I must recommend a tutorial DVD!
Although there are many brands out there, I have found QuickPro camera guides to be extremely helpful. As I am no expert they offer camera/model specific guides. Give there website a looksie- www.quickprocameraguides.com
These DVDs will help you figure out "what that button does," or better yet - "what that button can do."
These DVDs are very basic-including the Digital 101, which as a beginner I have watched and referred to more than once.
I hope this helps!!! 