iPad BasicsTonya Engst- P7: This ebook is for you if you’re on the cusp of buying an iPad, if you’ve just bought an iPad and aren’t sure what to do with it, or if you’ve had an iPad for a while, but feel that you’re missing out on certain basic functions. | If turning on the device doesn t make it discoverable consult the device s manual or Web site for instructions. Dual-pairing advice I ve found that if the Apple Wireless Keyboard is paired with some other device that is on and in Bluetooth range such as for instance a Mac mini you must unpair it before this step will work. This problem may occur with other Bluetooth peripherals. 2. On the iPad in the Settings app tap General Bluetooth. 3. If Bluetooth is off turn it on. Any in-range discoverable devices appear in the Devices list Figure 12 including the device you made discoverable in Step 1. Figure 12 Discoverable devices appear in the Devices list. Notice the faint Bluetooth icon in the status bar by the battery indicator. The gray icon means that Bluetooth is on but nothing is connected. Keyboard not appearing If the keyboard was previously paired to another device that is turned on and in range either turn the device off or unpair the keyboard from that device. After that turn the keyboard off and then back on and try again. 4. In the Devices list tap the device that you want to pair with. 5. If the iPad tells you to type something follow the directions. If you need to type a passkey but don t know what it is try 0000. 41 Download from Wow eBook If all goes well your device pairs with the iPad. In so doing the device and the iPad exchange a small amount of information and establish a working relationship. Connected appears beside the device s name in the Devices list Figure 13 . Figure 13 The keyboard appears in the Devices list with a Connected label meaning that it is paired and in range. The Bluetooth icon in the status bar has turned white indicating that Bluetooth is on and at least one device is connected. As long as the device remains within 25-30 feet of the iPad it should stay connected. If it strays farther way it will remain paired but it won t be connected. Check your power If a Bluetooth connection isn t working well verify that .
