How to connect iPad to a computer: 2 ways. The iPad does not connect to the computer: what to do?
Many people when buying a new iPad or iPhone do not know how to connect it to a computer correctly. We will analyze this issue in this article.
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People who purchase products from Apple do not know how to connect iPad to a computer. For these purposes, you will need to install a program, which is called iTunes. Despite the simplicity and convenience of its menu, connection can still lead to some difficulties. And at first, synchronization may seem like a complex operation.
All initial actions, in principle, are not much different from those used for other devices. Connection is carried out using a USB cable in the delivery kit. The second method is used very rarely, but you can synchronize the device using Wi-Fi.
Features of connection using a USB cable
The operation begins with the connection of one side of the cable to the PC, and the other to the device. If you do not have it yet and you are going to buy it, then you should know that each generation has its own cable. For example, the iPad 4 is connected by a wire with the Lightning standard, and its previous models are 30-pin. Their difference lies in the fact that the wire of the first type can be connected by any side, and the second only by the pattern up.
Next, open itunes, which will allow the PC and the tablet to synchronize. So that he determines the device does not need to do anything, and then just choose the device in the side menu so that Aytyuns begins to install drivers. Next, the auto -start window will come out, where you will be offered to choose one of several actions. For example, import photos and videos, copying files and their viewing and others.
Close this window or select the desired action, since after connecting to the PC in parallel with the auto -start, iTunes also turned on. And now the menu will open before you. After choosing an ipad icon, you can safely download the necessary files through synchronization.
Connection of the iPad to PC via Wi-Fi
Now let's talk about the synchronization of the iPad and the computer using a Wi-Fi network. To do it is also simple.
- Connect the tablet to the computer. This is necessary for the initial settings
- Open itunes
- In the menu on the side, click on your device
- Next, select the “review” and in parameters turn on synchronization using Wi-Fi
- Save the setting
Now you need to prepare the gadget itself:
- Go to the main settings
- Turn on synchronization with iTunes via wi-fi
- In this menu, select a PC with which you will connect and run the process
- Now all the data that was determined for synchronization will be automatically transferred to the iPad
What to do if the computer does not define the iPad?
What to do if the iPad does not connect to the computer?
Sometimes iTunes can not determine that the device is connected to the PC. Sometimes the problem is not as serious as you might think. Reasons, possibly in:
- USB port
- USB cable
- iTunes
- In the computer itself
All these problems can be solved by the following method:
- If the iPhone cannot connect with iTunes due to the port breakdown, then just connect your device to another nest
- If there are no problems with this, then turn off all the devices and leave only the iPad connected only
- Change the wire to connect to the computer to a new
- Complete the media player
- If these options did not work, then try to perform the operation from another computer. Perhaps the problem is in your PC
Even if such a measure does not give any results, then the problem is really serious. Contact the service center.