Samsung Galaxy S5 G900T - Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures Know Your Device
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.
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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.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold items on the screen to activate
them.
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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 the screen to unlock the device.
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Swipe the screen to swipe through the
Homescreens or menu options.
Drag
Touch and hold an item, and then move it to a new
location.
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Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.
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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.
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Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing a
picture or a webpage.
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Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom in
while viewing a picture or a web page.
Motions and Gestures
Control your device by making specific gestures
with your hand above the device’s screen.
Enable Motions and Gestures
1. From a Home screen, tap Apps >
Settings> Motions and gestures.
2. Tap each option and then tap On/Off to enable
each feature.
For details, see Motions and Gestures.