My New iPad 2

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

You can define a simple or regular passcode to block access to your iPad. A simple passcode lets you define a four-digit number to block access. A regular passcode lets you define a passcode of more than four characters that can consist of letters and symbols. To set a simple or regular passcode, follow these steps:

1. From the Home screen, tap Settings ...