Turn screen lock on or off

You can lock the tablet screen and keys to avoid activating your tablet by mistake.

Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
Apple iPad 4 (iOS7)
  • 1
    Select option
    • Select one of the following options:
    • Turn screen lock on or off, go to 1a.
    • Select time for automatic screen lock, go to 1b.
  • 2
    1a - Turn screen lock on or off
    • To turn on the screen lock:
    • Briefly press On/Off.
    • To turn off the screen lock:
    • Briefly press On/Off.
    • Slide your finger left on the display.
  • 3
    1b - Select setting for automatic key lock
    • Press Settings.
    • Press General.
    • Press Auto-Lock.
    • To turn on automatic screen lock:
    • Press the required interval.
    • To turn off automatic screen lock:
    • Press Never.
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.