Once Ipads are delivered....
1. Setup xls spreadsheet with
1.1 Ipad Serial number
1.2 Attach photograph of the back of the Ipad (for insurance purposes)
1.3 Allocate Asset ID
2. Setup a Charging station - I had to use a 5 port multiple adapter and it worked very well
3. Setup the Ipad Covers
3.1 Label the Ipad Covers - I use "School abbreviation Ipad X" as we sign-out Ipad X to Student X everyday, it keeps the process nice and controlled.
4. Switch on the Ipad
5. Run through the setup questions - Ipad name "School Student X" language, location, Itunes login, icloud, location services enabled - email address studentipadX@domain.com
5.1 Follow these instructions if you haven't already setup an Itunes account
5.1.1 Follow the prompts, setup new email address
verify Apple ID
Verify email address
6. Connect to Itunes (I currently use a Windows 7 station and it works well)
7. Stop Itunes syncing
8. Update iOS - if its your first iPad - update, install all software and backup the setup as "Master Ipad" or something of the sort - some distinct name.
8.1 in rare occassions the new batch of Ipads (if you get different batches) might have a different firmware version and you wont be able to use your Master Restore copy - in this case, just download the latest/correct firmware version and then try a restore.
Apple software update location ----> C:\Users\****\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\iTunes\iPad Software Updates\
9. Make sure all Apps installed after Restore
10. Login to Itunes on the Ipad
11. Make sure Ipad name is correct
12. Charge up
13. Remember to login to icloud and try and test the GPS via "find my ipad" .
NOTE: I found that on some Ipads (4 out of 10) I had to go into Maps on the Ipad and "allow access to my location" even though Location Services are switched on, as if you don't do this you will find that you might not always be able to track your Ipad via "Find my Ipad" service. But going into Maps the first time and "allowing access" works a charm.
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