I'm hamilit1939, hi!
This thread is probably not new. I get a message telling me that my user name or my password is not correct. I cannot receive or send emali. I have an original Ipad running OS 5 (something or other).

Hi Hamilit and welcome to the Forum!

The IPad Forum is a community of members from all walks of life and from all over the world coming together to share our experiences and to help each other learn about this wonderful piece of technology the Ipad. There is a wealth of information already here in the many threads we have so doing some searches will answer most of the questions you have. If then you cannot find the answer you are seeking then by all means post your question. There are many friendly and informed members here only too willing to help you.

We also have our own App - Discussion Forum for IPad Users. It is a very simple app to navigate.
Reading the IPad manual is a great place to start so please download a copy of these.
http://www.support.apple.com/manuals/ipad/
A very informative thread from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-gener...dont-know.html
We have rules like any Community so please read these also
Forum rules - everybody please read!!

I've moved your thread to our Help section where your issue will get more attention.

Once again we welcome you here and are so pleased you have joined us!

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