My first resident evil game was the remake of the original for the GameCube, it was also my first survival horror game. Of course, it was a little difficult at first, because it doesn't play like a lot of other games, and I wasn't used to it. The same goes for Resident Evil 4. The best pieces of advice I can give for RE4 are the following:
1. Save as often as possible. The most important rule, because there's no limit to the number of times you can save, as long as you have a typewriter in front of you. Previous RE games had a limit (you had to obtain ink ribbons). Also, keep in mind that every time the screen loads for a new zone/area (section of the map), the game automatically gives you a checkpoint. This lets you experiment with different techniques right after you either save or enter a new zone. If you die, you can simply go back.
2. Conserve your ammo and healing items. You can't just kill everything you see. Think of enemies as obstacles, not targets. One way to get past them is to shoot them, another way is to go around them. The more enemies you avoid, the less you will drain your ammo. The same goes for healing. If you survive a zone while using too much ammo and/or healing items, sometimes it is better to restart the zone anyway. You will find that you will use up less of your items each time.
3. One headshot > many bodyshots. This is true for many games with guns. The best method when targeting is to take an extra second or two to line up the laser with the head. If they stagger, make sure to press the action button near them. It makes all the difference.
4. Never kill the merchant. If you want to see what it looks like, save your game first, then kill him and reset your game. If you save afterwards, kiss him and all purchases goodbye.
I hope these tips help you. Of course, Resident Evil 4 is far more complex than this. If you want more detailed info, I suggest getting a player's guide, or reading a faq/walkthrough.
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