- Turn On: Press and hold the iPad’s power button until you see the Apple logo.
- Next: You will see “Hello” in many languages. Follow the steps on the screen to get started. (If you are blind or have low vision, you can turn on VoiceOver or Zoom from the Hello screen.) When asked, choose your language. Then tap your country (US). This affects how information looks, including date, time, contacts, and more. Next, tap the blue accessibility button to set up Accessibility Options that can help improve your setup experience and the use of your new iPad.
Tap “Set Up Manually” down at the bottom of the screen to continue.
- Activate: You need to connect to a Wi-Fi network, cellular network, or iTunes to activate and continue setting up your device. Tap the Wi-Fi network that you want to use or select a different option.
- Set up Touch ID: With this feature, you can use your fingerprint to unlock your device and make purchases. Tap Continue and follow the instructions, or tap “Set Up Later in Settings.”
- Create a Passcode: Set a six-digit passcode to help protect your data. You need a passcode to use features like Touch ID and Apple Pay. If you’d like a four-digit passcode, custom passcode, or no passcode, tap “Passcode Options.”
- Sign in with your Apple ID: Enter your Apple ID and password, or tap “Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?” From there, you can recover your Apple ID or password, create an Apple ID, or set it up later. If you use more than one Apple ID, tap “Use different Apple IDs for iCloud and iTunes?” When you sign in with your Apple ID, you might be prompted for a verification code from your previous device.
- Turn on automatic updates and set up other features: On the next screens, you can decide whether to share information with app developers and allow iOS to update automatically.
- Set up Siri and other services: You will be asked to set up or enable services and features, like Siri. You will be asked to speak a few phrases so that Siri can get to know your voice. If you signed in with your Apple ID and would like to set up optional Apple Pay and iCloud Keychain, follow those steps on the iPad.
- Set up Screen Time and more display options: Screen Time gives you insight into how much time you and/or your kids spend on your devices. It also lets you set time limits for daily app use. After you set up Screen Time, you can use Display Zoom to adjust the size of icons and text on your Home screen.
- Finish up: Tap “Get Started” to begin using your iPad. Make a safe copy of your data by backing up, and learn about more features in the user guide that came in your iPad box.
- Charge iPad: When the battery icon gets low, plug in your charger. You know the iPad is charging when the battery icon has a ‘lightning bolt’ in it.
- Turn off iPad: Press and hold the On/Off/Sleep button at the upper-right corner of the iPad. Keep holding the button until a slider appears on the screen. Move the Slide to power off slider all the way to the right.