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Use multitasking and Dock

Using multitasking and Dock, you can use several applications simultaneously and get quick access to the most used applications. To use the functions, you need to select settings for multitasking and Dock.

Slide right or left on the screen using four or five fingers to switch between running applications.
Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.
Slide your finger downwards on Dock to minimise it.
To add an application to Dock, press and hold the required application and drag it downwards to the left side of Dock.
To remove an application from Dock, press and hold the required application and drag it upwards from Dock.
When you have an open application on the screen, slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.
Press the required application and drag it upwards on the screen.
The application now displays on top of the other open application.
When you have an open application on the screen, slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.
Press the required application and drag it to the right or left side of the screen.
The applications are now displayed on a split screen.
Press the Home key to return to the home screen.
  • 1
    Switch between running applications
    • Slide right or left on the screen using four or five fingers to switch between running applications.
  • 2
    Open Dock
    • Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.
  • 3
    Minimise Dock
    • Slide your finger downwards on Dock to minimise it.
  • 4
    Personalise Dock
    • To add an application to Dock, press and hold the required application and drag it downwards to the left side of Dock.
    • To remove an application from Dock, press and hold the required application and drag it upwards from Dock.
      You can only remove applications you've added to Dock yourself.
    • You can set the left side of Dock to contain your favourite applications.
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    Open new application using Slide Over
    • When you have an open application on the screen, slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.
    • Press the required application and drag it upwards on the screen.
    • The application now displays on top of the other open application.
    • Using Slide Over, you can work in an application displaying on top of another open application.
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    Open new application using Split View
    • When you have an open application on the screen, slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to open Dock.
    • Press the required application and drag it to the right or left side of the screen.
    • The applications are now displayed on a split screen.
    • Using Split View, you have access to functions in both of the open applications on the screen.
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    Return to the home screen
    • Press the Home key to return to the home screen.