[header] How to completely power down your ipad [title] Press and hold the sleep/power button. [step] You'll find this button along the top-right edge of the ipad. [title] Continue holding the button until the power slider appears. 
[step] This slider appears on the screen at the top with the words " slide to power off, " and sliding it with your finger will turn the ipad off. It may take a few moments for this to appear.