Samsung GH68-41351F User Manual

User Guide
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................4
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Preparing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turn Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Set Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Secure Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....12
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Front and Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Back, Top, and Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Navigate Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Using the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Screen Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Enter Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........34
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Section 4: Connections .............................43
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Connect to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Section 5: Applications ............................. 61
Manage Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Update Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Access Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Application Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Amazon MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Appstore (Amazon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Hancom Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
IMDb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Message+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
My Verizon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
WatchON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Section 6: Settings ..................................100
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Back Up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Motions and Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Index .........................................................138
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Section 1: Getting Started

This section helps you to quickly start using your device.

Understanding This User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 138.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from a Home screen. To get to a Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, refer to “Secure Your Device” on page 10.
Note: Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this user
manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
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Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This special text is intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Note: Presents alternative options for the current feature,
menu, or sub-menu.
Tip: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful
shortcuts.
Important!: Points out important information about the
current feature that could affect performance.
Warning!: Brings important information to your attention
that can help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your device.
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Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.
For example: From a Home screen, touch Apps
Settings Wi-Fi.
ON/OFF This button turns a feature or setting ON and OFF.
indicates that the feature is ON.
indicates that the feature is OFF.
For example:
Tou ch the OFF/ON button to turn Bluetooth ON
or OFF .

Preparing Your Device

Before using your device, install the SIM card and an optional microSD card (not included), and then charge the battery.
Important! Before installing the SIM card, be sure the device
is powered off. To turn the device off, press and hold down the
Power key until the Device options pop-up appears, and then touch Power off.
Installing the SIM Card
When you subscribe to a 4G LTE cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many others features. This SIM card will only work with this device.
Important! The SIM card must be installed for your device to
establish a network connection. The SIM card information and its contacts can be
easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
1. The SIM slot is on the top left of the device, to the left
of the ir blaster if you are looking at the port. Remove the cover to the SIM card slot.
2. Carefully insert the 4G LTE SIM card with the Verizon
logo face up.
3. Push the SIM card until it clicks into place.
4. Replace the SIM card slot cover.
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Note: If the SIM card is not inserted correctly, the device
cannot make a network connection. Once the SIM card is inserted, do not remove it.
Memory Card
Your device supports removable microSD or microSDHC memory cards (not included) with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Memory cards are used to store music, photos, videos, and other files. For more information, refer to “SD Card” on page 108.
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Install a Memory Card
1. Remove the cover to the microSD card slot.
2. Position the microSD card with the gold strips facing
down.
3. Carefully slide the microSD card into the microSD slot
(as shown) until it clicks into place.
4. Replace the microSD slot cover. (To remove the
microSD card, carefully push the card inward to release it from the slot)
Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) are included with the device for charging the battery.
Warning! Use only approved charging devices. Approved
accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.
Charge the Battery
Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head, and USB cable) to charge your device from any standard AC power outlet.
Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully
charge the battery before using your device for the first time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.
1. Insert the USB cable into the Charging Head.
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory Port.
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Warning! While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or unplug the USB cable from the device.
3. Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power
outlet.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the Charging Head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.
Note: You cannot charge the battery using the USB cable and
your PC.
Note: If the battery is completely discharged, you cannot turn
on the device, even with the USB power adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.
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Battery Indicator
The battery icon in the Status Bar shows the battery power level. When battery power is 15% or less, your device prompts you to charge the battery. If you continue to operate the device without charging, the device powers off. For battery use information, see “About Device” on page 136.

Turn Your Device On and Off

Turn Your Device On
Press and hold the Power/Lock button on the top of
your tablet.
For more information, refer to “Unlock the Device” on page 11.
Note: Your device’s internal antenna is located along the top back of the device. Do not block the antenna; doing so may affect signal quality and may cause the device to operate at a higher power level than is necessary.
Turn Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Device
options screen appears.
2. Touch Power off OK.

Set Up Your Device

The first time you turn your device on, the Setup Wizard will guide you through the basics of setting up your device.
Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up accounts, choose location services, and learn more about your device.
Touch Skip to skip some screens, or touch Back to re- display them. (Some screens may or may not display depending on the options you choose.)
Note: If your screen dims or turns off, press the Power/Lock
key to continue.

Secure Your Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out or you can lock it manually. You can unlock the device using one of the default Unlock screens or, for increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern.
For other settings related to securing your device, see “Lock Screen” on page 117.
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Lock the Device Manually
Press the Power/Lock button.
Unlock the Device
Press the Power/Lock button to wake the display
and then drag your finger across the screen in any direction.
The last screen you accessed displays.
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device

This section outlines key features of your device and describes the screen and the icons that appear when the device is in use. It also shows how to navigate through the device.

