What makes the iPad so versatile are the thousands of new apps that appear every day. And Apple is constantly releasing updates to the iPad's operating system, making it faster, more reliable, and more powerful. As a result, your iPad can grow with you as you learn and use its features. Don't be afraid to experiment, because you'll gradually learn what works best for you. After you get comfortable using your iPad, you'll be ready to tackle other parts of this book or explore on your own.

Then again, don't worry about learning everything about your iPad. Just learn enough to do what's most fun and useful for you. The iPad offers more features than anyone could possibly use, so don't waste time learning something just because it's there. Use your iPad as a tool to do something useful and then go on with the rest of your life.

Remember, if you make a mistake and get trapped in a screen that you don't understand, just press the Home button to get back to the familiar comfort of your home screen icons again. When things really go wrong, try turning your iPad off, or even restoring it. After you get comfortable navigating your way around the various iPad screens, you'll find that using the iPad is less of a chore than most computers, allowing you to focus on being productive.

As long as you're having fun and getting your work done, it doesn't really matter how much or how little you know about your iPad anyway. With the ability to take your iPad almost anywhere, you'll soon find a way to use your iPad that's uniquely your own, and that's what the iPad is all about.