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While you know you want an iPad, do you really know how to make it an exceptional gadget? Can you turn it into all the things you mobilesinfo, from a camera to a camcorder to a computer to a voice recorder? Read on to find tips to turn your iPad into a multi-use machine.

If you own an iPad, it is a good idea to make a backup. You can force iTunes to make a back up so that your data is properly saved. Go to iTunes and right-click on devices list and select backup. You can also use the same feature in iCloud to backup as well.

There is a way that you can safeguard your phone with a password for protection. This will enable erasure of all data on your phone after 10 unsuccessful login attempts.

Maximize security by setting your iPad to erase all of your data after ten failed password entry attempts. Navigate to Settings, then General, then Passcode Lock. Select the Erase Data option. Just make sure that you remember your passcode or write it down in a safe place. Make sure that others who have permission to use your device do the same.

Get a screen protector for your iPad before you begin to use the device. While the screens on the iPads are of very high quality, they can still be damaged relatively easily if they are not protected. The smallest grain of dirt rubbed across the screen with your finger can result in a large scratch.

Performing multiple app updates at the same time can slow down your iPad and make it difficult to get anything done. You can alleviate this by pausing apps and forcing them to update one at a time instead of all at once. Tap the icon of the app that is updating to pause it. When one is finished, you can allow another one to finish updating.

Create folders to better organize your iPad screens. Just get your screen to jiggle mode and then place the icons on each other if you would like them in the same folder and repeat until you have everything where you want it. This feature is great when you have twenty or more icons.

To easily copy and paste, all that you need to do is press and hold the text and choose Select. Next, choose "copy" from the popup memu. After that, go to the place where you want to paste the text and hold again. This will cause a menu to pop up, displaying Paste. Tap it. For a whole paragraph, you will have to tap four times.

Your first instinct when taking photos with an iPad is to hold it by its sides. This way, the shutter button might move, and there could be wobbling as you shoot the photo. To get around this issue, use the orientation lock instead. The orientation lock is right near your thumb, so it will be easy to reach. Once you are done, use the image editor on your pictures to rotate them.

Your can choose to have the lock key on your iPad either mute the volume or lock your iPad's orientation. The newer versions have this contemporary function added in. You have this option if you are using iOS 4.3 or above. The iPad can be muted by holding down the volume button.

Whether you want to replace your laptop, camera, recipe book or telephone, the iPad can do it all and it. It can be your gaming system, timer or voice recorder, but only if you know how to get it working for you. Keep the advice here in mind as you use your iPad and you'll find you love it even more.