Tip: To unlock iPad by touching instead of pressing the Home button, go to
Settings > General > Accessibility > Home Button, then turn on Rest Finger to Open
(iPad Pro, iPad 5th generation, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and later).
You can use iPad Smart Cover, sold separately, to lock or unlock iPad (iPad 2 and later,
iPad mini and later). You can use iPad Smart Case, sold separately, to lock or unlock iPad
(iPad 2 and later, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 2, iPad mini). You can use iPad Pro Smart
Keyboard or iPad Pro Smart Cover, sold separately, to lock or unlock iPad Pro.
Set a passcode. For additional security you can require a passcode to unlock iPad. If you
didnʼt create a passcode during setup, go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPad Pro,
iPad 5th generation, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and later) or Settings > Passcode (other
models). See .
Go to the Home screen. Press the Home button.
See apps youʼve opened. Double-click the Home button when iPad is unlocked to see
the app switcher, then swipe left or right. See .
Use Siri. Press and hold the Home button. See .
On iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation), iPad Air 2, and iPad mini 3 and later, you can use the
sensor in the Home button to unlock iPad or make purchases in the iTunes Store,
App Store, and iBooks Store (instead of using your passcode or Apple ID password). See
. You can also use the Touch ID sensor when using Apple Pay (in countries
where Apple Pay is supported) to make a purchase. See .
You can also use the Home button to turn accessibility features on or off. See
.
Volume controls
Use the Volume buttons on the side of iPad to adjust the volume of songs and other
media, alerts, and sound effects. You can also use Siri to turn the volume up or down.
Just say “Turn up the volume” or “Turn down the volume.” Use Control Center (or on
some iPad models, the Side Switch) to silence audio alerts and notifications.
WARNING: For important information about avoiding hearing loss, see
.
Use a passcode with data protection
Switch between apps
Make requests
Touch ID
Apple Pay
Accessibility Shortcut
Important safety
information
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