SAMSUNG Note 20 Ultra S Pen User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Samsung

SAMSUNG Note 20 Ultra S Pen

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DESCRIPTION

In the dynamic world of consumer electronics, Samsung has consistently led the way in terms of innovation. The Samsung Bluetooth S Pen, a flagship accessory, has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception. Initially designed as a basic stylus, it has evolved into a versatile tool that revolutionizes how we interact with our devices. In this article, we will delve into the progression and capabilities of the Samsung Bluetooth S Pen.

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: SAMSUNG
Material: Plastic
Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion battery is required.
Compatible Devices: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Product Dimensions: 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.5 inches
Item Weight: 0.704 ounces
Item model number: Note 20 Ultra S

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

S Pen
User Manual

S Pen

Using the S Pen

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Do not bend or apply excessive pressure with the S Pen while using it. The S Pen may be damaged or the nib may be deformed.
Do not hard press on the screen with the S Pen. The pen nib may be deformed.
If there is a magnet near the device, some S Pen actions, such as charging or tapping the touchscreen, may not work.
Even if the S Pen has been fully discharged, you can use other S Pen features, such as tapping the touchscreen or the Air command features.
If you use the S Pen at sharp angles on the screen, the device may not recognize the S Pen’s actions.
If water enters the S Pen slot, gently shake the device to remove the water from the slot before using it.
If the S Pen is not working properly, take it to a Samsung Service Centre.

Detaching the S Pen
Press the end of the S Pen to disengage it. Then, pull the S Pen from the slot. To store the S Pen, reinsert it into the slot and push it until it clicks into place.

Charging the S Pen
The S Pen must be charged before you can control apps remotely by using the S Pen button. When you insert the S Pen into the slot, charging will start. If the Air action feature is deactivated, the S Pen will be charged only when the device is charging.

Air actions

Control apps remotely by using the S Pen connected to your device via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). For example, you can quickly launch apps, such as the camera app, by pressing and holding the S Pen button. Also, while using the camera app, you can take a photo by pressing the button once. While playing music, you can turn the volume up if you lift the S Pen up while pressing and holding the S Pen button and turn the volume down if you lower it.

The S Pen must be charged before you can use the Air actions feature. Refer to Charging the S Pen for more information.
When you detach the S Pen from the slot, the icon will appear on the status bar. If the S Pen is discharged or far from the device, or if there are obstacles or there is external interference between the S Pen and the device, the S Pen will be disconnected from the device and the icon will turn grey . To use the Air actions feature again, connect the S Pen to the device by reinserting the S Pen into the slot.

Taking photos with the S Pen

Even though you take photos with your device placed for a distance, you can easily take photos by pressing the S Pen button without setting a timer.

Launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → S Pen → Air actions, and then tap the switch to activate the feature.
Launch the Camera app.
Press the S Pen button once to take a photo.
• To take a series of photos, press and hold the S Pen button.
• To change the shooting mode, move the S Pen to the left or right while pressing and holding the S Pen button.
• To switch between cameras, press the S Pen button twice.

Changing apps or features to use

Change the app, feature, or actions you want to use with the S Pen feature. Launch the Settings app, and tap Advanced features → S Pen → Airactions.

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Connecting another S Pen

Before using S Pen features with another S Pen, such as Air actions, you must connect the S Pen to your device.

Insert another S Pen into the slot.
Open the notification panel, swipe downwards, tap ( S Pen air actions ), and then tap again to reactivate it.
Tap Connect new S Pen. S Pen will be connected. You may experience a brief delay before it finishes connecting.
• You can only connect Samsung-approved S Pens that support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
• Do not detach the S Pen from the device when it is being connected. Doing so will interrupt the process.
• If it fails to connect or you want to use the previous S Pen, reconnect it with the method shown above.

Resetting your S Pen

If the S Pen has connection problems or the S Pen disconnects often, reset the S Pen and connect it again.
Insert the S Pen into the slot. Then, open the Air actions setting screen and tap → Reset S Pen.

Air Command

Air command is a menu that provides S Pen features and quick access to frequently used apps.
To open the Air command panel, detach the S Pen from the slot or hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button. You can also tap the Air command icon with the S Pen.
Drag upwards or downwards on the Air command panel and select a function or app you want.

When the screen is off or locked with a screen lock method, removing the S Pen will not open the Air command panel.

