Touchscreen defect? Can't open the iPad mini

My daily appointments show but I cannot open the calender itself, the photo-function is working - but nothing else.
I can't open the device, as the touchscreen does not respond. Tried to turn it on and off - no help.
Does any one know, what I can do without doing a reset and risk loosing my calender, my notes, my photos ...?

Hey there LouTH,
It sounds like you are unable to swipe your screen to open it because that part of the touch screen is not responding. I would use the troubleshooting from the following article to help resolve the issue:
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch: Troubleshooting touchscreen response
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1827
Clean the screen with a soft, slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Avoid using the device while wearing gloves, with wet hands, or immediately after applying hand lotion.
If you have a protective case, or if you are using a plastic sheet or film on the display, try removing them and testing the device without it.
If the steps above don't resolve your issue, please schedule a service appointment with an Apple Retail Store for evaluation. If an Apple Retail store is not an option, contact Apple to find out your best service option or see theService FAQ for your product.
Additional Information
Tip: To isolate an issue related to a portion of the Multi-Touch display, follow these steps:
Open the Maps application and double-tap each corner, then the center, to verify that it zooms in to each section.
If a specific area is affected in another application, note the location and try to verify touch functionality for that location in the Maps application.
On iPhone and iPod touch, you can also use Calculator:
Open the calculator app to test all but the top row of the screen. Press each button on the calculator and verify activity.
To test the area at the top of the screen, rotate the device to change to the scientific calculator and press the buttons in the left or right two rows.
When speaking with a Mac Genius or Service Provider, you can use this information to assist with evaluation of your issue.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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