Apple A1954 Tablet Device User Manual iPad User Guide
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iPad User
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The new tool for school
Stay at the top of the class
Use iPad to stay organized, create amazing projects, share with your
classmates, and get things done.
Quickly find and share files
With the Files app, you can browse, search, and organize all your files
in one place. To find your latest paper or project, just tap Recents.
If youʼre working on a team project and want everyone to work in the
same document, share a file in iCloud Drive. Touch and hold the file,
tap Share, then tap Add People. To move a file to iCloud Drive first,
touch and hold the document, then tap Move.
Multitask with Split View and Slide Over
When youʼre working on a project, you might want to use more than
one app at a time. On models that support multitasking, open one app,
then swipe up from the bottom of the screen to reveal the Dock. Touch
and hold the icon of another app, then drag it to the right or left edge
of the screen to open it in Split View.
Or use Slide Over to open an app on top of another app (or even on
top of two apps open in Split View). From the Dock, touch and hold an
app, then drag it to the center of the screen. Slide Over is useful if you
just want to use another app for a short time.
A picture is worth a thousand words
Quickly take and mark up a screenshot—so you can give clear
feedback when youʼre working on a team project. To take a
screenshot, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button on the top of your
iPad while you press the Home button. Then tap the thumbnail that
appears for a few moments in the bottom-left corner of the screen and
use the tools to add your thoughts.
Or, in Mail use Instant Markup to add a quick sketch and show your
team what youʼre thinking. Just use Apple Pencil to draw right in the
message. No Apple Pencil? No worries. Touch and hold the spot in the
message where you want to add a sketch, then tap Insert Drawing.
Want to learn more? Check out the ,
, and .
Not all features are available for all iPad models.
View files and folders Use multiple
apps at the same time Markup
Work smart
Maximize your teamʼs productivity
Use Notes to streamline your teamʼs process—keep ongoing to-do
lists, plan things out, and collaborate, even when youʼre not in the
same room.
Stay on track
Managing a project?
Open a note to review
outstanding items and
keep track of
deadlines and goals
when youʼre in a
meeting. Tap to
begin a checklist or
to add a table.
Sketch out a
plan
Sometimes bullet
points just donʼt cut it.
Tap to add a quick
handwritten note or
draw in your note. Or
if you have
Apple Pencil, just
touch it to the note
and start drawing.
If you want to use
additional drawing
tools, more colors, or
be able to zoom in and
out as you work, tap
, then tap Add
Sketch.
Work together
When you share a
note, you and your
team can all work in
the same file—so you
donʼt have to wonder
who has the latest
version. Just tap ,
then choose how
youʼd like to invite
people.
Learn more about what you can do in the .
Notes app
Not all features are available for all iPad models.
A quiet Sunday
Take a break with iPad
Sometimes after a busy week, you just need some down time. Curl up
with iPad to enjoy a good book, watch a TV show, do some shopping,
and catch up with friends.
Watch a movie
while you surf
the web
With Picture in
Picture, you can watch
your favorite movie
while you check your
mail or look at
something online. Tap
at the bottom of
your video screen. To
make the small video
screen larger, pinch it
open. Pinch closed to
shrink it again.
Shop with Apple
Pay
Visit your favorite
store in an app or
online. When you find
that perfect shirt, tap
Apple Pay to check
out easily with
Touch ID—no need to
hunt for your credit
card.
Hang out
Open FaceTime, tap
, then call your
friend for a visit. As
you chat, tap the
Shutter button to take
a Live Photo—so you
can hold on to the
moment long after the
call is over.
Fall asleep with
a book
Reading a book is a
great way to wind
down as bedtime
draws near. Choose a
good read in iBooks,
then tone down the
blue light that may
make it harder for you
to sleep. Drag up from
the bottom of the
screen, touch and
hold , then tap to
turn on Night Shift.
To learn more, check out , , and
.
Not all features are available in all regions, or for all iPad models.
Buy with Apple Pay FaceTime Picture in
Picture
Welcome
Say hello to iPad
Get started
Whatʼs new in iOS 11
Basics
Siri
Personalize your iPad
Apps
Apple Pay
Sharing
iPad and other devices
Privacy and security
Restart, update, reset, and restore
Accessibility
Safety, handling, and support
A quick look at iPad
This guide describes iOS 11.3 for:
Your features and apps may vary depending on the model of iPad you have, and on your
region, language, and carrier. To find out which features are supported in your region, go
to the .
Note: Apps and services that send or receive data over a cellular network may incur
additional fees. Contact your carrier for information about your iPad service plan and
fees.
iPad Pro
Take a tour of iPad Pro.
