iPad notes 2/11/14

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iPad notes 2/11/14

Change the font size of text
1) go into settings
2) choose general
3) choose text size and slide the slider to the desired size

Make the system font bolder and easier to see
1) go into settings
2) choose general
3) choose accessibility 
4) turn on bold font
*note. Your iPad will need to be restarted

Change the brightness of your screen
1) go into settings
2) choose wallpapers and brightness
3) turn off auto brightness
4) slide the slider to your desired level of brightness
*note.the brighter your screen, the more energy used from your battery

Change the background of your lock/home screen
1) go into settings
2) choose wallpapers and brightness
3) tap the screen to change and then choose the background your prefer

How can I add uber to my iPad?
1) open your App Store
2) search for uber in the top right bar
3) if your results don't return what you expect, change the filter from "iPad only" to "iPhone only" on the top
4) uber should appear, install as usual

App suggestions
Flywheel - displays taxis in the area
Uber - car service app

How is the voice recognition on an iPad?
The way to activate speech to text.
1) Is to go to the keyboard. 
2) Push the microphone. 
3) Begin speaking. 
4) When you finish speaking pushed done on the screen.
 
Jason Dare
Computer Trainer
415/240.4843
learn@sfct.net
1617 Balboa St.
San Francisco, CA 94121
www.sfct.net

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