What are general setting options on my iPad?

Here is how to see the general setting options on your iPad:

1. Tap on "Settings" icon on the home screen.

2. Swipe down and tap on "General". You see a list of all general setting options on the screen.

• About - To see information about your iPad device.
• Software Update - To check install iOS software updates for your iPad.
• Siri - To manage the Siri functions.
• Spotlight Search - To manage spotlight search settings for Siri to suggest you search results.
• Handoff & Suggested Apps - To manage handoff settings for sharing apps between devices with iCloud and suggested apps in control center.
• Multitasking - To manage multitasking settings.
• Accessibility - To manage accessibility settings.
• Side Switch to: Lock Rotation.
• Side Switch to: Mute (speaker).
• Storage & iCloud Usage - To manage local storage on your iPad and storage of your iCloud account.
• Background App Refresh - To control refresh settings for each app.
• Auto-Lock - To manage auto-lock settings to lock your home screen.
• Restrictions - To set a restriction passcode for parental control in case your kids are using your iPad.
• Date & Time - To manage Date & Time settings.
• Language & Region - To manage Language & Region settings.
• iTunes Wi-Fi Sync - To manage iTunes Wi-Fi Sync settings.
• VPN - To manage VPN (Virtual Private Network) settings.
• Device Management - To setup device management tool that controls your iPad settings remotely.
• Regulatory - To see regulatory information about your iPad.
• Reset - To reset your iPad to factory settings. All your apps and data will be removed. But you can restore them, if you have a backup.

The picture below shows you the general setting options on your iPad:

⇒ Settings > General > About Information on iPad

⇐ Top Level Setting Options on iPad

⇑ Understanding Your iPad

⇑⇑ Apple iPad - Frequently Asked Questions