Advertisement
LOOK AT THE
HARDWARE
Introduction to Tablets: iPad
The headphone jack is a port into which you can
plug a set of standard headphones. The iPad has
speakers, but if you don't want to disturb people
around you, you can use this instead.
On the side are the up and down volume
buttons.
Next to the volume buttons is the side switch.
This has a special function. The iPad, like other
tablets, can be used in any orientation. If you
turn it sideways, the contents on the screen will
actually rotate to remain upright.
That's pretty useful, but it can be a problem in
some situations, such as when you want to lie
on your side while using the iPad.
The side switch can be used to lock the
orientation of the screen so that it doesn't
rotate. (It can also be used to mute the iPad,
if this is your preference). You can control the
function of the side switch in Settings under
General.
iPad models with 3G/4G capability (they can
access the internet through a mobile network),
will have a slot for a SIM card which links the
iPad to a mobile account. WiFi-only iPad models
can still access the internet through a wireless
network like you may have at home.
On the bottom of the iPad is a port for
connecting a cable or dock to charge the iPad's
battery. If you ever need to connect the iPad to
a computer, the cable to connect it plugs in here
too. Depending on the iPad model, the port will
be narrow (for Lightning cable connections) or
wide (for 30-pin cable connections).
Many tablets have a slot for
inserting a SIM card. This
allows you to connect to
the internet over the mobile
phone network
Page 5
Advertisement
