Samsung GALAXY S DUOS User Manual

Some contents in this manual may differ from your device depending on the software of the device or your service provider.

To install Samsung Kies (PC Sync)

1. Download the latest version of Samsung Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your computer.

2. Connect your device to a computer with a USB cable.

Refer to the Samsung Kies help for more information.

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Using this manual

Thank you for choosing this Samsung mobile device. This device will provide you with high-quality mobile communication and entertainment based on Samsung’s exceptional technology and high standards.

This manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

Read me first

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Before using your device, read the entire manual and all safety instructions to ensure safe and proper use.

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The descriptions in this manual are based on the default settings of your device.

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The images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the actual product.

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The contents of this manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and are subject to change without prior notice. Access the Samsung website (

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version of the manual.

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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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Formatting and delivery of this manual is based on Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system.

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Applications on this device may perform differently from comparable computer applications and may not include all functions available in the computer version.

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Applications and their functions may vary by region or hardware specifications. Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by third-party applications.

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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 your device or applications to work improperly.

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You can upgrade your device’s software by accessing the Samsung website (

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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.

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Please keep this manual for future reference.

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Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons used in this manual:

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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Refer to—pages with related information; for example:

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Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In the

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application list, select Settings

About device

(represents Settings, followed by About device)

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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 and Google Talk

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

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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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

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are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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Assembling ........................................................ 10

Unpack ................................................................................................. 10

Device layout ..................................................................................... 11

Keys ........................................................................................................ 13

Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery ........................ 14

Charge the battery .......................................................................... 16

Insert a memory card (optional) ................................................ 20

Getting started .................................................. 23

Turn on or off your device ............................................................ 23

Use the touch screen ...................................................................... 24

Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys .................... 27

Get to know the Home screen ................................................... 27

Access applications ......................................................................... 33

Launch multiple applications ..................................................... 35

Customise your device .................................................................. 35

Switch SIM or USIM cards ............................................................. 41

Enter text ............................................................................................. 43

Communication ................................................. 46

Calling ................................................................................................... 46

Messages ............................................................................................. 57

Google Mail ........................................................................................ 59

Email ...................................................................................................... 60

Talk ......................................................................................................... 63

ChatON ................................................................................................. 64

Messenger ........................................................................................... 65

Google+ ............................................................................................... 65

Contents

Entertainment .................................................... 66

Camera ................................................................................................. 66

Video Player ........................................................................................ 74

Gallery ................................................................................................... 77

Music Player ........................................................................................ 79

FM Radio .............................................................................................. 84

Personal information ........................................87

Contacts ............................................................................................... 87

S Planner .............................................................................................. 90

Memo .................................................................................................... 93

Voice Recorder .................................................................................. 94

Web and GPS-based services ............................ 96

Internet ................................................................................................. 96

Game Hub ......................................................................................... 100

Latitude .............................................................................................. 100

Maps .................................................................................................... 101

Navigation ......................................................................................... 102

Local ..................................................................................................... 103

Play Store ........................................................................................... 104

Samsung Apps ................................................................................ 105

YouTube ............................................................................................. 105

Connectivity ..................................................... 108

USB connections ............................................................................ 108

Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 110

Wi-Fi Direct ........................................................................................ 113

Mobile network sharing .............................................................. 114

Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 116

Contents

GPS ....................................................................................................... 118

VPN connections ............................................................................ 119

Tools .................................................................. 122

Calculator .......................................................................................... 122

Clock .................................................................................................... 122

Downloads ........................................................................................ 125

My Files ............................................................................................... 125

Search ................................................................................................. 127

SIM Toolkit ......................................................................................... 127

Settings ............................................................ 128

Access the setting options ......................................................... 128

Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................... 128

Bluetooth ........................................................................................... 128

Data usage ........................................................................................ 128

More settings ................................................................................... 129

SIM card manager .......................................................................... 130

Sound .................................................................................................. 130

