As you also have an iPhone you might like to try out our iPhone forum too www.iphoneforums.net
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 http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rules-help-info/2119-forum-rules-everybody-please-read.html
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/
Many thanks, when viewing clips that I've downloaded from my camera they start ok but then become jerky and the sound stops, any help would be much appreciated please keep you reply simple and easy to understand, dave
Hi David, I don't know the answer but I'm going to copy your post to the iPad Help section as not all the members check this area......it'll take me a couple of minutes.