Why does my iPad 2 not list software updates in the settings?

My iPad 2 does not give an option for software updates in the general settings.

Because it's running an iOS version prior to 5.0. The next update needs to be installed from iTunes on a computer, and if possible, the one the device normally syncs with.
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972

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    JudithKimball2013 wrote:
    My iPad does not show "Software Update" under General settings...
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    You have iOS 4... See Here...
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
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    See the Using iTunes Section Here...
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4972
    How to install iOS 6
    http://www.macworld.com/article/2010061/hands-on-with-ios-6-installation.html
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    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4623
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