Apple Ipad Ios7 User Guide

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Volume buttons and the Side Switch
Use the Volume buttons to adjust the volume of songs and other media, and of alerts and sound 
effects. Use the Side Switch to silence audio alerts and notifications. Or, set it to prevent iPad 
from switching between portrait and landscape orientation.
Volume
buttons
Side
Switch
Adjust the volume. Press the Volume buttons.
 •Mute the sound:  Press and hold the Volume Down button.
 •Set a volume limit:  Go to Settings > Music > Volume Limit.
WARNING:  For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see Important safety 
information
 on page 12 8 . 
Mute notifications, alerts, and sound effects. Slide the Side Switch toward the Volume buttons.
The Side Switch doesn’t mute the audio from music, podcasts, movies, and TV shows.
Use the Side Switch to lock the screen orientation. Go to Settings > General, then tap 
Lock Rotation.
You can also use Do Not Disturb to silence FaceTime calls, alerts, and notifications.
Set iPad to Do Not Disturb:  Swipe up from the bottom edge of the screen to open Control 
Center, then tap 
. Do Not Disturb keeps alerts and notifications from making any sounds or 
lighting up the screen when the screen is locked. Alarms, however, still sound. If the screen is 
unlocked, Do Not Disturb has no effect. 
To schedule quiet hours, allow FaceTime calls from specific people, or allow repeated FaceTime 
calls to ring through, go to Settings > Do Not Disturb. See Do Not Disturb
 on page 29 .
SIM card tray 
The SIM card in iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models is used for your cellular data connection. If your SIM 
card isn’t installed or if you change carriers, you may need to install or replace the SIM card.
Nano-SIM
card
SIM 
tray
SIM eject
tool
Open the SIM tray. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM tray, then press firmly and 
push the tool straight in until the tray pops out. Pull out the SIM tray to install or replace the SIM 
card. If you don’t have a SIM eject tool, try the end of a small paper clip.
For more information, see Cellular settings
 on page 13 4 .
Volume
buttons 
Side
Switch 
Nano-SIM
card 
SIM 
tray 
SIM eject
tool    
						

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Status icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPad:
Status iconWhat it means
Wi-FiiPad has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The more bars, the stronger the 
connection. See Connect to Wi-Fi
 on page 13.
Cell signaliPad ( Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is in range of the cellular network. If 
there’s no signal, “No service” appears.
Airplane ModeAirplane Mode is on—you can’t access the Internet, or use 
Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features are available. See  Travel 
with iPad
 on page 36.
LT EiPad ( Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over a  
4G LTE network.
4GiPad ( Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over a  
4G network.
3GiPad ( Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over a  
3G network.
EDGEiPad ( Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over an 
EDGE network. 
GPRSiPad ( Wi-Fi + Cellular models) is connected to the Internet over a 
GPRS network. 
Do Not DisturbDo Not Disturb is turned on. See Do Not Disturb on page 29 .
Personal HotspotiPad is providing a Personal Hotspot for other iOS devices. See 
Personal Hotspot
 on page 31.
SyncingiPad is syncing with iTunes. See Sync with iTunes on page 17.
ActivityThere is network or other activity. Some third-party apps use this 
icon to show app activity.
VPNiPad is connected to a network using VPN. See Network access on 
page 12 3 .
LockiPad is locked. See Sleep/Wake button on page 10.
AlarmAn alarm is set. See Chapter 14, Clock, on page 74 .
Screen orientation 
lock Screen orientation is locked. See Change the screen orientation
 on 
page 21
.
Location Services An app is using Location Services. See Privacy on page 33.
Bluetooth®Blue or White icon:  Bluetooth is on and paired with a device, such as 
a headset or keyboard. 
Gray icon:  Bluetooth is on and paired with a device, but the device is 
out of range or turned off. 
No icon:  Bluetooth is not paired with a device. 
See Bluetooth devices
 on page 32 .
Bluetooth batteryShows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device.
BatteryShows the battery level or charging status. See Charge and monitor 
the battery
 on page 35. 
						

