15 Navigation, Motions, and GesturesKnow Your DeviceNavigation, Motions, and GesturesLearn the basics for how tonavigate through your device.Touchscreen NavigationUse the following motions and gestures on yourtouchscreen to navigate the device.TapLightly tap items to select or launch them.• Tap the keyboard to enter characters or text.• Tap an item to select it.• Tap an app shortcut to launch the application.Touch and HoldTouch and hold items on the screen to activatethem.• Touch and hold a widget on a Home screen tomove it.• Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menuof options.SwipeLightly drag your finger vertically or horizontallyacross the screen.• Swipe the screen to unlock the device.• Swipe the screen to scroll through theHome screens or menu options.DragTouch and hold an item, and then move it to a newlocation.• Drag an app shortcut to add it to a Home screen.• Drag a widget to place it in a new location on aHome screen.Pinch and SpreadPinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger orspread by moving your fingers apart.• Pinch the screen to zoom out while viewing apicture or a web page.• Spread your fingers on the screen to zoom inwhile viewing a picture or a web page.Motions and GesturesControl your device by making specific gestureswith your hand above the device’s screen.To access the Motions and gestures settings:► From a Home screen, tapApps > Settings > Controls >Motions and gestures.For more information, see Motions and Gestures.
