Samsung Galaxy A53 User Manual page 353

To set it up, connect the DeX Pad or Station to the charging adapter that came with the phone.
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Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the HDMI port, and then connect the other end into the monitor's
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HDMI port.
If your phone has a case on it, make sure you take it off before connecting because it may cause connection
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issues. Then, connect your phone to the DeX Pad or Station.
If needed, unlock your phone. If it's your first time using DeX, a popup message will display on your phone's
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Home screen. Tap Continue, and then tap Start to allow access to Full Desktop mode. Another Samsung
DeX popup will appear - tap OK.
Then, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification panel. Tap the notification that
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says "Use your phone as a touchpad." Now you can control the monitor's cursor using your phone! Read the
instructions on the monitor, and then select OK.
Note: You can perform basic operations using the touchpad connected to your PC, but some gestures, such
as pinching with two fingers to zoom in, won't work.
On some phones, your monitor will automatically start screen mirroring whatever is on your phone. To
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switch to Samsung DeX, open the Notification panel by swiping down from the top of the screen. Tap
the Samsung DeX notification, and then tap Samsung DeX. The monitor will switch to Samsung DeX mode.
To exit DeX, select the Apps icon in the bottom left corner of the DeX screen, and then select Exit DeX.
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Use a DeX cable or HDMI cable
Note: You can also use a standard USB-C to HDMI adapter to start DeX.
A DeX cable ( "https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/phones/dex-cable-ee-i3100fbegww /"
) or HDMI cable lets you connect your phone or tablet directly to a monitor or TV without the use of any other
accessories. Use the steps below to set up DeX:
Connect the USB-C end of the DeX cable or HDMI cable to the port on the phone or tablet, and then
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connect the other end into the TV's or monitor's HDMI port.
Note: Keep in mind that DeX will restart if you remove or unplug the HDMI cable. Please remember to save
all changes before unplugging the cable.
If needed, unlock your phone or tablet. If it's your first time using DeX, a popup message will display on
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your phone or tablet's Home screen. Tap Continue, and then tap Start to allow access to Full Desktop
mode.
Next, another Samsung DeX popup will appear on the phone or tablet - tap OK, and then swipe down from
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the top of the screen to open the Notification panel. Tap the notification that says "Use your phone as a
touchpad." Now you can navigate the TV or monitor using your device!
Note: You can perform basic operations using the touchpad connected to your PC, but some gestures, such
as pinching with two fingers to zoom in, won't work.
Read the instructions on the TV or monitor, and then select OK.
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To scroll in windows in DeX mode, touch and hold the touchpad, and then drag the pointer up or down.
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With some devices, your TV or monitor will automatically start screen mirroring whatever is on your
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device. To switch to Samsung DeX, open the Notification panel by swiping down from the top of the
screen. Tap the Samsung DeX notification, and then tap Samsung DeX. The TV or monitor will switch to
Samsung DeX mode.
To exit DeX, select the Apps icon in the bottom left corner of the DeX screen, and then select Exit DeX.
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Use DeX for PC
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