How to Use Galaxy Book Pro 360 in Tablet Mode

This article explains how to use the Galaxy Book Pro 360 in tablet mode.

How to Use the Galaxy Book Pro 360 in Tablet Mode

The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360 is a Windows 2-in-1 with a 360-degree hinge. You can fold the display back until it touches the bottom of the laptop, effectively converting it to a tablet.

Tablet mode is a default feature in Windows 10. It can be used on most Windows devices with a touchscreen, but it's particularly useful on a device with a rotating hinge like the Galaxy Book Pro 360. Follow these steps to turn it on.

1. Tap Action Center in the far right corner of the taskbar. It's represented by an icon that looks like a chatbox.

2. The Action Center will slide in from the right side of the display. Tap Expand. You'll find this just above the row of four tiles at the bottom of the Action Center.

   The tiles in the Action Center remember when they've last been expanded or collapsed. It's possible you've previously expanded the titles, in which case you'll see 16 instead of four. You can skip this step and move on to the next.

3. Tap the Tablet mode tile.

Tablet mode will activate immediately. You'll notice that open windows and apps expand to take up the entire display and that Windows interface elements, like the Windows Start menu, also expand to full-screen mode. Icons and buttons will also become larger.

How Do I Turn off Tablet Mode on My Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360?

You can return to "laptop mode" at any time. Just tap the Tablet mode tile again.

The Tablet mode tile will be shaded with your default Windows 10 selection color if it's on (blue is the default selection color on the Galaxy Book Pro 360). The tile will appear gray if it's off.

How to Automatically Use the Galaxy Book Pro 360 in Tablet Mode

Tablet mode only takes a few seconds to activate, but Windows has the ability to turn it on or off automatically when you rotate the Galaxy Book Pro 360's hinge into a tablet orientation. This is off by default. Here's how to turn it on.

1. Tap Windows Start.

2. Tap Settings, which is represented by a gear icon.

3. The Settings menu will open. Tap System.

4. Tap Tablet, found in the list of options on the left-hand side of the System menu.

5. You will see a drop-down menu labeled When I use this device as a tablet. Tap the drop-down menu and select Always switch to tablet mode.

6. Your choice takes effect immediately. Close the window to exit.

The Galaxy Book Pro 360 will now automatically turn Tablet mode on or off depending on the position of the display.

What Is the Advantage of Tablet Mode?

Tablet mode changes the size of windows and apps. It also increases the size the Windows user interface and the size of the interface in some third-party apps. This can make using the Galaxy Book Pro 360 as a tablet more enjoyable, as some Windows interface elements are too small to be easily activated on a touchscreen device. You'll notice changes to multi-tasking, as well, as new touchscreen gestures are activated.