Samsung Galaxy Alpha - Manual (Page 178)

Settings
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MOTION
Motions and gestures
Activate the motion recognition feature and change the settings that control motion
recognition on your device.
On the Settings screen, tap Motions and gestures.
• Direct call: Set the device to make a voice call by picking up and holding the device near
your ear while viewing call, message, or contact details.
• Smart alert: Set the device to alert you if you have missed calls or new messages when
you pick up the device.
• Mute/Pause: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause media playback
by using palm motions or looking away from the screen.
– Covering screen with hand: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to
pause media playback when you cover the screen with your palm.
– Turning device over: Set the device to mute incoming calls or alarms, or to pause
media playback by placing the device face down.
– Smart pause: Set the device to pause video playback when you look away from the
screen.
• Palm swipe to capture: Set the device to capture a screenshot when you sweep your
hand to the left or right across the screen.
Air view
Hover over an item or the screen with your finger to preview content or view information in a
pop-up window.
On the Settings screen, tap Air view, and then tap the Air view switch to activate it.