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Getting Started
Read this chapter to learn how to set up iPad, set up mail accounts, use iCloud, and more. 
·WARNING:  To avoid injury, read Important safety information on page 12 8 befor e using iPad.
Set up iPad
Set up iPad. Turn on iPad and follow the Setup Assistant.
The Setup Assistant guides you through the setup process, including: 
 •Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
 •Signing in with or creating a free Apple ID
 •Entering a passcode
 •Setting up iCloud and iCloud Keychain
 •Turning on recommended features, such as Location Services and Find My iPad
During setup, you can copy your apps, settings, and content from another iPad by restoring from 
an iCloud backup or from iTunes. See Back up iPad
 on page 13 3 .
If you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi Internet connection during setup, you can use your computer’s 
Internet connection—just connect iPad to your computer when prompted by the Setup 
Assistant. For help connecting iPad to your computer, see Connect iPad to your computer
 on 
page 16 .
Connect to Wi-Fi
If  appears at the top of the screen, you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, and iPad reconnects 
anytime you return to the same location.
Join a Wi-Fi network or adjust Wi-Fi settings. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi.
 •Choose a network:  Tap one of the listed networks and enter the password, if asked.
 •Ask to join networks:  Turn on Ask to Join Networks to be prompted when a Wi-Fi network 
is available. Otherwise, you must manually join a network when a previously used network 
isn’t available.
 •Forget a network:  Tap  next to a network you’ve joined before. Then tap Forget this Network.
 •Join other network:  Tap Other, then enter the name of the network. You need to know the 
network name, security type, and password.
Set up your own Wi-Fi network. If you have a new or unconfigured AirPort base station turned 
on and within range, you can use iPad to set it up. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi and look for “Set up an 
AirPort base station.” Tap your base station and the Setup Assistant does the rest. 
						

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Manage your AirPort network. If iPad is connected to an AirPort base station, go to Settings > 
Wi-Fi, tap  next to the network name, then tap Manage this Network. If you haven’t yet 
downloaded AirPort Utility, tap OK to open the App Store and download it (this requires an 
Internet connection).
Apple ID
Your Apple ID is the user name for a free account that lets you access Apple services, such as the 
iTunes Store, the App Store, and iCloud. You need only one Apple ID for everything you do with 
Apple. There may be charges for services and products that you use, purchase, or rent. 
If you have an Apple ID, use it when you first set up iPad, and whenever you need to sign in to 
an Apple service. If you don’t already have an Apple ID, you can create one when you’re asked to 
sign in.
Create an Apple ID. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Stores and tap Sign In. (If you’re already 
signed in and want to create another Apple ID, first tap your Apple ID, then tap Sign Out.)
For more information, see support.apple.com/kb/he37.
Set up mail and other accounts
iPad works with iCloud, Microsoft Exchange, and many of the most popular Internet-based mail, 
contact, and calendar services.
If you don’t already have a mail account, you can set up a free iCloud account when you set up 
iPad, or set one up later in Settings > iCloud. See iCloud
 on page 15.
Set up an iCloud mail account. Go to Settings > iCloud.
Set up another account. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
You can add contacts using an LDAP or CardDAV account, if your company or organization 
supports it. See Add contacts
 on page 72 .
For information about setting up a Microsoft Exchange account in a corporate environment, see 
Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
 on page 12 3 . 
Manage content on your iOS devices
You can transfer information and files between iPad and your other iOS devices and computers, 
using either iCloud or iTunes.
 •iCloud stores content such as music, photos, calendars, contacts, documents, and more, and 
wirelessly pushes it to your other iOS devices and computers, keeping everything up to date. 
See iCloud on page 15 .
 •iTunes syncs music, video, photos, and more between your computer and iPad. Changes 
you make on one device are copied to the other when you sync. You can also use iTunes to 
copy a file to iPad for use with an app, or to copy a document you’ve created on iPad to your 
computer. See Sync with iTunes
 on page 17.
You can use iCloud or iTunes, or both, depending on your needs. For example, you can use 
iCloud Photo Stream to automatically push photos you take on iPad to your other devices, and 
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Important:  To avoid duplicates, keep contacts, calendars, and notes in sync using iCloud or 
iTunes, but not both.
You can also choose to manually manage content from iTunes by selecting that option in the 
iPad Summary pane. Then you can drag songs or videos from your iTunes library to iPad in 
iTunes. This is useful if your iTunes library contains more items than can fit on your iPad.
Note:  If you use iTunes Match, you can manually manage only video.
iCloud
iCloud stores your content, including music, photos, contacts, calendars, and supported 
documents. Content stored in iCloud is pushed wirelessly to your other iOS devices and 
computers set up with the same iCloud account. 
iCloud is available on:
 •iOS devices with iOS 5 or later
 •Mac computers with OS X Lion v10.7.2 or later
 •PCs with the iCloud Control Panel for Windows ( Windows 7 or Windows 8 is required)
Note:  iCloud may not be available in all areas, and iCloud features may vary by area. For more 
information, go to www.apple.com/icloud .
iCloud features include:
 •Apps and Books—Download previous App Store and iBooks Store purchases for free, anytime. 
 •Mail, Contacts, Calendars—Keep your mail contacts, calendars, notes, and reminders up to date 
across all your devices.
 •Documents in the Cloud—For iCloud-enabled apps, keep documents and app data up to date 
across all your devices.
 •iTunes in the Cloud—Download previous iTunes music and TV show purchases to iPad for free, 
anytime.
 •Find My iPad—Locate your iPad on a map, display a message, play a sound, lock the screen, or 
remotely wipe the data. See Find My iPad
 on page 35.
 •Photos—Use My Photo Stream to send photos you take with your iPad to your other devices, 
automatically. Use iCloud Photo Sharing to share photos and videos with just the people 
you choose, and let them add photos, videos, and comments. See iCloud Photo Sharing
 on 
page 64  and My Photo Stream on page 65.
 •Backup—Back up iPad to iCloud automatically when connected to power and Wi-Fi. See Back 
up iPad
 on page 13 3 .
 •Find My Friends—Keep track of your family and friends (when connected to a Wi-Fi or cellular 
network) using the Find My Friends app. Download the free app from the App Store.
 •iTunes Match—With an iTunes Match subscription, all your music, including music you’ve 
imported from CDs or purchased somewhere other than iTunes, appears on all your devices 
and can be downloaded and played on demand. See iTunes Match
 on page 56.
 •iCloud Tabs—See the webpages you have open on your other iOS devices and OS X 
computers. See Chapter 7, Safari, on page 46.
 •iCloud Keychain—Keep your saved passwords and credit card information up to date on your 
devices. See iCloud Keychain
 on page 34. 
						

