My New iPad
What do I do with it now?
After Setup
Right now you don't have any apps downloaded, so we still have lots to do to get you up and running with your new iPad! Let's get started!
Accessing the Internet at Home
It is important to note that the email address that is used for the Zscaler login is different than your Google email address. It all must be typed exactly to log in!
Directions for Logging onto Z-Scaler (Safari) at Home
Remember that when you go on Safari you will see the Z-Scaler screen. You will only have to do this once, as long as you do not clear your History.
You will log in as: lastnamefirstinitialmiddleinitiallast3digitssofyourlunchnumber@rss.k12.nc.us
There are no capital letters and no spaces in this email address.
Your password is your lunch number.
Need Help Accessing the Internet at Home?
Things to Remember
- You must already have wireless internet at your home. If you do not have Wifi at your home, you will not have access to the internet at your house.
- Make sure you type in your login information correctly. It is not the same as your Gaggle information!
- Make sure you are typing in your password correctly. Your password is simply your lunch number.
- If you can't figure it out, stop by the help desk in the Learning Commons first thing in the morning from 7:15 - 7:45.
Customizing Your Settings
So let's go customize some things....
How to Edit Bookmarks and Folders in Safari
Just like most browsers, the app Safari allows you to add bookmarks and folders easily for getting to the websites fast when browsing.
Add a bookmark
- On the page you like to bookmark, tap the Share button and select the Bookmark icon.
- Change the bookmark title if needed.
- Choose a folder to place the bookmark and tap "Save".
Add a bookmark folder
- Tap the Bookmark button.
- Tap "Edit", then "New Folder" and give a title.
- Choose a location to place the new folder.
- Re-order items, if any, by dragging the Sort button and tap "Done" to finish.
Remove a bookmark / folder
- Tap the Bookmark button, and browse to a folder when needed.
- Tap the Edit button, then tap the minus sign on the item to remove.
- Press "Delete" to confirm and tap "Done" to finish.
How to Enable Bookmarks Bar in Safari
If Safari doesn't display the Bookmarks or Favorites Bar, you can enable it in just a few steps:
- Open the app Settings.
- Select "Safari" on the left panel.
- In the GENERAL box, turn on "Show Favorites Bar" on the right panel. (Note)
You will then see the Bookmarks Bar shown right below the Address bar in Safari. Though it takes up a small space on your iPad screen, but you can easily see your bookmarks and access them more directly.
Note: The "Favorites" in the GENERAL box also allows you to select your favorite folder. The bookmarks in this folder will appear in a new tab when you open it.
Teacher Note: Use this and the Web Icons to have students mark frequented sites for ease of use.
How to Add a Web Clip Icon to Home Screen
If you frequently visit a web page, you can tap a web clip icon on your home screen and quickly access the page without the need to touch the Safari icon. This web clip icon can be added to your home screen easily:
- On the page you often visit, tap the Share button in Safari.
- Select "Add to Home Screen" and a web clip icon appears.
- Edit the page title if necessary, then tap the "Add" button.
Next time you visit the same web page, just tap the web clip icon on your home screen. Some websites including Gizmo's Freeware have a web clip icon which has been customized for you (see the screenshot).
The App Store
No...not really. It just has a new name - Self Service.
When you need to download an App you will do so through Self Service.
Simply find the app you need and tap on it. If it disappears, search the bottom of Self Service for it int eh "Pending" section. Tap it to download again.
You may have classroom teacher approved apps plus 2 games.
Last but not least.....
This causes problems for everyone. Please do not have a passcode on your iPad.