In order to use orientation lock with the new update:
- Double-click the iPad's home button, bringing up the multitasking menu with all programs you are currently running.
- Swipe your finger to the left while in the multitasking area.
- The orientation lock is now controlled through a software feature rather than the physical mute button.
- Tap the orientation lock icon (circular arrow furthest to the left) to engage it.
- In this menu you can also quickly change brightness settings and music controls.
A new feature rumored in iOS 4.3 (the next iOS iteration) will allow for the iPad's user to set whether the physical button controls orientation, or act as a mute switch.
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