Hello, Barth! Welcome to the iPad Forums. Our members come from around the world and all share an interest in iPads.if you browse the forums and threads you will learn a great deal about using the various versions of the iPad.if you still have questions, don't hesitate to ask in the proper forum. Many of our members volunteer their time to answer members questions.
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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 http://www.ipadforums.net/forum-rules-help-info/2119-forum-rules-everybody-please-read.html
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
Hi Barth, welcome from Canada as well. There are so many experts in this forum that you can ask anything and be sure of a helpful reply very quickly. Enjoy!