LG LGV400.AUSABK User manual
User Guide
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MFL68264001 (1.0)
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Table of contents
About this user guide ......................... 5
About this user guide ........................... 5
Trademarks ............................................. 5
DivX HD .................................................. 6
Dolby Digital Plus .................................. 6
Important notice ................................. 7
Getting to know your device ............ 12
Tablet Overview .....................................12
Charging your tablet ............................14
Optimizing Battery Life .......................15
To extend the life of your battery .........15
To view the battery charge level ...........16
To monitor and control what uses
the battery .....................................................16
Inserting a microSD card .....................16
Removing the microSD card ...............17
Formatting the microSD card .............18
Locking and unlocking the screen......18
Your Home screen ............................. 19
Touch screen tips ..................................19
Tap or touch .................................................19
Touch and hold ...........................................19
Drag .................................................................19
Swipe or slide ............................................. 20
Double-tap .................................................. 20
Pinch-to-Zoom ......................................... 20
Rotate the screen .....................................20
KnockON .......................................................21
Home screen ........................................22
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Customizing the Home screen .......... 23
Customizing app icons on the
Home screen ........................................23
Home screen clean view .....................25
Quick access ........................................25
Returning to recently-used
applications ..........................................26
Notifications .........................................26
Accessing notifications .......................... 26
Quick Settings on the Notifications
Panel ..............................................................27
To rearrange Quick Setting
options on the Notification Panel .......27
QSlide apps on the Notifications
Panel ..............................................................27
Using the QSlide apps ........................... 28
Notification icons on the Status
Bar .................................................................. 28
Multiple Users ......................................29
Slide Aside .............................................31
Plug & Pop ...........................................32
Capturing a Screenshot ......................32
Using QuickMemo to capture a
screenshot .................................................. 33
Using Capture plus to capture a
screenshot .................................................. 33
Entering Text.........................................33
Entering special characters .................. 34
Google account setup .......................35
Connecting to Networks and
Devices ...............................................36
Wi-Fi .....................................................36
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks ............ 36
Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting
to a Wi-Fi network .................................... 36
Bluetooth ..............................................36
Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up
your tablet with a Bluetooth device ....37
Send data using the Bluetooth
feature ...........................................................38
Receive data using the Bluetooth
feature ...........................................................38
SmartShare ..........................................38
Enjoying the content via a variety of
devices ......................................................... 39
Playing/Sending ....................................... 39
Enjoying the content from Nearby
devices ..................................................39
Connecting devices ................................ 39
Searching other devices........................ 39
Using the content from the Cloud ....40
Using the Cloud ....................................... 40
PC connections with a USB cable .....40
Transferring music, photos and
videos using the USB mass
storage mode ............................................ 40
Synchronize with Windows Media
Player ..............................................................41
Contacts ............................................ 42
Searching for a contact ......................42
Adding a new contact .........................42
Favorite Contacts .................................42
Creating a group ..................................43
Email .................................................. 44
Managing an email account ...............44
Working with account folders ............45
Composing and sending email ..........45
Receiving emails ..................................45
Camera ...............................................46
Getting to know the viewfinder ..........46
Using the advanced settings .............. 47
Taking a photo ......................................48
Once you've taken a photo .................49
Viewing your saved photos .................50
Video camera ..................................... 51
Getting to know the viewfinder ...........51
Using the advanced settings ..............52
Recording a video ................................53
After recording a video .......................53
Watching your saved videos ...............54
Adjusting the volume when
viewing a video .....................................54
Multimedia .........................................55
Gallery ...................................................55
Viewing pictures ....................................... 55
Zooming in and out ................................ 56
Playing videos ............................................ 56
Deleting images and videos ................ 56
Setting as wallpaper ................................ 56
Slideshow .............................................. 57
Videos ...................................................57
Playing a video ........................................... 57
Music .....................................................58
Playing a song ........................................... 58
Tools .....................................................61
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QPair ......................................................61
QSlide ...................................................62
QuickMemo ..........................................64
QuickRemote .......................................66
QuickTranslator ....................................68
Voice Mate ............................................ 69
Alarm ..................................................... 70
