Lock-Unlock


 * iPad Basics ~ Lock & Unlocking the iPad [[image:1-sleep-wake_button.png width="197" height="261" align="right"]] **

**To Lock the iPad**
 * **What to Do?** Press the Sleep/Wake button in the top right corner one time (see red arrow in the figure on the right)
 * **What Happens?** Locking the device prevents any reaction to touches on the screen. Music can continue to play and the volume keys and buttons continue to function.

**To Unlock the iPad:**
 * **What to Do?** Press the Home button OR the Sleep/Wake Button
 * **What Happens?** The device should "jump to life"

**Turn Off the iPad:**
 * **What to Do:**
 * Press and Hold on the Sleep/Wake Button
 * Wait a few seconds
 * On the touch-screen, a red slider will appear--drag it to the right to turn off the device (see at right)
 * **What Happens?** The device should power down

**Turn On the iPad:**
 * **What to Do?**
 * Press and Hold o the Sleep/Wake Button until the Apple Logo appears on the front of the touch screen
 * Release the Sleep/Wake Button
 * Drag the slider to the right
 * **What Happens?** The device should come to "life" and the home screen should appear

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