Features

10.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800) touch screen
Android™ 4.4, KitKat
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz/5 GHz)
1.2GHz Quad Core AP Processor
Bluetooth 4.0
Support for microSD
to 64GB capacity (not included)
Camera:Main (rear): 3 MP
Front: 1.3 MP
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or microSDHC™ memory cards, up
Connectivity:Wi-Fi DirectMobile Hotspot
DLNAUSB 2.0 High Speed3.5mm Headset Port
Audio: Support for MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV,
WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, and OTA
Video: Support for MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI,
FLV, MKV, a n d WEBM
Photos: Support for GIF, JPEG, PNG, BMP
Stereo speaker
Video player
Music player
Preloaded applications for productivity, entertainment,
communicating, and creating content
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Front and Sides

Front-facing Camera Lens
Headset Jack
Speaker
External Speaker
Recent Apps
BackHome
The following items can be found on the front and sides of your device as illustrated.
Headset Jack: Plug in for headphones.
Front-Facing Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or
recording videos.
Speakers: Used in music or video playback, notification
tones, and for other sounds.
Menu: Display a list of options.
Home: Display the central Home Screen. Touch and hold to
Back: Return to the previous screen or option.
display recent apps that have been accessed.
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Back, Top, and Bottom

Camera Lens
Infrared Blaster
Power/ Lock Key
Volume Key
Microphone
microSD Card Slot
SIM Card Slot
Charger/ Accessory Port
The following items can be found on the back, top, and bottom of your device as illustrated.
Camera Lens: Used when taking photos or recording
videos.
SIM Card Slot: Install the 4G LTE SIM card.
Infrared Blaster: Emits infrared signals used for
controlling external devices.
microSD
of files.
Card Slot: Install a memory card for storage
Volume Key: From a Home Screen, press to adjust Master
Volume. During music playback, press to adjust volume.
Power/Lock Key: Press and hold to turn the device on or
off. Press to lock the device or to wake the screen for unlocking.
Microphone: Used for video chat.
Charger/Accessory Port: Plug in a USB cable for charging
or to sync music and files.
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Navigate Your Device

Use command keys and the touch screen to navigate.
Command Keys
Recent Apps
To display a list of recently used apps:
Tou ch Recent apps. Touch an app to open it.
To close an app:
Drag the app preview up or down.
To end all running apps:
Tou ch Close all.
To manage running apps, downloads, device memory, and storage:
 Tou ch Recent apps Task Manage r.
For more information, refer to “Task Manager” on page 64.
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Home
To display the main Home screen:
Touch Home.
To launch Google Now:
Touch and hold
Back
To return to the previous screen, option, or step:
Tou ch
Back.
Home.

Using the Touch Screen

Important! To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not touch
it with anything sharp or apply excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
Finger Gestures
Tou ch
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an onscreen button, or to enter a character using the onscreen keyboard, touch it with a finger.
Touch and Hold
Touch and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
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Drag
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, touch and hold it and drag it to the target position.
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Double Tap
Double tap on a web page, map, or image to zoom in a part. Double tap again to zoom out again.
Swipe
Swipe left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Swipe up or down to scroll through a web page or a list, such as contacts.
Pinch and Spread
Spread two fingers apart on a web page, map, or image to zoom in. Pinch to zoom out.
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Rotate 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.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the Notification Panel and deselect Screen rotation.
Note: Some applications do not allow screen rotation, or
display a different screen depending on the orientation. For example, the calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
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Palm Motions
Simple motions allow easy control of the device. Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is
activated.
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps Settings Motions and gestures Palm Motion.
2. Touch the ON/OFF button to turn the feature ON . Touch the ON/OFF button to enable each feature:
• Capture screen: Capture screen by swiping it from
right to left or vice versa with the side of your hand.
• Mute/pause: Mute or pause sounds by covering the
screen.

