Turn screen lock on or off

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You can lock the tablet screen and keys to avoid activating your tablet by mistake.

1
Select option
- Select one of the following options:
- Turn screen lock on or off, go to 1a.
- Select time for automatic screen lock, go to 1b.
2
1a - Turn screen lock on or off
- To turn on the screen lock:
- Briefly press On/Off.
- To turn off the screen lock:
- Briefly press On/Off.
- Slide your finger across the display.
3
1b - Select time for automatic screen lock
- Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your tablet.
- Press the settings icon.
- Press Display.
- Press Screen timeout.
- Press the required period.
4
Return to the home screen
- Press the Home key to return to the home screen.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7