MOBILE DEVICES & APPLICATIONS

Mobile devices include smartphones and tablets. The number of mobile devices and applications used for academic and business purposes at Smith is expected to grow steadily over the next few years. New documents will be added to this section as standards evolve.

If you have questions about devices or applications not listed below, please call the User Support Center at x4487.

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Connecting an Apple Mobile Device to the Smith Wireless Network   UPDATED
This document explains how to connect your Apple mobile device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch) to the Smith wireless network, activate Bluetooth, and register your device.

Password Protect your Mobile Device
Mobile devices should be encrypted with password protection and lockout enabled. This document explains how to ensure your data does not get into the hands of others if the device is lost or stolen.

Getting Started with an iPad
This document explains the preliminary steps required to start using an iPad, including selecting your backup computer and creating an iTunes account.

Apple's iPad User Guide for iOS 4.2 Software (PDF)
Download Apple's iPad 1 user guide (23.4 MB).

Apple's iPad 2 User Guide for iOS 4.3 Software (PDF)
Download Apple's iPad 2 user guide (16.2 MB).

Recommended & Suggested Apps
New iPad apps are becoming available every day and many are of potential interest to the Smith community. ITS does not have the resources to test each app, but we can suggest apps that are aligned with Smith's standard software environment and the college's office productivity goals.


Accessing Your Smith Mail Account

Accessing Smith Mail from a mobile device
This document explains how to set up a mobile device (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android device, etc.) to access Smith Mail, Calendar, and Contacts.