Multi Window

This feature can be used to run multiple applications on the current screen at the same time.
Note: Only applications found within the Multi window panel
can be active atop another current application on the screen. When launching applications that contain multimedia files (music or video), audio from both files will be played simultaneously.
Activate and Deactivate Multi Window
To activate Multi window:
1. From a Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings Display Multi window.
2. Touch the ON/OFF button next to Multi window to turn it ON .
3. Press
4. Press and hold
showing all the available Multi window apps.
Home to return to the Home screen.
Back to open the application panel
Tip: Multi window can also be activated or deactivated by
touching the top of the screen, dragging downward to display the Notification Panel, and then touching
Multi window.
To deactivate Multi window:
Press and hold
window tab from view.
Note: Once you have set the Multi window option On, you only
need to press and hold Multi window feature.
Back. This action hides the Multi
Back to re-activate the
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Using Multi Window
Window controls
App 1
App 2
Edit Control Panel
You can use Multi Window to run multiple apps on the same screen.
Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be run at the same time as a current onscreen app.
Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can then choose to either swap their positions or maximize a desired app.
In the following example, we will be launching both the Music and Chrome applications, but any two apps listed in the Multi window apps panel will work the same way.
1. From a Home screen, touch Music.
2. Activate the Multi window feature.
3. Press and hold
4. Touch and hold the Chrome icon until it detaches
from the panel.
5. In a single motion, drag it over the current Music
screen and drop it over either the left or right area of the screen.
Back to display the apps panel.
Note: Once the two applications are running, the device
displays a split screen view containing both the initial Multi window app and the second Multi window app. Each application is still independent of the other.
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Window Controls
Select an application window and touch in the middle of the windows. Window controls display:
Switch locations between Multi Window applications.
Share items between the application windows. Drag an item to share from one window to another. Some applications may not support this feature.
Maximize the application.
Close the application.
Customize Multi Window Control Panel
To remove a Multi window app
1. Enable the Multi window feature and open the
Multi window control panel.
2. To uch Edit, located at the bottom of the control
panel, to reveal the staging area containing any additional apps.
3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it
detaches from the control panel, then carefully drag it to the staging area.
4. When you are finished, touch Done.
To add a Multi window app
1. Enable the Multi window feature and open the
Multi window control panel.
2. To uch Edit (located at the bottom of the list) to reveal
the staging area containing any previously removed apps.
3. In a single motion, touch and hold a desired app until it
detaches from the staging area, then carefully drag it to a new location in the current list of apps.
4. When you are finished, touch Done.
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Home Screen

Apps
Screen
App
Shortcuts
Status
Icons
Widgets
Current Screen
Indicator
Notifications
Status
Bar
Widget
Refresh Content
The Home screen is the starting point for using your device. It consists of:
Notifications: Notification icons appear on the Status Bar
at the top of the screen to report new calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the Status Bar to open the Notification Panel.
Status Bar: The Status Bar displays notifications on the
Widgets: Applications that run on the Home screen. Some
Refresh Content: Touch to refresh the content of the
Status Icons: Display your current network status, signal
Current Screen Indicator: Indicates which Home screen
App Shortcuts: Touch to launch your favorite apps.
Apps Screen: Access to all your apps and widgets.
left side and status indicators on the right side.
widgets are found on the Home screen by default.
Widget.
strength, battery charge, and time.
is being displayed.
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Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel plus additional panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts and widgets.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the top of the display shows your current position.
Note: The center panel displays when you touch
Home.
Customize the Home Screens
To customize the Home screens to suit your preferences:
1. Navigate to one of the Home screen panels.
2. Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen
pop-up displays.
3. Touch Set wallpaper to change the Home screen wallpaper. For more information, refer to “Wallpapers” on page 31.
4. Under Add to Home screen touch:
• Apps and widgets to add app or widget shortcuts on
the Home screen.
•Folder to add a folder on a Home screen. For more
information, refer to “Folders” on page 30.
•Page to add a Home screen.
Display Settings
You can customize display screen settings to your preferences. For more information, refer to “Display” on page 107.
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Add and Remove Home Screen Panels
Your device comes with seven Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen by removing or adding panels.
Note: The panel in the center position displays when you
touch
1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen to display the
editing screen.
– or – Touch and hold on the screen until the Home screen
pop-up displays. Under Add to Home screen, touch Page to add a Home screen.
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Home.
2. Use these controls to configure panels: Remove: Touch and drag a panel to the Trash
Can to remove the panel from the Home screen.
Add: Touch to add a new panel, up to a total of seven. This option is available when less than seven panels have been added.
Default Home Page: Touch the Home icon at the upper right corner of a panel to set it as the default home screen.
To rearrange the order of panels:
Touch and drag a panel to a new location.
To return to the Home screen:
Tou ch
Back.
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