HT1296 If I reset my ipad to factory settings, can I then get all my stuff back on to my ipad by syncing? or do i need to restore from a backup?

I have forgotten my passcode for restrictions. I tried to reset to factory settings and then restore from a backup; apparently my old passcode is part of that back up. I'm told i need to reset to factory settings to remove the old passcode. but how do I get my stuff back if I can't restore it?
Please help, someone!
thanks.

rafaelrev wrote:
I have forgotten my passcode for restrictions. ...
To remove the Restrictions passcode you will need to either...
Restore the Device as New...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137
OR...
from a Backup created Before the Restrictions Code was set....
Restore from Backup
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
rafaelrev wrote:
.... how do I get my stuff back if I can't restore it?
SYNCING with iTunes
See here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386

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