Navigation, Motions, And Gestures - Samsung Galaxy J7 User Manual

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device.
Touchscreen Navigation
Use the following motions and gestures on
your touchscreen to navigate the device.
Tap
Lightly tap items to select or launch them.
•
Tap the keyboard to enter characters
or text.
•
Tap an item to select it.
•
Tap an app shortcut to launch the
application.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to
activate them.
•
Touch and hold a widget on a Home
screen to move it.
•
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-
up menu of options.
Know Your Device
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
•
Swipe the screen to unlock the device.
•
Swipe the screen to scroll through the
Home screens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it
to a new location.
•
Drag an app shortcut to add it to a
Home screen.
•
Drag a widget to place it in a new
location on a Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and
forefinger or spread by moving your
fingers apart.
•
Pinch the screen to zoom out while
viewing a picture or a web page.
•
Spread your fingers on the screen to
zoom in while viewing a picture or a
web page.
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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures