Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

Apple iPad (3rd generation)

iOS 5

Start using your device - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

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When you start using your device, there are some guidelines you need to follow. Follow these instructions to start using your device.

Step 1 of 30

Insert your SIM

Insert the opener for the SIM holder into the small hole in the SIM holder on the left side of your device.

Please note that your device only supports micro SIMs.
The opener is attached to the cover containing the papers that come with your device.
Step 2 of 30

Insert your SIM

Remove the SIM holder from your device.

Please note that your device only supports micro SIMs.
The opener is attached to the cover containing the papers that come with your device.
Step 3 of 30

Insert your SIM

Turn your SIM so that the angled corner of your SIM matches the angled corner of the SIM holder.
Place your SIM in the SIM holder.

Please note that your device only supports micro SIMs.
The opener is attached to the cover containing the papers that come with your device.
Step 4 of 30

Insert your SIM

Slide the SIM holder into your device.

Please note that your device only supports micro SIMs.
The opener is attached to the cover containing the papers that come with your device.
Step 5 of 30

Turn on your device

Press and hold On/Off until your device is turned on.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.

Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Step 6 of 30

Turn on your device

Drag the arrow right.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.

Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Step 7 of 30

Turn on your device

Press Unlock.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.

Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Step 8 of 30

Turn on your device

Key in your PIN and press OK.

If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.

Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Step 9 of 30

Select general settings

To change language:
Press the required language.

Step 10 of 30

Select general settings

Press arrow right.

Step 11 of 30

Select general settings

To change country or area:
Press the required country or area.

Step 12 of 30

Select general settings

Press Next.

Step 13 of 30

Select general settings

Press Enable Location Services or Disable Location Services.

Step 14 of 30

Select general settings

Press Next.

Step 15 of 30

Select general settings

If you select Disable Location Services:

Step 16 of 30

Select general settings

Press OK.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5
Step 17 of 30

Select option

Activate your device using iTunes, go to 4a.
Activate your device without using iTunes, go to 4b.

Step 18 of 30

4a - Activate your device using iTunes

Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Press Connect to iTunes.

Step 19 of 30

4a - Activate your device using iTunes

Press Continue.

Step 20 of 30

4a - Activate your device using iTunes

Start the program iTunes on your computer.

Step 21 of 30

4a - Activate your device using iTunes

Connect the data cable to the socket at the bottom of your device and to your computer's USB port.
Follow the instructions on the screen to select synchronisation settings.

Step 22 of 30

4a - Activate your device using iTunes

Select Done.

Step 23 of 30

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

Press the required Wi-Fi network or Other....
Follow the instructions on the display to connect to the required Wi-Fi network.

Step 24 of 30

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

Press Next.

Step 25 of 30

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

Press Set Up as New iPad.

Step 26 of 30

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

Press Next.

Step 27 of 30

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

To activate your device using an existing Apple ID:
Press Sign In with an Apple ID.

Step 28 of 30

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

To activate your device using a new Apple ID:
Press Create a Free Apple ID.

Step 29 of 30

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

To activate your device without an Apple ID:
Press Skip This Step.

Step 30 of 30

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

Press Skip.
Follow the instructions on the display to activate your device.

Insert your SIM

Insert the opener for the SIM holder into the small hole in the SIM holder on the left side of your device.
Please note that your device only supports micro SIMs.
The opener is attached to the cover containing the papers that come with your device.
Remove the SIM holder from your device.
Please note that your device only supports micro SIMs.
The opener is attached to the cover containing the papers that come with your device.
Turn your SIM so that the angled corner of your SIM matches the angled corner of the SIM holder.
Place your SIM in the SIM holder.
Please note that your device only supports micro SIMs.
The opener is attached to the cover containing the papers that come with your device.
Slide the SIM holder into your device.
Please note that your device only supports micro SIMs.
The opener is attached to the cover containing the papers that come with your device.

Turn on your device

Press and hold On/Off until your device is turned on.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.

Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Drag the arrow right.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.

Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Press Unlock.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.

Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.
Key in your PIN and press OK.
If an incorrect PIN is entered three times in a row, your SIM will be blocked. To unblock your SIM, you'll need to key in your PUK. The PUK can be obtained by contacting customer services.

Please note:
If the wrong PUK is entered ten times in a row, your SIM will be blocked permanently. In this case, you need a new SIM from Vodafone.

Select general settings

To change language:
Press the required language.
Press arrow right.
To change country or area:
Press the required country or area.
Press Next.
Press Enable Location Services or Disable Location Services.
Press Next.
If you select Disable Location Services:
Press OK.

Select option

Activate your device using iTunes, go to 4a.
Activate your device without using iTunes, go to 4b.
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

4a - Activate your device using iTunes

Go to www.itunes.com on your computer.
Find the download section on the web page to download iTunes.
Download and install iTunes on your computer.
Press Connect to iTunes.
Press Continue.
Start the program iTunes on your computer.
Connect the data cable to the socket at the bottom of your device and to your computer's USB port.
Follow the instructions on the screen to select synchronisation settings.
Select Done.

4b - Activate your device without using iTunes

Press the required Wi-Fi network or Other....
Follow the instructions on the display to connect to the required Wi-Fi network.
Press Next.
Press Set Up as New iPad.
Press Next.
To activate your device using an existing Apple ID:
Press Sign In with an Apple ID.
To activate your device using a new Apple ID:
Press Create a Free Apple ID.
To activate your device without an Apple ID:
Press Skip This Step.
Press Skip.
Follow the instructions on the display to activate your device.

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