Use The Touch Screen - Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 GT-P7300 User Manual

Use the touch screen

Your device's touch screen lets you easily select items or
perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch
screen.
To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use
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sharp tools.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
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with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges
can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact
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with water. The touch screen may malfunction in
humid conditions or when exposed to water.
For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the
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screen protection film before using your device.
Your touch screen has a layer that detects small
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electrical charges emitted by the human body.
For best performance, touch the screen with your
fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches of
sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.
You can control your touch screen with the following actions:
Touch: To act on items on the screen, such as applications
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or widgets, to type letters and symbols using the on-screen
keyboard, or to press on-screen keys, you simply touch
them with your finger.
Drag: Touch and hold an item for a moment and then,
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without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen
until you reach the target position. For example, you drag
items on the Home screen to reposition them.
Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen by
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touching it but not lifting your finger until an action occurs.
Drag and drop: Touch and hold your finger on an item, and
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then drag your finger to move the item.
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