Calculator ..............................................71
Calendar ................................................71
Tasks ...................................................... 72
File Manager ........................................ 73
Voice Recorder ..................................... 73
Task Manager ....................................... 74
POLARIS Office 5 .............................. 74
Google+.................................................75
Voice Search ......................................... 76
Downloads ............................................ 76
Box......................................................... 76
The Web .............................................77
Internet.................................................. 77
Opening a page ........................................ 77
Searching the web by voice..................78
Bookmarks ...................................................78
History ............................................................ 78
Using QSlide ...............................................78
Chrome ................................................. 78
Viewing web pages ..................................79
Opening a page ........................................79
Searching the web by voice..................79
Syncing with other devices ....................79
Adding and viewing bookmarks .........79
Chrome Options menu .........................80
Settings .............................................. 81
Access the Settings menu ..................81
WIRELESS NETWORKS .....................81
DEVICE .................................................84
PERSONAL ..........................................88
SYSTEM .................................................91
LG Backup ..........................................95
About backing up and restoring
device data ...........................................95
LG Backup your tablet data ................ 96
Scheduling automatic backups .........96
Restoring tablet data ..........................96
Tablet software update .....................98
Tablet software update .......................98
LG tablet software update via
Over-the-Air (OTA) ..............................98
Accessories ......................................100
Troubleshooting ................................101
For Your Safety ................................103
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About this user guide
About this user guide
•Before using your device, please carefully read this manual. This will ensure
that you use your device safely and correctly.
•Some of the images and screenshots provided in this guide may appear
differently on your tablet.
•Your content may differ from the final product, or from software supplied
by service providers or carriers, This content may be subject to change
without prior notice. For the latest version of this manual, please visit the
LG website at www.lg.com.
•Your device's applications and their functions may vary by country, region,
or hardware specifications. LG cannot be held liable for any performance
issues resulting from the use of applications developed by providers other
than LG.
•LG cannot be held liable for performance or incompatibility issues resulting
from edited registry settings being edited or operating system software
being modified. Any attempt to customize your operating system may
cause the device or its applications to not work as they should.
•Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with your
device are licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these materials
for commercial or other purposes is, you may be infringing copyright laws.
As a user, you are fully are entirely responsible for the illegal use of media.
•Additional charges may be applied for data services, such as messaging,
uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To
avoid additional charges, select a data plan to is suitable for your needs.
Contact your service provider to obtain additional details.
Trademarks
•LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics.
•All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective
owners.
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DivX HD
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a
subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified® device that
has passed rigorous testing to verify that it plays DivX video. Visit divx.com
for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX videos.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be
registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies.
To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device
setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete
your registration.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium
content.
DivX®, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi
Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
Notice: Open Source Software
To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and
other open source licences, please visit http://opensource.lge.com/
All referred licence terms, disclaimers and notices are available for
download with the source code.
Dolby Digital Plus
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Digital
Plus, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Important notice
Please read this before you start using your tablet!
Please check to see whether any problems you encountered with your tablet
are described in this section before taking the tablet in for service or calling
a service representative.
1. Tablet Memory
You need to check your tablet memory and delete some data, such as
applications, to make more memory available.
To uninstall applications:
1 Tap > > Apps tab > Settings > Apps.
2 Once all of the applications appear, select the application you want to
uninstall.
3 Tap Uninstall and OK to confirm.
2. Before installing an open source application and
operating system (OS)
WARNING
If you install and use an OS other than the one provided by the
manufacturer it may cause your tablet to malfunction. In addition, your
tablet will no longer be covered by the warranty.
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WARNING
To protect your tablet and personal data, only download applications
from trusted sources, such as Play Store. If there are improperly installed
applications on your tablet, the tablet may not work normally or a serious
error may occur. You must uninstall those applications and all associated
data and settings from the tablet.
3. Using a Screen Lock
Set an screen lock to secure your tablet. Tap > > Apps tab >
Settings > Display > Lock screen > Select screen lock and select a
desired screen lock from Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN and Password.
You can create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your
screen lock.
Caution: Create or sign into a Google account before setting a screen lock
and remember the Backup PIN you created when creating your screen lock.
WARNING
Precautions to take when using a screen lock.
