My wife bought me a base model 3rd gen IPad. It is the first apple product since my IIfx back in the old days. Lots to learn.

Hi there 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, iOS version and name of app if the problem is with a specific app........and please don't forget to read the 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://support.apple.com/manuals/ and in iBooks search for "iPad user guide for" and you will find free comprehensive manuals for both iOS 4 and 5.

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/

The Archangel

Traildad, Welcome to the iWorld! My husband bought me an iPad 2 a month ago. I opened it and dumbfoundedly said "Ok, now what"? I had no clue what to do, much less how. I can tell you now though, it is SO much fun. I really don't know how I got through the day without all these apps. There is quite literally an app for everything. Every day I'm finding some new way to streamline my life (although, sometimes streamline is synonymous to waste time&#128522. Enjoy!

Hi and welcome to the Forum!

2 very informative threads from which you will learn many tips and shortcuts for the IPad.
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-gener...dont-know.html
iOS5 Tips and Tricks

Enjoy!