No worries - you're not dumb! There is a bit of a learning curve if you've never had an iPad. Search the forums if you have any questions. I also found the free app "Appstart" a good primer to get you going (you can find it in the AppStore.) Also in the iBooks store there's a free download of an iPad 2 Users Guide (i believe it's published by Macworld.) Hope that helps! I'm a noob myself, so I totally understand...