How to download new apps for an iPad

I have just bought an iPad and have this issue - I can't seem to find how to get new apps. The standard advice I've found trawling around online is the following:
1. Launch iTunes on your computer,having upgraded to the latest version
2. Connect your iPad to your computer.
3. Select the Apps tab in the menu.
4. Under the list of apps on the left make your choice of a cornucopia of apps
5. Click the Sync button bottom right side of the iTunes window.
Well, I keep doing the above, and get as far as point 4, but the left hand list of apps is completely empty, and what I assume is intended to be a pull down menu is greyed out, displaying only "sort by kind". So I can't get any programmes.
Any ideas please?

This may be of help:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2001
You can also purchase apps directly from your iPad. See Chapter 15 of the iPad User's Guide:
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPad_iOS4_UserGuide.pdf
Regards.

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