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using icloud to backup your ipad

It is the user's responsibility to backup data on their iPad.  This is actually a simple process if you turn on iCould backup in settings.  iCloud backs up everything on the iPad so that the iPad can be restored at any time to it's most recent backup.  To set this up, do the following:
Go to Settings then click on "iCloud" on the left-hand side of the screen.  Log in using your Apple ID.  When you first log in, you will be prompted to allow iCloud to use your location.  Select OK to help you find you iPad in the future if it is misplaced.
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Click on "Storage & Backup" at the bottom-right of the screen.
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Turn on iCloud backup, and click OK.  iCloud uses the same Apple ID that you use for downloading apps.  If you have not setup your Apple ID on the iPad, you will be prompted to do so at this point.

Backups will occur daily when the iPad is plugged into power and is on a wireless network.
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