IPad sync app help!

i purchased my ipad yesterday and today got it ready and registered but when i try to sync applications on my ipad it tells me that it was not installed because im not authorized to use it on this computer then it says to authorize this computer for items purchased from the ITunes Store. choose store> Authorize This Computer .... The directions confused me can anyone help me on the directions? so i can sync my applications

Just do what the dialogue box said. In iTunes click on the Store tab and then click on the Authorize This Computer option and follow the instructions.

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The following article addresses how to resolve the issues related to this message:
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http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/2594/l4py.jpg

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