iPads are packed with amazing features. It is for this very reason that they have continued to dominate the market. With great versatility comes great complexity, however, so it takes some time and effort to learn how to navigate the device and its features. The following piece contains helpful tips to help you learn how to use your iPad properly. Keep reading for more information.

Folders are available in today’s iOS. To use, hold down your finger on the app you want until it moves, drag that app atop another icon, and finally, let it go. Instantly they will both merge into a folder named after their categories. If you would like to name the folder yourself, that can be done as well.

Many people find it difficult to type on tablets, but it gets easier with time. The iPad does offer a dictation feature, however. Press the home button of your iPad twice and select the microphone icon that appears. Once you finish, hit that microphone once more and you will see in text what you have spoken aloud.

It can be irritating for your iPad to chime every time you get an email. You can get rid of these alerts. First you need to go to Settings>General. Select the Sounds option from there. You may turn off the New Mail sound, or lower its volume.

It’s essential that you know how to treat your iPad. It should never be left in a hot car or in direct sunlight. Battery performance is degraded with intense heat. Keeping your iPad away from water is rule number two. It’s also a good idea to buy a cover that’s padded so your iPad is more protected.

An increasing number of people own an iPad because of all the things these devices can do. Learning how to use an iPad properly and use the majority of its features takes a while to learn. However, by using the advice you have learned here, you will be on the right track to becoming a power iPad user. Have fun!