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By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on September 24, 2020 Tweet Share Email Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images Tweet Share Email Apple iPad Macs Because Apple updates its iOS regularly, the manual for your iPad is the manual for the iOS installed on it. With the internet being central to your tech experience, it's rare to get CDs with software or printed manuals. Downloads have replaced most of those items. When you buy an iPad and open the box that the iPad comes in, you won't find a manual, but that doesn't mean you won't need one. Apple provides links to locations where you can download the iPad User Guide for your iPad operating system, either in Apple Books or as a downloadable PDF. Searchable web access is also provided, although it is not downloadable. If you're unsure which operating system is installed on your iPad, look in Settings > General > About. iPad User Guide for iPadOS 13
Apple Inc. What We Like The web version is interactive. A clear table of contents. Content for new and experienced users. What We Don't Like Downloadable only from Apple Books. Some content is difficult to locate. iPadOS is the first operating system for the iPad that differs from the iOS used by the iPhone — hence its name change. The most obvious change is the introduction of dark mode to the iPad. Still, there are many other enhancements to improve the iPad experience for users. iPad OS 13 supports SD cards and external disk drives natively, through the Files app. Markup is introduced systemwide so users can annotate images and documents. Improved multitasking with Slide Over, a new Home screen redesign, and lower latency for the Apple Pencil add to its features. iPad User Guide for iPadOS 13 [Apple Books download] iPad User Guide for iPadOS 13 [web access] iPad User Guide for iOS 12
Apple Inc. What We Like The web version is interactive. In-depth guides. Includes images. What We Don't Like Difficult to locate specific information. Download only available at Apple Books. The performance improvements of iOS 12 made the iPad faster. New gestures include accessing the app switcher, jumping between apps, going to the Home screen, and invoking Control Center. Even the photo import process, which hasn't changed in years, is improved. A few apps are redesigned, including News, Books, Voice Memos, and Stocks. iPad User Guide for iOS 12 [Apple Books download] iPad User Guide for iOS 12 [web access] iPad User Guide for iOS 11
Apple Inc. What We Like The web version is interactive. In-depth guides for many new features. Includes helpful images. What We Don't Like Difficult to locate specific information. Only downloadable at Apple Books. While iOS 11 was a less significant upgrade for the iPhone, it was a huge step forward for iPad users. In addition to features such as Augmented Reality, iOS 11 added to the iPad a dock for apps, improvements to split-screen apps, new drag-and-drop options, systemwide document drawing and annotations, and more. iPad User Guide for iOS 11 [Apple Books download] iPad User Guide for iOS 11 [web access] iPad User Guide for iOS 10
Apple Inc. What We Like The web-based guide is well organized. Useful screenshots. Steps for all basic features. What We Don't Like Doesn't cover advanced features. When Apple released iOS 10, it wasn't so much a revolutionary upgrade over iOS 9 as it extended the features and shored up the foundations of the operating system. Major changes delivered with this version include apps in iMessage, improvements to Siri, and a revised lock screen experience. iPad User Guide for iOS 10 [Apple Books download] iOS User Guide for iOS 10 [web access] iPad User Guide for iOS 9
Apple Inc. What We Like Clear screenshots. Covers all basic features. Easy to follow instructions. What We Don't Like Doesn't include advanced features. All kinds of impressive and useful features were added with iOS 9. Besides things like low-power mode, better security, and a refined user interface, iOS 9 brought cool iPad-specific features such as picture-in-picture viewing for video, split-screen multitasking, and an iPad-specific keyboard. iPad User Guide for iOS 9 [Apple Books download] iPad User Guide for iOS 9 [web access] iPad User Guide for iOS 8
Apple Inc. What We Like Helpful photos and illustrations. Download the free PDF user guide directly. Two download options. What We Don't Like Difficult to find specific topics. It's a good thing the manual for iOS 8 exists. When Apple released iOS 8, it made major changes to the platform. Things like Handoff, which connects your devices and computer, HealthKit, third-party keyboards, and Family Sharing all debuted in iOS 8. iPad User Guide for iOS 8.4 [PDF] iPad User Guide for iOS 8.4 [Apple Books download] iPad User Guide for iOS 8.4 [web access] iPad User Guide for iOS 7
Apple Inc. What We Like Content for beginners and experienced users. Easy to understand illustrations. Sufficiently large photos. What We Don't Like Only available as a PDF. iOS 7 was notable both for the features it introduced and for the major visual changes it ushered in. This version of the OS changed from the look and feel that had been present since the iPad was released to a new, modern, and colorful look. The manual covers those changes and new features like Control Center, Touch ID, and AirDrop. iPad User Guide for iOS 7.1 [PDF] iPad User Guide for iOS 6
Apple Inc. What We Like Covers many advanced features. Very detailed guide. Easy to follow instructions. What We Don't Like Only available as a PDF. Small screenshots. Difficult to find specific topics. The changes introduced in iOS 6 feel standard now that we've used them for a few years, but they were cool at the time. This manual covers new features like Do Not Disturb, Facebook integration, FaceTime over cellular networks, and an improved version of Siri. iPad User Guide for iOS 6.1 [PDF] iPad User Guide for iOS 5
Apple Inc. What We Like Detailed guide. Easy to follow instructions. Useful menus and charts. What We Don't Like Only available as a PDF. Small screenshots. Lacks many advanced features. There can't be many people — if any — who have iOS 5 on their iPad. Still, if you happen to be one of the few out there, this PDF can help you learn features new in iOS 5 such as syncing over Wi-Fi, iMessage, iTunes Match, and new multitouch gestures for the iPad. iPad User Guide for iOS 5.1 [PDF] iPad User Guide for iOS 4 3
Apple Inc. What We Like Direct PDF download. Covers advanced features. Detailed user guide. What We Don't Like Small screenshots. Hard to find specific topics. In the early days of the iPad, Apple released manuals that combined details on both the latest version of the iPad and the iOS. When it released the iPad 2 with iOS 4.3, it released a combined user guide. iPad User Guide for iOS 4 3 [PDF] Original iPad User Guide for iOS 3 2
Apple Inc. What We Like Download PDF directly. Useful specifications. Helpful instructions. What We Don't Like Small screenshots. Hard to find specific topics. The first generation iPad made its debut in 2010 with iOS 3.2 (earlier iOS versions were iPhone-only). There's probably not much here for day-to-day use at this stage. However, the document is interesting from a historical perspective. Original iPad User Guide for iOS 3 2 [PDF] Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Where to Download iPhone Manuals for Every Model How to Scan Documents With Your iPad The History of iOS, from Version 1.0 to 16.0 The 7 Best Calculator Apps Where to Download iPod Touch Manuals for Every Model The 5 Best Geocaching Apps How to Update an iPad The 22 Best Free iPad Apps of 2022 The 5 Best Hurricane Tracker Apps of 2022 The Best Web Browsers for the iPad How to Print to PDF The 11 Best iPad Games to Keep Kids of All Ages Happy The Top 10 Internet Browsers for 2022 What Is macOS? The iPadOS Versions Guide The 7 Best Mobile Search Engines Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies