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Using voice control (Siri) on my tablet
Want to use voice control? It's easy, but remember you need to set up your tablet for internet and turn on voice control before you can use this function.
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1. Turn on voice control
Tap and hold the Home key until a tone sounds.
If you've turned on automatic activation, you can activate voice control by saying "Hey Siri". See how to turn on automatic activation.
2. Use voice control
Say what you want your tablet to do. It's not necessary to use a specific command for each function.
Examples:
CALL ‹number›
HOW DO I GET TO ‹address›
SEARCH THE WEB FOR ‹information›
If a menu item is open on your tablet, such as a message, you can also use the functions available here.
Examples:
CALL ‹number›
HOW DO I GET TO ‹address›
SEARCH THE WEB FOR ‹information›
If a menu item is open on your tablet, such as a message, you can also use the functions available here.
For example:
REPLY ‹text›
Tap the help icon to see more examples.
REPLY ‹text›
Tap the help icon to see more examples.
3. Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Say what you want your tablet to do. It's not necessary to use a specific command for each function.
Examples:
CALL ‹number›
HOW DO I GET TO ‹address›
SEARCH THE WEB FOR ‹information›
If a menu item is open on your tablet, such as a message, you can also use the functions available here.
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