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With iCloud, you get a free mail account and 5 GB of storage for your mail, documents, and 
backups. Your purchased music, apps, TV shows, and books, as well as your Photo Stream, don’t 
count against your free space.
Sign in, create an iCloud account, or set iCloud options. Go to Settings > iCloud.
Buy more iCloud storage. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup, then tap Buy More 
Storage or Change Storage Plan. For information about purchasing iCloud storage, see 
help.apple.com/icloud.
Turn on Automatic Downloads for music, apps, or books. Go to Settings > iTunes & App Store.
View and download previous purchases. 
 •iTunes Store:  You can access your purchased songs and videos in the Music and Videos apps. 
Or, in iTunes Store, tap Purchased 
.
 •App Store:  Go to App Store, then tap Purchased .
 •iBooks Store:  Go to iBooks, tap Store, then tap Purchased .
Find your iPad. Go to www.icloud.com, sign in with your Apple ID, then open Find My iPhone. 
Use it to find an iPad or iPod touch, too. 
Important:  Find My iPad must first be turned on in Settings > iCloud.
For more information about iCloud, see www.apple.com/icloud . For support information, see 
www.apple.com/support/icloud .
Connect iPad to your computer
Use the included USB cable to connect iPad to your computer. Connecting iPad to your 
computer lets you sync information, music, and other content with iTunes. You can also sync with 
iTunes wirelessly. See Sync with iTunes
 on page 17. To use iPad with your computer, you need:
 •A Mac with a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, or a PC with a USB 2.0 port, and one of the following 
operating systems:
 •OS X version 10.6.8 or later
 •Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service 
Pack 3 or later
 •iTunes, available at www.itunes.com/download
Unless iPad is actively syncing with your computer, you can disconnect it at any time. Look 
at the top of the iTunes screen on your computer or on iPad to see if syncing is in progress. If 
you disconnect iPad while it’s syncing, some data may not get synced until the next time you 
connect iPad to your computer.   
						

