Hi, I don't have an iPad but my wife recently obtained one. Unfortunately, I am the unofficial tech support person for the household so I have a lot to learn to retain my position. These forums look like a great resource. My background is more linux/android (don't hit me).

Pat

Welcome!
You're in the right forum. Here are lots of people eager to give you good advice. Don't bother to ask!
As to your background: you are not the only person in iPF with other devices than iOS. :-)

Hi there Pat and welcome.

There is lots of good advice and info on here plus plenty of members all too willing to help with any problems.

Remember, search is your friend. If you can't find the answer you need and you post a question then give as much info as you can to help members help you i.e. iPad 1 or 2, etc. and iOS version and name of app if the problem is with a specific app........and please don't forget to read the forum rules Forum rules - everybody please read!!

These are the hacking section rules for all you jail breakers (and would be jail breakers) HACKING SECTION RULES - please read.

We also have an app for this forum. The link to download the app is: Discussion Forum for iPad Users for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

You can download the manual for your iPad here http://help.apple.com/ipad/6/ and here http://support.apple.com/manuals/ and in iBooks search for "iPad user guide for" and you will find free comprehensive manuals for iOS 4, 5, 6, etc.

If you have other Apple products or are interested in other Apple kit then why not join our sister forum too at http://www.appleforums.net/ and for iPhone users, come and join in the discussion over at http://www.iphoneforums.net

The Archangel

Congrats on the iPad (for the wife) and welcome aboard Pat!