It is very important to remember the screen lock you set. You will not be
able to access your tablet if you use an incorrect screen lock 5times. You
have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
have used all 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30seconds.
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When you can’t recall your Pattern, PIN or Password:
< If you have forgotten your pattern >
If you logged in to your Google account on the tablet but failed to enter the
correct pattern 5 times, tap the Forgot pattern? button at the bottom of the
screen. You are then required to log in with your Google Account or you have
to enter the Backup PIN which you entered when creating your Pattern Lock.
If you have not created a Google account on the tablet or you forgot the
Backup PIN, you have to perform a hard reset.
< If you have forgotten your PIN or Password >
If you forget your PIN or Password, you will need to perform a hard reset.
Caution: If you perform a hard reset, all user applications and user data will
be deleted.
NOTE: If you have not logged into your Google Account and have
forgotten your Pattern, you will need to enter your Backup PIN.
4. Using the Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If your tablet does not restore to its original condition, use a Hard Reset
(Factory Reset) to initialize it.
1 Turn the tablet off.
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Down Key on the right
side of the tablet.
3 Release only the Power/Lock Key when the LG logo is displayed and
keep pressing the Volume Down Key .
4 Immediately press and hold the Power/Lock Key + Volume Up Key at
the same time while maintaining the Volume Down Key pressed.
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5 Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed.
6 Press the Power/Lock Key to continue or either of the Volume Keys
to cancel.
7 Press the Power/Lock Key once more to confirm or either of the Volume
Keys to cancel.
8 Your device will perform a hard reset.
WARNING
If you perform a Hard Reset, all user applications, user data and DRM
licenses will be deleted. Please remember to backup any important data
before performing a Hard Reset.
5. Opening and switching applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android, you can keep more than one application
running at the same time. There is no need to quit an application before
opening another one.
Use and switch between several open applications. Android manages each
application, stopping and starting them as needed to ensure that idle
applications don't consume resources unnecessarily.
1 Touch and hold the Home Key . A list of recently used applications
will be displayed.
2 Tap the application you want to access. This does not stop the previous
app running in the background on the tablet. Make sure to tap Back Key
to exit an app after using it.
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•To stop applications, tap Task Manager from the recent apps list, then tap
Stop or Stop all.
•To remove an app from the recent apps list, swipe the app preview to the
left or right. To clear all apps, tap Clear all.
6. When the screen freezes
If the screen freezes or the tablet does not respond when you try to operate
it: Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 8 seconds to restart your tablet.
Ifit still does not work, please contact the service center.
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Getting to know your device
Tablet Overview
Front-Facing Camera Lens
Ambient Light Sensor
Power/Lock Key
Volume Keys
Back-Facing Camera Lens
Speakers
Earphone Jack
microSD Card Slot
Infrared (IR) LED
Charger/USB Port
Microphone
NOTE: Make sure that the microphone is not blocked when recording a
video or audio clip.
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Front-Facing
Camera Lens
microSD Card
Slot
Earphone Jack
Ambient Light
Sensor
Power/Lock Key
Volume Keys
Charger/USB
Port
Back-Facing
Camera Lens
Speakers
Microphone
Infrared (IR)
LED
Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You
can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
Insert a microSD Card for storing files such as music,
videos and photos.
Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient,
hands-free conversations. You can also plug in
headphones to listen to music.
Measures the surrounding light and adjusts the LCD
brightness to provide a vivid screen.
Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn
the tablet on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane
mode, and change the sound settings.
Allow you to adjust the media volumes. Press and hold
both keys at the same time to access the QuickMemo
feature.
Allows you to connect the tablet and the USB Cable
for use with the charger adapter, your PC, or other
compatible accessories.
Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
Use to listen to the audio from the selected function
(e.g., music, videos, sound clips, etc.).
Record your voice and is used for voice-activated
functions.
Used as a sensor for the QuickRemote app.
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WARNING
Placing a heavy object on the tablet or sitting on it can damage the LCD
and touch screen functions. Do not cover the LCD Ambient Light Sensor
with protective film. This could cause the sensor to malfunction.
TIP!
•Tap the Menu Key
options are available.
