When syncing my iPad mini I notice "Other" in the status bar. What is that and how do I get rid of it?

When syncing my iPad Mini I notice "other" in the status bar. It is taking over 4gb of space. What is "Other" and how do I get rid of it.

Lock symbol is rotation lock : depending on what you've got Settings > General > Use Side Switch To set to (mute or rotation lock), then you can lock rotation either by the switch on the right hand side of the iPad, or via the taskbar : double-click the home button; slide from the left; and it's the icon; press home again to exit the taskbar. The function that isn't on the side switch is set via the taskbar instead : http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4085

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Thanks baltwo & Csound1. Your help is much appreciated.
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