Photography is one of those slightly intimidating hobbies that really can be a little bit complex. There are so many statistics, so many things to learn and so many technical details to do with your camera and it can all be quite overwhelming. The best advice to adhere to is not to get overwhelmed. Just start testing out your camera and see what it can do.
First, begin in the automatic mode. Whether you have a digital camera or a digital SLR, you will get lots out of your auto mode. You can begin playing with other modes and the manual mode on an SLR once you know the camera a little better.
Invest in a good case before you do anything else. You will need to protect your camera when you take it out and about.
Read about your camera and discover new features gradually. Begin to explore aperture and play around with exposure. It is all a fun learning curve.