iPad Setup Guide (2024)

Follow this guide to set up your iPad. Be sure to follow it from start to finish! If at any time you run into trouble, please read through the TROUBLESHOOTING section at the end of this document.

The iPad can only be set up at home or with an accessible Wi-Fi network. Set up cannot be performed on campus.

You will need your Mid-Pacific account credentials to complete the setup. If you don't know them, search for an email from [email protected] with the subject "IMPORTANT MID-PACIFIC INSTITUTE ACCOUNT INFORMATION". You may also need to check your junk mail folder if you can't find it.

If you require further assistance, please use this form to send us a detailed description of the issue you are encountering.

SET UP Step 1: Hello!

Turn on the iPad. The power button is on the top right. Hold it down until you see the Apple logo on the screen.

Swipe up on the screen to open the iPad.

SET UP Step 2: Select Language

Select English.

SET UP Step 3: Select Your Country or Region

Select United States.

Tap Set Up Manually.

SET UP Step 4: Choose a Wi-Fi Network

Next, connect to a Wi-Fi network that you have access to. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will appear.

Tap the network to access it, then enter the network password.

SET UP Step 5: Mid-Pacific Configuration

We must now allow Mid-Pacific Institute to configure the iPad automatically.

Tap Next

SET UP Step 6: Log In with AD (Computer Login)

Next, you'll need your AD (Computer login) username and password.

  1. Enter your AD (Computer Login) into the Username field. NOTE: The AD account does not include @student.midpac.edu in the username.
  2. Enter your Password
  3. Tap Next

SET UP Step 7: TouchID

TouchID allows you to unlock your iPad with your fingerprint.

Tap Continue then follow the steps provided.

SET UP Step 8: Create a Passcode

Create a passcode to protect your iPad using 4 or more digits.

Do NOT forget your passcode. If you forget your passcode, you could disable your iPad and will have to erase it.

SET UP Step 9: Enter Your Managed AppleID

Note: You must use your school email address to set up the iPad. Using your personal Apple ID on the school supplied iPad is a violation of Mid-Pacific's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP).

Next, sign in with your Managed Apple ID

  1. Your Mid-Pacific email address is your Managed Apple ID. Enter your email address
  2. Tap Next.

A window that says Apple ID for Mid-Pacific Institute will appear.

Tap Continue

A window that says enter password will appear.

  1. Enter your Password
  2. Tap Next

A window asking if you want to stay signed in will appear.

Tap Yes

A Terms and Conditions screen will appear.

After you've read them, tap Agree

SET UP Step 10: Location Services

Location services allows devices to be found when lost. This should always be enabled.

Tap Enable Location Services.

SET UP Step 11: Appearance

Tap Continue.

SET UP Step 12: New Apps Will Download Automatically

School provided apps will begin downloading. Please be patient as this could take some time to complete. There may additional apps available in the "Self-Service" app. You have now completed the initial iPad Set Up.

Continue on to set up your Mid-Pacific Institute email account.

EMAIL SET UP

Let's set up your student email account. To begin email setup, tap on the Email icon with a picture of a letter.

Tap the Google logo

Enter Email Credentials

  1. Enter your Mid-Pacific email address
  2. Tap Next

A window that says login.microsoftonline.com will appear.

  1. Enter your Mid-Pacific email address again
  2. Tap Next

A window that says enter password will appear.

  1. Enter your password
  2. Tap Next

A window asking if you want to stay signed in will appear.

Tap Yes.

A window asking you to Sign in to iOS will appear.

Tap Continue.

A window showing you what will be allowed will appear.

Tap Allow.

Configure Email Settings

Set the slider to green for Mail, Contacts, Calendars.

Tap Save.

A screen showing what's new in mail will appear.

Tap Continue.

A screen showing Mail Privacy Protection will appear.

  1. Tap Protect mail activity
  2. Tap Continue

The mail app will ask if you want notification to be sent.

Tap Allow

Email Success!

Your email will begin downloading and is now configured and ready to use.

Don't forget this last step!

FINAL STEP: Sign in to myPueo

Follow this guide to learn how to sign in to myPueo, the Mid-Pacific school information system.

https://midpac.screenstepslive.com/m/mypueo_ps/l/1590219-for-students-logging-into-mypueo

TROUBLESHOOTING

Restarting and Resetting an iPad

If something isn’t working, try restarting iPad, forcing an app to close, or resetting iPad.

Restart iPad: Press and hold  the top button and either volume button until the red slider appears. Drag the slider to turn off iPad. To turn iPad back on, hold down the top button until the Apple logo appears.

Force an app to close: To quit an app, open the app switcher by swiping up from the bottom edge and pause in the center of the screen, then swipe up on the app you want to close.

If you can’t turn off iPad or if the problem continues, you may need to force restart the iPad. This should be done only if turning iPad off and on doesn’t resolve the problem.

Force Restart iPad:

  1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
  2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
  3. Press and hold the top button.
  4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

If you require further assistance, please use this form to send us a detailed description of the issue you are encountering.