HT4972 How do I erase my iPad then update to ios5

How do I erase my iPad then update to ios5 anyone pls, I was trying to update to ios5, and was ask to erase then update.

I think that maybe you misunderstood. iTunes will erase the device for you as part of the update process. You so not have to do it on your own.
This is copied from the Apple site about updating to iOS 5.
As part of the update and restore process, iTunes will (in order):
Back up key elements of your device, such as settings, Contacts, Calendars, Notes, and your Camera Roll1. iTunes will not, however, back up media content from your iOS device, such as music, apps, books, movies, and TV shows.
Update your device to the latest version of iOS software.
Restore your device from your most recent backup.
Restart your device.
Sync back media content from your iTunes Library to your device2.
Read the summary in the upper left part of this web page. It is copied below.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
Summary
To update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from iOS 4 to iOS 5 or later, you must erase and restore your device first, before completing the update.

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