Apps and features
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Detaching the S Pen
Press the end of the S Pen to disengage it. Then, pull the S Pen from the slot. To store the
S Pen, reinsert it into the slot and push it until it clicks into place.
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Charging the S Pen
The S Pen must be charged before you can control apps remotely by using the S Pen button.
When you insert the S Pen into the slot, charging will start.
If the Air action feature is deactivated, the S Pen will be charged only when the device is
charging.
Air actions
Control apps remotely by using the S Pen connected to your device via Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE).
For example, you can quickly launch apps, such as the camera app, by pressing and holding
the S Pen button. Also, while using the camera app, you can take a photo by pressing the
button once. While playing music, you can turn the volume up if you lift the S Pen up while
pressing and holding the S Pen button and turn the volume down if you lower it.
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The S Pen must be charged before you can use the Air actions feature. Refer to
for more information.
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When you detach the S Pen from the slot, the icon will appear on the status
bar. If the S Pen is discharged or far from the device, or if there are obstacles or
there is external interference between the S Pen and the device, the S Pen will be
disconnected from the device and the icon will turn grey ( ). To use the Air actions
feature again, connect the S Pen with the device by reinserting the S Pen into the
slot.
