Hi everyone!

I've just today ordered my first iPad, the Mini. I thought I would start small, with a modest spec, and see if I like it.

At first, I'll mainly be using it for Twitter, email, as a personal organiser, for reading, and for making notes and doing research for my writing. But I'm I'm sure it won't be long before I'm exploring apps.

This looks like a fantastic source of advice for the Apple/iPad beginner.

Portia

Originally Posted by PortiaDaCosta

Hi everyone!

I've just today ordered my first iPad, the Mini. I thought I would start small, with a modest spec, and see if I like it.

At first, I'll mainly be using it for Twitter, email, as a personal organiser, for reading, and for making notes and doing research for my writing. But I'm I'm sure it won't be long before I'm exploring apps.

This looks like a fantastic source of advice for the Apple/iPad beginner.

Portia

Welcome to the iPad forums, Portia.
We are a diverse group of members from around the world, brought together by our interest in the iPad. We have members who would be glad to help you with any questions or problems you may have, if a search of the forums doesn't find the answers you seek.
Before posting, make sure to read the forum rules.
Forum rules - everybody please read!!

P.S., you've already discovered one of the most important uses for your new iPad, visiting these forums to interact with iPad users from around the world.

Congrats on the mini Portia and welcome aboard!

Hi there Portia 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

Thanks ever so much for the welcome, everyone. My Mini doesn't actually arrive until the 19th, although I'm fantasising that it might actually come sooner. At the moment, I'm trying to learn as much as I can about iPads and the operating system, so I'll be able to put the Mini to good use as soon as I get my paws on it. Many thanks for those helpful links, Gabriel. I'm new to all things Apple, really [apart from one geriatric iPod] so they'll be invaluable.

Portia