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Manage alerts for your apps: Go to Settings > Notications. See Do Not Disturb & Notications on
page 113.
Choose alert sounds, adjust the alert volume, or turn vibrate on or o: Go to Settings > Sounds.
Sharing
iPad gives you lots of ways to share with other people.

Sharing within apps

In many apps, tapping displays options for sharing, as well as other actions such as printing or
copying. The options vary depending on the app you’re using.

Facebook

Sign in to your Facebook account (or create a new account) in Settings to enable posting directly
from many of the apps on iPad.
Sign in to or create a Facebook account: Go to Settings > Facebook.
Post from Notication Center: Tap “Tap to Post.” To turn this feature on, go to Settings >
Notications > Share Widget.
Post using Siri: Say “Post to Facebook ….”
Post an item from an app: In most apps, tap . In Maps, tap , tap Share Location, then
tap Facebook.
Set options for Facebook: Go to Settings > Facebook to:
•Update Contacts on iPad with Facebook names and photos
•Allow apps (such as Calendar and Contacts) to use your account
Install the Facebook app: Go to Settings > Facebook, then tap Install.

Twitter

Sign in to your Twitter account (or create a new account) in Settings to enable Tweets with
attachments from many of the apps on iPad.
Sign in to or create a Twitter account: Go to Settings > Twitter.
Tweet from Notication Center: Tap “Tap to Tweet.” To turn this feature on, go to Settings >
Notications > Share Widget.
Tweet using Siri: Say “Tweet ….”