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operations:obsipads [2013/02/26 05:30] Jim Lovell [Google Drive] |
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+ | To access UTas computers (e.g. via VNC) from a 3G connection or wireless away from the observatory, you will need to start the VPN. To do this: | ||
+ | Open the Settings app. Near the top left, activate the VPN. You will be asked for a UTas username and password. | ||
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====== On the Dock ====== | ====== On the Dock ====== | ||
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Configured for [ke|yg]observer@gmail.com. Add any other accounts you like. | Configured for [ke|yg]observer@gmail.com. Add any other accounts you like. | ||
- | ====== Calendar ====== | + | ===== Calendar ====== |
Set up to subscribe to AuScope Google calendar | Set up to subscribe to AuScope Google calendar | ||
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Google's version of Dropbox. This one is set up for the [ke|yg]observer@gmail.com account. | Google's version of Dropbox. This one is set up for the [ke|yg]observer@gmail.com account. | ||
===== Photos ===== | ===== Photos ===== | ||
+ | The iPad photo viewer, organiser. | ||
===== iPhoto ===== | ===== iPhoto ===== | ||
+ | Useful for organising, editing and sharing photos | ||
===== Skype ===== | ===== Skype ===== | ||
+ | Set up for the [ke|yg]observer@gmail.com account. Useful for keeping in touch during observations | ||
===== Messages ===== | ===== Messages ===== | ||
+ | Send and receive text messages here. | ||
===== Chrome ===== | ===== Chrome ===== | ||
+ | Google's web browser (Safari alternative) | ||
===== Google ===== | ===== Google ===== | ||
+ | Search the web | ||
===== Reminders ===== | ===== Reminders ===== | ||
+ | A useful tool for making to do lists | ||
===== Contacts ===== | ===== Contacts ===== | ||
+ | Add your email, phone, address contacts here | ||
===== Settings ===== | ===== Settings ===== | ||
+ | You'll want to configure the following here: | ||
+ | * Wi-Fi | ||
+ | * VPN (should be ready to go, but ask Jim about a password) | ||
+ | * iTunes and App Stores. | ||
+ | * This is configured for a UTAS account. Any updates should not require a password but new purchases will. We will need to set up iTunes on a local PC or arrange a separate account for new apps. | ||
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===== Find iPhone ===== | ===== Find iPhone ===== | ||
- | ===== Keynote ===== | + | May be useful to set up if you're likely to misplace the iPad |
- | ===== Pages ===== | + | ===== Keynote, Pages, Numbers ===== |
- | ===== Numbers ===== | + | Apple versions of Powerpoint, Word and Excel. Files can be saved to iCloud which is good for backup. |
===== NoteBook ===== | ===== NoteBook ===== | ||
+ | An alternative to Remarks. Give it a try. | ||
===== Evernote ===== | ===== Evernote ===== | ||
+ | Another useful note taking app synchronised to the cloud. Needs configuring. Give it a try if you want. | ||
===== Adobe Reader ===== | ===== Adobe Reader ===== | ||
+ | An alternative PDF reader | ||
===== Notes ===== | ===== Notes ===== | ||
- | + | Useful app for taking quick notes | |
- | ===== App Store ===== | + | |
===== Face Time ===== | ===== Face Time ===== | ||
+ | Skype alternative for voice/video calls | ||
- | ===== Maps ===== | ||
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- | ====== SSH Terminal ====== | + | ===== SSH Terminal ===== |
+ | Allows ssh connection to computers on the network | ||