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Apple iPad Air (iOS8)

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List of display icons

A number of icons on the display show different settings. Follow these easy instructions to getting to know the display icons.

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1. Battery

The battery icon shows the remaining battery power. The bigger the coloured section of the icon, the more power.
Further information:
Charge the battery

2. Battery charging

The battery charging icon shows the battery is charging.
Further information:
Charge the battery

3. Signal strength

The signal strength icon shows the strength of the network signal at your location. The more lines, the stronger the signal.
Further information:
Select network

4. Flight mode

The flight mode icon shows flight mode is turned on.
Further information:
Turn flight mode on or off

5. 3G

The 3G icon shows 3G is available. If 3G isn't available, a different network mode is automatically selected.
Further information:
Select network

3G enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using other network modes.

6. Alarm

The alarm icon shows the alarm is set.
Further information:
Set alarm

7. Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi icon shows your tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Further information:
Connect to a Wi-Fi network

When your tablet is connected to a Wi-Fi network, you can connect to the internet without using the data connections on your tablet. Wi-Fi is high speed and no mobile data is used when using Wi-Fi.