your iPad Working with Facebook Tweeting from Your iPad 2 Tapping into LinkedIn to Network with Business Professionals Chapter 5 Using the Calendar App and Notification Center Calendar App Basics Controlling the View Entering a New Appointment Viewing Individual Appointment Details Subscribing to Calendars Finding an Appointment Viewing Calendars Inviting People to Meetings or Events Customizing the Calendar App Syncing Scheduling Data with Your Primary Computer or Smartphone Syncing with a PC or Mac Using iTunes Sync Syncing Calendar Data Wirelessly Using iCloud Syncing Calendar Data Wirelessly with Scheduling Software on a Microsoft Exchange--Compatible Network Syncing Calendar Data Wirelessly with Google Calendar or Yahoo! Calendar Keeping Informed with the Notification Center Managing Time and More with Third-Party Apps Choosing the Right Scheduling App Chapter 6 Working with the Contacts App The Contacts App Is Highly Customizable The Contacts App Works Seamlessly with Other Apps Getting Started Using the Contacts App Creating New Contact Entries Editing or Deleting an Entry Sharing Contact Entries Syncing Contact Data with Other Contact Management Software Syncing with Microsoft Exchange--Compatible Applications Syncing with CardDAV- or LDAP-Compatible Applications How Does Syncing Your Contacts Info Help You? Third-Party Contact Management Apps Chapter 7 Finding and Installing Apps from the App Store Apple's App Store: One-Stop Shopping for iPad Apps Understanding the App Store Managing Your Purchased Apps Understanding the App Listings Learning About an App Before Purchase Visiting the App Store from iTunes on Your Computer How App Pricing Works Free Apps Paid Apps Subscription-Based Apps In-App Purchases Quick Tips for Finding Relevant Apps Keeping Your Apps Up to Date Chapter 8 Syncing to Your Computer via iTunes or iCloud Making the iTunes Sync Connection Customizing the iTunes Sync Process Understanding the iTunes Summary Screen Adjusting Sync Options with the iTunes Info Screen Syncing Your Apps with the iTunes App Screen Transferring App-Specific Data or Files Between Your Computer and iPad 2 Syncing Your Music with the iTunes Music Screen Syncing Your Movies with the iTunes Movies Screen Syncing Your TV Shows with the iTunes TV Shows Screen Syncing Your Library with the iTunes Books Screen Syncing Your Digital Images with the iTunes Photos Screen Additional iTunes Commands and Features Working with iCloud Other Options for Syncing Data Wirelessly Chapter 9 Using Pages, Numbers, Keynote, and Other Must-Have Business Apps Word Processing with the Pages App Formatting Text Inserting Graphics Setting Up and Printing Documents Working in Full-Screen Mode Using the Formatting Bar and Ruler Exporting a Document Managing Spreadsheets with the Numbers App Using Keynote to Create Digital SlideShow Presentations Managing Databases with FileMaker Go, Bento, and Things Other Apps for Managing Microsoft Office Files Mail Desktop Connect Documents To Go Premium -- Office Suite QuickOffice Connect Mobile Suite for iPad Picsel Smart Office Chapter 10 Finding Other Useful Business Apps Dropbox Invoice2go for iPad OmniGraffle Penultimate QuickBooks Connect Square: Credit Card Processing Voice Recorder HD Apps for Other Business Needs Accessing Computers Remotely Participating in Virtual Meetings Reading PDF Files Saving Time in Your Everyday Life Online Banking Made Easy on Your iPad Staying Active with Online Social Networking Services Tracking Your Customer Loyalty Rewards Finding Businesses or Services You Need Saving Money Chapter 11 Using Travel-Related Apps Discovering What Travel Apps Can Do for You Nine Handy Travel Apps for Business Travelers American Airlines HD (or Any Airline App) AwardWallet FlightTrack Pro Kayak HD The World Clock Trip Advisor TripIt Weather Channel Max for iPad Zagat To Go Chapter 12 iPad Apps for Productivity, Organization, and Brainstorming Organizing Your Life with List Manager Apps Using the Reminders App Managing Multiple To-Do Lists Simultaneously Other Helpful List Management Apps Using the iPad in Vertical Markets Transforming How Doctors Practice Medicine Changing the Practice of Law The iPad Is Making Its Way into Many Industries Chapter 13 Conducting Videoconferences and Virtual Meetings Using FaceTime for Videoconferencing Creating a FaceTime Favorites List Using FaceTime's Automatic Recents List Choosing Preferred FaceTime Contacts Participating in a FaceTime Call Text Messaging with iMessage Participating in Virtual Meetings from Anywhere GoToMeeting Offers Virtual Meeting Capabilities for iPad Users Another Virtual Meeting Option: The WebEx Platform Making and Receiving Phone Calls from Your iPad with Skype Chapter 14 Finding and Using News and Information Apps Television News Apps Network News on the Go: ABC News, CBS News, and NBC Nightly NewsApps International News Agencies: Associated Press and Reuters CNN for iPad and FOX News for iPad Streaming Radio News Apps SiriusXM Satellite Radio App NPR for iPad Newspaper and Magazine News Apps Working with the Newsstand in iOS 5 The New York Times for iPad App The Daily: iPad-Exclusive Daily Digital News USA Today for iPad App The Wall Street Journal Digital Edition Official Drudge Report App Creating a News Folder on Your iPad Chapter 15 Downloading Versus Streaming Online Content Downloading Content from iTunes Acquiring iTunes Content from Your Computer Cost of Acquiring Content from iTunes Streaming Video on Your iPad ABC Player TV.com YouTube Netflix Hulu Plus HBO Go Streaming Audio on Your iPad Pandora Radio SiriusXM TuneIn Radio Pro Chapter 16 Relaxing with Games A Variety of Gaming Experiences Twelve Awesome iPad 2 Games Angry Birds HD Contract Killer FlightControl HD Madden NFL 11 by EA Sports for iPad Need For Speed Hot Pursuit for iPad NY Times Crosswords Pac-Man for iPad Scrabble for iPad Social Sudoku Solitaire Tetris for iPad Texas Poker Pro Game Center: Meeting and Competing with Fellow Gamers Chapter 17 Using iBooks Selecting and Downloading eBooks Accessing the iBookstore Understanding iBookstore's eBook Listings Reviewing eBook Descriptions Customizing iBooks Settings Reading PDF Files Reading eBooks Formatted for Other eBook Readers Chapter 18 Protecting Your iPad 2 and Its Data Protecting Your iPad from Physical Damage Touchscreen Films Screen Covers and Cases Full-Body Cases Slipcovers, Sleeves, and Pouches Securing Your Data Protecting Your iPad from Theft or Loss Insuring Your iPad Chapter 19 Must-Have Accessories External Keyboards for Your Tablet Battery Options Battery Packs Battery Chargers Desktop Stands for Easier iPad Access iPad Camera Connection Kit Headphones and External Speakers Connection Options: HD, VGA, Home Theater Connecting to an HD Monitor or a TV Connecting to a VGA Monitor Connecting to a Sound System or Home Theater System Accessories for Traveling Abroad Using International Power Adapters Replacing Your iPad's Micro SIM Card for Wireless Web Access Wireless Printing What If Your Printer Isn't ePrint- or AirPrint-Compatible? Creating Prints from Your Photos The Future Looks Bright for the iPad Appendix A Does Your Company Need a Custom App? First Considerations Having a Custom App Created Potential Low-Cost Custom App Solution 9780789749376 TOC 9/6/2011