Welcome to what is an awesome forum.
When I first arrived I was given these 3 links and they helped me with some of the basics.
I hope you find them useful

http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=3692


http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.ph...ght=noob+guide


http://www.repgeek.com/showthread.php?t=1776

all the best
Bob