Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

Apple iPad (3rd generation)

iOS 5

Back up device memory - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

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Before updating your device's software, it's recommended that you back up the device memory to ensure that no data is lost. It can also be useful to back up the device memory regularly to ensure that no data is lost in case of defects and crashes. Follow these instructions to back up the device memory.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5
Step 1 of 12

Select option

Back up the memory using iTunes, go to 1a.
Back up the memory using iCloud, go to 1b

Step 2 of 12

1a - Back up the memory 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.
Start the program iTunes on your computer.

Step 3 of 12

1a - Back up the memory using iTunes

Connect the data cable to the socket at the bottom of your device and to your computer's USB port.
Depending on your settings in iTunes, backup may start automatically.

Step 4 of 12

1a - Back up the memory using iTunes

To start backup manually:
Select Back up to iCloud or Back up to this computer.

Step 5 of 12

1a - Back up the memory using iTunes

Right-click your device in the menu to the left.

Step 6 of 12

1a - Back up the memory using iTunes

Select Back Up.

Step 7 of 12

1b - Back up the memory using iCloud

Press Settings.

To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Step 8 of 12

1b - Back up the memory using iCloud

Press iCloud.
If it's the first time you use the application, you need to log on.

To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Step 9 of 12

1b - Back up the memory using iCloud

Press Storage & Backup.

To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Step 10 of 12

1b - Back up the memory using iCloud

Press the indicator next to iCloud Backup to turn on the function.

To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Step 11 of 12

1b - Back up the memory using iCloud

Press OK.

To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Step 12 of 12

1b - Back up the memory using iCloud

Press Back Up Now.

To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.

Select option

Back up the memory using iTunes, go to 1a.
Back up the memory using iCloud, go to 1b
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

1a - Back up the memory 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.
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.
Depending on your settings in iTunes, backup may start automatically.
To start backup manually:
Select Back up to iCloud or Back up to this computer.
Right-click your device in the menu to the left.
Select Back Up.

1b - Back up the memory using iCloud

Press Settings.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Press iCloud.
If it's the first time you use the application, you need to log on.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Press Storage & Backup.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Press the indicator next to iCloud Backup to turn on the function.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Press OK.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.
Press Back Up Now.
To synchronise the contents of your device continuously, press the indicator next to the required data type to turn on synchronisation.

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