Yeah, don't reset the pad because it will only display a prompt to link it to iTunes before letting you use it in any way. At least right now, you can use it. But if you have a buddy with a computer, then you could do a master reset, erase & sync. This would allow you to set it up as "new" and the way you want it. Just make sure you enable iCloud so that any songs you end up buying or media you put on it(pics, videos, apps,etc) can be put onto any other computer you eventually authorize to use that info.
I use my iPad for 99% of my computing life & desktops/laptops infuriate me! BUT relying on only a tablet computer for everything at this point is not very clever to do.
First: printing. Not everything can AirPrint.
Second: some websites have drop down scroll inter page menus which you cannot scroll down in with a touch screen(your whole screen just wants to scroll).
Third: not all sites or forums allow link pictures(IMG codes) from other places like Photobucket or Snapfish or Shutterfly onto their sites.
Fourth: a decent "Word" type document program for typing papers/reports.
Fifth: lack of a file system makes transferring anything backwards FROM your tablet TO a PC a no-go. Or uploading stuff to sites. No "C" drive.
I seriously love my pad but I really think tablets are still too early in their development to use entirely sans computer backup/sync & some applications simply don't work well enough yet. Up to this point, Apple hasn't made a stand alone mobile device that does not require iTunes setup/sync first.
I believe it's coming as now we have the Cloud & supposedly with one of the updates coming(maybe it was with OS5?) that you wouldn't need to sync with iTunes first to use your device right out of the box. But you'd need to get yours to OS5 first anyways, which would require an initial reset & sync of your used device.
Best advice:
Find a computer friend or visit an Apple Store. Erase & set as new with that computer. Update to OS 5.1. Sync with the Cloud.
Until then, use as is & just delete things & change settings you don't like.