If you are new to photography or have a new camera the camera user manual is your best friend.  I know just look at it and how can it be fun?   Well, I have had several camera models over the years and it can be what you make it.  

Modern DSLR cameras are loaded with functions and features that we may only really understand by spending time with the user manual. But, the user manual by itself will not teach you everything.  Would you hire someone with a degree and no experience or an person with experience by no degree?  Or best yet perhaps is an individual with both a degree and experience.  I like the last option in almost all cases. Which means take the time to work through the manual not just reading the words, but practicing what you read.

If you are legal age, you may find it fun to have a nice bottle of wine handy to enjoy while you read the user manual and and try out all of the new and exciting features of your DSLR.

Cheers!