Frenchym3,Sorry for the confusion.As soon as I select Gmail from the add accounts ( launch the Settings app on the iPad and click the Mail, Contact, Calendar tab ) screen I get the next screen where I am prompted to my name, email address, password and a description. Once you do that, hit save. Your account will now be setup.

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