Chapter 2: getting started, Set up ipad, Sign up for cellular service – Apple iPad iOS 8.1 User Manual
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Getting Started
Set up iPad
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WARNING:
To avoid injury, read
on page 150 before using iPad.
Set up iPad. Turn on iPad, then follow the Setup Assistant.
The Setup Assistant guides you through the setup process, including:
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Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
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Signing in with or creating a free Apple ID (needed for many features, including iCloud,
FaceTime, the App Store, the iTunes Store, and more)
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Entering a passcode
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Setting up iCloud and iCloud Keychain
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Turning on recommended features, such as Location Services
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Activating iPad with your carrier (cellular models)
During setup, you can copy your apps, settings, and content from another iPad by restoring from
an iCloud backup or from iTunes. See
on page 156.
Note: Find My iPad is turned on when you sign in to iCloud. Activation Lock is engaged to help
prevent anyone else from setting up your iPad, even if it is completely restored. Before you sell
or give away your iPad, you should reset it to erase your personal content and turn off Activation
Lock. See
on page 159.
If you don’t have access to a Wi-Fi Internet connection during setup, you can use your computer’s
Internet connection—just connect iPad to your computer when prompted by the Setup Assistant.
For help connecting iPad to your computer, see
on page 18.
Sign up for cellular service
If your iPad has an Apple SIM card (available on iPad models with cellular and Touch ID), you can
choose a carrier and sign up for cellular service right on iPad. Depending on your home carrier
and your destination, you may also be able to travel abroad with iPad and sign up for cellular
service with a carrier in the country you’re visiting. Not available in all areas and not all carriers
are supported; contact your carrier for more information.
Sign up for cellular service. Go to Settings > Cellular Data, then tap Set Up Cellular Data and
follow the onscreen instructions.
Set up cellular service in another country. When traveling to another country you may choose
a local carrier rather than roaming. Go to Settings > Cellular Data, tap Choose a Data Plan, then
select the plan you want to use.
Apple SIM card kits are available for purchase at Apple Retail locations in countries with
participating carriers.