Samsung EKGC200 User Manual

User Manual

EK-GC200

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About this manual

This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail the device’s functions and features.

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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.

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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.

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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the manual, refer to the Samsung website,

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.

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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service provider.

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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider other than Samsung.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal

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use of media.

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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.

About this manual

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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications, contact service providers.

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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.

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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others

Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment

Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information

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No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung Electronics.

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Trademarks

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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.

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The Android logo, Google™, Google Maps™, Google Mail™, YouTube™, Google Play™ Store, and Google Talk

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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.

are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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Table of Contents

Getting started

8 Device layout

9 Buttons

10 Package contents

11 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

battery

14 Charging the battery

16 Inserting a memory card

18 Attaching a hand strap

19 Turning the device on and off

19 Holding the device

20 Locking and unlocking the device

20 Adjusting the volume

20 Switching to silent mode

35 Entering text

37 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

38 Setting up accounts

39 Transferring files

40 Securing the device

42 Upgrading the device

Communication

43 Contacts

46 Email

48 Google Mail

49 Hangouts

49 Google+

50 Messenger

Basics

21 Indicator icons

22 Using the touch screen

25 Control motions

28 Notifications

28 Quick setting panel

29 Home screen

32 Locked screen

33 Using applications

34 Applications screen

35 Help

50 ChatON

Web & network

51 Internet

52 Chrome

53 Bluetooth

54 Screen Mirroring

55 Samsung Link

56 Group Play

57 NFC

58 S Beam

58 WatchON

Table of Contents

Camera: Basic functions

60 Launching Camera

62 Taking photos

62 Taking videos

63 Viewing photos and videos

63 Using the zoom ring

64 Taking photos or videos with voice

commands

65 Taking photos or videos with filter

effects

65 Changing shooting options quickly

66 Reducing camera shake

66 Using face detection

67 Tips for taking clearer photos

92 Focus area

92 Face detection

93 Photo size

93 Quality

93 Auto contrast

93 Adjust image

94 Timer

94 OIS (anti-shake)

95 Video recording options

95 Sharing options

96 Camera settings

Media

98 Gallery

Camera: Shooting modes

71 Auto

72 Expert

74 Smart

85 My mode

Camera: Shooting options and settings

86 Customising shooting options

86 EV (brightness)

87 ISO (sensitivity)

88 WB (light source)

89 Metering

101 Paper Artist

102 Video

103 Video Editor

104 Story Album

106 Music

108 YouTube

109 Flipboard

110 Photo Suggest

Application & media stores

111 Play Store

112 Samsung Hub

112 Samsung Apps

113 Play Music

90 Drive mode

91 Flash

91 Focus mode

Table of Contents

Utilities

114 S Memo

117 S Planner

119 Dropbox

120 Cloud

121 Clock

123 Calculator

123 S Translator

124 Voice Recorder

125 S Voice

126 Google

127 Voice Search

127 My Files

128 Downloads

128 TripAdvisor

Troubleshooting

Cleaning the device

Travel & local

129 Maps

130 Local

131 Navigation

Settings

132 About Settings

132 Connections

136 My device

148 Accounts

149 More

152 Google Settings

Getting started

Device layout

Getting started

The microphone at the top of the device is active only when you record voice memos or take videos.

Do not use the device if it is cracked or broken. Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired.

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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects, except when you are taking photos or videos. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.

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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

Buttons

Button Function

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

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Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if

Power

Home

Back

Volume

it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.

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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off.

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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.

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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

Shutter

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Press and hold to turn the camera on.

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In the camera application, half-press to focus on the subject. When the subject is in focus, the focus frame turns green. Press to take the photo.

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Package contents

Check the product box for the following items:

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Device

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Battery

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Quick start guide

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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary depending on the region or service provider.

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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.

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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer to the Samsung website.

Getting started

Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the included battery.

Remove the battery cover.

Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the battery cover.

Do not bend or twist the battery cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

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Insert the battery.

Make sure to properly align the battery’s gold-coloured contacts when inserting the battery.