Display ................................................................................................ 131

Wallpaper .......................................................................................... 132

Storage ............................................................................................... 132

Battery ................................................................................................ 132

Applications manager ................................................................. 133

Accounts and sync ........................................................................ 133

Location services ............................................................................ 133

Security ............................................................................................... 133

Language and input ..................................................................... 136

Back up and reset ........................................................................... 138

Date and time .................................................................................. 139

Contents

Accessibility ...................................................................................... 139

Developer options ......................................................................... 140

About device .................................................................................... 141

Troubleshooting .............................................. 142

Index ................................................................. 148

Contents

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Unpack

Check your product box for the following items:

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Mobile device

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Battery

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Quick start guide

Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer’s warranty.

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

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You can buy additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer.

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

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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.

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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Unapproved accessories may cause your device to malfunction.

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Device layout

Front view

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2 3

Number Function

1. Active only when you use the speakerphone feature or record videos.

Earpiece Front camera lens Proximity sensor Volume key Home key Option key Multifunction jack Touch screen Back key Microphone

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Rear view

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Number Function

Headset jack

Power/Reset/Lock key

Speaker

Memory card slot

GPS antenna

Rear camera lens

2. Do not touch or cover the area around the antenna with your hands or other objects while using the GPS functions.

Service light

Back cover

Main antenna

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Keys

Key Function

Turn on the device (press and hold);

Power/

Reset

Lock

Option

Home

Back Return to the previous screen.

Access the device options (press and hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds); Turn off and lock the touch screen or turn it on.

Open the list of options available on the current screen; On the Home screen, launch the search application (press and hold); Open the search input window while using some applications (press and hold).

Return to the Home screen; Open the list of recent applications (press and hold).

Volume Adjust the device’s volume.

3. If your device experiences fatal errors, hanging, or freezing, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card and the battery

When you subscribe to a cellular service, you will receive a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, with subscription details, such as your personal identification number (PIN) and optional services. To use UMTS or HSDPA services, you can purchase a Universal Subscriber Identity Module (USIM) card.

Remove the back cover.

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

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

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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing downwards. Your device has two SIM card slots to allow you to use two

SIM or USIM cards, and switch between them. Use the upper slot for your primary, or most frequently used, SIM or USIM card. Use the lower slot for a secondary SIM or USIM card.

SIM card 1

SIM card 2

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slots. If the memory card becomes lodged in the SIM card slots, you must take your device to a Samsung Service Centre to have the memory card removed.

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The SIM card slot of your device is only suited for standard SIM cards. Inserting a microSIM card or a microSIM card with an unauthorised holder may cause damage to the SIM card slot of your device.

When you insert two USIM cards into your device, the card in the secondary slot will be used for a GPRS network.

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Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time or when the battery has been unused for an extended period, you must charge the battery. You can charge the battery with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a computer with a USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unapproved chargers or cables may cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

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When your battery is low, the device will emit a warning tone and show a low battery message. Recharge your battery to continue using your device.

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If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn on the device, even with the device charging. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.

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If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use these applications after fully charging the battery.

Charge with a travel adapter

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Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

multifunction jack.

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

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Plug the large end of the travel adapter into an electrical

socket.

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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 travel adapter from the device.

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The device may heat up while charging. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

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

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel

adapter from the device, and then from the electrical socket.

Do not remove the battery while the device is connected to the travel adapter. Doing so may damage the device.

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

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About the battery charging icons

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

Charging Fully charged

Charge with a USB cable

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Before charging, ensure that your computer is turned on.

Plug the small end (micro-USB) of the USB cable into the

multifunction jack.

Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on a

computer.

Depending on the type of the USB cable you are using, it may take some time before charging begins.

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the USB

cable from the device, and then from the computer.

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Reduce the battery consumption

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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 your device, switch to Sleep mode by pressing the Power key.

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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.

