Did you miss the meeting? The recording of demos is available online at https://meeting.psu.edu/p3zk6q8oert
Demos include GoodReader (paid), Flipboard (free), OverDrive (free), and Notability (paid).
If you want to be a part of October’s meeting, please take this doodle poll to let us know your availability: http://www.doodle.com/x5h9prcwpagyshcu
” The Web Tools and Discoverability Team is pleased to announce a new tool for on-the-go research – an iPhone/iPad App for EBSCOhost databases!
The EBSCOhost iPhone/iPad/iPod App lets you:
* Choose which databases to search
* Limit results to full text or peer reviewed
* Sort by relevance or date
* Retrieve full text results in HTML and/or PDF formats
* Save results for offline access at a later date
* Email results to self or others
* Retrieve their most recent 25 search results
* Browse a “cover flow” display of search results
Instructions for installing the app and pairing it with our PSU access can be found on the Tools & Widgets page of the Libraries’ web.
Coming Soon: An android version of the app. As well as similar apps from other vendors like Gale, Taylor & Francis. Stay tuned!”
Woot! 🙂
Apologies for putting the cart before the horse by posting wireless instructions before providing basic set up instructions! Here are some instructions on getting your iPad set up and ready to go with an iTunes account, security, etc., as originally posted by Michael Faris over at his English 202 iPad project page: http://www.personal.psu.edu/mjf338/blogs/202cipad/
iTunes
iTunes is a software platform developed by Apple. Many use iTunes to organize, play, and purchase their digital media (movies and music). An iTunes app is installed on your iPad for these purposes. iTunes is also the program used to set up iPods, iPhones, and iPads, and to move files between those devices and a desktop or laptop.
In order to use your iPad, you will need access to iTunes on a personal computer you own (or have regular access to). The iTunes software on Penn State computers does not have syncing capabilities with mobile devices.
If you have your own computer, installing iTunes is strongly recommended. You can download the program by following the instructions posted here:
http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
iTunes Account
In order to purchase applications for your iPad, you will need to have an iTunes account. Your iTunes account will allow you to access the App Store.
If you do not already have an iTunes account, you can create one using either your credit card or an iTunes gift card. Creating an account with a credit card will allow you to use your iTunes account to purchase media and applications not covered by the amount of the gift card. Create your iTunes account by following the instructions provided here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1574
Note: If you are using an existing account or have created a new account using your credit card information rather than a gift card, you can redeem your iTunes gift cards in the AppStore application on your iPad. To redeem gift cards, open the App Store application, scroll to the bottom of the page, tap the “redeem” button, and enter the gift card code.
Syncing Your iPad to a Desktop or Laptop
You may want to sync your iPad to another computer through iTunes if you wish to backup your files to another computer, or if you wish to move content directly between that computer and an iPad. You will also need to sync your iPad to iTunes the first time you turn it on. An explanation of this process and instructions can be found here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1386
Setting a Security Password
One of the first tasks you must complete after you have charged your iPad and initialized it through iTunes is to configure a passcode for your iPad. This passcode will prevent others from logging onto your iPad. To initialize your passcode, follow these steps:
1. Tap the Settings app.
2. Under General settings (the default), tap “Passcode Lock.” On the following screen, tap “Passcode On.”
3. Enter a four-digit numerical code. Note: Make sure this is a code you will be able to remember easily.
4. Navigate back to the General settings, and tap “Auto-Lock” to set the number of minutes your iPad screen will remain on with no activity. After this duration, your iPad screen will be turned off and a user will be required to enter the passcode to use the device.
The Penn State University Park campus has two wireless networks available through most of campus: pennstate and psu. You can access each of these networks with your iPad.
To configure your iPad to use the Web 2.0 network, follow the directions provided here:
http://kb.its.psu.edu/article/1310
If you are using the pennstate network, you will also need to run the VPN (virtual private network) client. To install Penn State’s VPN client, follow the directions provided here:
http://kb.its.psu.edu/article/1309
When you are on campus, you will often have access to both the psu and pennstate network. In many locations one may have a stronger signal than the other. If you are having difficulty on your current network, try the other.
Important to note: Once you have configured the Web 2.0 settings on your iPad, you should be able to access the psu network without logging in. To access the pennstate network, you will need to turn the VPN client on (in Settings, tap “VPN” and enter your webaccess ID and password).
It is also pretty easy to configure your iPad to receive your penn state email. Follow the instructions on this page to do so: http://kb.its.psu.edu/article/683
If you ever need help, please don’t hesitate to ask me, or to contact an ITS helpdesk or lab consultant with your questions.
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