Mute button not working

[Benm1020]

I just updated and i noticed that when i try to use the new mute switch it doesnt work (replaced the lock orientantion button) does anybody else have this problem. Like it displays the sound sign with a cross through it but doesnt mute the sound

 

[MattIM]

The Mute Button mutes system generated sounds

Like key sounds when pressing individual keys. But it won't mute sound if you are playing a video or music. I presume the logic is that you don't need another button to mute music or video when you can just press the pause button if you want to stop the sound.

 

[Benm1020]

Ok i see how that works i would rather have the orientation switch instead of a key sound mute pretty dumb of apple to switch it

 

[iPadster]

It also mutes email and calendar alerts which is handy for me since I use my iPad in meetings at work.

 

[Wolfpuppies3]

Agree with you, Ben

One of Mr. Job's dumbest moves in 2010 was to exchange the function of the valued rotation lock switch to a sort of mute located right next to, guess what, the real mute/volume keys.