Chapter 9. Setting the Date and Time

Your iPad retrieves the date and time each time you hook it up to your computer through its USB cable. However, sometimes you may need to set the date and time manually, such as when you’re away from a computer or just prefer to have the time displayed in 24-hour format rather than 12-hour format.

In this chapter you’ll learn how to set the date and time on your iPad.

What You’ll Be Using

To set the date and time of your iPad, you need to use the following:

The Settings screen

Picking a Time Zone

You may want to check to make sure your iPad recognizes which time zone you’re in. Many time zones have daylight saving ...

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