Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

Apple iPad (3rd generation)

iOS 5

Turn use of lock code on or off - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

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The lock code protects the contents of your device from unauthorised use. If use of lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in when you turn on your device. Follow these instructions to turn use of lock code on or off.

Step 1 of 10

Find "Passcode Lock"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 10

Find "Passcode Lock"

Press General.

Step 3 of 10

Find "Passcode Lock"

Press Passcode Lock.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5
Step 4 of 10

Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Turn on lock code, go to 2a.
Turn off lock code, go to 2b.

Step 5 of 10

2a - Turn on lock code

Press Turn Passcode On.
Key in a lock code of your own choice.
Key in the same lock code again.

Step 6 of 10

2a - Turn on lock code

Press Require Passcode.

Step 7 of 10

2a - Turn on lock code

Press Immediately or the required interval.

Step 8 of 10

2a - Turn on lock code

Press Passcode Lock to go back to the settings.

Step 9 of 10

2b - Turn off lock code

Press Turn Passcode Off.
Key in the lock code.

Step 10 of 10

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Find "Passcode Lock"

Press Settings.
Press General.
Press Passcode Lock.

Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Turn on lock code, go to 2a.
Turn off lock code, go to 2b.
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

2a - Turn on lock code

Press Turn Passcode On.
Key in a lock code of your own choice.
Key in the same lock code again.
Press Require Passcode.
Press Immediately or the required interval.
Press Passcode Lock to go back to the settings.

2b - Turn off lock code

Press Turn Passcode Off.
Key in the lock code.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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