setup ipad
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Setup iPad
You will need:
A fully charged iPad
A Wi-Fi connection
Start the Process. Swipe from left to right across the bottom of the screen.
This tells the iPad you are ready to use it
Choose Language. Select English or your preferred language
Choose Country or Region. The iPad needs to know the Country you are
located in to connect to the correct version of the Apple App Store. Not all apps
are available in all countries
Choose a Wi-Fi Network. You might need a password if the network is
secured. If using the library’s Wi-Fi connection you will not need a password but
you will need to agree to its usage terms (a browser window will pop up)
Enable Location Services. The location services allow the iPad to determine
where it is located. You can turn off location services later, and even choose
which apps you allow to use them and which apps can't use them
Set up as New or Restore From Backup (iTunes or iCloud). You will setting
it up as new
Enter Apple ID or create new Apple ID. If you already have an Apple ID,
simply enter the username (usually your email address) and password.
If this is your first time with any Apple device, you will need to create an Apple
ID. You will need to agree to the Terms and Conditions, and once you agree, the
iPad will give you a dialog box confirming that you agree. You can also have the
Terms and Conditions emailed to you by touching the button at the top of the
screen.
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In the next screen, enter your
email address, security
questions, birthday, and create
your password.
You also can enter an optional
rescue email address. If you
frequently change email
addresses, it is recommended
that you add a rescue email
address.
Once you are satisfied with the
information entered, tap “Next”
Select “None” as your payment
option
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Continue to fill out the required address and phone number fields. Tap “Next.”
You'll see a screen that says "Verify your Account." Tap “Done.”
Press the “Home” button and open the “Safari” browser by
tapping on its icon
Enter the URL for your e-mail service (e.g. www.gmail.com) and navigate to it.
Login to your email and look for a verification email from iTunes Store. Tap the
link enclosed in the email to activate your account. The App Store should
automatically open and prompt you to sign in with your account name and
password.
If it does not open automatically, enter your Apple ID and password manually at
Home > Settings > iTunes & App Store > Apple ID.
Set Up iCloud. This enables the iPad to be backed up on a daily basis. This
means even if you run into major problems with your iPad, you lose it or it is
stolen, your data will be backed up to the Internet and waiting for you when
your restore your iPad.
Use Find My iPad. Turning on this feature lets you track the location of a
stolen/lost iPad.
iMessage and Facetime. You can choose to have people contact you via the
email address used with your Apple ID. This allows you to take FaceTime calls
(video conferencing software similar to Skype), or receive iMessage texts
(messages to friends and family that use either an iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch or
Mac).
Create a Passcode. You don't have to create a passcode to use an iPad.
There's a "Don't Add Passcode" link just above the on-screen keyboard, but a
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passcode can make your iPad more secure by requiring it to be entered each
time someone wants to use the iPad.
Siri. As Apple's voice recognition system, Siri can perform a lot of great tasks,
such as setting up reminders or searching for the nearest pizza place.
Diagnostics. The last choice is whether or not to send a daily diagnostic report
to Apple.
Get Started. The last step is to click on the "Get Started" link on the "Welcome
to iPad" page. This finalizes setting up the iPad to use.
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