Learn how to use Gestures on your Samsung Gear 2. Use only fingers to use the touch screen.
Note
- Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
- To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
Note: The Gear 2 may not recognize touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.
- Do not leave the touch screen idle for extended periods to avoid afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting.Turn off the touch screen when you are not using the device.
Finger gestures
Tapping
- Tap with one finger to open an application, to select a menu item, or to press a displayed button.
Tapping and holding
- Tap and hold the screen with two fingers to open a list of recently-used applications.
Double-tapping
- Double-tap on an image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
- To check the current status of the Gear 2 and view the remaining battery power, double-tap anywhere on the screen with two fingers. You can also adjust the volume and the brightness of the display.
Flicking
- Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to see another panel.
- Flick you finger down from the top of the screen while using apps to returns to the previous page.
Pinching
- Spread two fingers apart on an image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
