Samsung GT-I9152 User Manual

User Manual

GT-I9152

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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.

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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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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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Table of Contents

Getting started

7 Device layout

8 Buttons

9 Package contents

10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

battery

14 Charging the battery

16 Inserting a memory card

18 Turning the device on and off

19 Holding the device

19 Locking and unlocking the device

19 Adjusting the volume

19 Switching to silent mode

20 Switching between networks

36 Applications screen

38 Help

38 One-handed operation

38 Entering text

41 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

42 Setting up accounts

43 Transferring files

44 Securing the device

46 Upgrading the device

Communication

47 Phone

52 Contacts

56 Messaging

Basics

21 Indicator icons

22 Using the touch screen

25 Control motions

29 Palm motions

30 Activating Multi Window

31 Notifications

31 Quick setting panel

32 Home screen

34 Locked screen

36 Using applications

57 Email

58 Google Mail

60 Talk

61 Google+

61 Messenger

61 ChatON

Web & network

62 Internet

63 Chrome

64 Bluetooth

Table of Contents

65 Samsung Link

67 Group Play

Media

68 Music

70 Camera

76 Gallery

79 Story Album

81 Paper Artist

81 Video

83 YouTube

84 FM Radio

100 Voice Search

100 My Files

101 Downloads

101 TripAdvisor

Travel & local

102 Maps

103 Local

104 Navigation

Settings

105 About Settings

Application & media stores

86 Play Store

87 Samsung Apps

87 Play Music

Utilities

88 S Memo

90 S Planner

92 Dropbox

93 Cloud

94 Clock

96 Calculator

96 S Translator

105 Connections

108 My device

120 Accounts

120 More

Troubleshooting

97 Voice Recorder

98 S Voice

99 Google

Getting started

Proximity/Light

Device layout

Earpiece

Touch screen

Home button

Menu button

Microphone

sensor

Front camera

Power button

Back button

Multipurpose jack

Headset jack

Flash

Rear camera

Back cover

GPS antenna

Volume button

Speaker

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 8-10 seconds to reset the device if it has

Power

Home

Back

Volume

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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Tap and hold to activate or deactivate Multi Window.

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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.

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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 (

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Do not remove the protective tape covering the antenna, as this can damage the antenna.

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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to

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1 ) and the secondary SIM or

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.

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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 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

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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 only the FAT file system 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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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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Storage

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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

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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 when the touch screen is turned off, tap anywhere on the screen, and then flick your finger in any direction.

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 both SIM or USIM cards, you can use two different subscriptions 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

→

My device

→

SIM card manager

. Drag one or

Changing the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards

On the Home screen, tap or USIM card, tap the card name, and then tap name and icon for each card.

Apps

→

Settings

→

My device

→

SIM card manager

Select icon

. Select a SIM

. Set a display

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

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

Silent mode activated

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Icon Meaning

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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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.

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.

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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, map, 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

→

My device

→

Motions and gestures

→

Motion

, and then drag the

Motion

switch to the right.

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.

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.

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Picking up

When you pick up the device after it has been idle for some time or when the screen has turned off, it vibrates if you have missed calls or new messages.

Holding to ear

While viewing call, message, or contact details, pick up and hold the device to your ear to make a call.

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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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Turning over

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

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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Palm motions

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

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

Apps

→

Settings

→

My device

→

Motions and gestures

→

Palm motion

, and then drag

Palm motion

the

switch 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.

Covering

Gallery

→

Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.

Basics

Activating Multi Window

Use this feature to run two 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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When launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or videos, sound from both files will be played.

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

To use Multi Window, on the Applications screen, tap then tick

Multi window

Settings

→

My device

→

Display

, and

Using the Multi Window panel

To activate 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. To hide the Multi Window panel, tap and hold

Drag the bar between the application panels up or down to adjust the size of the panels.

Tap the panel handle to hide or show the panel. When a panel is open, tap and hold the handle and drag it to the left or right edge of the screen to move the panel. When a panel is hidden, tap and hold the handle and drag it up or down to move the handle.

again.

Using Multi Window applications

While using Multi Window applications, tap or and use one of the following:

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: Switch locations between Multi Window applications.

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: Maximise the window to fit the screen.

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: Close the application.

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