Creating more space on my iPad - storage issues.

my iPad is a 16 GB device and shows I have 750 MB left but I have only used 12.5 GB. Why? I keep deleting things and it barely creates more space.

Hello Davisesq
Check to see what is taking up so much space on your iPad by going to Settings > General > Usage or plug it into to your computer and look on iTunes to see that capacity.
iPhone, iPad, and iPod: Understanding capacity
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1867
Regards,
-Norm G.

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