Smart cover affecting screen sensitivity?

I recently purchased my iPad 2 and within 5 days of using it with my smart cover, I have had problems with the screen. It is not responsive or frozen for a few seconds then goes haywire. It even opened up my settings and changed those then began writing an e-mail without me touching the screen. I had to lock the iPad for it to stop bugging out. Has this happened to anyone else? I will be taking it to the store but I haven't had a chance yet. For now, I am using it without the smart cover with no problems.

Yes. You overwhelmed the sensors on the right side of the iPad 2 which determine when the Smart Cover is closed and they obediently locked the screen. Nothing to worry about.

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