Instruction Manual
Section 2: Understanding Your Device
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S Pen
The S Pen is a stylus that assists you in selecting screen items and performing functions such as taking memos,
creating screenshots, finding information, and more.
Tip: For best results, keep the S Pen mostly perpendicular to the touch screen and avoid using it at sharp
angles.
Using the S Pen
The S Pen is stored within your device at the top right corner.
► Pull out the S Pen using the notch on the end. When you remove the S Pen from its slot, the touch screen turns
on (if it is off) and Air Command displays. For more information, refer to “Air Command” on page 15.
S Pen Button
S Pen Tip
S Pen Shortcuts
● Capturing screenshots: Press the S Pen button. With the S Pen, touch and hold the screen until you hear a
click.
● Launching Action Memo: Press the S Pen button and double‑tap the screen.
● Selecting and capturing an image: Press the S Pen button and draw a line around an object to select it.
S Pen Air View
Air View allows you to access previews of content without actually having to open it.
Simply use the S Pen to hover across the screen to access the different preview capabilities.
Air Command
Use the Air command menu to quickly launch SPen applications and actions.
► To launch the Air command menu, simply remove the SPen from the S Pen slot.
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Hold the S Pen near the screen and press the S Pen button.
● Action Memo: Link short notes to applications.
● Scrap booker: Capture, save and categorize clipped images.
● Screen Write: Capture screenshots and write or draw on them.
● S Finder: Search device contents.
● Pen Window: Outline a window on the screen to quickly access selected applications.
Pen
Window
Action
Memo
Scrap
booker
Screen Write
S Finder
Launching Action Memo
With the S Pen button pressed, double‑tap the screen to launch Action Memo.
Jot down or draw a note, and then select the memo by tapping to perform various actions, such as adding
contacts or sending a email. With the memo selected, draw a line around an area with the S Pen to perform actions
with the selected area.