How to use the iPad video series - #8 - iPod and Video on the iPad

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#8 / April 15, 2010 / 5:00 min.

iPod and Video on the iPad

While it won't fit in your pocket like an iPod, the iPad iPod application actually bests the stand-alone in many ways. We continue our

how to use the iPad video tutorial series

and

iPad new user guide

with a look at entertainment apps included on your iPad.

show notes

Watch the entire video tutorial series on the Apple iPad

Video:

- Offers a simple interface to find and play any video stored on your iPad.

- Tap a video to play.

- Standard play, stop, skip buttons do just what you'd expect.

- Use the scrubber bar to move rapidly forward or back in a movie. Drag your finger down while on the scrubber bar to make finer selections.

iPod app:

- Functions more like iTunes on your desktop.

- Select from the Library categories on the left: Music, Podcasts, Audiobooks, etc..

- Tap any song, album or artist to play.

- Tap the + icon to create a new playlist.

- Songs, Artists, Albums, Genres and Composers buttons across the bottom of the iPod interface let you browse your music by these categories.

- With the iPod app playing, double tap the home button to bring up a simple interface to change volume, skip or pause tracks.

Download the iPad User Guide (PDF link) from Apple.