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Sync with iTunes
Syncing with iTunes copies information from your computer to iPad, and vice versa. You can sync 
by connecting iPad to your computer with the included USB cable, or you can set up iTunes to 
sync wirelessly using Wi-Fi. You can set iTunes to sync music, photos, videos, podcasts, apps, and 
more. For information about syncing iPad, open iTunes on your computer, then select iTunes 
Help from the Help menu.
Sync wirelessly. Connect iPad to your computer using the included USB cable. In iTunes on your 
computer, select iPad, click Summary, then turn on “Sync with this iPad over Wi-Fi.”
When Wi-Fi syncing is turned on, iPad syncs when it’s connected to a power source, both 
iPad and your computer are connected to the same wireless network, and iTunes is open on 
the computer.
Tips for syncing with iTunes on your computer
Connect iPad to your computer, select it in iTunes, and set options in the different panes.
 •In the Summary pane, you can set iTunes to sync iPad automatically when it’s attached to your 
computer. To temporarily override this setting, hold down Command and Option (Mac) or Shift 
and Control (PC) until you see iPad appear in the iTunes window.
 •If you want to encrypt the information stored on your computer when iTunes makes a backup, 
select “Encrypt iPad backup” in the Summary pane. Encrypted backups are indicated by a 
lock icon 
, and a password is required in order to restore the backup. If you don’t select this 
option, other passwords (such as those for mail accounts) aren’t included in the backup and 
you’ll have to reenter them if you use the backup to restore iPad.
 •When you sync mail accounts in the Info pane, only the settings are transferred from your 
computer to iPad. Changes you make to an account on iPad don’t sync to your computer.
 •In the Info pane, click Advanced to select options that let you replace the information on iPad 
with the information from your computer during the next sync.
 •In the Photo pane, you can sync photos and videos from a folder on your computer.
Your iPad name
The name of your iPad is used by iTunes and iCloud.
Change the name of your iPad. Go to Settings > General > About > Name.
Date and time
The date and time are usually set for you based on your location—take a look at the Lock screen 
to see if they’re correct.
Set whether iPad updates the date and time automatically. Go to Settings > General >  
Date & Time, then turn Set Automatically on or off. If you set iPad to update the time 
automatically, it gets the correct time over the network and updates it for the time zone you’re 
in. Some networks don’t support network time, so in some areas iPad may not be able to 
automatically determine the local time.
Set the date and time manually. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn off  
Set Automatically. 
Set whether iPad shows 24-hour time or 12-hour time. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, 
then turn 24-Hour Time on or off. (24-Hour Time may not be available in all areas.) 
						

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International settings
Go to Settings > General > International to set:
 •The language for iPad
 •The keyboards you use
 •The region format (for dates, times, and telephone numbers)
 •The calendar format
View this user guide on iPad
You can view the iPad User Guide on iPad in Safari, and in the free iBooks app.
View the user guide in Safari. In Safari, tap 
, then tap the iPad User Guide bookmark. Or go to 
help.apple.com/ipad.
Add an icon for the user guide to the Home screen. Tap 
, then tap Add to Home Screen.
View the user guide in iBooks. If you haven’t installed iBooks, open the App Store, then search 
for and install iBooks. Open iBooks and tap Store. Search for “iPad User Guide,” then select and 
download the user guide.
For more information about iBooks, see Chapter 24, iBooks, on page 97 . 
						

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Basics
Use apps
All the apps that come with iPad—as well as the apps you download from the App Store—are 
on the Home screen.
Start from home
Tap an app to open it.
Press the Home button anytime to return to the Home screen. Swipe left or right to see 
other screens.
Multitasking
iPad lets you run many apps at the same time.
View running apps. Double-click the Home button to reveal the multitasking screen. Swipe left 
or right to see more. To switch to another app, tap it.
Drag an app 
up to close it.
Drag an app 
up to close it.  
						

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Close an app. If an app isn’t working properly, you can force it to quit. Drag the app up from the 
multitasking screen. Then try opening the app again.
If you have lots of apps, you can use Spotlight to find and open them. Pull down the center of 
the Home screen to see the search field. See Search
 on page 27.
Look around
Drag a list up or down to see more. Swipe to scroll quickly; touch the screen to stop it. Some lists 
have an index—tap a letter to jump ahead.
Drag a photo, map, or webpage in any direction to see more.
To quickly jump to the top of a page, tap the status bar at the top of the screen.
Zoom in or out
Stretch a photo, webpage, or map for a close-up—then pinch to zoom back out. In Photos, keep 
pinching to see the collection or album the photo’s in.
Or double-tap a photo or webpage to zoom in, and double-tap again to zoom out. In Maps, 
double-tap to zoom in and tap once with two fingers to zoom out.