How to Control the Touch Screen on a Samsung Tablet S9

Last Update date : 2024-06-25

This guide covers essential touch screen interactions like tapping, holding, dragging, double tapping, swiping, spreading, and pinching. It also includes precautions to prevent damage, such as avoiding sharp objects and excessive pressure, and addresses common issues like electrostatic discharges and screen burn-in. Follow these tips for a smooth touch screen experience.

Galaxy Tab S9

When you turn on the screen, the soft buttons will appear on the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. The soft buttons are set to the Recents button, Home button, and Back button by default. The functions of the buttons can change according to the app currently being used or the usage environment.

Navigation bar (soft buttons)

Hiding the navigation bar

Check files or use apps on a wider screen by hiding the navigation bar. Open Settings, tap Display → Navigation bar, and then tap Swipe gestures under Navigation type. The navigation bar will be hidden, and the gesture hints will appear. Tap More Options and select the option you want.

Hiding the navigation bar

If you want to hide the gesture hints at the bottom of the screen, tap the gesture hint switch to turn it off.

Note:

  • The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area
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