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The Sleep/Wake button is located on the top edge of the iPad, while the Home button is on the front below the screen. To enable the Sleep/Wake button, you can press and hold it for 10-15 seconds until the Apple logo appears. This will reboot your iPad. If you want to restrict access to other apps on the iPad, you can disable the Sleep/Wake button by going to Settings > Hardware Buttons and tapping the Options button.
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What You'll Learn
Rebooting your iPad
If you wish to put your iPad into Sleep mode, you simply press the Sleep/Wake button quickly. To wake the iPad up again, press the Sleep/Wake button once more. If you have a passcode set up, you will need to enter this to unlock your iPad. You can also set your iPad to automatically lock and go to Sleep mode after a certain amount of time. To do this, tap the 'Auto-Lock' option in your 'General' settings and select either 2, 5, 10 or 15 minutes.
If you want to reboot your iPad, you need to press and hold both the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time. Ignore the red slider and continue to hold both buttons for around 10-15 seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Then let go of the buttons and your iPad will restart.
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Enabling Guided Access
To enable Guided Access on your iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility, then turn on Guided Access. Tap Passcode Settings, set a passcode, and re-enter it. Here, you can also turn on Face ID or Touch ID as an alternative way to end a Guided Access session. You can also use Touch ID or Face ID to turn off Guided Access instead of using a passcode.
Once Guided Access is set up, you can start a Guided Access session by opening the app you want to restrict and triple-clicking the Side or Home button. Enter your Guided Access passcode, then tap Start. If you've set up Face ID or Touch ID, simply double-click the Side or Home button.
You can also set a time limit for your Guided Access session. After triple-clicking the Side or Home button and entering your passcode, tap End to choose a time limit. Modifying these preset limitations is easy, and you can increase or decrease the time limit as needed. Guided Access will activate for the specific duration you set, functioning like an alarm clock until it rings when done!
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Using Touch ID
If you have an iPad with Touch ID and didn't turn it on during the initial setup, you can do so by going to "Set up Touch ID" in your iPad's settings.
To unlock your iPad with Touch ID, press the Top button (also known as the Sleep/Wake button) or the Home button, depending on your iPad model. For iPad (10th generation and later), iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (A17 Pro), and iPad Air (4th generation and later), rest your finger on the Top button (Touch ID) using the finger you registered. If your iPad has a Home button, press it with the registered finger.
To lock your iPad, press the Top button. Your iPad will also lock automatically if there is no interaction for about a minute. If you have Attention Aware Features turned on in Settings > Face ID & Passcode, your iPad won't dim or lock as long as it detects your attention.
If you haven't set up a passcode, you should do so by going to "Set a passcode" in your iPad's settings. After locking your iPad with the Top button or by waiting for it to lock automatically, you can manually unlock it by pressing the Home button (if your iPad has one) or swiping up from the bottom of the Lock Screen. Then, enter your passcode.
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Setting an auto-lock timer
To set an auto-lock timer, start by opening your iPad's Settings app. This is the grey app with gears on it. Once you've opened the Settings app, tap "Display & Brightness," which you'll find near the top of the menu.
From here, tap "Auto-Lock." You'll see a list of options for how long your iPad stays on before it automatically locks and goes to sleep. These options typically include "30 Seconds," "1 Minute," "2 Minutes," "5 Minutes," and "Never." Select your preferred amount of time, and your iPad will now automatically lock and go to sleep after that amount of inactivity.
You can also manually put your iPad to sleep by pressing the "Sleep/Wake" button, which is located along the top edge of the iPad. Pressing this button quickly will put the device to sleep, and pressing it again will wake the iPad up.
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Resetting your iPad
Soft Reset
If your iPad is acting sluggish or freezing, you can try a soft reset, which does not affect your data or settings. To perform a soft reset, press and hold the Power button until you see a slider appear on the top of your screen. Swipe right to turn off your iPad. Then, with your iPad powered off, hold the Power button and wait for the Apple logo to appear on the screen.
Force Restart
If your iPad is unresponsive and a soft reset does not work, you can try a force restart. This method is safe and will not affect your data. The mechanism for a force restart will vary depending on your device model. For older iPad models with a Home button, you would usually use the Home button to restart. For newer models without a Home button, such as the 2018 iPad Pro, you can refer to Apple Support for specific instructions.
Factory Reset
If you are looking to completely erase your iPad, such as before selling or passing it to another person, you can perform a factory reset. This will remove all your content and settings. To reset your iPad to factory settings without iTunes, open Finder to locate your connected device in the sidebar. Make sure your iPad is connected to your computer with a USB cable and both devices are connected to the same WiFi network. Follow the on-screen instructions and click on your device name.
Reset Specific Settings
In addition to resetting your entire iPad, you can also reset specific settings without affecting the rest of your device. This includes resetting your keyboard dictionary, home screen layout, location and privacy settings, and network settings.
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Frequently asked questions
The sleep/wake button is on the top edge of the iPad.
Press the sleep/wake button quickly to put your iPad to sleep. Press the button again to wake it up.
To lock your iPad manually, press the top button. Your iPad will also lock automatically if you don't touch the screen for a minute or so.
Press and hold the sleep/wake and home buttons at the same time for 10-15 seconds until the Apple logo appears. Ignore the red slider and let go of the buttons.
