Using the touch screen, Finger gestures, Tapping

Basics

Using the touch screen

Use only fingers or the S Pen to use the touch screen.

•Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.

Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

•Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

•To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or do not apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

•Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.

Finger gestures

Tapping

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

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Samsung GT-N7100 user manual Using the touch screen, Finger gestures, Tapping

GT-N7100 specifications

The Samsung GT-N7100, also known as the Galaxy Note II, is a significant milestone in the evolution of smartphones, especially in the phablet category. Released in 2012, it transformed the mobile landscape by combining the functionality of a smartphone with the larger display commonly found in tablets.

One of the most notable features of the Galaxy Note II is its expansive 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display, with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. This vibrant screen offers rich colors and deep contrasts, making it ideal for media consumption, gaming, and multitasking. The size of the display also facilitated the use of the S Pen, Samsung's innovative stylus that enhances the device's usability for note-taking, drawing, and precise touch interactions. The S Pen introduced features such as Air View, allowing users to preview content just by hovering the pen over the screen.

Under the hood, the GT-N7100 is powered by a robust Exynos 4412 chipset, ensuring swift performance and efficiency in daily tasks. It features a quad-core processor running at 1.6 GHz, which, coupled with 2GB of RAM, enables smooth multitasking and faster application launches. The device is available in various storage configurations, typically 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, expandable via a microSD card slot.

The camera of the Galaxy Note II is another highlight, with an 8-megapixel rear camera providing high-quality images and 1080p video recording capabilities. The front-facing 1.9-megapixel camera allows for decent selfies and video calls. Integrated features such as Zero Shutter Lag and Buddy Photo Share enhance the photographic experience, making it more social and streamlined.

In terms of connectivity, the GT-N7100 supports a wide range of features including 3G, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth, allowing for rapid file sharing and internet connectivity. Its 3100 mAh battery, a generous capacity for its time, offered extended usage, ensuring that users could go through the day without frequent recharging.

The software experience on the Galaxy Note II is powered by Android Jelly Bean, enhanced with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. This combination offers a user-friendly experience, rich customization options, and a host of productivity tools designed to take full advantage of the larger screen and S Pen.

In summary, the Samsung GT-N7100 Galaxy Note II is a pioneering device that set a standard for future smartphones by blending phone and tablet capabilities. Its impressive display, powerful performance, exceptional camera features, and S Pen functionality make it a noteworthy device in mobile history.