Replace the battery cover.

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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Remove the battery cover.

Slide the battery lock to the right to unlock it.

Pull out the battery.

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Charging the battery

Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.

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When the battery power is low, the device emits a warning tone and displays a low battery power message.

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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before turning on the device.

Charging with the charger

Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into the multipurpose jack.

Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.

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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.

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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging.

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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.

Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the device.

To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in use to avoid wasting power. The device should remain close to the electric socket while charging.

Checking the battery charge status

When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current battery charge status:

Charging Fully charged

Getting started

Reducing the battery consumption

Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:

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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.

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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.

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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data stored in it.

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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.

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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the memory card.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.

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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory appears in the

SD memory card

folder under the internal memory.

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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing upwards.

Push the memory card into the slot until it locks in place.

Removing the memory card

Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap

Apps

Settings

Push the memory card until it disengages from the device, and then pull it out.

Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.

Storage

Unmount SD card

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Formatting the memory card

A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the memory card on the device.

On the Home screen, tap

Format SD card

Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss of data resulting from user actions.

Erase everything

Apps

Settings

Storage

Format SD card

Attaching a hand strap

Slide a hand strap through the slot and hook it over the small projection.

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Turning the device on and off

When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.

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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

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Press and hold the Power button and tap features.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Flight mode

to disable the wireless

Power off

Holding the device

Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity problems or drain the battery.

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Locking and unlocking the device

When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked if it is not used for a specified period.

To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen.

Adjusting the volume

Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound volume when playing music or video.

Switching to silent mode

Use one of the following methods:

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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.

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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap

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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap

Mute

Vibrate

Sound

Vibrate

Basics

Indicator icons

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

Icon Meaning

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

Alarm activated

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Basics

Using the touch screen

Use only fingers to use the touch screen.

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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.

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Do not allow the touch screen to contact water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.

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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages (screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the device.

Basics

Finger gestures

Tapping

To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.

Dragging

To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.

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Double-tapping

Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.

Flicking

Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

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Pinching

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Control motions

Simple motions allow easy control of the device.

Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap

Apps

Motion

Settings

switch to the right.

Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control motions properly.

My device

Motions and gestures

Motion

, and then drag the

Rotating the screen

Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.

Basics

To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect

Screen rotation

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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.

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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.

Panning to move

Tap and hold an item, and then move the device to the left or right to move the item to another panel on the Home screen or the Applications screen.

Panning to browse

When an image is zoomed in, tap and hold a point on the screen, and then move the device in any direction to browse the image.

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Tilting

Tap and hold two points on the screen, and then tilt the device back and forth to zoom in or out.

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Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

Quick setting panel

From the quick setting panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, tap

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

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GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

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Sound

mode.

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Screen rotation

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Bluetooth

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Mobile data

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Blocking mode

will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap

device

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Power saving

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Screen Mirroring

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Wi-Fi hotspot

: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

Blocking mode

to open the quick setting panel, and then use the following options:

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device

: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.

: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature.

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.

Settings

Basics

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S Beam

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NFC

: Activate or deactivate the NFC feature.

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Driving mode

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Smart stay

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Sync

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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Flight mode

The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.

: Activate or deactivate the S Beam feature.

: Activate or deactivate driving mode.

: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.

: Activate or deactivate flight mode.

To rearrange the options on the quick setting panel, open the quick setting panel, tap then tap and drag an item to another location.

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Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.

Rearranging items

Adding an application icon

On the Home screen, tap preview.

Apps

, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel

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Adding an item

Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels.

Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following categories:

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Apps and widgets

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Folder

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Page

: Create a new folder.

: Add a new panel to the Home screen.

: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.

Moving an item

Tap and hold an item and drag it to a new location. To move it to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.

Removing an item

Tap and hold an item, and drag it to the rubbish bin that appears at the top of the Home screen. When the rubbish bin turns red, release the item.

Rearranging panels

Adding a new panel

Tap ĺ

Moving a panel

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Removing a panel

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, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.

, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to the rubbish bin at the

top of the screen.

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