Navigation, Motions, And Gestures - Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 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.
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Tap an item to select it.
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Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold
gesture.
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Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen to
move it.
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Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu
of options.
Swipe
Lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.
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Swipe to unlock the screen.
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Swipe to scroll through the Home screens or
menu options.
Know Your Device
Drag
To drag, touch and hold an item, and then move it to
a new location.
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Add a shortcut to a Home screen.
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Move a widget on a Home screen.
Pinch and Spread
Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger or
spread by moving your fingers apart.
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Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a web page.
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Spread the screen to zoom in while viewing a
picture or a web page.
Motions
Control your device by making specific motions
with your hand on the device's screen. For more
information, see Palm Motion
To access the palm motions settings:
► From a Home screen, tap
Settings > CONTROLS > Palm motion.
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in Settings.
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