Screen Navigation - Samsung GalaxySIII User Manual

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Screen Navigation

Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can
navigate the features of your device and enter characters.
The following conventions are used in this manual to
describe the navigation action in the procedures.
Navigating Through the Screens
The following terms describe the most common hardware
and on-screen actions.
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Press and hold: Pressing relates to use of the hardware keys and
buttons to select or activate an item. For example: press the
Navigation key to scroll through a menu. Some buttons and keys
require you to press and hold them to activate a feature, for
example, you press the Lock key to lock and unlock the phone.
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Press and hold
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Tap: Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter
text on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: touch an
Application icon to open the application. A light touch works best.
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Touch and hold: Touch and hold an icon or key to open the
available options, or to access a pop-up menu. For example:
press and hold from the Home screen to access a menu of
customization options.
Tap Touch and hold