Samsung Galaxy Tab

Samsung Galaxy Tab

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Activate or deactivate key lock

You can lock the device keys and display to avoid accidental key presses. Follow these instructions to activate or deactivate the key lock.

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Step 1 of 10

Choose one of the following options:
Activate or deactivate key lock, go to 1a.
Select setting for automatic key lock, go to 1b.

Step 2 of 10

To activate the key lock:
Briefly press On/Off.

You can answer an incoming call without unlocking the keys.
Step 3 of 10

To deactivate the key lock:
Briefly press On/Off.

You can answer an incoming call without unlocking the keys.
Step 4 of 10

Press and drag the keypad locked icon right.

You can answer an incoming call without unlocking the keys.
Step 5 of 10

Press Applications.

Step 6 of 10

Press Settings.

Step 7 of 10

Press Display settings.

Step 8 of 10

Press Screen timeout.

Step 9 of 10

Press the required period.

Step 10 of 10

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

1. Choose option

Choose one of the following options:
Activate or deactivate key lock, go to 1a.
Select setting for automatic key lock, go to 1b.
Samsung Galaxy Tab

2. 1a - Activate or deactivate key lock

To activate the key lock:
Briefly press On/Off.
You can answer an incoming call without unlocking the keys.
To deactivate the key lock:
Briefly press On/Off.
You can answer an incoming call without unlocking the keys.
Press and drag the keypad locked icon right.
You can answer an incoming call without unlocking the keys.

3. 1b - Select setting for automatic key lock

Press Applications.
Press Settings.
Press Display settings.
Press Screen timeout.
Press the required period.

4. Exit

Press the Home key to return to standby mode.

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