•If the device is locked and does not work, press and hold the Power/
Lock Key
for 8 seconds to turn it off.
whenever you open an application to check what
Charging your tablet
A rechargeable Li-ion battery is used to power your tablet. A USB adapter,
which is included with your tablet, is used to charge the battery. Before using
your tablet for the first time, make sure the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: Your device has an internal rechargeable battery. For your safety, do
not remove the battery incorporated in the product.
Warning! If the touch screen does not function while the tablet’s in the
process of charging, this may be due to an unstable power supply. As
a result, disconnect the USB cable from the device or unplug the USB
adapter from the power outlet.
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1 Connect the USB adapter and USB cable.
2 Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the tablet’s Charger/USB port.
3 Plug the charger into an electrical socket.
NOTE: The battery must be fully charged initially to improve battery
lifetime.
Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features
that you don’t need to run constantly in the background. You can also
monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.
To extend the life of your battery
•Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using, such as Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, or GPS.
•Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
•Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other
applications.
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•Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to
be reduced.
•While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level.
To view the battery charge level
1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet >
Battery.
2 The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the
top menu of the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > About tablet >
Battery > Battery use.
2 The bottom of the screen displays battery usage time and also lists
applications or services using battery power from greatest amount to least.
Inserting a microSD card
Your device supports the use of microSD memory cards of up to 64GB
capacity. Multimedia contents can be saved in the microSD card.
1 Place your fingernail in the cutout and pull the memory card tray out.
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2 Insert the microSD card into the slot with the contacts facing down.
Carefully push the tray gently into the device.
Removing the microSD card
To safely remove the microSD card from your tablet, first you need to
unmount it.
1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card.
2 Open the microSD card tray and push the card in to release it.
3 Gently pull the microSD card from the slot.
Warning! Do not remove the microSD card without unmounting it first.
Otherwise, it may damage the microSD card as well as your tablet, and
the data stored on the microSD card may be corrupted.
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Formatting the microSD card
Warning! All files stored on your microSD card are deleted when you
format the card.
1 From the Home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Storage.
2 Tap Erase SD card (twice).
3 If you set an unlock pattern, enter it and tap Erase everything. The card
will then be formatted and ready to use.
NOTE: If there is content on your microSD card, the folder structure may
be different after formatting since all the files will have been deleted.
Locking and unlocking the screen
If you do not use the tablet for a while, the screen will be automatically
turned off and locked. This helps to prevent accidental touches and saves
battery power. When you are not using the your tablet, press the Power/Lock
Key to lock your tablet.
If there are any programs running when you lock your screen, they may be
still running in Lock mode. It is recommended that you exit all programs
before entering Lock mode to avoid unnecessary charges (e.g. web access,
data communications).
To wake up your tablet, press the Power/Lock Key . The Lock screen will
appear. Touch and slide the Lock screen in any direction to unlock your
Home screen. The last screen you viewed will open.
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Your Home screen
Touch screen tips
Here are some tips on how to navigate on your tablet.
NOTE:
•To select an item, touch the center of the icon.
•Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a
light, yet firm touch.
•Use the tip of your finger to touch the option you want. Be careful not to
touch any other keys.
Tap or touch
A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the
on-screen keyboard.
Touch and hold
Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your
finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact's available
options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context
menu opens.
Drag
Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger,
move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can
drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.
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Swipe or slide
To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen,
without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead).
For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or
browse through the different Home screen canvases by swiping from left to
right (and vice versa).
Double-tap
Double-tap to zoom on a webpage or a map. For example, quickly doubletap a section of a webpage to adjust that section to fit the width of the
screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out when viewing a picture
and when using Maps. Double-tap a word to highlight it. Double-tap can also
activate the KnockON feature to turn the touchscreen on or off.
Pinch-to-Zoom
Use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom
in or out when using the browser, Maps, or when browsing pictures.
Rotate the screen
From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to
the device's physical orientation.
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KnockON
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the
screen on or off.
•Quickly double-tap the center of the screen
to turn the screen on.
•Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty
area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen
to turn the screen off.
NOTE:
•You can disable this feature in the Display settings.
From the Home screen, tap Apps
KnockON > tap the KnockON checkbox.
> Settings > Display >
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Home screen
Simply swipe your finger to the left or right to view the panels. You can
customize each panel with apps, downloads, widgets and wallpapers.
