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Apple iPad (5th generation)

Apple iPad (5th generation) Guide

The Basics

Getting started Functions and settings Calls and contacts Messaging Tools and apps Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and data

First use

Inserting a SIM Turning my tablet on and off Charging the battery Activating my tablet Activating an Apple ID on my tablet Restoring content from an iCloud backup Restoring content from an iTunes backup

Using my tablet

Guide to keys and sockets List of screen icons Ending running applications Turning the screen lock on or off Restarting my tablet

Internet settings

Setting up my tablet for internet Using my internet browser Clearing browser data

Sound settings

Choosing a message tone Turning silent mode on or off Setting the volume

Screen settings

Choosing a language Setting the date and time Setting the screen brightness Using notifications Selecting settings for Control Centre Using Control Centre

Voice commands

Selecting settings for Siri Using Siri

Security

Turning my PIN on or off Changing my PIN Unblocking your PIN Turning lock code on or off Using Touch ID Checking SIM lock status

Software updates

Checking the software version Backing up tablet memory to iCloud Backing up tablet memory using iTunes Updating the software Restoring factory default settings

Network

Choosing a network Choosing network mode Turning flight mode on or off

Contacts

Creating a contact Merging identical contacts Copying contacts from social network sites and email accounts

iMessages

Setting up my tablet for iMessage Writing and sending iMessages

Email

Setting up my tablet for POP3 email Setting up my tablet for Exchange email Choosing a default email account Deleting an email account Writing and sending email

Apps

Installing apps from App Store Uninstalling apps Turning automatic update of apps on or off Turning Offload Unused Apps on or off Selecting settings for background refresh of apps

Photo and video

Using my camera Using my video recorder Viewing photos and videos Sending photo or video in an email

Music

Using the music player

Location

Turning GPS on or off

Find My iPad

Selecting settings for Find My iPad Using Find My iPad

Wi-Fi

Turning Wi-Fi on or off Connecting to a Wi-Fi network Using my tablet as personal Hotspot

Bluetooth

Turning Bluetooth on or off Pairing a Bluetooth device with my tablet

Syncing

Transferring files between a computer and my tablet Syncing the contents of my tablet using iCloud

Data

Checking data usage Turning mobile data on or off Turning data roaming on or off

APP Chat

Facebook

How to install Facebook on your tablet How to use Facebook on your tablet

Twitter

How to install Twitter on your tablet How to use Twitter on your tablet

Google Maps

How to install Google Maps on your tablet How to use Google Maps on your tablet

YouTube

How to install YouTube on your tablet How to use YouTube on your tablet

Troubleshooting

I can't use of one my apps

Can you use your tablet's internet connection?

It's important to find out if you can use your tablet's internet connection. If you can't use your tablet's internet connection, you need to solve this problem first. When the problem is solved, you will most likely also be able to use your apps.

Yes No

Possible Causes

Before you start The app is damaged or has not been updated to the newest version.

Possible causes

Can you use your tablet's internet connection?

Yes No

The app is damaged or has not been updated to the newest version.

If you can't use one of your apps, the app may be faulty or it needs to be updated to the newest version.

Uninstall the app and install it again.

Step of :

Uninstall the app and install it again.

1. Uninstall apps

Tap and hold the required app until the icons start to jiggle.

When you use this method, all app settings and data are deleted from the tablet memory.

Tap the delete icon.

Tap Delete.

2. Uninstall apps without deleting app data

Tap Settings.

When you use this method, all app settings and data are saved in the tablet memory and are restored when you reinstall the app from App Store on your tablet.

Tap General.

Tap iPad Storage.

Tap the required app.

Tap Offload App.

3. Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

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Specs

Apple iPad (5th generation) (iOS 11.0)

Dimensions	240 x 169.5 x 7.5 mm
Weight	478 g

SIM type

Nano SIM

Storage

32 GB / 128 GB

Screen type	Retina display
Screen size	9.7 inches
Resolution	1536 x 2048 pixels
Colour screen	16 million colours
Touch ID	Yes

2G network	Yes
3G network	Yes
4G network	Yes

Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
NFC	Yes
USB data cable	Included
GPS	Yes

Camera	8 MP
Video recorder	Yes
Flash	No
Music player	Yes
FM radio	No
Siri	Yes

Operating system

iOS 11

Voice calls	No
Video call (FaceTime)	Yes
iMessages	Yes
Text messaging	No
Picture messaging	No
Email messaging	POP3 / IMAP / Exchange

iCloud	Yes
AirDrop	Yes

USB	Yes
Personal hotspot	Yes

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