Re: [iPad] I want to sync my new iPad Air with my computer using iTunes.

 

I cannot recall right now as I am not on my PC where iTunes still is, and on the rMBP I haven't set iTunes up.

BUT, its in iTunes, it doesn't matter where the files are, you cannot use them, but iTunes will use them IF you request a restore.

Here you go Jim.  http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4946  and the key points for you are below

Where are iTunes backups stored on your computer

The folder where your backup data is stored depends on the computer's operating system. Make sure the backup folder is included in your data-backup routine. iTunes places the backup files in the following places:
  • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/MobileSync/Backup/
    The "~" represents your Home folder. If you don't see Library in your home folder, hold Option and click the Go menu.
  • Windows XP: \Documents and Settings\(username)\Application Data\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
    To quickly access the Application Data folder, click Start, and choose Run. Type %appdata% and click OK.
  • Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8: \Users\(username)\AppData\Roaming\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\
    To quickly access the AppData folder, click Start. In the search bar, type %appdata% and press Return.

What does iTunes back up

iTunes will back up the following information
  • Camera Roll (photos, screenshots, images saved, and videos taken)
    For devices without a camera, Camera Roll is called Saved Photos.
  • Contacts* and Contact Favorites (regularly sync your contacts to a computer or cloud service, such as iCloud, to back them up)
  • Calendar accounts and subscribed calendars
  • Calendar events
  • Safari bookmarks, cookies, history, offline data, and currently open pages
  • Autofill for webpages
  • Offline web application cache/database
  • Notes
  • Mail accounts (mail messages aren't backed up)
  • Microsoft Exchange account configurations
  • Call history
  • Messages (iMessage and carrier SMS or MMS pictures and videos)
  • Voicemail token (This isn't the voicemail password, but is used for validation when connecting. This is only restored to a phone with the same phone number on the SIM card)
  • Voice memos
  • Network settings (saved Wi-Fi hotspots, VPN settings, network preferences)
  • Keychain (includes email account passwords, Wi-Fi passwords, and passwords you enter into websites and some applications) 
    If you encrypt the backup, you can transfer the keychain information to the new device. With an unencrypted backup, you can restore the keychain only to the same iOS device. If you're restoring to a new device with an unencrypted backup, you need to enter these passwords again.
  • App Store Application data (except the Application itself, its tmp, and Caches folder)
  • Application settings, preferences, and data, including documents
  • In-app purchases
  • Game Center account
  • Wallpapers
  • Location service preferences for apps and websites you've allowed to use your location
  • Home screen arrangement
  • Installed profiles
    When you restore a backup to a different device, installed configuration profiles aren't restored (such as accounts, restrictions, or anything that can be specified through an installed profile). Any accounts or settings that aren't associated with an installed profile will be restored.
  • Map bookmarks, recent searches, and the current location displayed in Maps
  • Nike + iPod saved workouts and settings
  • Paired Bluetooth devices (which you can only use if restored to the same phone that did the backup)
  • Saved suggestion corrections
  • Trusted hosts that have certificates that can't be verified
  • Web clips
* Your contacts are part of the backup to preserve recent calls and favorites lists. Back up your contacts to a supported personal information manager (PIM), iCloud, or another cloud-based service to avoid any potential contact data loss.


From: "jimpurcell2001@yahoo.com" <jimpurcell2001@yahoo.com>
To: iPad@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 1 May 2014 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [iPad] I want to sync my new iPad Air with my computer using iTunes.

 
I got my iPad Air linked and I chose to back up the iPad.
But I can't figure out where on the computer the back up ended up. :-(

Jim


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