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Chapter 27 Settings 113
General
General settings include network, sharing, security, and other settings. You can also nd
information about your iPad, and reset various settings.
About
Display information about iPad: Go to Settings > General > About. The items you can
view include:
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Available storage space
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Serial number
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iOS version
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Network addresses
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Cellular Data Number (on Wi-Fi + cellular models)
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IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) on Wi-Fi + cellular models
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ICCID (Integrated Circuit Card Identier, or Smart Card) for GSM networks (on Wi-Fi + cellular
models)
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MEID (Mobile Equipment Identier) for CDMA networks (on Wi-Fi + cellular models)
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Legal notices, license, and regulatory marks.
To copy the serial number and other identiers, touch and hold the identier until Copy appears.
Change the device name: Go to Settings > General > About, then tap Name. The device name
appears in the sidebar when it’s connected to iTunes, and it’s used by iCloud.
To help Apple improve products and services, iPad automatically sends diagnostic and usage
data. This data does not personally identify you but may include location information.
View or turn o diagnostic information: Go to Settings > General > About >
Diagnostics & Usage.
Software Update
Software Update lets you download and install iOS updates from Apple.
Update to the latest iOS version: Go to Settings > General > Software Update. If a newer version
of iOS is available, follow the onscreen instructions to download and install it.
Usage
View usage information: Go to Settings > General > Usage. You can:
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See your cellular data usage and reset statistics (Wi-Fi + cellular models)
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View and delete iCloud backups, turn o backing up the Camera Roll, and buy additional storage
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View each app’s storage
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Display battery level as a percentage
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See the elapsed time since iPad has been charged
Siri
Enable Siri: Go to Settings > General > Siri.
For information about using Siri and changing Siri settings, see Setting options for Siri on
page 38.