Learn how to use motions and gestures on your Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. By activating the various motion and gesture features, you can access a variety of time saving functions.

Note: Excessive shaking or impact to the device may cause unintended results. To learn how to properly control motions, tap Apps > Settings > My device > Motions and gestures. When tapped, each entry comes with an on-screen tutorial.

• Air gesture: Allows you to control your device by performing motions above the sensor (without touching the device).

• Motion: Allows you to control your device using natural movements (on the screen).

• Palm motion: Allows you to control your device by touching the screen with your entire hand.

• Gyroscope calibration: Allows you to properly calibrate your devices touch screen.

To activate Air gesture:

• From the Home screen, press Active Air gestures icon and then tap Settings > My device > Motions and gestures > Air gesture.

• Tap the ON/OFF slider located to the right of Air gesture to turn it on.

• The Air gesture icon will appear in the status bar.

• Read the on-screen notification and tap OK.

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Air gesture can be activated.

• Tap Learn about sensor and icon field to review on-screen information about the Air gestures sensor and related icon.

• Tap the ON/OFF slider located to the right of each feature to turn it on .

To activate Motion:

• From the Home screen, press Air gestures icon and then tap Settings > My device > Motions and gestures.

• Tap the ON/OFF slider located to the right of Motion to turn it on icon.

• Read the on-screen notification and tap OK

Note: At least one feature must be activated before Motion can be activated.

• Tap the ON/OFF slider located to the right of each feature to turn it on.

To activate Palm Motion:

• From the Home screen, press Air gestures icon and then tap Settings > My device > Motions and gestures.

• In a single motion touch and slide the Palm motion slider to the right to turn it on.

• Read the on-screen notification and tap OK. Note: At least one feature must be activated before Palm motion can be activated.

• Tap the ON/OFF slider located to the right of each feature to turn it on icon.