How to Change Your Background on The iPad

The iPad is Apple’s popular tablet computer designed to allow a user to access books, movies, music, games and the internet. The 1.5 pound device offers a liquid crystal touch screen display perfect for showcasing favorite photos or images as a background. The iPad’s background can be switched as often as necessary with a few taps of the screen.

Wallpaper Menu

Turn the iPad on using the button located on the left hand side of the device. Slide the arrow at the bottom of the screen toward the right to unlock the home screen. Click on the “Settings” icon. Locate the menu on the left hand side. Choose the “Brightness and Wallpaper” link.

Preset Images

In the “Wallpaper Options” choose “Wallpaper” to select a preset image to use for the iPad background. Tap on the desired image and the image will be displayed over the entirety of the screen. At the top right hand side of the screen choose whether the image should be displayed on the lock screen, home screen, or both. Click the preferred choice and exit to the home screen. The chosen image will be displayed on the screen.

Saved Photos

To set a photo from the web, click on “Safari” from the home screen and search for a particular image. Press the image and click “Save Image.” Go back to the home screen and select “Settings.” Go back into “Brightness and Wallpaper.” Choose the “Saved Photos” option from the “Wallpaper Options” menu. Click on the image you saved. Select where you want the image to be displayed.

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