Download the Apple iPad Mini 3 User Manual here. The Apple iPad Mini 3 was released in October 2014 and is a bit of a watered down version of the Apple iPad Air 2 which is also on this website. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of the iPad then the Mini 3 is not a bad compromise when it comes to looks and functionality in the Apple range of products.
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Apple iPad Mini 3 User Manual
iPad Mini 3 Connectivity
The Mini 3 iPad comes with good connectivity such as 2G (GSM 850/900/1800/1900) + (CDMA 800/1900) as well as 3G (HSDPA 850/900/1700/1900/2100) + (CDMA2000 1xEV-DO) as well as 4G and connectivity speed of HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps. This iPad Mini 3 also comes with GPRS as well as EDGE. Likewise also see the Apple iPad Air User Manual as well as the Apple iPad Air 2 User Manual.
Size
The Mini 3 comes with almost the same size 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in) as the Air 2 however is much lighter at just over 320 grams. The iPad also comes with a fingerprint reader as well as a Nano-SIM/ Apple SIM (US & UK). The screen is also standard LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors and 1536 x 2048 pixels screen resolution. The screen is also coated with an oleophobic coating to protect it from scratches.
Platform
The Mini 3 has a Apple A7 chipset. Note however that the Mini 3 comes with a Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) processor and a PowerVR G6430 (quad-core graphics) GPU processor. Note however that there is no card slot on this iPad. The memory comes with 16/64/128 GB option but with a standard 1 GB RAM DDR3 memory. The primary camera is a 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels with autofocus camera as well as a 1080p@30fps video player quality. The secondary camera is a 1.2 MegaPixel running at 720p@30fps with face detection.
| Apple iPad Air 2 | Apple iPad Mini 3 |
|---|---|
| Apple iPad Air 2 | Apple iPad Mini 3 |
| Dimensions: 240 x 169.5 x 6.1 mm (9.45 x 6.67 x 0.24 in) | Dimensions: 200 x 134.7 x 7.5 mm (7.87 x 5.30 x 0.30 in) |
| CPU: Triple-core 1.5 GHz | CPU: Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) |
| Internal Memory: 16/64/128 GB, 2 GB RAM | Internal Memory: 16/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM DDR3 |
| Camera Primary: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels | Camera Primary: 5 MP, 2592 х 1944 pixels |
| GPS: A-GPS, GLONASS (3G/LTE model only) | GPS: A-GPS, GLONASS |
Other
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Mail Setup on iPad
Firstly, your iPad can work with Microsoft Exchange, and many popular Internet-based mail, contact, and calendar services. To set up another account, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
Date and Time
Secondly, the date and time are usually set for you based on your location. You can check them on the Lock screen to see if they’re correct. If you want your iPad to update the date and time automatically, go to Settings > General > Date & Time. Then turn Set Automatically on or off. If you set your iPad to update the time automatically. It gets the correct time over the network and updates it for the time zone you’re in. However, some networks don’t support network time. So in some areas, your iPad may not be able to automatically determine the local time.
If you want to set the date and time manually, go to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turn off Set Automatically. You can also choose whether your iPad shows 24-hour time or 12-hour time by going to Settings > General > Date & Time, then turning 24-Hour Time on or off.
Language Settings
Next, you can adjust international settings by going to Settings > General > Language & Region. Here, you can set the language for your iPad, the preferred language order for apps and websites, the region format, the calendar format, and advanced settings for dates, times, and numbers. If you want to add a keyboard for another language, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Keyboards.
For mail settings, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Here, you can create a different mail signature for each account. Like, add mail accounts, set Out of Office replies for Exchange email accounts, Bcc yourself on every message you send. Likewise, turn on Organize by Thread to group related messages together, turn off confirmation for deleting a message, turn off Push delivery of new messages to save on battery power, and temporarily turn off an account.
No Sound on iPad
Lastly, if your iPad doesn’t have sound or if video doesn’t play, there are several steps you can try. Make sure the iPad speaker isn’t covered, the Side Switch isn’t set to silent, the volume isn’t turned all the way down, and that music on your iPad isn’t paused. If you’re using a headset, try unplugging it and plugging it in again. Check to see if a volume limit is set in Settings > Music > Volume Limit. If you’re using an app that works with AirPlay, check to see if the AirPlay device you’re sending the sound to is turned on and the volume is turned up. See also the Factory Reset Iphone and Ipad on here.
Video does not play on iPad
If a song, video, or other item won’t play, it may be encoded in a format that your iPad doesn’t support. You can find information about the audio and video file formats your iPad supports. This by going to www.apple.com/ipad, choosing your iPad, clicking Tech Specs, then scrolling to Audio Playback, TV and Video. If a song or video in your iTunes library isn’t supported by your iPad, you may be able to convert it to a format your iPad supports. For example, you can use iTunes for Windows to convert nonprotected WMA files to a format your iPad supports. For more information, open iTunes, then choose Help > iTunes Help.
Wireless Connection
Firstly, to send video or audio to an AirPlay device like an Apple TV. Your iPad and the AirPlay device must be connected to the same wireless network. If you don’t see the AirPlay button, it means your iPad isn’t connected to the same Wi-Fi network as an AirPlay device, or the app you’re using doesn’t support AirPlay.
When sound or video is being sent to an AirPlay device, your iPad doesn’t display video or play audio. To direct the content to your iPad and disconnect it from the AirPlay device, tap the AirPlay button and select iPad in the list. Likewise see also the ZTE Axon Mini GSM on here.
Using AirPlay
Secondly, some apps only play audio over AirPlay. If video isn’t working, make sure that the app you’re using supports both audio and video. If the Apple TV has been set up to require a passcode, you must enter it on your iPad when asked, in order to use AirPlay.
Make sure the speakers on the AirPlay device are turned on and turned up. If you’re using an Apple TV, make sure the TV’s input source is set to Apple TV. Also, make sure the volume control on your iPad is turned up.
When your iPad is streaming with AirPlay, it must remain connected to the Wi-Fi network. If you take your iPad out of range, playback stops. Depending on the speed of your network. It may take 30 seconds or more for playback to begin when using AirPlay.
Backup your iPad
Next, you can use iCloud or iTunes to automatically back up your iPad. If you choose to back up using iCloud, you can’t also use iTunes to automatically back up to your computer. But you can use iTunes to manually back up to your computer. The iCloud backs up your iPad daily over Wi-Fi, when it’s connected to a power source and is locked. The date and time of the last backup is listed at the bottom of the Backup screen.
iCloud backs up your purchased music, movies, TV shows, apps, and books, photos and videos taken with your iPad. The iPad settings, app data, home screen, folders, and app layout, messages, and ringtones. Note that purchased content is not backed up in all areas. Likewise see also the ZTE Axon 7 Mini GSM.
iCloud Backups
To turn on iCloud backups, go to Settings > iCloud, then log in with your Apple ID and password if required. Go to Backup, then turn on iCloud Backup. To turn on backups in iTunes on your computer, go to File > Devices > Back Up.
To back up immediately, go to Settings > iCloud > Backup, then tap Back Up Now. The iCloud backups are encrypted automatically so that your data is protected from unauthorized access. This both while it’s transmitted to your devices and when it’s stored in iCloud. If you’re using iTunes for your backup, select “Encrypt iPad backup” in the iTunes Summary pane.
Lastly, you can manage your backups by going to Settings > iCloud. You can manage which apps are backed up to iCloud by tapping them on or off. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage to remove existing backups and manage iCloud Drive or Documents & Data. In iTunes, remove backups in iTunes Preferences. To view the devices being backed up, go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage.
Apple iPad Mini 3 User Manual
