I tried to connect to iTunes and only get a plug logo on iPad

Ok, I got an iPad--my dad got it in a random drawing at work, but he gave it to me to "play"" with.
Now, the problem is:
1. The first day, I connected it to the wi-fi network in my home.
2. It connected properly. I was able to use the iPad to access the internet, play games, etc.
3. I thought at first that the round button below/above the screen was 'off' button, but then I learned it was just 'sleep' mode. Even though sleep mode takes less power, I didn't want to take a chance on draining the battery.
4. So, I turned it off completely, but when I turned it on, I got a picture of a plug and a CD, and I couldn't get the home screen or internet.
5. So I connected it to my laptop, hoping to re-connect the ipad to the network.
6. I got a message on my LAPTOP saying that iPad couldn't connect to iTunes, make sure the network is on and connected.
Now I can't do anything. The iPad won't connect.
FYI: I have Windows Vista, a wi-fi with a router. I don't know which iPad it is. It just has 'iPad' on the box so I'm assuming it's not iPad 2.

My ipad is listed on the sidebar but there is no name [I don't think i named it, or knew i was able to].
I uninstalled my original iTunes and reinstalled it. Then I shut my ipad down, and tried again. Miracle! My ipad home page came up. Then, idiot that I am [ I accidentally shut it off again, (pressing the shut down button, thinking it was the volume button] and it wouldn't reconnect! I get a box that says that my connection has timed out, and to make sure I'm connected to the net. Which I am. I disconnected and reconnected. No luck. Tried reinstalling itunes one more time. No luck. I think I tried a couple or restart/restore tips for the ipad. Either didn't work, or I did it wrong.
Then I tried logging in to Ipad connect and was told my Apple ID didn't have permission to access iTunes connect. *(iTunes connect link: https://itunesconnect.apple.com/WebObjects/iTunesConnect.woa ]
This is driving me bonkers! I should've put a piece of tape over the shut off button.
Sorry for the long explanation, but I hope someone can help me.

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‘iPad is disabled’ fix without resetting using iTunes
Today I met my match with an iPad that had a passcode entered too many times, resulting in it displaying the message ‘iPad is disabled – Connect to iTunes’. This was a student iPad and since they use Notability for most of their work there was a chance that her files were not all backed up to the cloud. I really wanted to just re-activate the iPad instead of totally resetting it back to our default image.
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