Apple iPad mini (iOS7)

Apple iPad mini

iOS 7

Turn use of lock code on or off - Apple iPad mini (iOS7)

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The lock code protects the contents of your tablet from unauthorised use. When the lock code is turned on, it needs to be keyed in every time you turn on your tablet and when it has been in sleep mode.

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 mini (iOS7)
Step 4 of 10

Select option

Select 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

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Find "Passcode Lock"

Press Settings.
Press General.
Press Passcode Lock.

Select option

Select one of the following options:
Turn on lock code, go to 2a.
Turn off lock code, go to 2b.
Apple iPad mini (iOS7)

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.

Return to the home screen

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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