Setting up your new iPad 2
The iPad 2 is the successor of iPad with an improved design, faster dual-core CPUs, two cameras, faster graphics, 33% thinner than iPad, has gyroscope (movement for gamers, etc.), and 10 hours of battery life. Apple has now released an Official User Manual / Guide for iPad 2 for all iPad 2 users (especially newbies who are new to the iPad world).
We have highlighted the main getting started instructions here in this quick reference, however the Apple iPad User Manual Guide is a beginner/starter manual. You will want to download this guide (see link below). It is 198 pages so we suggest using it as an electronic guide rather than printing it out. The guide will help you easily get started; understand all the iPad functions, basics, and settings.
Download Apple iPad 2 User manual Guide (http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/ipad_2_user_guide.pdf).
Registering / Setting up iTunes:
1. Take the iPad out of the packaging, and plug it in to the wall to let it charge for a few hours. In the box you will find a white wall charger and a USB cable that will fit together to plug in for charging. 2. While the iPad is charging, be sure that iTunes is installed on your computer and you have created an iTunes account. http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/. 3. Once the iPad has charged, connect it to your computer via the white USB cable. Your computer should recognize the iPad and iTunes should show the screen below welcoming you to your new iPad. This may take a few minutes upon initial connection.
4. If iTunes doesn’t open automatically, don't panic. You probably just don't have the latest version of iTunes (10.2.2.12) installed. If you haven't updated the iTunes software, your iPad will charge but it won't show up in iTunes. So, upgrade your iTunes software when it asks.
5. Check the box at the bottom of the agreement policy and press continue to click through the license agreement. Sign in to your iTunes account, or set one up if you don't have one already. You might get a message that says an iPad has previously been synced with your computer.
6. You will need to login with your iTunes / Apple ID and password. If you do not have an Apple ID, you will need to choose the “I do not have an Apple ID option. Click Continue.
Enter your Apple ID and password here. Be sure to click on the circle next to “Use my Apple ID to register my iPad.”
If you do not have a previously created Apple ID select the circle next to “I do not have an Apple ID”, choose United States, and click continue. You will follow the prompts to create your Apple / iTunes user account. Press Continue after making choice
**Existing iPad users, please skip to Step 8.**
7. If you are a NEW IPAD USER you will choose, “Set up as a new iPad” and click Continue.
**At this point your iPad is ready for use. Take a look at the App Store to purchase useful apps.**
8. Get In Sync (For Users who have had an iPad Previously)
If you have previously synced an iPad and would like to transfer everything over to this iPad, choose “Restore from the backup of: (choose your iPad)” and click Continue.
Click on the Apps Tab. If you are a previous iPad user or an iPhone user, you may already have some apps listed when you go to sync your iTunes account. Pick and choose the apps you want to sync by checking or unchecking the boxes. If you are a new iPad & iTunes user, you will most likely not see any apps listed here
The other thing you will, most likely, want to sync is music. To do this, follow the same process as with the Apps by clicking the Music tab and check and uncheck boxes next to the songs you want to sync to your iPad.