Apple ipad 1st generation User Manual

iPad Basics — Hardware Information 21 2010-12-09
Screen Rotation Lock with iOS 4.2
Beginning with iOS 4.2, the screen rotation lock is enabled via the screen orientation lock 
control. Double-click the Home button, then place your finger on one of the icons at the 
bottom of the screen and swipe to the right. The screen orientation lock, brightness slider, and 
iPod controls appear.
For more information on enabling rotation lock, refer to http://support.apple.com/kb/
HT4085: iPad: Understanding screen...

iPad Basics — Hardware Information 22 2010-12-09
Ambient Light Sensor
The ambient light sensor detects light levels at the current location and adjusts the brightness 
of the Multi-Touch display. The approximate location of the ambient light sensor is circled and 
marked in orange:
Troubleshooting Notes: 
• Make sure the ambient light sensor is not being blocked or covered. Screen brightness can 
be affected by a screen protector, especially if it covers the ambient light sensor. 
• The ambient light...

iPad Basics — Hardware Information 23 2010-12-09
Liquid Contact Indicators
The iPad warranty excludes coverage for damage caused by liquid. To help determine if an iPad 
has been in contact with liquid, two liquid contact indicators (LCIs) are installed on the iPad at 
the following locations:
• At the bottom of the headphone jack
• In the 30-pin connector port (requires holding the product at a 45 degree angle to view) 
Use a lighted otoscope to look into the headphone jack and 30-pin connector slot for...

iPad Basics — Hardware Information 24 2010-12-09
Removing the Micro-SIM Card
When troubleshooting iPad WiFi + 3G connectivity, you may need to remove the micro-SIM 
card to check for damage or other issues. To remove the card, do the following:
1. Insert the end of the SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM tray. 
2.  Press firmly and push the tool straight in until the tray pops out. (If you don’t have a SIM 
eject tool, you can use the end of a paper clip.)
3. Pull out the SIM tray and remove the...

iPad Basics — Software Information 25 2010-12-09
Software Information
iOS 4.2 Software Update
iOS 4.2 is the latest software update for iPad and is highly recommended for all iPad users. 
Connect the iPad to a Mac or PC, open iTunes, and follow the instructions to download the 
update. Use iTunes 10.1 or later, available at www.itunes.com/download.
The iOS 4.2 software update for iPad adds several new features for iPad including support for 
the following:
• Multitasking support for third-party apps
•...

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Update and Restore iOS on iPad
Use the iTunes Summary pane (graphic shows original software version 3.2) to check for 
software updates and restore iPad. Always update to the latest iOS.
• The update and restore process is identical with other iOS devices. 
For the currently installed version of iOS, check the:
• iTunes Summary pane
• iPad About screen
Set up and Sync Content
Setting up iPad
Before you can use iPad, you must set it up using iTunes:
1....

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Syncing Content
Set up and sync content to iPad in iTunes the same way you would iPhone or iPod touch. 
The iTunes Summary (below) and Books pane (next page) contain some differences that are 
exclusive to iPad.
• iTunes Summary pane: Checking “Prefer standard definition videos” on the Summary pane 
chooses standard definition over high definition formats when syncing video content to 
iPad.  

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• Books pane: Use the Books section on the Books pane to select your syncing options for 
audio books, iBooks from the iBookstore, and e-books in ePub format downloaded from the 
Internet. Note: The books available for sale through the iBooks app will only be available for 
US customers or customers who have a US Store account.
For more information on syncing, refer to Kbase article: Syncing iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch 
with iTunes.  

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iPad General Troubleshooting — Tools 30 2010-12-09
General Troubleshooting
Tools
To use and test iPad, you will need the following:
• Visual Mechanical Inspection instructions
• Latest software updates installed:
 -Use iTunes to install the latest version of the iOS software 
 -iTunes version 10.1 or later
• Wi-Fi network
• Dock
• 30-pin to USB cable (iPod/iPhone 30-pin USB cable is interchangeable)
• Keyboard Dock
• iPad 10W USB Power Adapter 
• Camera Connection Kit (Camera Connector and SD Card...