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The first time you do this, iTunes downloads a clean version of the
iPad's software; subsequent restores pull the data from your hard disk.
In either case, you must have an active Internet connection, because
iTunes verifies the iPad with Apple's servers.
4.
Wait. iTunes copies the data to the iPad, which installs it. After a few
minutes, the iPad is ready.
5.
In iTunes, choose a backup to restore to the device. Or, you can opt to
set it up as a new iPad with just the data that ships on it.
For more detailed options, see the following article at Apple's Web
site: “Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod
touch” (
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1275).
Although unlikely, the iPad may not even get to the point where you can
select it in iTunes and restore the software. In that case, try forcing the
iPad to load in its recovery mode:
1.
Make sure the sync cable is connected to your computer and iTunes
is running.
2.
Press and hold the Home button.
3.
Connect the sync cable to the iPad's dock connector.
The iPad should appear as if it were a new, empty device. Follow the steps
on the previous page to restore the software.
