Micro-SIM card tray
The micro-SIM card in some iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models is used for cellular data. If your micro-SIM card
wasn’t preinstalled or if you change cellular data carriers, you may need to install or replace the
micro-SIM card.
SIM eject
tool
SIM
tray
Micro-SIM
card
Open the SIM tray: Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM tray. Press firmly
and push the tool straight in until the tray pops out. Pull out the SIM tray to install or replace
the micro-SIM card. If you don’t have a SIM eject tool, you may be able to use the end of a small
paper clip.
For more information, see “Cellular Data”on page 120.
Home screen
Click the Home button at any time to go to the Home screen, which displays your iPad apps.
Tap any icon to open the app. See “Using apps”on page 23.
Status icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPad:
Status icon What it means
Airplane mode Shows that airplane mode is on—you can’t access the Internet, or use
Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features are available. See “Airplane
Mode”on page 118.
3G Shows that your carrier’s 3G network (iPad Wi-Fi + 3G) is available, and
you can connect to the Internet over 3G. See “Joining a Wi-Fi network”on
page 118.
EDGE Shows that your carrier’s EDGE network (some iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models) is
available, and you can connect to the Internet over EDGE. See “Joining a
Wi-Fi network”on page 118.
GPRS Shows that your carrier’s GPRS network (some iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models) is
available, and you can connect to the Internet over GPRS. See “Joining a
Wi-Fi network”on page 118.
Wi-Fi Shows that iPad has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The more bars, the
stronger the connection. See “Wi-Fi”on page 118.
Activity Shows network and other activity. Some third-party apps use this icon to
show an active process.
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Micro-SIM card tray
The micro-SIM card in some iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models is used for cellular data. If your micro-SIM card
wasn’t preinstalled or if you change cellular data carriers, you may need to install or replace the
micro-SIM card.
SIM eject
tool
SIM
tray
Micro-SIM
card
Open the SIM tray: Insert the tip of the SIM eject tool into the hole on the SIM tray. Press firmly
and push the tool straight in until the tray pops out. Pull out the SIM tray to install or replace
the micro-SIM card. If you don’t have a SIM eject tool, you may be able to use the end of a small
paper clip.
For more information, see “Cellular Data”on page 120.
Home screen
Click the Home button at any time to go to the Home screen, which displays your iPad apps.
Tap any icon to open the app. See “Using apps”on page 23.
Status icons
The icons in the status bar at the top of the screen give information about iPad:
Status icon What it means
Airplane mode Shows that airplane mode is on—you can’t access the Internet, or use
Bluetooth® devices. Non-wireless features are available. See “Airplane
Mode”on page 118.
3G Shows that your carrier’s 3G network (iPad Wi-Fi + 3G) is available, and
you can connect to the Internet over 3G. See “Joining a Wi-Fi network”on
page 118.
EDGE Shows that your carrier’s EDGE network (some iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models) is
available, and you can connect to the Internet over EDGE. See “Joining a
Wi-Fi network”on page 118.
GPRS Shows that your carrier’s GPRS network (some iPad Wi-Fi + 3G models) is
available, and you can connect to the Internet over GPRS. See “Joining a
Wi-Fi network”on page 118.
Wi-Fi Shows that iPad has a Wi-Fi Internet connection. The more bars, the
stronger the connection. See “Wi-Fi”on page 118.
Activity Shows network and other activity. Some third-party apps use this icon to
show an active process.
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