Contents

GT-N7100 About this manual Instructional icons Copyright About this manual Trademarks Table of Contents Web & network Utilities Troubleshooting Getting started Device layout Buttons Package contents Pen Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Other accessories may not be compatible with your device Getting started Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Charging the battery Charging with the charger Checking the battery charge status Reducing the battery consumption Inserting a memory card Removing the memory card Turning the device on and off Formatting the memory card Holding the device Adjusting the volumeLocking and unlocking the device Switching to silent mode Basics Indicator iconsIcon Meaning Finger gestures Using the touch screenTapping Dragging Tapping and holdingDouble-tapping Flicking Pinching Control motions Rotating the screen Picking up Holding to ear Panning to move Panning to browse Double-tapping Rotating Turning over Shaking Sweeping Covering Tilting Moving Buddy Activating Multi Window Using the S Pen Pull out the S Pen from the slot to use it Opening a menu Undoing the last action Capturing screenshots Launching S Note Launching Quick Command Selecting text Pen Air View Selecting and capturing an image Using gesture commands Quick CommandAdding gesture commands Pen Keeper Notifications Home screen Changing the Home screen modeRearranging items Setting wallpaper Rearranging panels Using widgets Using applications Rearranging applications Applications screenClosing an application Organising with folders Help Installing applicationsUninstalling applications One-handed operation Changing the keyboard type Using the Samsung keyboardEntering text Changing the keyboard layout Changing language keyboards Entering text by voiceCopying and pasting Handwriting Joining Wi-Fi networks Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Adding Wi-Fi networks Adding accounts Setting up accountsRemoving accounts Connecting with Windows Media Player Connecting with Samsung KiesTransferring files Setting a face and voice unlock Connecting as a media deviceSetting a face unlock Securing the device Setting a password Setting a patternSetting a PIN Unlocking the device Upgrading with Samsung Kies Upgrading the deviceUpgrading over the air Phone CommunicationMaking calls Making an international call Finding contactsDuring a call Receiving calls Ending a call Making a video call Video callsDuring a video call Swapping images ContactsManaging contacts Creating a contact Searching for contacts Importing and exporting contacts Importing contacts Favourite contactsSyncing with Samsung Contacts Exporting contacts Adding contacts to a group Contact groupsBusiness card Managing groups Sending messages MessagingSending scheduled messages Viewing incoming messages Setting up email accountsListening to a voice message Reading messages Google Mail Reply to this message Adding friends TalkPublic profile Chatting with friends Messenger Switching between chatsGoogle+ Deleting chat history ChatON Web & network Internet Links Using Popup BrowserHistory Sharing webpages Pairing with other Bluetooth devices BluetoothSending and receiving data AllShare Play AllShare CastSending files Sharing files Managing contents on a web storage serverGroup Cast Playing files on a remote device Reading information from an NFC tag Making a purchase with the NFC featureJoining another Group Cast Sending data via Android Beam Beam Music Player MediaPlaying music Creating playlists Setting a song as ringtoneCamera Playing music by mood Taking photos Scene modeTap →Scene mode Taking a photo Shooting mode Tap →Shooting mode Panoramic photos Tap →Shooting mode →PanoramaTaking videos Taking a video Recording mode Zooming in and out Configuring settings for Camera Media Viewing images GalleryShortcuts Tap →Edit shortcuts Editing images Viewing images using the motion featurePlaying videos Zooming in and out Deleting images Setting as wallpaperFavourite images Sharing images Paper Artist Using Tag BuddyTagging faces Deleting videos Video PlayerSharing videos YouTube Using Popup Video playerWatching videos Uploading videos FM RadioListening to the FM radio Scanning radio stations FlipboardAdding stations to the favourites list Application & media stores Play Store Samsung Apps Suggest Music Hub Game HubSyncing songs with the Music Hub library Play Movies Play BooksPurchasing songs Play Magazines Play MusicReaders Hub Video Hub Learning Hub Utilities Selecting note templates Composing notes Draw only with the S Pen Browsing notes Using productivity toolsInserting multimedia files or a voice recording Creating events or tasks PlannerViewing a note Syncing with Google Calendar Searching for events DropboxChanging calendar type Deleting events Backing up or restoring data CloudSyncing with the Samsung account Syncing with Dropbox Setting alarms AlarmClock Stopwatch TimerWorld clock Desk clock Voice Recorder CalculatorRecording voice memos Managing voice memos Playing voice memosSaving files with contextual tags Voice Searching the device GoogleVoice Search Search scope Viewing files My FilesDownloads Adding shortcuts to folders Google Wallet Viewing maps Travel & localMaps Searching for locations Local Getting directions for a destination Latitude Navigation Google Earth Wi-Fi SettingsAbout Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policy Flight mode More settingsData usage Tethering and portable hotspot Mobile networksBeam Kies via Wi-Fi Home screen modeBlocking mode Nearby devices Display LED indicatorSound Wallpaper Storage Location services Power savingBattery Applications manager Lock screen Security Set up SIM card lockEncrypt external SD card Language and input DefaultLanguage Google voice typing Samsung keyboard Text-to-speech output Voice searchAdvanced Motion Back up and resetAdd account Pointer speed Advanced settings Accessory Date and time AccessibilityAnswering/Ending calls Developer options Text-to-speech output About device Troubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messages Your device freezes or has fatal errors Device beeps and the battery icon is empty Error messages appear when launching the camera Another Bluetooth device is not located English EU /2012. 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