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Learn how to hand write memos, draw on screenshots, access S Pen settings, and more.

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
In this tutorial, you will learn how to:

• Learn S Pen Basics
• Hand write memos
• Write or draw on screenshots
• Use Smart select
• Access S Pen settings
• Edit Air command shortcuts
• Turn Air view on or off


To learn about all S Pen can do, remove the S Pen > select the  Air command icon > select the settings Settings icon, and scroll down to the General section to learn about the S Pen and its features. You can find additional information at the Samsung S Pen page.




Learn S Pen Basics

The S Pen is located at the bottom left side of the device. Push the S Pen to click out of place, then pull out to use. Air command will automatically open on your screen. Select the desired option.

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To unlock your device using the S Pen, press the S Pen button. When the device is unlocked, press the S Pen Button or select the AC Air command icon. 

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Hand write memos

1. From the Air command screen, select create note Create note. 

Note: You can handwrite a memo without waking the device. From the Always On Display, remove the S Pen and Write on the off screen will appear automatically.

2. Write your memo. When finished, select the menu icon Menu icon > Save as file > the desired file type.

Note: Your memo will be automatically saved to Samsung Notes. To access Samsung Notes, from the home screen swipe up from the center of the screen to access the Apps tray. Navigate to, then select the samsung notes Samsung Notes app. 

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Write or draw on screenshots

From the Air command screen, select screen write Screen write. After the screenshot is captured, you can write or draw on it. Select the Save icon when finished. 

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Use Smart select

With Smart select, you can capture selected portions of the screen. From the Air command screen, select smart select Smart select > desired outline shape > select and drag the outline across the screen to select the desired image capture. Select the Save icon to save. 

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Access S Pen settings

From the Air command screen, select the settings Settings icon. Edit settings as desired. 

Note: Alternately, swipe up from the Notification bar > select the settings icon Settings icon > scroll to and select Advanced features > select S Pen. 

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Edit Air command shortcuts 

From the the S Pen screen, select Shortcuts. Select and drag the desired app to add to the Air command screen. Select the Remove icon on the app you wish to remove from the Air command screen.

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Turn Air view on or off

Air view allows you to preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your pen over the screen. From the S Pen settings screen, select the Air view switch. 

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