Getting Started

Read this chapter to learn how to set up iPad, set up mail accounts, use iCloud, and more.
What you need
WARNING: To avoid injury, read all operating instructions in this guide and safety information in the
iPad Important Product Information Guide at support.apple.com/manuals/ipad before using iPad.
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To use iPad, you need:
An Apple ID for some features, ÂÂ including iCloud, the App Store and iTunes Store, and
online purchases
ÂÂ An Internet connection (broadband is recommended)
To use iPad with your computer, you need:
ÂÂ A Mac or a PC with a USB 2.0 port and one of the following operating systems:
ÂÂ Mac OS X version 10.5.8 or later
ÂÂ Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
ÂÂ iTunes 10.6 or later, available at www.itunes.com/download

Setting up iPad

To set up iPad, turn it on and follow the Setup Assistant. The onscreen directions in Setup
Assistant step you through the setup process, including connecting to a Wi-Fi network, signing in
with or creating a free Apple ID, setting up iCloud, and 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 “Backing up iPad” on page 137.