TS3274 forgotten passcode

Question

Hi, upon backing up and updating my iPad (today), I was asked to set up a PASSCODE, basically to ensure when it starts, I have to enter a code to access my iPad. I noted when putting in the PASSCODE, only 50% of the info was being diplayed, basically not all the numbers and leters were being shown a bullets (as I typed) on the screen (into the small white passcode rectangle block), I just assumed this was a security feature. Not so, when I disconcted the iPad from the Laptop, tuned the iPad on I was aksked for the PASSCODE and duly entered the code I had actually typed. nothing was recognised and after three attaments I was locked out for 1 minutes. I now have no idea what was actually tuyped and how to turn this feature off or get into my Ipad and having re-connected it to my Laptop, there seems to be no obviouse way to find out how either - can anyone help.....

Answer 1

After ten unsuccessful attempts, you will have to restore the iPad if you cannot remember the password. Why it asked you to set up a password and why it would not take the 4 digit code, I cannot answer.
You want to use the same computer that you always sync with so that you can restore your app data and settings. You can restore with any other computer, but you will lose everything on the iPad.
Instructions can be found here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1212
You will probably need to restore using Recovery Mode. You can read about it here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4097
Or you can follow this. Recovery Mode Instructions
Disconnect the USB cable from the iPad, but leave the other end of the cable connected to your computer's USB port.
Turn off iPad: Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red slider appears, then slide the slider. Wait for iPad to turn off.
If you cannot turn off iPad using the slider, press and hold the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons at the same time. When the iPad turns off, release the Sleep/Wake and Home buttons.
While pressing and holding the Home button, reconnect the USB cable to iPad. When you reconnect the USB cable, iPad should power on.
Continue holding the Home button until you see the "Connect to iTunes" screen. When this screen appears you can release the Home button.
If necessary, open iTunes. You should see the recovery mode alert that iTunes has detected an iPad in recovery mode.
Use iTunes to restore iPad.