I think my sister emails them to herself and then grabs them that way. I just got my ipad for Christmas and am going to try it in a couple of minutes. Holly has set up some beautiful photo albums using a program called iAlbum. It is a really versatile program once you master it together with a few other photo programs. Her albums are simply gorgeous. This is the one reason I wanted the ipad, so that I could save space and not have so many scrapbooking albums in my small house.

I was here pk. I guess I should have let you know that the backup was specifically asking for the apple id password. I only brought up email because I found no contacts (but I also pointed out that I hadn't tried to link emails in any way). I also now see that there is an off setting on a 'settings' button for email. I am not sure how she sees her mail. Probably directly via Safari but I do see an email app right on her first page trey below the regular apps. Probably way more info than needed since this was not really an email question. Looking back, I now see that I wasn't clear about what password was wanted; sorry. My general question was about the whole purpose of this kind of backup. It appeared (and still does) that she may not have had anything to backup because she didn't really use itunes for paid music (and yesterday I saw something that implied it didn't do that either, I suppose because apple really only has pointers to the music and always remembers your apple id with those pointers). I was more concerned that perhaps each system update might wipe all apps and perhaps other stuff. As far as I can tell, it certainly didn't wipe all apps out (she still has some), and I see no reason it would clear specific ones. I was waiting for another response and to see if I got a backup. I can't really tell because it doesn't say so. It was not asking to be backed up yesterday (or today) and I can't find where it is indicated. The new update changed stuff on icloud and wanted new legal acceptance (i gave it) but that was after I attempted the backup. BTW I actually read a little of the legal stuff and it included that icloud could wipe your backup if you didn't backup for 120 days!!! Anyway, I still don't really understand the purpose of this backup system. While attempting to follow various directions, I got messages that suggest if there are problems (I don't think there actually were) that I should Reset the ipad. I am suspecting that perhaps that is exactly when the backup would be needed because the Reset Would wipe everything back to a new pad. Not sure of that either.

Yes, I cleared everything, and restarted, several times. I've researched and researched Apple forums and such, and don't see anything even near this issue. It's so bizarre! It doesn't seem to be affecting anything, but I'd still like it gone.

Hi, you mention a spreadsheet won't do - why not? With Microsoft Excel, you can sort or filter on any column so easily and keep track of everything you mention, they can store quite a bit of data. You can also add pictures, but Google how to make sure they stay locked to a cell so you can sort and filter at random. The next step towards the inter-relational you mention is your dreaded Access DB or getting technical - easy ends once you step beyond a spreadsheet. I've used Access (it's been a few years) but pretty much meet my own needs so much easier with Excel. MS Access. I use Excel on a MAC, looks like Access is only for pc.