iPad has lock with circle on topof device what is it

My iPad has quit showning the keypad and there is a lock with a circle around it onthe top of the screen. What is it and how do I get my keyboard back without always turning off the iPad and hoping it will work

iPad 2, iOS 5.0.1

Posted on Nov 23, 2011 6:30 PM

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