I can't update my iPad iOS from version 4.3, there is no software update menu in the settings panel

I can't seem to find a way to update the iOS version on my iPad.  It is at version 4.3.3.  There is no software update menu option on the settings screen.  The apple download page does not let me update it from there either.

You do not have iOS 5 on your iPad and so you don't have Software Update in the Settings. You have to update by using a computer via the latest version of iTunes. You can connect the iPad to your computer and launch iTunes. Select the iPad on the left side under the devices heading. Click on the Summary Tab on the right. Click on Check for Update.
After you update to iOS 5 or later, you will have Software Update in you settings and can update via WiFi OTA. But .... If you are using the original iPad you can only update to iOS 5.1.1.
How to update to iOS 5 or later.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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