I was here pk. I guess I should have let you know that the backup was specifically asking for the apple id password. I only brought up email because I found no contacts (but I also pointed out that I hadn't tried to link emails in any way). I also now see that there is an off setting on a 'settings' button for email. I am not sure how she sees her mail. Probably directly via Safari but I do see an email app right on her first page trey below the regular apps. Probably way more info than needed since this was not really an email question. Looking back, I now see that I wasn't clear about what password was wanted; sorry. My general question was about the whole purpose of this kind of backup. It appeared (and still does) that she may not have had anything to backup because she didn't really use itunes for paid music (and yesterday I saw something that implied it didn't do that either, I suppose because apple really only has pointers to the music and always remembers your apple id with those pointers). I was more concerned that perhaps each system update might wipe all apps and perhaps other stuff. As far as I can tell, it certainly didn't wipe all apps out (she still has some), and I see no reason it would clear specific ones. I was waiting for another response and to see if I got a backup. I can't really tell because it doesn't say so. It was not asking to be backed up yesterday (or today) and I can't find where it is indicated. The new update changed stuff on icloud and wanted new legal acceptance (i gave it) but that was after I attempted the backup. BTW I actually read a little of the legal stuff and it included that icloud could wipe your backup if you didn't backup for 120 days!!! Anyway, I still don't really understand the purpose of this backup system. While attempting to follow various directions, I got messages that suggest if there are problems (I don't think there actually were) that I should Reset the ipad. I am suspecting that perhaps that is exactly when the backup would be needed because the Reset Would wipe everything back to a new pad. Not sure of that either.

Have you had anyone else try to use Siri on this iPad ? We have two iPads and two iPhones, and Siri doesn't care who is asking the question on any of the devices. I'm not saying it will recognize anyone's voice, but unless you go into Settings and implement a feature that theoretically restricts the voice recognition to one voice, it shouldn't be a big deal. Besides, you can always go into Settings and re-train the voice recognition: Retrain Siri

Just a comment from my history of Canon/android. I used to print wireless with phone to iPad. It did take a long phone call to get printer set up. Then I moved and do not have internet. I could not get printer to work so called Canon. You must have internet to 'print wireless'. No cord, but must have internet- not just data on phone. This may not apply to you. I miss my printer!

Do you know which ipad you have, there are multiple usb cords, non interchangeable. Go to settings, General, About. Your model will be displayed. Then google: usb cord for ipad model………