The operation to synchronize the iPad and the computer is performed through the specialized iTunes application from Apple. You can connect to a computer using a USB cable or Wi-Fi communication mode.
Installing iTunes
You can download iTunes from the official Apple website using the appropriate download section. Go to Apple.com and select the iTunes section in the top bar. Click the "Download iTunes" button, enter your email address and click "Download" again on the left side of the page that appears. Wait until the download of the installer file finishes. Run the resulting program and complete the installation following the instructions on the screen.
Cable connection
Insert the cable into the corresponding port on the iPad, and then connect the other end of the cable to the USB interface of your computer or laptop. Wait until the iTunes window appears and the device is detected. To manage music recordings, video files and programs on the device, left-click in the upper right part of the iTunes window. The stored files can be managed by navigating through the sections of the upper panel of the application window.
Wi-Fi connection
To sync via Wi-Fi, you must also connect your iPad to your computer using the cable that came with the purchase of the device. Left-click on the tablet name. Go to the "Overview" section and check the box next to "Sync this iPad over Wi-Fi". Click "Apply" at the bottom of the program window. After that, you can disconnect the cable from the computer. If the setup is successful, your iPad will appear in the Devices section.
Wi-Fi syncing requires your tablet to use the same hotspot as your computer. To copy files in the device menu, use the "Synchronize" or "Apply" buttons. After the initial setup of Wi-Fi sync, reconnecting the iPad to the computer using a cable is not required - iTunes will automatically detect the tablet connected to the hotspot. If you cannot make a wireless connection, try restarting the program, device and Wi-Fi router, and then repeat the sync settings.
Using a wired or wireless connection, iTunes can sync apps, audio files, books, contacts, calendar notes, movies, photos, and various documents. To start copying, move the files you need to the program window, then go to the device content management section, tick the copied documents and click the "Synchronize" button. After copying is complete, you can disconnect iPad from your computer and start browsing or listening to available files.
