Navigation, Motions, And Gestures - Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 User Manual

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Learn the basics for how to
navigate through your device,
and basics for how to customize
screens by editing, sharing, and
deleting items.
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.
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Tap an item to select it.
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Tap an app icon to launch the application.
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Touch and Hold
Activate items using a touch and hold gesture.
Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
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move it.
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
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of options.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or
horizontally across the screen.
Unlock the screen.
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Scroll through the Home screens or menu options.
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Know Your Device
Drag
To drag, touch and hold an item, and then move it to
a new location.
Add a shortcut to a Home screen.
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Move a widget on a Home screen.
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Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a
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Web page.
Zoom in or out while taking a picture.
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Motions
Control your device by making specific motions with
your hand on the device's screen.
Enable Motions
1. From a Home screen, tap
Settings > Motions and gestures.
2. Tap ON/OFF to enable each feature.
For details, see Motions and
13
Apps >
Gestures.
Navigation, Motions, and Gestures