Operation Manual

Chapter 27 Settings 114
General
General settings include network, sharing, security, and other settings. You can also nd
information about your iPad, and reset various settings.
About
Display information about iPad: Go to Settings > General > About. The items you can view include:
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Available storage space
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Serial number
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iOS version
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Network addresses
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Cellular Data Number (on Wi-Fi + cellular models)
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IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) on Wi-Fi + cellular models
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ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identier, or Smart Card) for GSM networks (on Wi-Fi + cellular
models)
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MEID (Mobile Equipment Identier) for CDMA networks (on Wi-Fi + cellular models)
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Legal notices, license, and regulatory marks
To copy the serial number and other identiers, touch and hold the identier until Copy appears.
Change the device name: Go to Settings > General > About, then tap Name. The device name is
used by both iTunes and iCloud.
To help Apple improve products and services, iPad automatically sends diagnostic and usage
data. This data does not personally identify you but may include location information.
View or turn o diagnostic information: Go to Settings > General > About > Diagnostics & Usage.
Restrict or reset Ad Tracking: Go to Settings > General > About > Advertising. Turn on Limit
Ad Tracking to prevent apps from accessing your iPad’s advertising identier for the purpose of
displaying targeted ads. For more information, tap Learn More.
Software Update
Software Update lets you download and install iOS updates from Apple.
Update to the latest iOS version: Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If a newer version
of iOS is available, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install it.
Usage
View usage information: Go to Settings > General > Usage. You can:
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See your cellular data usage and reset statistics (Wi-Fi + cellular models)
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View and delete iCloud backups, turn o backing up the Camera Roll, and buy additional
storage
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View each app’s storage
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Display battery level as a percentage
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See the elapsed time since iPad has been charged
Siri
Enable Siri: Go to Settings > General > Siri.
For information about using Siri and changing Siri settings, see Setting options for Siri on
page 38.