This full-color 100 page is written by the experts at MacUser magazine. This MagBook is the perfect companion to help you get up-to-speed and on the go with Apple’s revolutionary iPad2. You’ll start by learning how to master the multi-touch interface and set up iTunes.

Then you’ll discover how to surf the Web; send and receive e-mail; share, store, and import photos; buy and read your favourite books; get directions; rent, buy, and watch movies; listen to the latest music; play games; and much more! From choosing the right iPad2 for you to installing and mastering apps, this expert written MagBook from the MacUser team covers all bases, and is your one-stop resource to choosing and maximizing the potential of your new iPad - whatever your technical skill.

Guiding you through using native iPad2 features such as downloading, listening and sharing music on iTunes, buying and reading book using the new iBook application and sending and receiving multi-media messages, to using the App store to locate and download various applications, you'll learn the easiest ways to customise your iPad2 to suit your lifestyle.

If you're using your iPad2 for business, the dedicated iWork section provides key advice on using Apple's office suite. There are tips on creating compelling presentations using Keynote, developing spreadsheets using the Numbers program, an easy-to-follow guide to using the sophisticated Pages program to create and edit word documents, and even help on using your iPad2 to do some low-end DTP.

Additional features include iPad2 specifications, a handy glossary, an introduction to the iPad2 story, impartial guides to iTunes Store alternatives and help on setting up and monitoring parental controls. Make sure you also download our other MagBooks - The Independent Guide to the iPhone 3GS, The Independent Guide to the iPhone4, The Ultimate Guide to Design, The Ultimate Guide to the iPod and the Independent Guide to the Mac 2011. The MacUser magazine app is also available on the App store (search ""MacUser""), for 116 pages of Apple and Mac news, reviews and labs each fortnight