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3. Tap Passcode Lock. An Enter Passcode
screen appears.
4. Type your passcode. The Passcode Lock set-
tings screen appears.
5. Tap the Erase Data on/off switch. If you
turn it ON, a message appears letting you
know that your iPad will erase its data after
10 failed passcode attempts, as shown in
Figure 9-4.
6. Tap Enable or Cancel.
7. Press the Home button.
Additional Ideas for Protecting Your iPad
Since the iPad is so small and light (and popular), use a passcode to deny thieves
access to your data if they happen to steal your iPad. For more security, read Chap-
ter 32 to learn how to locate your iPad whenever it’s turned on and near a Wi-Fi or
4G network. You’ll also learn how to encrypt your backups.
Perhaps the best way to keep strangers from peeking at your iPad is to
keep your iPad out of sight whenever you’re in a public area, especially when
you’re outdoors. If you stare at your iPad in a public place, your attention will
be diverted from your surroundings, which makes it easy for a thief to grab your
iPad since you’ll be unaware of the thief’s approach. Use your iPad indoors, or
make sure you’re aware of your surroundings if you use the iPad outside. By always
being alertfor possible thieves who might target your iPad, you can minimize the
chances that you’ll lose it.
FIGURE 9-4: You can
enable a data-erasing
feature for when some-
one types an incorrect
passcode 10 times.
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