How to set up a new Apple iPad with iTunes
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- Before you can use your Apple iPad, you will need to activate it. If you have access to a Wi-Fi network, you can connect and activate over Wi-Fi. Otherwise, you will need a computer and iTunes.
If you donʼt have iTunes on your computer, youʼll need to download and install it. In this example, weʼve used iTunes v12.5.1.
Please note: the steps may differ depending on the options selected. Simply follow the prompts on the Apple iPad to complete the setup. - 1. Press the Home button to start setup.
- 2. Touch the desired language.
- 3. Touch the desired country or region.
- 4. Touch Connect to iTunes.
- 5. Connect the Apple iPad to the computer using the USB cable. Launch iTunes if it doesn't launch automatically.
- 6. In iTunes, ensure Set up as new iPad is selected and click Continue.
- 7. The Apple iPad is activated and you can continue setup.
- 8. On the Apple iPad, touch the desired option, e.g., Enable Location Services.
- 9. Enter a four-digit passcode.
- 10. Re-enter the four-digit passcode.
- 11. Touch the desired option, e.g., Set Up as New iPad.
- 12. Enter your Apple ID.
- 13. Touch Password.
- 14. Enter your password.
- 15. Touch Next.
- 16. Touch Agree.
- 17. Wait while your Apple ID is set up.
- 18. Touch the desired option, e.g., Use iCloud Security Code.
- 19. Enter your iCloud security code.
- 20. Enter the verification code (sent to the number registered with iCloud).
- 21. Touch the desired option, e.g., Turn On Siri.
- 22. Touch the desired option, e.g., Send to Apple.
- 23. Touch the desired option, e.g., Share with App Developers.
- 24. Touch Get Started.