[Njtechdiv] iPad Mini problem

Thu Feb 27 03:00:06 UTC 2014

Hello Pat
I just did a basic google search for setting up a new iPad and here is the first of ten results:
How To Set Up Your New Apple iPad, iPad Air, or iPad Mini
  a.. By Jeffrey L. Wilson 
  b.. December 25, 2013 
  c.. How to prepare e your iPad for work and play by following these simple steps. 
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Christmas Day is here, Apple fans, so you know what that means: iPads being unwrapped from coast to coast. The newest additioy you celebrate—let us say congratulations on acquiring one of the best tablets on the market today. The Apple iPad, after all, is a wonderful combination of excellent design and deep app-store integration. 

But the iPad isn't quite ready for use out of the box. Oh, no: you must first set up the device. Thankfully, it isn't at all difficult. If you want to know exactly what you need to do to set up an iPad Air or iPad mini, follow these simple steps. 

After you do that, don't forget to check out The 10 Best Free iPad Apps and The 100 Best iPad Apps for software suggestions. Because, while the iPad is a great tablet piece of hardware, it's the software that really makes it sing. 

1. Select a language. There are over two dozen languages available including English, Spanish, Dutch, and Polish.

2. Select a country or region. Same deal here. There are many locations to choose from including Thailand, the United States, and Zimbabwe.

3. You have the option to set up the iPad over Wi-Fi or by using iTunes. We recommended going the Wi-Fi route as you can set up the new iPad from anywhere (you don't have to physically connect the tablet to a PC).

4. After you do that, select "Set Up as New iPad."

5. Select "Create a Free Apple ID."

6. Enter your birthday. This is used to determine age-appropriate services and apps, and to help recover your password should you forget it.

7. Enter a first and last name.

8. Decide if you want to use an existing email address or create a free iCloud email address.

9. Select three security questions and answers. These, too, will help you when recovering a forgotten password.

10. Enter a rescue email account that you'll use to recover your password should you have problems with your primary email address.

11. Determine if you want email updates turned on/off. This will send Apple news and software announcements to your inbox. Or not.

14. Read the terms and conditions.

15. Do you want to use iCloud? Make your choice here.

16. If you want to use iMessgae and FaceTime, associate it with your Apple ID. Or, simply skip this step.

17. You have the option to create a four-digit passcode.

18. Diagnostics & Usage is the final step. Choose to have the iPad automatically send/don't send diagnostic and usage data to Apple.

19. That's it! Tap "Start Using iPad" to finally arrive at the iPad's home screen.

Activating Accessibility Features 
iPad has a surprisingly robust set of accessibility features. Here's how to set them up. 
1. Go to Settings > General 
2. Tap "Accessibility" in the right column. 
3. Activate accessibility features. These include Guided Access, VoiceOver, and AssistiveTouch.

Other Setup Tips Stories to Check Out 
1. Learn How to Download iOS 7 
2. Check Out 6 Overlooked Features in iOS7 
3. Our 100 Best iPad Apps article includes software that will improve your tablet experience. 
4. Are you a gamer? Our 75 Best iPad Games article highlights the tablet games that you should play right now.

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Hope some of this helps someone
From: Arthur Bunce 
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 8:48 PM
To: njtechdiv at nfbnet.org 
Subject: [Njtechdiv] iPad Mini problem

Hi, I’m Pat Bunce. Yesterday I bought an Apple  iPad Mini. Having a problem.Today when I push the home button it doesn’t go back to home. Any ideas?

Pat Bunce
a_bunce at msn.com

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