S Pen

In this tutorial, you will learn how to:
 

• Learn S Pen Basics
• Write or draw on screenshots
 • Hand write memos when the screen is off
• Access S Pen settings
• Edit Air command shortcuts
• Turn Air view on or off

Learn S Pen Basics

Note: Upon first use, you will be prompted to review a short tutorial about the S Pen. Select the arrow to continue through the tutorial. You can find additional information at the Samsung S Pen page.

2. Use the S Pen to touch an empty space on the screen or hover the S Pen over the screen to make the  Air Command icon appear. Use the S Pen to select the Air Command icon.

Note: The  Air Command icon will appear on the right side of the screen by default. To move the Air Command icon, select and drag the icon to the desired location. 

Write or draw on screenshots

From the Air command screen, select  Screen write.  After the screenshot is captured, you can write or draw on it. Select the Save icon when finished. 

 

Hand write memos when the screen is off

Note: Memos written without waking the device will be automatically saved to Samsung Notes. To access Samsung Notes, from the home screen, swipe up from the center of the screen to access the Apps tray. Navigate to, then select the  Samsung Notes app.

Access S Pen settings

From the Air command screen, select the  Settings icon. Edit settings as desired. 

Note: Alternately, swipe down from the upper right corner of the screen then select the  Settings icon > scroll to and select Advanced features > select S Pen. 

 

Edit Air command shortcuts

1. From the the S Pen settings screen, select Air command, then select Shortcuts.

 

2. Select and drag the desired app to add to the Air command screen. Select the Remove icon on the app you wish to remove from the Air command screen.

 

Turn Air view on or off

Air view allows you to preview information, extend text, or enlarge pictures by hovering your pen over the screen. From the S Pen settings screen, select the Air view switch.