hi there,
i am new to ipad and to apple altogether; where can i find a good place to learn what it can do and how to use it in the best way?
vantage

Greetings and welcome to the forum!

When you get a chance, you will want to download a copy of the iPad User Guide. It is available for free in several different formats.

a) As a free PDF download from the Apple website --

Apple - Support - Manuals



This can (and should!) be saved on your computer and your iPad.

b) As a free iBook once you download the free iBook app from the iTunes App Store.

c) Online using the link provided in the Safari favorites on your iPad.

The answers to many questions, especially if this is your first Apple mobile "iDevice", can be answered by spending some quality time with this handy document.