Swiping (iPhone 4)

To swipe, gently touch and move your finger as shown in Figure 7. You can also do this to move between open Safari web pages and pictures. Swiping also works in lists, such as the Contacts list.

Touch and swipe to move between pictures and web pages.

Figure 7. Touch and swipe to move between pictures and web pages.

Scrolling

Scrolling is as simple as touching the screen and sliding your finger in the direction you want to scroll (see Figure 8). You can use this technique in messages (email), the Safari web browser, menus, and more.

Touch and slide your finger to scroll around a web page, a zoomed picture, and more.


Figure 8. Touch and slide your finger to scroll around a web page, a zoomed picture, and more.

Double-Tapping

You can double-tap the screen to zoom in and then double-tap again to zoom back out. This works in many places, such as web pages, mail messages, and pictures (see Figure 9).

Double-tapping to zoom in or out.

Figure 9. Double-tapping to zoom in or out.

Pinching

You can also pinch open or closed to zoom in or out. This works in many places, including web pages, mail messages, and pictures (see Figure 10). Follow these steps to zoom in using the pinching feature:

1. To zoom in, place two fingers that touch each other on the screen.

2. Gradually slide your fingers open. The screen zooms in.

Follow these steps to zoom out using the pinching feature.

1. To zoom out, place two fingers with space between them on the screen.

2. Gradually slide your fingers closed, so they touch. The screen zooms out.

Pinch open to zoom in and pinch closed to zoom out.

Figure 10. Pinch open to zoom in and pinch closed to zoom out.

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