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Create notes: Create notes easily in a pop-up window. You can also launch this feature by double-tapping the screen while pressing and holding the S Pen button. Refer to Samsung Notes for more information.
View all notes: View all notes in the Samsung Notes app.
Smart select: Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving. Refer to Smart Select for more information.
Screen write: Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image. You can also capture the current content and the hidden content on an elongated page, such as a webpage. Refer to Screen Write for more information.
Live messages: Instead of text messages, create and send a unique message by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file. Refer to Live messages for more information.
AR Doodle: Record fun videos with virtual handwriting or drawings on faces or anywhere else. Refer to AR Doodle for more information.
Translate: Hover the S Pen over a word to translate it. Refer to Translate for more information.
PENUP: Post your artwork, view others’ artwork, and get useful drawing tips.
Bixby Vision: Use the Bixby Vision features to search for similar images, detect and translate text, and more. Refer to Bixby Vision for more information.
Magnify: Hover the S Pen over an area of the screen to enlarge it.
Glance: Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full-screen view. Refer to Glance for more information.
Colouring: Add colours to images provided by PENUP using the S Pen.
Write on the calendar: Launch the Calendar app and write or draw on the screen. Refer to Write on a Calendar for more information.
Add shortcuts: Add shortcuts to frequently used apps to the Air command panel.

Air command icon

When the Air command panel is closed, the Air command icon will remain on the screen. You can open the Air command panel by tapping the icon with the S Pen.
To move the icon, drag it to a new location.
To remove the icon, drag Remove at the top of the screen.
If the Air command icon does not appear on the screen, launch the Settings app, tap
Advanced features → S Pen, and then tap the Show floating icon switch to activate it.
While using apps that support the Air actions feature, you can view actions available with each app by hovering the S Pen over the Air command icon.

Smart select

Use the S Pen to select an area and perform actions, such as sharing or saving. You can also select an area from a video and capture it as a GIF animation.

When there is content you want to capture, such as a part of an image, open the Air command panel and tap Smart Select.
Select a desired shape icon on the toolbar and drag the S Pen across the content you want to select.
Select an option to use with the selected area.
• Extract text: Extract text from the selected area.
• Pin to screen: Pin the selected area to the screen.
: Automatically changes the appearance of the selected area.
: Write or draw on the selected area.
: Share the selected area with others.
: Save the selected area in the Gallery.

Capturing an area from a video

While playing a video, select an area and capture it as a GIF animation.

When there is content you want to capture during video playback, open the Air command panel and tap Smart Select.
On the toolbar, tap .
Adjust the position and size of the capturing area.
Tap Record to start capturing.
• Before capturing a video, make sure that the video is playing.
• The maximum duration you can capture an area of the video for will be displayed on the screen.
• When capturing an area from a video, its sound will not be recorded.
Tap Stop to stop capturing.

Select an option to use with the selected area.
: Write or draw on the selected area. Tap to view the result before saving the file.
: Share the selected area with others.
: Save the selected area in the Gallery.

Screen write

Capture screenshots to write or draw on them or crop an area from the captured image.

When there is content you want to capture, open the Air command panel and tap Screen Write. The current screen is automatically captured and the editing toolbar appears.
Write a memo on the screenshot.
Share or save the screenshot. You can view the captured screenshots in Gallery.

It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some apps.

Live messages

Instead of a text message, create and send a unique message by recording your actions while handwriting or drawing a live message and saving it as an animated file.

When you want to send an animated message, open the Air command panel and tap Live messages.
Customise background image and tap Done or Start drawing.
Write or draw on the live message screen.
Tap Done.
The live message will be saved in Gallery as an animated GIF file or a video.
Tap Share and select a method.

Translate
Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate. The units included in the text will also be converted.

When there is text you want to translate, open the Air command panel and tap Translate.
Select the languages on the translator panel at the top of the screen. You can change the text between words and sentences by tapping .
Hover the S Pen over the text you want to translate or the unit you want to convert. The translated text will appear. To listen to the pronunciation of the original text, tap . The icon may not appear depending on the language you select.

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This feature does not support some languages.
This feature is available only when detectable text is on the screen.

Bixby Vision

When you hover the S Pen over the content, the content is recognised and available search icons will appear. Use the features to search for similar images, detect and translate text, and more. Refer to Bixby Vision for more information.

When there is an image you want to search for relevant information or extract text from, open the Air command panel and tap Bixby Vision.
Hover the S Pen over the content you want. When the available options appear on the screen, select an option you want.

Glance

Reduce an app to a thumbnail and hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the app in full screen view.
For example, launch a map app, open the Air command panel, and then tap Glance. The app will be reduced to a thumbnail at the bottom of the screen. While browsing webpages, hover the S Pen over the thumbnail to open the map app on the full screen and quickly search for places.
Hover the S Pen away from the screen to reduce the app to a thumbnail again. To close the minimised app, tap and hold the thumbnail and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.

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Write on calendar

Fill in your plans easily and quickly by writing or drawing on the calendar screen. Open the Air command panel, tap Write on calendar, and then fill in your plans on the calendar. When you are finished, tap Save. To edit it, tap .

Air view

Hover the S Pen over an item on the screen to preview content or view information in a pop-up window. In some apps, Action buttons will be displayed on the preview window.