Say hello to iPad
iPad Pro (12.9-inch)
iPad Pro (10.5-inch)
iPad Pro (9.7-inch)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (5th generation)
iPad Air 2
iPad Air
iPad mini 4
iPad mini 3
iPad mini 2
iOS Feature Availability website
Note: True Tone flash is available only on supported models.
Smart Connector
Using the Smart Connector, you can magnetically attach an accessory, such as iPad Pro
Smart Keyboard (available separately), to iPad Pro. For more information about iPad Pro
Smart Keyboard, see the Apple Support article .
iPad (6th generation), iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2,
iPad Air
Use your Smart Keyboard with iPad Pro
Note: Touch ID is available only on supported models.
iPad mini
Note: Touch ID is available only on supported models.
Accessories included with iPad
The following accessories are included with iPad:
USB power adapter. Use this adapter with the Lightning to USB Cable to charge the iPad
battery. The size of your adapter depends on the iPad model and your region.
Lightning to USB Cable. Use this cable to connect iPad to the USB power adapter or to
your computer.
Lightning connector
Connect your Lightning to USB Cable to the Lightning connector to charge or sync your
iPad. For more information about charging, see . For more
information about syncing, see .
If you have Apple Pencil (available separately), plug it into the Lightning connector to pair
or charge it with iPad Pro or iPad (6th generation). For more information, see the Apple
Support article .
View this user guide on iPad
View the user guide in Safari. Tap , then tap the iPad User Guide bookmark. If you
donʼt see a bookmark, go to .
Add an icon for the user guide to the Home screen: Tap , then tap Add to Home
Screen.
View the user guide in a different language: Tap the language link (English, for
example) at the bottom of the first page, then choose a language.
View the user guide in iBooks. Open iBooks, tap Search, then enter “iPad user guide.”
For more information, see .
Get tips on using iOS 11
The Tips app helps you get the most from iPad.
Get Tips. Open the Tips app. New tips are added frequently.
Get notified when new tips arrive. Go to Settings > Notifications > Tips.
Charge and monitor the battery
Sync iPad
Use Apple Pencil with iPad Pro
the iPad User Guide
Get books
Turn on iPad
Turn on iPad. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
If iPad doesnʼt turn on, you might need to .
Turn off iPad. Normally, you leave iPad on all of the time, but if you need to turn it off,
press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the slider appears, then drag the slider.
Install the SIM card
An Apple SIM card, an embedded Apple SIM, or a third-party SIM card is used for your
cellular data connection. All iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models include a SIM card tray. Some
models also include an embedded Apple SIM (except in China). In some regions, other
iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular models may include a preinstalled Apple SIM card.
If you change carriers or if no SIM card is installed, you may need to install or replace the
SIM card. Apple SIM card kits are available for purchase at Apple Retail locations in
countries with participating carriers. For more information, see the Apple Support article
.
Eject the SIM card tray. Insert a paper clip or the SIM eject tool (sold separately) into
the small hole of the SIM card tray on the right side of iPad, then press firmly to eject and
remove the tray. Place the SIM card in the tray—the angled corner determines the correct
orientation—then insert the SIM card tray back into iPad.
Get started
Charge and monitor the battery
Use Apple SIM with Wi-Fi + Cellular models of iPad
Cellular data also requires a wireless data plan. See .
Important: A SIM card or an Apple SIM is required to use cellular services when
connecting to GSM networks and some CDMA networks. Your iPad is subject to your
wireless service providerʼs policies, which may include restrictions on switching service
providers and roaming, even after the conclusion of any required minimum service
contract. Contact your wireless service provider for more details. Availability of cellular
capabilities depends on the wireless network.
Set up iPad
With only a Wi-Fi connection, you can easily set up iPad. You can also set up iPad by
and using iTunes.
WARNING: To avoid injury, read before using iPad.
Prepare for setup. To make setup as smooth as possible, have the following items
available:
The name and password (if applicable) of your Wi-Fi network
Your and password; if you donʼt have an Apple ID, you can create one during
setup
Your credit or debit card account information, if you want to add a card to Apple Pay
during setup on supported models
Your previous iPad or its backup data, if youʼre upgrading to a new device
Your Android device, if you want to
Set up iPad. , then follow the setup assistant.
If you have another iOS device with iOS 11 or later, you can securely copy many of your
settings, preferences, and iCloud Keychain to your new iPad. Hold your other device near
your new iPad, and wait for automatic setup to begin.
Sign up for cellular service
connecting it to a computer
Important safety information
Apple ID
Move to iOS from Android
Turn on iPad
Note: The Find My iPhone app helps you locate and protect your iPad if itʼs lost or stolen.
The app automatically turns on when you sign in with your Apple ID during iPad setup;
the app includes a feature called Activation Lock, which prevents anyone else from
activating and using your iPad, even if itʼs completely erased. (See .) Before
you , you should erase and unlock it so that the next owner can
activate it.
