Frequently Asked Questions
Click a category below to explore the list of frequently asked questions.
General
Tech Support
iPad Basics
How do I turn the iPad on and off? (video)
What are the gestures I can use to control the iPad? (video)
How Do I Copy and Paste Text on the iPad?
How do I protect the information contained on the iPad (passcode and auto-lock)? (video)
What are some recommended apps to start with?
What are the accessibility options of the iPad?
Is there a way to find the location of a missing iPad (Find My iPad)?
App Store and Apple ID
Wi-fi, Email, and Calendar
How do I set up Wi-Fi? (video)
How do I configure the iPad to access my U of M email and calendar? (video)
How Do I Sync Multiple Google Calendars with iPad?
How do I sync my contacts to iPad?
How do I connect to the U of M’s Virtual Private Network (VPN) on the iPad?
How do I change my UMD email address to a Twin Cities campus email address?
Backup, Sync, and Updates
Working with Images and Video
How do I transfer photos and videos from the iPad to my computer?
How do I upload an iPad video to YouTube?
How do I upload an iPad video to Vimeo? (PDF)
How do I upload an iPad video to Google Drive? (PDF)
How do I upload an iPad video to MediaMill? (PDF)
Why won’t the pictures and videos on my iPad show up in iMovie? (PDF)
How can I create still images with text for use in my videos?
How do I find license free images using Google?
What are the differences between the iPad video editing apps iMovie and Pinnacle Studio? (PDF)
How do I share an iMovie project file? (PDF)