Hi there and welcome.
As AQ-OC says, of course we will be nice.....so come on in and join the party!
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
These are the hacking section rules for all you jail breakers (and would be jail breakers)
http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-hacking/2892-hacking-section-rules-please-read.html
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
Apple - Support - 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
Apple Forum - Mac Forum and for iPhone users, come and join in the discussion over at
iPhone Forum
The Archangel