Apple iPad (8th Generation)

Apple iPad (8th Generation)

iPadOS 16.1
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Guide to keys and sockets on your Apple iPad (8th Generation) iPadOS 16.1

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The list below shows you what the different keys and sockets on your tablet are used for.

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1. On/Off

Press On/Off to turn your tablet on or off.

Step 2 of 13

1. On/Off

Press On/Off to turn on the screen lock.

Step 3 of 13

2. The Home key

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

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2. The Home key

Press the Home key twice to see a list of running applications.

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2. The Home key

Press and hold the Home key to activate Siri.

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2. The Home key

Place your finger on the Home key to unlock your tablet.

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3. The Volume keys

Press the Volume keys to select ring volume.

Step 8 of 13

3. The Volume keys

Press the Volume keys during a call to adjust the volume.

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3. The Volume keys

Press the Volume keys to silence the incoming call alert.

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4. Socket

Connect the charger or data cable to the socket and to a wall socket or your computer's USB port.

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5. Headset socket

Connect the headset to the headset socket to listen to music or make a handsfree call.

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6. Camera lens at the back of your tablet

Point the camera lens at the back of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.

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7. Camera lens at the front of your tablet

Point the camera lens at the front of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.

1. On/Off

Press On/Off to turn your tablet on or off.
Press On/Off to turn on the screen lock.

2. The Home key

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press the Home key twice to see a list of running applications.
Press and hold the Home key to activate Siri.
Place your finger on the Home key to unlock your tablet.

3. The Volume keys

Press the Volume keys to select ring volume.
Press the Volume keys during a call to adjust the volume.
Press the Volume keys to silence the incoming call alert.

4. Socket

Connect the charger or data cable to the socket and to a wall socket or your computer's USB port.

5. Headset socket

Connect the headset to the headset socket to listen to music or make a handsfree call.

6. Camera lens at the back of your tablet

Point the camera lens at the back of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.

7. Camera lens at the front of your tablet

Point the camera lens at the front of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.

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