Apple MC497LL/A Updating iPad, Restoring iPad, Restoring from a Backup, Update iPad, Restore iPad

If you use a Bluetooth headset or keyboard with iPad and you restore settings, you must pair the Bluetooth device with iPad again to use it.

For more information about updating and restoring iPad software, go to support.apple.com/kb/HT1414.

Updating iPad

Make sure your computer has an Internet connection and that you’ve installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes.

Update iPad:

1Connect iPad to your computer.

2Select iPad in the iTunes sidebar, then click the Summary tab.

3Click “Check for Update.” iTunes tells you if there’s a new version of the iPad software available.

4Click Update to install the latest version of the software.

Restoring iPad

Make sure your computer has an Internet connection and that you’ve installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes.

Restore iPad:

1Connect iPad to your computer.

2Select iPad in the iTunes sidebar, then click the Summary tab.

3Click “Check for Update.” iTunes tells you if there’s a new version of the iPad software available.

4Click Restore. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process. When restoring, it is recommended that you back up iPad when prompted.

When the iPad software has been restored, you can choose to set up iPad as a new iPad, or restore your music, video, app data, and other content from a backup.

After restoring from a backup, previous data is no longer accessible through the iPad user interface, but it isn’t erased from iPad. For information about erasing all content and settings, see “Resetting iPad” on page 150.

Restoring from a Backup

You can restore the settings, app data, and other information from a backup, or use this feature to copy these items to another iPad. Make sure your computer has an Internet connection and that you’ve installed the latest version of iTunes from www.apple.com/itunes.

Appendix B    Tips and Troubleshooting

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