How to use same email address on iCloud across different devices?

I am setting up my iCloud ID, which I already have on my MacBook Air and iPhone on my new iPad mini. When I turn on iCloud, it asks me to set up a new email address at @icloud.com, which I don't want it to do. Instead, I want to use the @me.com email address I already have.
How do I turn on Mail on my iPad mini and get it to pick up the email address I already have?

Hey pdenlinger,
It sounds like you are signed into a different iCloud account on the iPad mini, in my experience that would be the only cause. Be sure to double check what Apple ID you are signed into for iCloud, we'll want it to be your @me.com address.
Creating an iCloud account: Frequently Asked Questions
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4436
When you setup your iOS device, by default the same Apple ID is used for iCloud services and store purchases (iTunes, App Store, iBookstore). However, if you want to use a separate Apple ID, you can set up the account you would like to use in Store Settings.
For more information on @me.com and @icloud.com, refer to this article:
iCloud: About your icloud.com, me.com, and mac.com email addresses
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2623
Thanks,
Matt M.

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