Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

Apple iPad (3rd generation)

iOS 5
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Use notifications - Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

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You can set your device to display notifications when you receive new messages, have an appointment and more. Follow these instructions to use notifications.

Step 1 of 18

Find "Notifications"

Press Settings.

Step 2 of 18

Find "Notifications"

Press Notifications.

Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5
Step 3 of 18

Select option

Select one of the following options:
Select sort order for notifications, go to 2a.
Select settings for notifications, go to 2b.
Organise menu items, go to 2c.

Step 4 of 18

2a - Select sort order for notifications

Press Manually or By Time.

Step 5 of 18

2b - Select settings for notifications

Press the required menu item.

Step 6 of 18

2b - Select settings for notifications

To turn display of notifications on or off:
Press the indicator next to Notification Center.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.

Step 7 of 18

2b - Select settings for notifications

To select number of notifications:
Press Show.

Step 8 of 18

2b - Select settings for notifications

Press the required setting.

Step 9 of 18

2b - Select settings for notifications

Press the field in the top left corner of the menu.

Step 10 of 18

2b - Select settings for notifications

To change display format:
Press the required style below Alert Style.

Step 11 of 18

2b - Select settings for notifications

Depending on the menu item selected, more settings may be available. Follow the instructions on the display to select the required settings.
Press Notifications to save the settings.

Step 12 of 18

2c - Organise menu items

Press Edit.

Step 13 of 18

2c - Organise menu items

Press and hold the organise icon next to the required menu item.
Drag the menu item to the required position.

Step 14 of 18

2c - Organise menu items

Press Done.

Step 15 of 18

Use notifications

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Step 16 of 18

Use notifications

Press and drag the status bar to the bottom of the display.

Step 17 of 18

Use notifications

Press the required notification.
Follow the instructions on the display to use the selected function.

Step 18 of 18

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

Find "Notifications"

Press Settings.
Press Notifications.

Select option

Select one of the following options:
Select sort order for notifications, go to 2a.
Select settings for notifications, go to 2b.
Organise menu items, go to 2c.
Apple iPad (3rd generation) iOS 5

2a - Select sort order for notifications

Press Manually or By Time.

2b - Select settings for notifications

Press the required menu item.
To turn display of notifications on or off:
Press the indicator next to Notification Center.
Depending on the current setting, the function is turned on or off.
To select number of notifications:
Press Show.
Press the required setting.
Press the field in the top left corner of the menu.
To change display format:
Press the required style below Alert Style.
Depending on the menu item selected, more settings may be available. Follow the instructions on the display to select the required settings.
Press Notifications to save the settings.

2c - Organise menu items

Press Edit.
Press and hold the organise icon next to the required menu item.
Drag the menu item to the required position.
Press Done.

Use notifications

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.
Press and drag the status bar to the bottom of the display.
Press the required notification.
Follow the instructions on the display to use the selected function.

Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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