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If this feature is not activated, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → S Pen , and then tap the Air view switch to activate it.

Pen Select

While pressing and holding the S Pen button, drag the S Pen over text or item lists to select multiple items or text. You can also copy and paste the selected items or text into another app or share them with others.

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Screen off memo

You can quickly create memos by writing on the screen without turning on it. When the screen is off, detach the S Pen or hover the S Pen over the screen and press the S Pen button. When you tap Save or reinsert the S Pen into the slot after writing a memo, the memo will be saved to Samsung Notes.

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If this feature is not activated, launch the Settings app, tap Advanced features → S Pen , and then tap the Screen off memo switch to activate it.

Pinning a memo on the Always On Display

To pin a screen off memo on the Always On Display, tap Pin to Always On Display. The pinned memo will not be saved yet. To edit the pinned memo, double-tap the memo. If you pin the edited memo on the Always On Display again, the original memo will be saved to Samsung Notes. To minimise the pinned memo, double-tap . The memo will be displayed as the icon on the Always On Display. To view the memo again, double-tap .

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If you do not perform any actions for a certain period after opening a memo, the memo will be automatically minimised.

Unlocking the screen using the S Pen

If the screen is locked while the S Pen is connected, you can unlock the screen by pressing the S Pen button.

Launch the Settings app and tap Advanced features → S Pen → S Pen unlock.
Tap Use S Pen unlock → OK.
Now you can unlock the screen by pressing the S Pen button.
• The Use S Pen unlock feature is available only when the screen lock method is set.
• To use this feature, the S Pen must be connected to your device.

FAQs

What is the SAMSUNG Note 20 Ultra S Pen?

The SAMSUNG Note 20 Ultra S Pen is a stylus designed specifically for use with the SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone. It offers precise touch input and a range of features to enhance productivity and creativity.

Is the S Pen included with the SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 20 Ultra?

Yes, the SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 20 Ultra typically comes with the S Pen included in the box. It is an integral part of the Note 20 Ultra's functionality and features.

What are the main features of the SAMSUNG Note 20 Ultra S Pen?

The SAMSUNG Note 20 Ultra S Pen offers various features, including: Precise stylus input for drawing, writing, and navigation. Air Actions, allowing you to control the phone with gestures. Screen-off memo for quick note-taking without unlocking the device. Seamless integration with SAMSUNG Notes app for easy organization. Remote camera control for taking photos and selfies. Customizable settings for a personalized experience.

How do I charge the S Pen?

The S Pen for the Note 20 Ultra does not require charging. It uses passive electromagnetic resonance technology and does not have a built-in battery. This means you can use it without worrying about recharging.

Can I use the S Pen on other SAMSUNG devices?

The S Pen for the Note 20 Ultra is designed to work specifically with the Note 20 Ultra and may not be fully compatible with other SAMSUNG devices. It is optimized for use with the Note series.

Is the S Pen pressure-sensitive for drawing and writing?

Yes, the S Pen is pressure-sensitive, allowing for precise control when drawing or writing. It can recognize varying levels of pressure to create different line thicknesses and shading effects.

Can I replace the S Pen if it gets lost or damaged?

Yes, you can typically purchase a replacement S Pen from SAMSUNG or authorized retailers if your original S Pen is lost or damaged. Be sure to check compatibility with your specific device model.

Is the S Pen water-resistant?

While the S Pen itself is not fully waterproof, it is designed to resist water to a certain extent. However, it's important to avoid submerging it in water, as prolonged exposure to water can damage it.

What are Air Actions, and how do they work with the S Pen?

Air Actions are gestures you can perform with the S Pen to control various functions on your Note 20 Ultra. For example, you can use gestures to switch camera modes, control music playback, and more. Simply hold down the S Pen button and make specific movements in the air to activate these actions.

Can I use the S Pen with third-party note-taking apps?

Yes, you can use the S Pen with third-party note-taking apps available on the Google Play Store. The S Pen's functionality extends beyond the default SAMSUNG Notes app, making it versatile for different applications.

Is the S Pen compatible with screen protectors?

The S Pen is generally compatible with most screen protectors designed for the Note 20 Ultra. However, it's recommended to use screen protectors that are specifically designed to work well with stylus input to ensure the best performance.

How do I enable and customize S Pen features on my Note 20 Ultra?

To enable and customize S Pen features, go to your device's Settings > Advanced features > S Pen. From there, you can configure various settings, including Air Actions, Air View, and more, to tailor the S Pen experience to your preferences.

Where can I find additional S Pen accessories and tips for using it effectively?

You can find additional S Pen accessories and tips on the official SAMSUNG website or by exploring user guides and tutorials. SAMSUNG often provides resources to help users make the most of their S Pen experience.