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Samsung Galaxy S6

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Guide to keys and sockets on my mobile phone

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Want to know more about the keys and sockets on your mobile phone? Follow these easy instructions.

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On/Off

Several functions are associated with On/Off:

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On/Off

Tap On/Off to turn your mobile phone on or off.

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On/Off

Tap On/Off to turn on the screen lock.

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On/Off

Tap and hold On/Off to access the functions silent mode and flight mode.

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The Return key

Tap the Return key to exit an active menu item or hide the keypad.

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The Application key

Tap the Application key to view a list of the most recently used menu items and applications.

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The Application key

Tap and hold the Application key to use two applications at the same time.

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The Home key

Several functions are associated with the Home key:

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The Home key

Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.

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The Home key

Tap and hold the Home key to search the internet.

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The Home key

Tap the Home key twice in quick succession to turn on the phone camera.

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The Volume keys

Several functions are associated with the Volume keys:

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The Volume keys

Tap the Top volume key or the Bottom volume key to adjust the ring volume.

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The Volume keys

Tap the Top volume key or the Bottom volume key during a call to adjust the volume.

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The Volume keys

Tap the Top volume key or the Bottom volume key to silence the incoming call alert.

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Socket

Connect the charger or data cable to the phone socket and to a power point or your computer's USB port.

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Headset socket

Connect the headset to the headset socket.

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Heart rate sensor

Place the tip of your finger on the heart rate sensor to check your heart rate when using S Health.

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Camera lens at the back of your mobile phone

Point the camera lens at the back of your phone at the required object to take a picture or record a video clip.

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Camera lens at the front of your mobile phone

Point the camera lens at the front of your phone at the required object during a video call.

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