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Apple iPad Air (iOS8)

Apple iPad Air (iOS8)

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Choosing a default email account for my tablet

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If you've set up more than one email account on your tablet, you need to select a default email account. When you write email, they'll automatically be sent from your default email account.

Step 1 of 5

Find "Default Account"

Tap Settings.

Step 2 of 5

Find "Default Account"

Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.

Step 3 of 5

Find "Default Account"

Tap Default Account.

Step 4 of 5

Select default email account

Tap the required email account until it has been selected as the default email account.

Step 5 of 5

Return to the home screen

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

Swipe right for the next step

Tap anywhere to dismiss

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