How To Use Side Switch On iPad Mini

by Haridas Gowra · Published March 12, 2013 · Updated March 12, 2013

You can use the Side Switch to lock screen orientation or to silence notifications and sound effects on your iPad Mini.

Lock the screen in portrait or landscape orientation: Go to Settings > General > Use the Side Switch to, then tap Lock Rotation.
Mute notifications and other sound effects: Go to Settings > General > Use the Side Switch to, then tap Mute. The Side Switch doesnt mute audio or video playback. Use the volume buttons on the side to silence these sounds.

Note: This article will work on all iPads using iOS 6; including iPad Mini, iPad 2, The New iPad (iPad 3), iPad 4 (iPad with Retina display).