iPad 2 - How to Set It Up and Sync the Device

Setting up your new iPad 2 device can be a simple process. You need to have a working computer with iTunes installed on it and then the process should be very smooth. You will be able to have contacts, pictures, calendars and even videos transferred from your computer to your iPad 2 in less than an hour. Follow these steps to decrease the time it takes to set up and sync your new device with iTunes:

Get the Most Recent Version of iTunes

This is one of the most important steps when syncing your iPad 2 with your iTunes account. If you have an iPhone or an iPod (which most iPad owners do), you are more than likely familiar with iTunes. This is program, which can be downloaded from the internet for free, is how your iPad 2 and computer will "communicate" with each other. Go to the iTunes website to be sure you have downloaded the most recent version available.

Connect Your iPad to the Computer

Now that you have your iPad 2 and computer in front of you - it's time to connect them so they can start "talking" to each other. In your iPad 2 box, you will find a USB cable which will be used to charge and sync your device with your computer. This cable comes with all iPad devices. Plug the USB end of the cord (the smaller end) into any USB port on your computer and the thicker end of the cable into the bottom of your iPad 2. Once you have correctly plugged each end to the right device your iPad will automatically begin to charge.

Connecting Your iPad for the First Time

The very first time your new device is turned on it will ask the user to connect it to iTunes. This does not need to be done if you don't want to sync your device with your computer. If you plan on syncing your device, please connect it like mentioned above.

As a part of the process you'll need to enter your iTunes account details to pull up your specific iTunes account. If you have an iPad with Wi-Fi and 3G, it will prompt you to sign up for a data plan if you desire. Follow the prompts to get to the point where you can actually sync your two devices.

Force the Sync

When you have chosen what you want to sync to your iPad in the iTunes dashboard, you will need to apple these setting. Click the "apply" button to start the syncing process. You can also force a sync when you feel the need by click on the "Sync" button, which is located on the bottom-right area of the iTunes window.

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