iPads @ ECPI University: Basic iPad Functions

To connect to a WiFi network:

• Tap Settings
• Tap WiFi
• Choose an available network
• You may be prompted for a username and/or password

You should now be connected. If you are having trouble connecting to a network, see your Campus IT staff.

Depending on the iOS version on your iPad, the steps shown in the videos may be slightly different or in a different order. 

Apple updates the iPad software (iOS) frequently. At times you will be prompted to update the software and at other times you may need to update the software manually. Before updating either way be sure you have backed up your iPad to iCloud.

To manually update software:

• Tap Settings
• Tap General
• Tap Software Update

To download an app on your iPad:

• Tap on the App Store
• Browse or search for the app you want to download
• Tap on the app you want
• Tap Get (if a price is listed, the app is not free)
• Tap Install
• If prompted, enter your Apple ID and password

The app will then download to your device.

Just like the software for the iPad, the apps you download will need updates periodically. To check for updates to your apps:

• Go to the App Store
• Select the Updates button at the bottom of the App store screen
• Apps with available updates will be listed
• Select the apps you want to update individually or tap "Update All" at the top right of the screen