Insert a memory card (optional)

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 32GB. Depending on the memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your device.

Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card. It may also corrupt data saved on the memory card.

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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a memory card formatted with a different file structure, your device will ask you to reformat the memory card.

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Frequent writing and erasing of data will shorten the lifespan of your memory cards.

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When you insert a memory card into your device, the memory card’s file directory will appear in the extSdCard folder.

Open the cover of the memory card slot.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing upwards.

Push the memory card into the memory card slot until it

locks in place.

Close the cover of the memory card slot.

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Remove a memory card

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Ensure that the device is not currently accessing the memory card.

In the application list, select Settings → Storage →

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Unmount SD card

Open the cover of the memory card slot.

Push the memory card gently until it disengages from the

device.

Remove the memory card.

Close the cover of the memory card slot.

Do not remove a memory card while the device is transferring or accessing information, as this could result in loss of data or damage to the memory card or device.

Format a memory card

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Formatting your memory card on a computer may cause incompatibilities with your device. Format the memory card only on the device.

In the application list, select Settings

→

SD card

Format SD card → Erase everything.

OK.

→

Storage → Format

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

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Getting started

Turn on or off your device

Press and hold the Power key.

Enter the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card and

select OK (if necessary).

If you are turning on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. You must sign in to Google or create a Google account to use applications that interact with the Google server.

To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key, and

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then select Power off

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

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To use only your device’s non-network features, switch to Flight mode.

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Use the touch screen

Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions for using the touch screen.

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Do not press the touch screen with your fingertips, or use sharp tools on the touch screen. Doing so may damage the touch screen or cause it to malfunction.

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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 come into contact with liquids. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to liquids.

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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.

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For optimal use of the touch screen, remove the screen protection film before using your device.

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Your touch screen has a layer that detects small electrical charges emitted by the human body. For best performance, tap the touch screen with your fingertip. The touch screen will not react to touches from sharp objects, such as a stylus or pen.

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Control your touch screen with the following actions:

Tap

Touch once to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

Tap and hold

Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds.

Drag

Tap an item and move it to a new location.

Double-tap

Tap an item twice quickly.

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Flick

Briskly scroll up, down, left, or right to move through lists or screens.

Pinch

Place two of your fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

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Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use it for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.

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You can set the length of time that the device waits before turning off the screen. In the application list,

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select Settings

Display → Screen timeout.

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Lock or unlock the touch screen and the keys

When you do not use the device for a specified period, your device turns off the touch screen and locks the touch screen and the keys automatically to prevent unintended operations. To lock the touch screen and the keys manually, press the Power key.

To unlock them, turn on the screen by pressing the Power key or the Home key, and then flick your finger in any direction.

You can activate the screen lock feature to prevent others from using or accessing your personal data and information saved in your device.

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Get to know the Home screen

From the Home screen, you can view your device’s status and access applications.

The Home screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to view the panels on the Home screen. You can also select one of the dots at the bottom of the screen to move directly to the corresponding panel.

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Indicator icons

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Icons shown on the display may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Icon Definition

No signal

Signal strength

Activated SIM or USIM card type

Connected to GPRS network

Connected to EDGE network

Connected to HSDPA network

Wi-Fi AP connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS-based services in use

Call in progress

Missed call

Connected to computer

No SIM or USIM card

New message

Alarm activated

Roaming (outside of service area)

Silent mode activated (vibrate)

1. This icon may vary depending on your SIM card setting.

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Icon Definition

Silent mode activated (mute)

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Use the notifications panel

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To open the notifications panel, tap the indicator icons area and drag it downwards. Also, you can switch SIM or USIM cards. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the panel upwards.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options:

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Sound: Activate or deactivate Silent mode. You can mute your device or set it to vibrate in Silent mode.

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

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Notification: Hide or show notification icons.

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Mobile data: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

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Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

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Driving mode: Activate or deactivate Driving mode.

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Sync: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.

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

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