How to activate unlock? The iPad mini

Hi Joiceann,

Welcome to the Apple Community.

Wondering if this is a newly purchased iPad mini.

Apple Support have an article online that may help:

Set up your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Says:

Step 3

Activate your device

You need to connect to a Wi-Fi network, a cellular network or iTunes to activate and continue setting up your device. 

Tap the Wi-Fi network that you want to use or select a different option. If you're setting up an iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular), you may need to insert your iPhone SIM card or iPad SIM card first.

Get help if you can't connect to Wi-Fi or if you can't activate your iPhone.

Complete article: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT202033

OR

There is a "Get Support" link to Apple at top right on this discussion page.

Hope this helps you :-)