Samsung GT-9300 User Guide

User Manual

GT-I9300I

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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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Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

battery

13 Charging the battery

15 Inserting a memory card

17 Turning the device on and off

18 Holding the device

18 Locking and unlocking the device

18 Adjusting the volume

18 Switching to silent mode

19 Switching between networks

36 Entering text

38 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

39 Setting up accounts

40 Transferring files

42 Securing the device

43 Upgrading the device

Communication

44 Phone

50 Contacts

54 Messages

55 Email

57 Google Mail

59 Hangouts

Basics

20 Indicator icons

21 Using the touch screen

25 Control motions

26 Palm motions

27 Activating Multi Window

29 Notifications

30 Home screen

33 Locked screen

34 Applications screen

35 Using applications

36 Help

59 Google+

59 G+ Photos

60 ChatON

Web & network

61 Internet

63 Chrome

64 Bluetooth

65 Samsung Link

66 Group Play

Table of Contents

Media

68 Music

70 Camera

75 Gallery

79 Story Album

79 Video

80 YouTube

81 Radio

82 Flipboard

Application & media stores

83 Play Store

84 Samsung Apps

84 Play Books

85 Play Movies

100 My Files

101 Downloads

102 TripAdvisor

Travel & local

103 Maps

Settings

104 About Settings

104 Connections

108 Device

116 Controls

120 General

124 Google Settings

85 Play Music

85 Play Games

85 Play Newsstand

Utilities

86 S Memo

89 S Planner

91 Dropbox

91 Cloud

92 Drive

93 Clock

95 Calculator

95 S Translator

96 Voice Recorder

Troubleshooting

98 S Voice

99 Google

100 Voice Search

Getting started

Notification light

Device layout

Earpiece

Touch screen

Home button

Proximity/Light sensor

Front camera

Power button

Menu button

Multipurpose jack

Rear camera

GPS antenna

Flash

Back cover

Back button

Microphone

Headset jack

Speaker

Volume button

Main antenna

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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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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.

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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.

Only microSIM cards work with the device.

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.

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 ( USIM card into SIM card slot 2 (

2 ).

1 ) and the secondary SIM or

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to remove the memory card.

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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.

Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover.

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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Remove the back cover.

Pull out the battery.

Pull out the SIM or USIM card.

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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 battery icon appears empty.

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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.

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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.

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 charger should remain close to the electric socket and easily accessible 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

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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.

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Remove the back cover.

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

Replace the back cover.

Removing the memory card

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

Apps

→

Settings

Remove the back cover.

Pull out the memory card.

Replace the back cover.

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.

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General

→

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

→

General

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

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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

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Holding the device

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

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

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Switching between networks

When you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions on the same network without the need to carry two devices at the same time. Activate two cards and switch between them when making calls or sending messages.

Your device supports dual standby with two different networks. You cannot make or answer calls on both networks at the same time.

Activating SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap both of the switches for the SIM or USIM cards to the right.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Device

→

SIM card manager

. Drag one or

Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap USIM card and tap

Select icon

Apps

→

Settings

→

Device

→

SIM card manager

. Set a display name and icon for each card.

. Select a SIM or

Switching between networks

When two SIM or USIM cards are activated, network selection icons appear on the dashboard of the notifications panel. Open the notifications panel and then select a network.

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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

No signal

Signal strength

Currently accessing SIM or USIM card

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

GPRS network connected

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

HSDPA network connected

HSPA+ network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

Smart screen feature activated

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

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Icon Meaning

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

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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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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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which are outside of the touch input area.

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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.

Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

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Dragging

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

Double-tapping

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

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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.

Pinching

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

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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

→

Settings

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

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.

→

Controls

→

Motions

, and then drag the

Motions

switch to the right.

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.

Basics

Turning over

Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when using the speaker).

Palm motions

Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.

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

Apps

→

Settings

to the right.

Sweeping

Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in

Screenshots

. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.

→

Controls

→

Palm motion

, and then drag the

Palm motion

Gallery

switch

→

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Covering

Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.

Activating Multi Window

Use this feature to run multiple applications on the screen at the same time.

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Only applications on the Multi Window panel can run.

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This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.

To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap

window

, and then drag the

Multi window

Apps

→

Settings

switch to the right.

→

Device

→

Multi

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Using the Multi Window panel

To show the Multi Window panel, tap and hold . The Multi Window panel appears at the left side of the screen. Select one application, and then drag another application to a new location. You can launch the same application on the two windows at the same time. To hide the Multi Window panel, tap and hold

Drag the circle between the application windows up or down to adjust the size of the windows.

Tap the panel handle to open or close the panel. When the Multi Window panel is open, tap and hold the panel handle and drag it to the left or right edge of the screen to move the panel. To move the panel handle when the Multi Window panel is closed, tap and hold the panel handle and drag it up or down.

again.

Using Multi Window applications

While using Multi Window applications, select an application window, tap the circle between the application windows, and then use one of the following:

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: Open a list of recently-used applications in the selected window.

: Switch locations between Multi Window applications.

: Close the application.

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Creating a window combination

Use this feature to save the combination of the currently-running Multi Window applications.

On the Multi Window panel, tap

→

Create

, enter a title, and then tap OK.

Using the same application in multiple windows

After you launch an application from the Multi Window panel, appears next to the application icon if it supports this feature. Drag the application icon with

Some applications may not support this feature.

to a new location.

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.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the status bar, and then 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

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

→

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

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

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

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

Blocking mode

to use the following options:

Settings

→

Device

Basics

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Power saving

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Multi window

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Wi-Fi hotspot

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Hands-free 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 power-saving mode.

: Set the device to use Multi Window.

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.

: Activate or deactivate hands-free mode.

: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.

: Activate or deactivate flight mode.

To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap tap and hold an item, and then drag the 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.

Changing the Home screen mode

The Home screen has standard and easy modes. In easy mode, you can easily access your favourite contacts, applications, and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen.

To switch to easy mode, on the Home screen, tap and then drag the

Easy mode

switch to the right.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Device

→

Easy mode

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