Open System Devices: Using iPad Features
Identifying iPad Status Icons
The status bar is located at the top of the iPad screen. These icons provide the time, battery status, and
information about connectivity and operations currently running.
Note: You can hide the status bar when using the TouchChat app. In TouchChat, choose Menu >
Settings. Under Page Size, turn Status Bar off.
Status Icon
Activity
Airplane Mode
Alarm
Battery
Bluetooth
Bluetooth battery
Do Not Disturb
Location Services
Lock
Orientation Lock
Personal Hotspot
Syncing
VPN
Wi-Fi
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Description
A third-party app is using a network or generating some other activity.
Airplane Mode is turned on. In this mode, only non-wireless features are available. You
cannot access the Internet or use Bluetooth devices.
An alarm is set.
Shows the battery level or charging status.
Blue or White icon: Bluetooth is on and paired with a device such as a headset or keyboard.
Gray icon: Bluetooth is on and paired with a device that is out of range or turned off.
No icon: Bluetooth is not paired with a device.
Shows the battery level of a supported paired Bluetooth device.
Do Not Disturb is turned on. FaceTime® calls and alerts will not sound or light up the
screen.
A location-based app is gathering and using data indicating the iPad's location.
The iPad is locked. The display and touch capability are turned off.
Screen orientation is locked.
The iPad is sharing its Internet connection with other iOS devices.
iPad is syncing with iTunes.
The iPad is connected to a network using a VPN (virtual private network).
The iPad has an active Wi-Fi connection. More bars indicate a stronger connection.
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