Use iPad for business. If your iPad is deployed or managed by a company or other
organization, see an administrator for setup instructions. For general information, go to
the .
Use iPad for education. If your iPad is deployed or managed by a school, see a teacher
or administrator for setup instructions. For general information, go to the
.
Find your iPad
sell or give away iPad
Business website
Education
website
Configure settings
The Settings app
The Settings app is accessible from the Home screen. You use it to configure many of the
settings on iPad. For example, to choose a different wallpaper, tap Settings, then tap
Wallpaper (Settings > Wallpaper). You can also use Settings to:
Manage your Apple ID
Change your device passcode
Choose different sounds for notifications
Configure privacy controls
Find out how much free storage remains on iPad
Enable restrictions
Search for a setting. Open Settings, swipe down to reveal the search field, then enter a
term—alert or password, for example.
Sign up for cellular service
If your iPad has an embedded Apple SIM or an Apple SIM card (available on supported
models), you can choose a carrier and sign up for cellular service right on iPad.
Depending on your home carrier and your destination, you may also be able to travel
abroad with iPad and sign up for cellular service with a carrier in the country youʼre
visiting. This isnʼt available in all regions and not all carriers are supported; for more
information, see the Apple Support article
, or contact your carrier.
Sign up for cellular service. Go to Settings > Cellular Data, then tap Set Up Cellular
Data and follow the onscreen instructions.
Set up cellular service in another country. When traveling to another country, you can
choose a local carrier rather than roaming. Go to Settings > Cellular Data, tap Choose a
Data Plan, then select the plan you want to use.
If you have a third-party SIM card, contact your carrier to set up cellular service.
Use Apple SIM with Wi-Fi + Cellular models of
iPad
Connect to the Internet
iPad connects to the Internet whenever necessary by using Wi-Fi or your carrierʼs cellular
network, if available. When an app needs to use the Internet, iPad tries the following, in
order:
Connects to the most recently used available Wi-Fi network
Shows a list of Wi-Fi networks in range and connects to the one you choose
Connects over the cellular data network (Wi-Fi + Cellular models)
Note: If a Wi-Fi connection to the Internet isnʼt available, apps and services may transfer
data over your carrierʼs cellular network, which may result in additional fees. Contact your
carrier for information about your cellular data plan rates. To manage cellular data usage,
see .
Connect to Wi-Fi
If appears at the top of the screen, youʼre connected to a Wi-Fi network. iPad
reconnects when you return to the same location.
Configure Wi-Fi. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn on Wi-Fi.
Choose a network: Tap one of the listed networks, then enter the password, if
required.
Ask to join networks: Turn on Ask to Join Networks to be notified when a Wi-Fi
network is available. Otherwise, you must manually join a network when a previously
used network isnʼt available.
Join a closed Wi-Fi network: Tap Other, then enter the name of the network. You need
to know the network name, security type, and password.
Adjust the settings for a Wi-Fi network: Tap next to a network. You can set an
HTTP proxy, define static network settings, turn on BootP, or renew the settings
provided by a DHCP server.
Note: Some networks may offer different information.
Forget a network: Tap next to a network youʼve joined before, then tap Forget This
Network.
You can also use Control Center to make changes to your Wi-Fi connection. See
.
Cellular data settings
Control
Center
Set up your own Wi-Fi network. If you have an unconfigured AirPort base station turned
on and within range, you can use iPad to set it up. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then look for
“Set up an AirPort base station.” Tap your base station, and Setup Assistant does the
rest.
Manage an 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
havenʼt yet downloaded AirPort Utility, tap OK to open the App Store, then download it.
(This requires an Internet connection.)
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 theyʼre correct.
Update the date and time automatically. Go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then
turn on Set Automatically. iPad gets the correct time over the network and updates it for
the time zone youʼre in. Some networks donʼt support network time, so in some regions
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.
Change the time format to 24-hour time. (not available in all regions) Go to Settings >
General > Date & Time, then turn on 24-Hour Time.
Language and region
Go to Settings > General > Language & Region to set:
The language for iPad
The preferred language order for apps and websites
The region format
The calendar format
The temperature unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit)
To add a keyboard for another language, go to Settings > General > Keyboard >
Keyboards. For more information, see .
Use international keyboards
Apple ID
Your Apple ID is the account you use for just about everything you do with Apple—
including storing your content in iCloud, streaming from Apple Music, and buying content
from the App Store, iTunes Store, and iBooks Store. You can sign in to all Apple services
with a single Apple ID and password.
Sign in with your Apple ID. If you already have an Apple ID, use it to sign in when you
first set up iPad, and whenever you need to sign in to use an Apple service. If you didnʼt
sign in during setup, go to Settings > Sign in to your iPad.
