How do I sync my iPad to my computer?
How do I sync my iPad to my computer? (Apple Support – iPad Syncing) Use iTunes on your computer to choose which items to sync.
Before connecting your device you should Authorize your computer:
- Open iTunes
- Click on Store -> Authorize this Computer
- Enter your pf_admin account information and click Authorize.
- Connect: Connect your device to your computer using the included cable. By default, iTunes opens automatically. Select your device in iTunes under Devices on the left-hand side and click the Info tab.
- Choose which items to sync: Click the respective tabs in iTunes to specify which media and information you want to sync from your computer to your device.
- Sync: Click Apply in the lower-right corner of the screen. Your computer syncs with your device according to your settings.
- The first time you sync your device, you are asked if you want to merge data, replace data on the device, or replace the data on your computer. When you choose to merge information, any differences between the data will be mingled together. If you choose to replace information, information from either the computer or device will overwrite the information on the other. These options can not be undone. After that, anytime you connect your device to your computer, iTunes opens and syncs with your device according to the settings in iTunes. You can adjust sync settings any time your device is connected to your computer.