Micro-SIM card tray

The micro-SIM card in some 4G and 3G models is used for cellular data. If your micro-SIM card wasn’t preinstalled or if you change cellular data carriers, you may need to install or replace the micro-SIM card.

SIM eject tool

SIM tray

Micro-SIM card

Open the SIM tray: Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM tray. Press firmly and push the tool straight in until the tray pops out. Pull out the SIM tray to install or replace the micro-SIM card. If you don’t have a SIM eject tool, you may be able to use the end of a small paper clip.

For more information, see “Cellular Data” on page 122.

Home screen

Press the Home button at any time to go to the Home screen, which displays your iPad apps. Tap any icon to open the app. See “Using apps” on page 24.

Status icons

The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPad:

Status icon

What it means

 

 

Airplane mode

Shows that airplane mode is on—you can’t access the

 

Internet, or use Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features

 

are available. See “Airplane Mode” on page 120.

 

 

LTE

Shows that your carrier’s 4G LTE network (iPad Wi-Fi + 4G) is

 

available, and you can connect to the Internet over 4G LTE.

 

 

4G

Shows that your carrier’s 4G network (some iPad Wi-Fi + 4G

 

models) is available, and you can connect to the Internet

 

over 4G.

 

 

3G

Shows that your carrier’s 3G network (4G or 3G models) is

 

available, and you can connect to the Internet over 3G.

 

 

EDGE

Shows that your carrier’s EDGE network (some 4G or 3G

 

models) is available, and you can connect to the Internet

 

over EDGE.

 

 

GPRS

Shows that your carrier’s GPRS network (some 4G or 3G

 

models) is available, and you can connect to the Internet

 

over GPRS.

 

 

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Chapter 1    At a Glance

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Apple MD523LL/A, MD511LL/A, MD518LL/A, MD515LL/A, MD521LL/A Micro-SIM card tray, Home screen, Status icons, Airplane mode

MD521LL/A, MD515LL/A, MD524LL/A, MD518LL/A, MD514LL/A specifications

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