If you donʼt have an Apple ID, you can create one wherever youʼre asked to sign in—for
example, the App Store, iTunes Store, or iBooks Store. Itʼs best to have only one Apple ID.
Change your Apple ID settings. Go to Settings > [your name] to update your contact
information, change your password, upgrade your iCloud storage, manage Family Sharing
and subscriptions, and more.
iCloud
Safely store your photos and videos, documents, and more in iCloud so theyʼre available
even if you lose your iPad.
Set up iCloud. If you havenʼt already signed in with your , go to Settings > Sign
in to your iPad. If you donʼt have an Apple ID, you can create one.
Content stored in iCloud is pushed wirelessly to your other devices where youʼre signed
in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
Apple ID
iCloud is available on devices with iOS 5 or later, on Mac computers with Mac OS X 10.7.5
or later, and on PCs with iCloud for Windows 5 or later (Windows 7 or later is required).
You can also sign in to from any Mac or PC to access your iCloud information
and features like Photos, Find My iPhone, Mail, Calendar, Contacts, iWork for iCloud, and
more.
Note: iCloud may not be available in all regions, and iCloud features may vary by region.
For more information, go to the .
With iCloud, you can:
Store your photos and videos: If you use to store all your photos
and videos, you can access them from any device with iOS 8.1 or later, a Mac with
OS X 10.10.3 or later, a PC with iCloud for Windows 5 or later, and on
when you sign in with the same Apple ID. Use to share photos
and videos with only the people you choose, and let them add photos, videos, and
comments.
Keep your mail, calendars, notes, contacts, and reminders up to date: All your info
stays up to date everywhere—on your Mac, your iOS devices, and on iCloud.com.
Note: If you enable iCloud for apps such as Music, Photos, Calendar, and Contacts on
your iPad, you canʼt use iTunes to sync them with your computer.
Store and retrieve your documents: in the Files app
and access them from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or PC.
Back up your data: Back up iPad to iCloud automatically when iPad is connected to
power and Wi-Fi. iCloud data and backups sent over the Internet are encrypted. See
.
Share with your family: With , up to six family members can share
iCloud storage on plans with 200 GB or more.
Keep tabs on your browsing: See the Safari tabs you have open on your other iOS
devices and Mac computers. See .
Find your iPad: Use the Find My iPhone app on another iOS device—or use the
on any Mac or PC—to locate your missing iPad on a map, lock it
remotely, suspend or remove the ability to pay using Apple Pay, play a sound, display
a message, or erase all the data on it. Find My iPhone also includes Activation Lock,
which requires your Apple ID and password to disable Find My iPhone, erase iPad, or
reactivate your device. See .
Find your friends: Use to share your location with friends and family.
iCloud.com
iCloud website
iCloud Photo Library
iCloud.com
iCloud Photo Sharing
Store documents on iCloud Drive
Back up iPad with iCloud Backup
Family Sharing
Browse the web
Find
My iPhone web app
Find your iPad
Find My Friends
Store and access your passwords and credit card information: keeps
passwords and credit card information up to date across all your designated devices.
With iCloud, you get a free email account and 5 GB of storage for your mail, documents,
photos and videos, and backups. Your purchased music, apps, TV shows, and books
donʼt count against your available storage space. You can purchase additional storage
right from your device.
Upgrade your iCloud storage. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage
Storage > Change Storage Plan. For information about upgrading your iCloud storage,
see .
For more information about iCloud, go to the . For support information, go
to the .
Set up other mail, contacts, and calendar accounts
In addition to the apps that come with iPad and that you use with , iPad works with
Microsoft Exchange and many of the most popular Internet-based mail, contacts, and
calendar services.
For information about setting up a Microsoft Exchange account in a corporate
environment, see the Apple Support article
.
Set up an account. Go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords, then tap Add Account.
You can add contacts using an LDAP or CardDAV account, if your company or
organization supports it. See .
You can add calendars using a CalDAV calendar account, and you can subscribe to
iCalendar (.ics) calendars or import them from Mail. See .
Move to iOS from Android
During setup, you can migrate your content automatically and securely from your Android
device.
Download the Move to iOS app. On your device running Android version 4.0 or later, see
the Apple Support article and download the Move to iOS app.
Move your data from Android during setup. When setting up iPad, on the Apps & Data
screen, select Move Data from Android. On the Android device, turn on Wi-Fi, open the
Move to iOS app, then follow the steps.
iCloud Keychain
iCloud Help
iCloud website
iCloud Support website
iCloud
Set up Exchange ActiveSync on your iPhone,
iPad, or iPod touch
Add contact accounts
Use multiple calendars
Move from Android to iOS