i can not shut off, reset or anything to my i pad. it is just locked up on an i tunes download item

Frozen or unresponsive iPad

Resolve these most common issues:

• Display remains black or blank

• Touch screen not responding

• Application unexpectedly closes or freezes

http://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/

iPad Frozen? How to Force Quit an App, Reset or Restart Your iPad

http://ipadacademy.com/2010/11/ipad-frozen-how-to-force-quit-an-app-reset-or-res tart-your-ipad

iPad: Basic troubleshooting

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3274

 Cheers, Tom 😉

Posting a second time doesn't help your situation. Just keep one discussion going at a time.

If rebooting the iPad didn't work - try restoring the device with iTunes.

iPhone, iPad or iPod touch: Not responding or does not turn on