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