Setting (or Removing) a Passcode
Initially, your iPad does not require a passcode to start using it. Just press the Home button or the On/Off button, slide your finger across the screen to unlock the Home screen, and you (or anyone else who gets a hold of your iPad) can start peeking through your data. A passcode simply acts like a password that locks out strangers from using your iPad.
Setting a Passcode
Setting a four-digit passcode simply provides a barrier to prevent someone from accessing your iPad. To set a passcode, follow these steps:
From the Home screen, tap Settings. The Settings screen appears.
Tap General. The General settings screen appears.
Tap Passcode Lock. The Passcode Lock settings screen appears, as shown in Figure 8-1.
Figure 8-1. The ...
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