Restrictions, Ipad cover lock/unlock – Apple iPad iOS 6.1 User Manual
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Chapter 27
Settings
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iPad Cover Lock/Unlock
You can automatically lock or unlock iPad when you use it with the iPad Smart Cover or iPad
Smart Case (available separately). When this feature is turned on, iPad automatically locks and
goes to sleep when you close the cover, and wakes when you open it. This setting appears when
you attach an iPad Smart Cover or iPad Smart Case.
Restrictions
You can set restrictions for some apps and for purchased content. For example, parents can
restrict explicit music from being seen on playlists, or prevent the installation of apps.
Turn on restrictions: Go to Settings > General > Restrictions, then tap Enable Restrictions. You’ll
be asked to define a restrictions passcode that’s necessary in order to change the settings you
make. This is distinct from the passcode for unlocking iPad.
Important:
If you forget your restrictions passcode, you must restore the iPad software. See
Updating and restoring iPad software
on page 131.
You can set restrictions for the following apps:
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Safari
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Camera (and apps that use the camera)
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FaceTime
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iTunes Store
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iBookstore
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Siri
You can also restrict the following:
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Installing Apps: The App Store is disabled and its icon is removed from the Home screen. You
cannot install apps on iPad.
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Deleting Apps: You cannot delete apps from iPad. doesn’t appear on app icons when you’re
customizing the Home screen.
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Explicit Language: Siri attempts to replace explicit words you speak by replacing them with
asterisks and beep sounds
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Privacy: The privacy settings for Location Services, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Photos,
Bluetooth Sharing, Twitter, and Facebook can each be locked. For information about privacy
settings, see
on page 119.
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Accounts: The current Mail, Contacts, Calendar settings are locked. You cannot add, modify, or
delete accounts. You also cannot modify iCloud settings.
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Find My Friends: The current Find My Friends settings are locked. This option is available when
the Find My Friends app is installed.
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Volume Limit: The current sound volume limit setting is locked.
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In-App Purchases: When In-App Purchases is turned off, you can’t purchase additional content
or functionality for apps you download from the App Store.
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Require Passwords: Requires you to enter your Apple ID for in-app purchases after the time
period you specify.
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Content Restrictions: Tap Ratings For, then select a country from the list. Then set restrictions
for music and podcasts, books, movies, TV shows, and apps. Content that doesn’t meet the
rating you select won’t appear on iPad.