Downloading files:
To download files you can either use iDownload like a normal browser, navigate to your desired location and click on any download link and iDownload will trigger a download dialog,
or you can choose to download the file immediately or to save the link for later downloading.
If the mini browser fails to catch your download link you can use the bullet proof method of inserting the download link directly into the downloads queue.
iTunes:
USB access to contents
Enables users to access the files on iDownload without using wi-fi connection.
The files on iDownload can be accessed thru USB using iTunes file sharing (requires iTunes 9.1 or higher and iOS 4 or higher).
How can you copy files using file sharing?
1. Connect iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch to your computer using the included Dock Connector to USB cable.
2. Launch iTunes 9.1 or later on your computer.
3. Select your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch from the Devices section of iTunes.
4. Click the Apps tab and scroll down to the bottom of the page.
Note: If you do not see the File Sharing section shown in the image below, your device does not have any apps that support File Sharing.
5. Under the File Sharing section, you’ll find a list of apps currently installed on your device that support File Sharing. Select an app to view a list of the files associated with that app on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch.
How can you copy files from your computer to your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch?
1. Be sure to select the appropriate application in the Apps list under File Sharing.
2. Drag and drop files onto the Documents list to copy them to the app on your device.
3. Click the Add… button, locate the file or files you want to copy from your computer, and click the Choose button. The selected files will be copied to the app on your device immediately. Select only files that are supported by the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch app. Refer to the device app’s documentation to determine which file formats it supports.
How can you copy files from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to a computer ?
1. Be sure to select the appropriate application in the Apps list under File Sharing.
2. Drag and drop files from the Documents list to a folder or window on your computer to copy them to your computer, or…
3. Select the file or files you want to copy to your computer from the Documents list and click the "Save to…" button.
Select only files that are supported by the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch app. Refer to the device app’s documentation to determine which file formats it supports. Locate the folder on your computer to which you want to copy the files and click the Choose button. The selected files will be copied to the app on your device immediately.
Websharing:
1- To get your files on any networked browser enabled device, just turn on enable sharing and point the web browser to the iDownload displayed address or take advantage of Bonjour.
Always remember to confirm that the computer and device are correctly networked, this is achieved either with a common connection to wireless router or connecting your device directly to a computer created ad hoc network
2- To enable files to be sent from the web browser to iDownload, just turn on enable uploads.
3- To enable password protection for increased security, just turn on password protected and set a user and password.
We recommend you take advantage of Bonjour network for even easier networking
On Safari just turn on Bonjour in safari bookmark preferences and iDownload will show up in the Bonjour tab whenever you turn on sharing.
On Internet Explorer if you have Bonjour for Windows installed you will have a Bonjour icon on the toolbar to show up a panel with connected Bonjour servers.
How to print a file using AirPrint option?
1- Verify if the Wi-Fi is enabled and that you are connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your printer.
For more information on AirPrint Setup please go to: http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/a...
2 - Click on the desired file
3 - Chose the preview option
4 - Click the right upper button on the screen
5 - Choose print
6 - Choose the desired options for your print
How to use Airplay?
After you've upgraded to the latest software on your iOS device and Apple TV (and AirPort Express if you are using one), you can stream your videos and music by simply tapping the icon on your iOS device and selecting a recipient from the list of available devices.
You will see this menu:
Notice the images of a TV screen or speaker
next to each AirPlay device in the AirPlay menu. Those images indicate the type of media content you can stream to that device.
To stream music from your computer to an AirPort Express, or to stream videos and music from your computer to Apple TV, click the icon in the bottom right corner of the iTunes application ( verify that you have iTunes 10.1 or later).
For more information on Airplay functionality please visit:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4437
To use Airplay with your Mac you can use Airplayer.
Airplayer is a free app from Erica Sadun that transforms your Mac into an Airplay-compatible display.
You can download Airplayer accessing:
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/36263/airplayer