iPad For Beginners – 19th Edition (2024)

Getting a new iPad is easier when someone shows you where to begin. This illustrated guide walks first-time users through setup and the everyday features of iPadOS 17, using plain-English explanations and step-by-step tutorials rather than assuming you already know the terminology.

Start with the essentials

The opening sections cover the first steps with an iPad: recognising buttons and ports, powering up, choosing language and region, connecting to the internet, setting up an Apple ID, and using Face ID or Touch ID. Clear explanations of the touchscreen, on-screen keyboard and Control Centre help make the basic controls less mysterious.

Make the iPad feel like yours

From widgets and the Lock Screen to folders, AirDrop and Bluetooth, the guide introduces the settings and features that shape everyday use. There is also a section on Apple Pencil in iPadOS 17, alongside guidance on keeping iPadOS and its apps updated.

Find your way around familiar apps

Dedicated sections explore built-in tools including Siri, Health, Mail, Home, Safari, Reminders, Messages and Notes, with Quick Notes included for jotting things down in a hurry. The contents move from setup and core controls into practical app use, making it easy to follow in order or revisit a topic when a question comes up.

A friendly starting point for new iPad users

Designed for beginners, this guide is suited to readers who want illustrated help getting comfortable with an iPad and its iPadOS 17 features. Keep it nearby as you learn the basics, explore the built-in apps and make the device part of your daily routine.