- Connect the iPad to the computer (Mac or PC) using the white USB cable that came with the iPad.
- Open iTunes and click the iPad button in the top right corner of the screen.
3. On the iPad page in iTunes, select the option to back up to this computer, and click the Back Up Now button.
4. Click the Done button in the top right corner when the backup has finished.
5. Click the symbol on the iPad button in the top right corner to safely eject the iPad.