The iPad is everywhere now so you will be able to get local micro sims from any telco, eg vodaphone.
--- Susan Hastings Mobile: 0409688004 On 27/08/2010, at 1:10 PM, Ronda Brown <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Chris, > > When ever you click on a text entry box, the onscreen keyboard will appear. > It conveniently hides when not in use. > Just tap where you want to type, and the keyboard will appear. > > iPad User Guide can be downloaded from the link below. > http://support.apple.com/manuals/#ipad > > Cheers, > Ronni who is 'out of here' until Sunday > > On 27/08/2010, at 12:56 PM, Chris Burton wrote: > >> Hi Susan and Ronni >> >> Thanks for the info on this amazing piece of apple technology. Just >> fantastic. One thing, how do I bring up the popup keyboard when I want to >> type something in a web page (doing a reply in the Westnet mail)? >> >> Im hoping to take this to Europe with me so I can keep in touch with my >> personnel and run my company so I may have to find a micro Sim in either >> France or Italy. It seems there are a few providers that do sell these, but >> I wouldnt have a clue where to find them! I spoke to bloke from Telstra and >> he said to get a pre-paid micro Sim for Aus then change to post paid before >> we leave and activate global roaming. However I know from experience it is >> really expensive. >> >> Lots of learning to do with this marvel >> >> thanks for your help >> >> Chris >> >> >> On 27/08/2010, at 12:10 PM, Susan Hastings wrote: >> >>> iTunes has the settings for all of the sim providers and will automatically >>> set itnup correctly for you. >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On 27/08/2010, at 11:26 AM, Chris Burton <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Ronni >>>> >>>> Im very interested in ipad as I have literally just received mine. Thanks >>>> for the link to the setup site to Ronni. >>>> >>>> I am following the instructions as well, with the latest itunes 9.2.1 >>>> loaded on my laptop, with ipad plugged in and located by itunes. However I >>>> am now stumped as there is a message on itunes saying for me to insert a >>>> new Sim then reconnect to itunes! I understand the ipad uses the Micro >>>> Sim!! Do I need to put this in first? >>>> >>>> Thanks and best regards >>>> >>>> Chris >>>> >>>> >>>> On 27/08/2010, at 9:59 AM, Ronda Brown wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Wendy, >>>>> >>>>> Did you follow the initial setup instructions completely? I know how you >>>>> hate to 'read the manual', or follow instructions … ;-) >>>>> >>>>> Do you have the latest version of iTunes … 9.2.1(4)? >>>>> When connected and in iTunes did you receive a message to update the >>>>> iPad's software? >>>>> How many photos are you trying to sync on the iPad? >>>>> I know there have been reports of large libraries not working well. Also >>>>> corrupt image files can cause Photos to crash. >>>>> >>>>> Might be worth rebuilding your iPhoto library on your Mac first, then try >>>>> to sync perhaps not your entire iPhoto library, but a few 'albums' to the >>>>> iPad? >>>>> To Rebuild your iPhoto Library: <http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2638> >>>>> >>>>> As Susan has already mentioned, to turn OFF the iPad just press the >>>>> physical Sleep/Wake button and hold the button down until the screen >>>>> darkens. >>>>> Then, slide the “slide to power off” slider that appears. >>>>> >>>>> If you are still experiencing problems after rebuilding your iPhoto >>>>> Library on your Mac and then re-syncing the iPad in iTunes, you may need >>>>> to reset iPad. >>>>> This should be done only if turning iPad off and on doesn’t resolve the >>>>> problem. >>>>> >>>>> Reset iPad: >>>>> 1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same >>>>> time for at least ten-seconds, until the Apple logo appears. >>>>> >>>>> iPad Still Doesn’t Respond After Reset. >>>>> 2. Reset iPad settings. From the Home screen choose Settings > General > >>>>> Reset > Reset All Settings. >>>>> All your preferences are reset, but your data and media aren’t deleted. >>>>> >>>>> If that doesn’t work, erase all content on iPad. >>>>> 3.Erase all content and settings: Choose General > Reset, then tap “Erase >>>>> All Content and Settings.” >>>>> This resets all settings to their original values and erases all your >>>>> information and media. >>>>> >>>>> Might be a good idea to download the iPad User Guide (yeah, I know, >>>>> "When all else fails … Read The Manual" :-) >>>>> >>>>> Setup your iPad the right way. >>>>> http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-faq/1490-how-set-up-your-ipad-right-way.html >>>>> >>>>> MobileMe Setup >>>>> http://www.apple.com/mobileme/setup/ipad.html >>>>> >>>>> I'll be away from this afternoon until Sunday and won't be able to assist >>>>> anymore until then. >>>>> But, I'm sure you will sort it out well before then. >>>>> >>>>> Cheers, >>>>> Ronni >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On 27/08/2010, at 7:31 AM, Susan Hastings wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hi Wendy, I just press and hold the top button until the red slide >>>>>> appears, then it does take about a full minute to turn itself off. >>>>>> >>>>>> But, you shouldn't be having such problems from the start, and it may be >>>>>> faulty. >>>>>> >>>>>> I suggest connecting it to iTunes and doing a full restore, then just >>>>>> try using it with the basic setup. If you are still unable to use it, >>>>>> then it may have to be replaced. >>>>>> >>>>>> Cheers, Susan >>>>>> >>>>>> Sent from my iPad >>>>>> >>>>>> On 27/08/2010, at 5:04 AM, "Wendy S. Austin" <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Good morning Everyone >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I received my lovely iPad last night and have had troubles with it ever >>>>>>> since :-( >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I thought it should all be fairly straight forward as per my previous >>>>>>> Apple goodies, I connected it to my iMac and went through the >>>>>>> registration process. Email downloaded okay, I then synced it with >>>>>>> iTunes and music and photos downloaded. Since then it seems to be >>>>>>> stuck on the Apple logo screen. Once or twice it has come alive and I >>>>>>> have tried to use it but it quickly goes back to the Apple logo screen. >>>>>>> It came on to the home page this morning so I tried to open iPhoto >>>>>>> but all I get is 'Please wait updating library' with a spining grey >>>>>>> wheel going nowhere and then the Apple logo again. How do I shut >>>>>>> it down fully? From what I have read I gather I am supposed to hold >>>>>>> both buttons together until the red slide appears but that slide never >>>>>>> appears. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Any ideas? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Wendy >>>>>>> <image001-2.jpg> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Wendy S Austin >>>>>>> 211 Bathurst Street >>>>>>> Hobart Tas 7000 >>>>>>> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:[email protected]>
