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Apple iPad mini 4

iOS 11.0
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Guide to tablet keys and sockets

The list below shows you what the different keys and sockets on your tablet are used for.

Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
Press the Home key twice to see a list of running applications.
Press and hold the Home key to turn on voice control.
Point the camera lens at the front of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.
  • 1
    On/Off
    • Press On/Off to turn your tablet on and off.
    • Press On/Off to turn on the screen lock.
  • 2
    The Home key
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
    • Press the Home key twice to see a list of running applications.
    • Press and hold the Home key to turn on voice control.
  • 3
    The Volume keys
    • Press the Volume keys to select ring volume.
    • Press the Volume keys during a call to adjust the volume.
    • Press the Volume keys to silence the incoming call alert.
  • 4
    Socket
    • Connect the charger or data cable to the socket and to a wall socket or your computer's USB port.
  • 5
    Headset socket
    • Connect the headset to the headset socket to listen to music or make a handsfree call.
  • 6
    Camera lens at the back of your tablet
    • Point the camera lens at the back of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.
  • 7
    Camera lens at the front of your tablet
    • Point the camera lens at the front of your tablet at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.