Power On and Set Up the iPad
An iPad doesn’t require a computer at all—though one is definitely helpful to have. Apple’s step-by-step getting started process is simple, but you’re prompted to make several decisions about how your data is synchronized and where it will live. (These steps vary a bit depending on how you’re syncing your data and whether you’re upgrading from a previous device. For example, if you begin connected to a computer, you select a Wi-Fi network after selecting an existing device profile.) But the process is easy to follow, so don’t worry if these steps don’t match your experience exactly. If you’ve already done this stage, skip ahead to “iPad Essentials.”
1. To power the iPad on for the first time, press and briefly hold ...
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