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The Sleep/Wake button on an iPad is located on the top edge of the device. It is on the side opposite the Home button, which is on the front of the iPad below the screen. Pressing the Sleep/Wake button once will put the iPad to sleep, and pressing it again will wake it up. To unlock the iPad, you will need to use the Slide to Unlock slider.
Characteristics and Values Table for the Sleep/Wake Slider on an iPad
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Location of Sleep/Wake button | Top edge of the iPad |
| Location of Home button | Front of the iPad, below the screen |
| Rebooting the iPad | Hold down Sleep/Wake and Home buttons for 10-15 seconds until the Apple logo appears |
| Waking the iPad from Sleep mode | Press the Sleep/Wake button, then swipe the arrow from left to right to unlock |
| Locking the iPad | Press the top button or wait for auto-lock if no interaction for a minute or so |
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What You'll Learn
Sleep/Wake button location
The Sleep/Wake button is located on the top edge of the iPad, opposite the Home button, which is on the front of the iPad below the screen. The Sleep/Wake button is also known as the Power button and is used to manually lock the iPad. To lock the iPad, press the Sleep/Wake button. To unlock the iPad, press the Sleep/Wake button and then either swipe to unlock or enter a passcode.
If you have an iPad with Face ID, you can unlock it by tapping the screen and then glancing at your iPad. The lock icon will animate from closed to open to indicate that the iPad is unlocked. You can also swipe up from the bottom of the screen to unlock it.
If you have an iPad with Touch ID, rest your finger on the top button (Touch ID) using the finger you registered. To lock the iPad, press the top button again. The iPad will also lock automatically if you don't touch the screen for a minute or so.
If you want to reboot your iPad, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple logo appears. Ignore any red sliders that may appear.
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Rebooting your iPad
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If you have an iPad with Face ID, you can tap the screen and glance at your iPad to unlock it. The lock icon will animate from closed to open, indicating that the iPad is unlocked. You can then swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
For an iPad with Touch ID, rest your finger on the top button (Touch ID) using the finger you registered. The iPad will unlock, and you can swipe up from the bottom of the Lock Screen.
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Putting your iPad to sleep
The Sleep/Wake button is located on the top edge of your iPad, opposite the Home button. To put your iPad to sleep, simply press the Sleep/Wake button once. You can also set your iPad to automatically go to sleep by tapping on 'Settings', then 'Display & Brightness', and finally 'Auto-Lock'. From there, you can choose how long the iPad remains inactive before it automatically goes to sleep.
If you want to perform a soft reset, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time for 10 to 15 seconds until the Apple logo appears. Ignore the red slider, and let go of the buttons once the logo appears. Then, let your device restart.
If you have a Smart Cover, you can put your iPad to sleep by lifting an edge of the cover away from the screen. A slider will appear on the screen. Drag the slider to the right to lock the iPad and put it to sleep. If you do not use the slider within a few seconds, your iPad will automatically go to sleep.
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Waking and unlocking your iPad
Once your iPad is awake, you can unlock it by placing your finger on the "Slide to Unlock" arrow and moving it from left to right. Depending on your iPad model, you may also be able to unlock it by tapping the screen or using Face ID or Touch ID. If you have a passcode set up, you will need to enter it after sliding to unlock.
If you want to reboot your iPad, you can do so by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously for about 10-15 seconds until the Apple logo appears. Ignore any red sliders that may appear during this process.
Additionally, you can set your iPad to automatically lock and turn off the screen after a certain period of inactivity. This can be adjusted in the Settings, and you can choose for it to lock after 2, 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
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Locking your iPad
The Sleep/Wake button is located on the top edge of your iPad, while the Home button is on the front of the iPad below the screen. Pressing the Sleep/Wake button is the quickest and simplest way to lock your iPad screen. You can also press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons simultaneously for 10-15 seconds to reboot your iPad.
If your iPad has Face ID, you can tap the screen and then glance at your iPad to unlock it. The lock icon will animate from closed to open, indicating that your iPad is unlocked. To lock it again, press the top button. Your iPad will also lock automatically if you don't touch the screen for a minute or so. 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 attention.
If you want to require a passcode on the next unlock, you can try creating an automation that runs a Custom Shortcut and adding the automation to the Control Centre. You can also disallow or allow access to certain features when your device is locked, such as the Control Centre and USB connections.
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Frequently asked questions
The sleep/wake button is on the top edge of the iPad. It is on the side opposite the home button, which is on the front of the iPad below the screen.
Press the sleep/wake button quickly.
Press the sleep/wake button again. If you have a passcode set up, you'll need to re-enter it.
Press and hold the sleep/wake and home buttons simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until the Apple logo appears.