The Quick Keys are available at the bottom part of the Home screen and
provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.
Status Bar – Shows device status information,
including the time, Wi-Fi signal strength, battery
status, and notification icons.
Application icons – Tap an icon (application, widget,
folder, etc.) to open and use it.
Quick Keys – Provide easy, one-touch access to the
functions used most often.
Menu Key – Opens an Options menu with options
that affect the current screen or application. This
only applies when available, depending on the
screen or application.
Home Key – Returns to the Home screen (or
returns to your default Home screen canvas from
any of the Home screen extension canvases). Touch
and hold it to display recently used applications with
access to the Task Manager application.
Back Key – Returns to the previous screen. Also
closes pop-up items such as menus, dialog boxes,
and the on-screen keyboard.
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Customizing the Home screen
You can customize your Home screen by adding apps, downloads, widgets
or wallpapers. For more convenience using your tablet, add your favorite apps
and widgets to the Home screen.
To add items on your Home screen:
1 Touch and hold the empty part of the Home screen.
2 Tap the Apps or Widgets tab.
3 Drag the desired item to the desired location and lift your finger.
To remove an item from the Home screen:
Touch and hold the icon you want to remove, drag it to , and lift your
finger.
TIP! To add an application icon to the Home screen from the Apps
screen, touch and hold the application you want to add and drag it to the
desired location.
TIP! You can add several app icons in a folder. Drop one app icon over
another one on a Home screen, and a folder will be created.
Customizing app icons on the Home screen
You can customize each application icon with images from your Gallery.
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1 Touch and hold an application icon until it’s unlocked from its current
position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon will appear in the
upper right corner of the application.
2 Tap the application icon again and select the desired icon design and
size from the Theme icon tab. Or touch the Photo icon tab to take a new
picture or select a picture from the Gallery.
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Home screen clean view
You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching
out. Pinch in or tap the Back Key to see applications and widgets again.
Quick access
To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and
drag up. The following options are available: Voice Mate, Google Now, and
QuickMemo.
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Returning to recently-used applications
1 Touch and hold the Home Key . The screen displays a pop-up
containing the icons of applications you used recently.
2 Touch an icon to open the application. Or touch the Back Key to
return to your previous screen.
Notifications
Notifications alert you to the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and
alarms, as well as to ongoing events, such as downloads.
From the Notifications Panel, you can view your tablet’s current status and
pending notifications. When a notification arrives, its icon appears at the top
of the screen. Icons for pending notifications appear on the left, and system
icons showing things like Wi-Fi or battery strength on the right.
Pending notifications System notifications
Accessing notifications
Swipe the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel and access
notifications. To close the Notifications Panel, swipe the bar that is at the
bottom of the screen upwards.
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Quick Settings Bar – Swipe to the right
or left to scroll through the list. Tap an
icon to activate/deactivate the feature.
QSlide Apps Bar – Tap to activate a
QSlide feature.
Slide to the left and right to adjust the
screen brightness and volume.
Quick Settings on the Notifications Panel
Use the Quick Settings to easily toggle function settings like Wi-Fi. The
Quick Settings are located at the top of the Notifications Panel.
NOTE: Touch and hold an icon in the Quick Settings Bar to view the
function's settings menu.
To rearrange Quick Setting options on the Notification Panel
Open the Notifications Panel, swipe the Quick Settings to the left, and tap
. To rearrange items, drag to the desired location. To add more icons,
checkmark the desired functions.
QSlide apps on the Notifications Panel
QSlide apps are displayed in a bar on the Notifications Panel below the
Quick Settings Bar. These icons provide a quick, convenient way to multi-task
on the same screen (similar to picture-in-picture on a TV). QSlide displays a
small application window on the screen that can be moved, resized, or made
transparent.
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Using the QSlide apps
Tap any of the QSlide apps in the bar to activate it. When activated, the
QSlide feature opens the application in a window in the foreground, allowing
you to access other applications in the background. You can open up to two
QSlide windows at a time.
Notification icons on the Status Bar
The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.
Icon Description
Airplane mode
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Wired headset connected
Bluetooth is on
System warning
Vibrate mode is on
Silent mode is on
Battery fully charged
Battery is charging
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