HT4623 My iPad does not show "software update" under "General" settings.  So I cannot update to IOS 6.1.3.  How do I update my operating system?

My iPad does not show "Software Update" under General settings.  How do I update to the latest IOS 6.1.3 without this prompt?

JudithKimball2013 wrote:
My iPad does not show "Software Update" under General settings...
That is only a feature of iOS 5 or later...
You have iOS 4... See Here...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
OR...
Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and “ Check for Updates “...
If an Update Appears Install it...
See the Using iTunes Section Here...
How to update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

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