Introduction to Tablets: iPad
Page 10
Locking your iPad means that if you leave it
somewhere or it is stolen, you can be confident
no-one can access your content. Setting up
a passcode lock is easy.
A screen lock helps protects the contents of your
tablet from unauthorised use. When the passcode
lock is turned on, it needs to be keyed in every time
you turn on your iPad, and when it has been in sleep
mode. Here’s how it’s done:
Tap
Settings,
then tap
Passcode
. The passcode
function is represented by a red padlock icon.
Tap
Turn Passcode On
on the right side of the
screen.
Type four numbers into the numeric keypad,
then re-type the numbers to confirm your
passcode. Be sure it’s a number you can
remember, and make a note of it somewhere.
Alternatively, click Passcode Options to use
a longer or alphanumeric code.
Next, tap
Require Passcode
. Select
Immediately
or one of the other options -
5 minutes
, for
example. Whenever the iPad is inactive for
that period of time, you will need to enter the
passcode to use it again.
Press the
Home
button to return to the
Home screen.
Remember, you can change the passcode as
many times as you like.
TASK
ACTIVITY
TIME
TURNING THE PASSCODE LOCK ON
5 minutes
TURNING THE
PASSCODE
LOCK ON
iPad Passcode
icon
