Touchscreen Navigation - Samsung galaxy tab 3 User Manual

To save battery power, the tablet automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time
when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages while the tablet's screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Key
2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock the screen.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
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password or PIN. For more information, see Lock Screen.

Touchscreen Navigation

Your tablet's touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch
When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select items on-screen such as application
and settings icons, or press on-screen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and
hold the item.
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