Questions & Answers for Apple iPad Dock
110 Questions from the Community
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can the charger handle 220 v because we travel international and here in the US it's 110 while outside is 220 thanks
- Asked by Annelyn O from Long Beach
- Apr 19, 2011
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All iPad, MacBook, iPod and iPhone chargers have always been universal voltage and work with every voltage in the world.
The dock itself does not include a charger - you use the one that came with your iPad.- Answered by David D from East Melbourne
- Apr 21, 2011
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Can I use this dock when using facetime or skype calling?
- Asked by James F from San Fernando City, Pampanga
- May 15, 2013
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can you connect to a printer
is there a USB port on back of dock that I can connect to a printer since you cannot print directly from the iPad.
Is this wireless printing only?- Asked by C Z
- Jun 21, 2011
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I purchased Print n Share off the App Store and it works with all my network printers in my home and office and anyvother printers with a little setup.
- Answered by Barry C from Surrey
- Oct 1, 2011
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does ipad mini's charger work in shanghai,china?
im going to shanghai this summer and im wondering if a ipad mini charger will work in shanghai.
- Asked by Simon L from Toronto
- Mar 17, 2013
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is the iPad docking station compatible with the ipad mini?
- Asked by Tracey J from Edmonton
- Oct 26, 2012
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Unfortunately no. The iPad dock uses the old 30 pin iPod connector on the iPad 2 and the iPad (3rd Generation) The iPad Mini utilizes the new Lightning connector and will not plug into the docking station. There are Lightning to 30 pin adapters, but the bulkiness of the adapter makes it impractical to use with the iPad dock.
- Answered by Daniel P from Honolulu
- Oct 26, 2012
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Can you charge the ipad in a car at all
if you had an invertor would the adaptor work with it to charge the ipad
- Asked by Nathaniel G from Ladysmith
- Oct 20, 2011
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Yes, there are special charges. Most iPhone chargers have not the required 10W though and the iPad shows "not charging" - in reality, it charges really slow. But there are 3rd party chargers such as Garmin which actually charge with 10W and plug into the cigarette plugs. If they only mention the iPhone, do not buy it if it is for a iPad. Now, you are not supposed to use these for the iPhone since it is charging with a higher wattage but I do it anyways. It charges an iPhone withing half the normal time (iPhone gets warm).
- Answered by Tobias K from Duncan
- Nov 22, 2011
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Would this work in the UK with a UK-bought iPad? Thanks
- Asked by Ashley G from New York
- Feb 6, 2013
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So does this have the small pin dock
My Ipad has the small pin connection but so many of the docks have the large pins I need to know that this dock is for the small pin Ipad.
- Asked by Shelly T from Laidley
- Dec 27, 2012
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Can you download pictures off a camera on to a iPad through the docking station?
- Asked by Chris L from Kailua
- Feb 5, 2012
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Nope. For that purpose there is a camera adapter listed on the accessories for iPad.
- Answered by Pascal P from Mount Kisco
- Mar 8, 2012
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Shuld you fully charge the iPad 2 before using the first time
Have started using after set up and sync. Is this ok or should I have charged it fully first.?
- Asked by Mary G
- Jul 31, 2011
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It is not necessary. Lithium-polymer batteries do not suffer from "memory effects". Just make sure to complete a charge cycle at least once a month and keep the device out of extreme hot/cold environments. A charge cycle is when the battery's power is entirely consumed. So if I use 50% of the battery today, charge the battery back to 100%, and use 50% of the battery again tomorrow, that will have completed a single charge cycle. The battery typically lasts a certain number of charge cycles before it degrades to about 80% of the original battery capacity.
- Answered by Ryan C from Newmarket
- Mar 23, 2012
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Can you use the iPad 2 dock to connect to a pc and transfer files back and forth between iPad & PC?
- Asked by Diane Y from Gainesville
- Apr 23, 2011
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Yes you can. "Connect the dock to your computer with the USB cable included with your iPad 2 to sync iPad 2 and charge its battery."
- Answered by William N from New York
- Apr 25, 2011
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Does it work with the iPad with Retina?
- Asked by Dick M from Port Saint Lucie
- Nov 29, 2012
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Is there also a simular dock with a lightning connection ? As wel for iPad4 as for iPhone5 ?
- Asked by Jean-pierre M
- Dec 20, 2012
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Apple do not currently make a 4th generation ipad or iPhone 5 dock
- Answered by Tessa D
- Jan 3, 2013
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Is the new dock compatible with the original iPad as well?
- Asked by Dean & Gen C from Eaglemont
- Mar 26, 2011
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No, the iPad 1 is too thick, get the iPad 1 dock, you can still get it on the online store.
- Answered by Alexander A from Harkaway
- Apr 23, 2011
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can i use my iphone 4 charger to charge my ipad2
- Asked by Jessica A
- May 21, 2012
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Yes, but it will charge very slowly - the iPhone charger only delivers half as much power as the iPad charger. The iPad may display "Not Charging" in the battery indicator in the upper right corner of the screen because the power supplied is low, but if you leave it plugged in for a long time it will in fact increase in charge.
- Answered by Andrew K from Cleveland Heights
- Jun 28, 2012
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Is there a stylus that touches the screen for the iPad 3 or New iPad?
- Asked by Cos G from Des Moines
- Mar 7, 2012
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You can buy a stylus for the new iPad. The same stylus that can be used on previous generation iPads will still work on the third generation iPad. Targus has a great stylus that not only functions well but it looks nice too.
- Answered by Derrick A from Canton
- Mar 22, 2012
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Can I use my iPad 4th generation with the iPad 2 dock
- Asked by Steve B from Greenville
- Nov 28, 2012
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no. The iPad fourth generation sports an 8 pin Lightning connector where is the iPad two is equipped with a 30 pin connector.
- Answered by Jordan P from Bligh Park
- Dec 8, 2012
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Can I charge my iPad 2 on this Dock with the smart CASE on it? Will it fit?
- Asked by Joseph F
- Oct 14, 2012
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No. There is to much material between the iPad and the dock
- Answered by Brandon H from San Diego
- Oct 31, 2012
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Does the Apple iPad 2 Dock work in portrait?
I am looking for a solution that will allow me to have a keyboard (preferably wireless, but a dock will do). I read some people saying they suggest getting the wireless Bluetooth keyboard and pair it with this dock. However, from what I can tell, it doesn't seem like is supports both portrait and landscape. Just curious if I'm wrong. Thanks!
- Asked by Michael M from Berkeley
- Apr 10, 2011
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The iPad 2 dock ONLY works in portrait, not landscape
- Answered by Alexander A from Harkaway
- Apr 23, 2011
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