iPad (6th generation)Understanding iPad buttons and features
Product Image and Tour Points - Select a tour point overlayed on the product image to learn more about its function
Tour Point selector - Expand a Tour Point to learn more about it and highlight it on the Product Image
Microphone
Microphone
Built-in microphone used for calls and voice commands.
Top button
Top button
Press to lock or unlock the touchscreen. Hold down to turn iPad on or off.
Camera
Camera
Used for taking pictures.
Volume buttons
Volume buttons
Adjusts the volume on iPad.
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Used to navigate iPad.
Nano SIM card slot
Nano SIM card slot
Insert or remove your nano SIM card here.
Messages icon
Messages icon
Opens the app for sending and receiving iMessages® and text messages.
Safari® icon
Safari® icon
Opens the browser for exploring the internet.
Apple Music® icon
Apple Music® icon
Opens the Apple Music app for listening to music.
Mail icon
Mail icon
Opens the app for sending and receiving emails.
Files icon
Files icon
Opens the app for managing local and iCloud Drive® files.
Home button / Touch ID sensor
Home button / Touch ID sensor
Navigates to the Home screen and unlocks the device with your fingerprint.
Speaker
Speaker
Used to play sounds on iPad.
Lightning® connector
Lightning® connector
Used for charging iPad or connecting iPad to another device.
Speaker
Speaker
Used to play sounds on iPad.
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