How To Use Motions – Samsung Galaxy Mega

Amarnath Natarajan

10 years ago

Categories: Gadgets

Learn how to use motions on your Samsung Galaxy Mega. The Motions and Gestures settings allow you to set up various Motion activation services.

From the Home screen, tap > Settings > My device > Motions and gestures.

Motion

Motion allows you to control your device by performing natural movements.
From the Motions and gestures screen, tap Motion.
Tap the ON/OFF icon at the top of your screen to activate Motion. The following options are available:

Direct call: Once enabled, the device will dial the currently displayed on-screen Contact entry as soon as you place the device to your ear. Tap the ON/OFF icon to turn it on.
Smart alert: Once enabled, pickup the device to be alerted and notified of you have missed any calls or messages. Tap the ON/ OFF icon to turn it on.
Zoom: Once enabled, you must be on a screen where content can be zoomed. In a single motion, touch and hold two points on the display then tilt the tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out. Tap the ON/OFF icon to turn it on.
Move an icon: Once enable, you can move an icon to another page by holding the icon, then moving the device to the left or right. Tap the ON/OFF icon to turn it on.
Browse an image: Once enabled, touch and hold a desired on-screen image to pan around it. Move the device left or right to pan vertically or up and down to pan horizontally. Tap the ON/ OFF icon to turn it on.
Mute/pause: Once enabled, mute incoming calls and any playing sounds by turning the device display down on a surface. Tap the ON/OFF icon to turn it on.

Palm motion allows you to control your device by touching your screen with the palm of your hand.
From the Motions and gestures screen, tap Palm motion.
Tap the ON/OFF icon at the top of your screen to activate Palm motion. The following options are available:

Capture screen: Once enabled, you can capture any on-screen information swiping across the screen. In a single motion, press the side of your hand on the screen and swipe form left to right. The image is then copied to the clipboard. Tap the ON/OFF icon to turn it on.
Mute/pause: Once enabled, you can pause any on-screen video or mute any current sound by simply covering the screen with your hand. Once you remove your hand from the screen, the device goes back to normal by either continuing to play the current video or unmuting the current sound. Tap the ON/OFF icon to turn it on