How to Set Up an iPad PC-Free

It is now possible to set up and use an iPad without involving a computer. Unless your iPad is brand spanking new, and fresh out of the box, chances are you’ve performed these steps before. If you choose to use your iPad “PC free,” these steps comprise the entire setup process.

Some tasks that are easy using iTunes on your Mac or PC are difficult or impossible on a stand-alone, PC-free iPad.

Follow these steps to set up a new iPad without connecting it to a Mac or PC:

1. Turn the iPad on or wake it if it’s sleeping.

   
   

   The first thing you see on a new iPad is the Language Selection screen.

   
   



2. Tap the name of the language you want this iPad to use and move to the next screen.

   
   

   Tap the blue arrow button in the upper-right corner to advance to the next screen.

   
   



3. Tap your country or region and then tap Next.

   
   



4. Tap to enable or disable Location Services and then tap Next.

   
   

   Location Services is your iPad’s way of knowing where, precisely, you are geographically. The Maps app, for example, relies on Location Services to determine where in the world you are.

   
   

   You can turn Location Services on or off globally or for individual apps in Settings.

   
   



5. Tap to choose a Wi-Fi network, provide a password if necessary, and then tap the blue Join button. Then tap Next.

   
   



6. Tap Sign In with Your Apple ID or tap Create a Free Apple ID. Then tap Next.

   
   

   If you have an Apple ID, sign in with it here; if you don’t have one, tap the Create a Free Apple ID button. If you tap Skip This Step and proceed without supplying an Apple ID, you can’t take advantage of myriad excellent and free features. Obtain an Apple ID if you don’t already have one because you’ll need it to take advantage of iCloud.

   
   

   If you have an existing MobileMe account (iCloud’s predecessor), you must first move your existing mail, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks from MobileMe to iCloud by visiting www.me.com and logging in.

   
   



7. Tap the blue Agree button in the lower-right corner to agree to the terms and conditions.

   
   

   What happens if you disagree? You don’t want to know. And, of course, you won’t be able to use your iPad.

   
   



8. Tap Automatically Send or tap Don’t Send to either send or not send anonymous diagnostic and usage data to Apple. Then tap Next.

   
   



9. Tap Start Using iPad to start using your iPad.

   
   

   Your iPad’s Home screen appears in all its glory.

   
   

If you’re a PC-free iPad, that’s the end of the story. Instead of using iTunes on your Mac or PC, you’ll have to make do with the available options in specific apps and in the Settings app.

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