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S Pen

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

INSTRUCTIONS & INFO

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S Pens are sold separately.
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
 

Learn S Pen Basics

To learn about all S Pen can do, swipe down from the Notification bar then select the settings Settings icon. Scroll to and select Advanced features, then select S Pen. Scroll down to General, then select the desired option to learn about the S Pen and its features. You can find additional information at the Samsung S Pen page.

Note: S Pen is enabled by default. To enable or disable S Pen, from the S Pen screen, select the S Pen switch.
 
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To unlock your device, from the lock screen, press the S Pen button.

Note: You can only unlock your device using your S Pen when a screen lock is setup, air actions are enabled and S Pen unlock is enabled. To enable Air actions, swipe down from the Notification bar > select the settings icon Settings icon > scroll to and select Advanced features > select S Pen >  Air actions switch. 
 
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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 down from the Notification bar > select the settings icon Settings icon > scroll to and select Advanced features > select S Pen. 

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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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