First Apple product.

[flybymike]

My ipad2 is my first Apple product, and so far am way glad I have it. I want to upgrade to os5 for all it's features, but can't use my company issued thinkpad to down load iTunes. Is there a way to do this without losing books and pics I've thus far downloaded on my iPad? Thanks much.

 

[leelai]

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

You'll need to be able to access a PC/Mac to do the upgrade with the latest iTunes installed. You shouldn't lose anything as long as you do a complete back up before it.

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - It is a very simple app to navigate.
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/discussion-forum-for-ipad/id412896524?mt=8
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
A very informative thread from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/21590-tips-tricks-those-us-who-dont-know.html
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rul...um-rules-everybody-please-read.html#post14697

Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!

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