Galaxy S4. Using Motions and Gestures

Using Motions and Gestures
By activating the various motion and gesture features within
this menu (page 291), you can access a variety of time
saving functions.
Caution! Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause
unintended results. To learn how to properly control
motions, tap
(Apps) ➔ Settings ➔ My device tab
➔ Motions and gestures. When tapped, each entry
comes with an on-screen tutorial.
From the Home screen, press
and then tap
Settings ➔ My device (My device tab) ➔ Motions and
gestures.
• Air gesture: Allows you to control your device by performing
motions above the sensor (without touching the device).
• Motion: Allows you to control your device using natural
movements (on the screen).
• Palm motion: Allows you to control your device by touching the
screen with your entire hand.
• Gyroscope calibration: Allows you to properly calibrate your
device’s touch screen.
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To activate Air gesture:
1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔
Motions and gestures.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the Air gesture slider
to the right to turn it on.
If the feature is available for your selected action, an
Air gesture icon
will appear in the status bar.
3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK.
Note: At least one feature must be activated before Air gesture
can be activated.
4. Tap Learn about sensor and icon field to review
on-screen information about the Air gestures sensor
and related icon.
5. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to
the on position.
For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures
Settings” on page 291.
To activate Motion:
1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔
Motions and gestures.
To activate Palm Motion:
1. From the main Settings page, tap My device tab ➔
Motions and gestures.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the Motion slider to
the right to turn it on.
2. In a single motion touch and slide the Palm motion
slider to the right to turn it on.
3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK.
3. Read the on-screen notification and tap OK.
Note: At least one feature must be activated before Motion can
be activated.
4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to
the on position.
For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures
Settings” on page 291.
Note: At least one feature must be activated before Palm
motion can be activated.
4. In a single motion, slide a feature’s activation slider to
the on position.
For more information, refer to “Motions and Gestures
Settings” on page 291.
Understanding Your Device
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