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=Hints & Tips - plus Notes! =

1. Need iTunes Cards? Dont pay full price....
If you need to buy an iTunes card for yourself then check out giftcardsonsale.com.au which lists shops/resellers that have specials on the cards.

2. Can I take a screenshot of the iPad?
Yes! Press and hold the home button and then press the power button. This will take a shot of what is currently on the iPad and the photo will be stored in you Photo 'Gallery'.

3. Adding the shortcut to a website.
If you want to add a shortcut directly on your home-screen to a website (for example Spider) follow these easy steps:
 * 1) Open Safari
 * 2) Go to the website you want to add a shortcut to
 * 3) Press the send to icon (box with arrow coming out near address bar)
 * 4) Select Add To Home Screen
 * 5) Give it a name and select Add.


 * 4**. How to use multiple apps and flip between them.


 * 5.** How to organise your app icons

The simple way to get the direct link to an app in the iTunes store:
 * 6.** **How to get the app URL** (so we know what app exactly is in question)
 * 1) Open iTunes
 * 2) To to the App Store
 * 3) Search for the app you want
 * 4) Under the app icon it will say either a) The cost or b) Downloaded. NEXT to the words there is a down arrow. CLICK on it.
 * 5) Select **Copy Link** - you have now copied the direct link to that app in the iTunes store.

7. Basic safety recommendations
Source: http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/ipad_wifi_important_product_info.pd
 * Do not drop, disassemble, open, crush, bend, deform, puncture, shred, microwave.....you get the picture!
 * Avoid Water and Wet Locations
 * Never attempt to repair or modify the iPad yourself
 * The rechargeable battery in iPad should be replaced only by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider
 * Only charge the ipad with the supplied 10W Apple power adapter
 * Avoid Hearing Damage - permanent hearing loss can result if the receiver, earbuds or headphones are used at high volume
 * Do not use will driving - give full attention to driving or riding and to the road
 * The front of the iPad is glass, if this is broken cease to use immediatly
 * When you perform repetitive activities such as typing or playing games on iPad, you may experience occasional discomfort in your hands, arms, shoulders, neck, or other parts of your body. Take frequent breaks.
 * You can hold the iPad in many ways, find a comfortable posture when using iPad.

A Year 4 teacher talks about how she makes use of the **ONE** iPad in her classroom
 * 8. Teaching in the one-iPad Classroom**

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