IPad and iTunes Backup

I have an iPad Mini that backs up to iCloud and has never backed up to iTunes. I read that you can do both.
I want to backup the iPad Mini to iTunes before updating the iOS in case I have to restore. When I connect my iPad to iTunes, it recognizes its name under Devices but I also get the "Welcome to Your New iPad' window with two choices - Setup as as new iPad or Restore from this backup (iPhone 5S). I don't want either of these choices. How can I just back it up!
I did this with my phone without a problem. Is there a setting on the iPad that allows iTunes to recognize it as a non-new iPad?
Any suggestions are appreciated.

Hi Shirley 123,
It sounds like you are trying to back up your iOS device to your iTunes for the first time. You will want to go ahead and say that this is a new iPad, after which you can choose to back up:
iTunes: About iOS backups
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4946
Thanks for coming to the Apple Support Communities!
Regards,
Braden

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