How to Completely Power Down Your iPad
Press and hold the Sleep/Power button., Continue holding the button until the Power slider appears., Slide the Power slider to turn off the iPad., Turn the iPad back on by pressing and holding the Sleep/Power button.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Press and hold the Sleep/Power button.
You'll find this button along the top-right edge of the iPad. -
Step 2: Continue holding the button until the Power slider appears.
This slider appears on the screen at the top with the words "slide to power off," and sliding it with your finger will turn the iPad off.
It may take a few moments for this to appear.
If your iPad is frozen and nothing happens when you press and hold the Power button, see the next section., This will power down the iPad completely. , You'll need to hold the button for a few moments until the iPad screen turns on. -
Step 3: Slide the Power slider to turn off the iPad.
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Step 4: Turn the iPad back on by pressing and holding the Sleep/Power button.
Detailed Guide
You'll find this button along the top-right edge of the iPad.
This slider appears on the screen at the top with the words "slide to power off," and sliding it with your finger will turn the iPad off.
It may take a few moments for this to appear.
If your iPad is frozen and nothing happens when you press and hold the Power button, see the next section., This will power down the iPad completely. , You'll need to hold the button for a few moments until the iPad screen turns on.
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