Samsung GT-S5690 User Manual

GT-S5690

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Thank you for purchasing 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 user manual has been specially designed to guide you through the functions and features of your device.

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Please read all safety precautions and this manual carefully before using your device 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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Images and screenshots used in this user manual may differ in appearance from the actual product.

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Content in this user manual may differ from the product, or from software provided by service providers or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. Refer to www.samsung.com for the latest version of the user manual.

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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 user manual is based on Google Android operating systems and may vary depending on the user’s operating system.

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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 third-party applications.

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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by user editing of registry settings.

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You may upgrade your mobile device’s software by accessing www.samsung.com.

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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other contents provided in this device are licenced for limited use between Samsung and their respective owners. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Samsung is not liable for such copyright infringement by the user.

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Please keep this manual for future reference.

Instructional icons

Before you start, familiarise yourself with the icons you will see 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:

► p. 12 (represents “see page 12”)

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Followed by—the order of options or menus you must select to perform a step; for example: In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings

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About phone (represents Settings, followed by

About phone)

[ ] Square brackets—device keys; for example: [

]

(represents the Menu key)

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

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The Android logo, Google Search Google Mail

are trademarks of Google, Inc.

Talk

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and are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. CS

, YouTube™, Android Market™, and Google

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Headphone and WOW HD technologies are incorporated under licence from SRS Labs, Inc.

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Bluetooth

is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth SIG,

Inc. worldwide.

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Oracle and Java are registered trademarks of Oracle and/ or its affiliates. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Wi-Fi

, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are

registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

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

, Google Maps™,

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

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

Install the SIM or USIM card and battery ........................ 10

Charge the battery ............................................................... 13

Insert a memory card (optional) ....................................... 15

Getting started ....................................................... 18

Turn your device on and off ............................................... 18

Get to know your device ..................................................... 19

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

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys ..................... 25

Get to know the idle screen ............................................... 25

Access applications .............................................................. 28

Customise your device ........................................................ 30

Enter text ................................................................................ 35

Download applications from Android Market .............. 39

Download files from the web ............................................ 40

Synchronise data .................................................................. 40

Communication ..................................................... 42

Calling ..................................................................................... 42

Messaging .............................................................................. 46

Google Mail ............................................................................ 49

Email ........................................................................................ 51

Talk ........................................................................................... 53

Social Hub .............................................................................. 54

Contents

Entertainment ........................................................ 55

Camera .................................................................................... 55

Gallery ..................................................................................... 62

Music ....................................................................................... 64

Music Hub .............................................................................. 67

FM radio .................................................................................. 68

Personal information ............................................ 71

Contacts .................................................................................. 71

Calendar ................................................................................. 75

Memo ...................................................................................... 77

Voice recorder ....................................................................... 78

Web .......................................................................... 79

Internet ................................................................................... 79

Maps ........................................................................................ 83

Latitude ................................................................................... 84

Places ....................................................................................... 85

Navigation .............................................................................. 86

YouTube .................................................................................. 87

Samsung Apps ...................................................................... 88

Market ..................................................................................... 88

News & Weather .................................................................... 89

Connectivity ........................................................... 90

Bluetooth ................................................................................ 90

Wi-Fi ......................................................................................... 92

Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................. 94

Mobile network sharing ..................................................... 95

GPS ........................................................................................... 96

Contents

PC connections ..................................................................... 97

VPN connections .................................................................. 99

Tools ....................................................................... 101

Clock ...................................................................................... 101

Calculator ............................................................................. 102

CardioTrainer ....................................................................... 102

Downloads ........................................................................... 103

Google Search ..................................................................... 103

My files .................................................................................. 104

Polaris Office ........................................................................ 105

SIM Toolkit ............................................................................ 106

Task manager ...................................................................... 107

Voice Search ......................................................................... 107

Settings .................................................................. 108

Access the Settings menu ................................................ 108

Wireless and network ........................................................ 108

Call .......................................................................................... 110

Sound .................................................................................... 111

Display .................................................................................. 112

Location and security ........................................................ 112

Applications ......................................................................... 114

Accounts and sync .............................................................. 115

Privacy ................................................................................... 115

Storage .................................................................................. 115

Language and keyboard .................................................. 115

Voice input and output ..................................................... 118

Accessibility ......................................................................... 119

Contents

Date and time ...................................................................... 119

Torchlight ............................................................................. 119

About phone ....................................................................... 119

Troubleshooting .................................................. 120

Safety precautions ............................................... 126

Index ...................................................................... 138

Assembling

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 purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung dealer.

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The supplied accessories perform best for your device.

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Accessories other than the supplied ones may not be compatible with your device.

Install the SIM or USIM card and 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.

Assembling

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery,

If the device is on, press and hold [

→

OK to turn it off.

off

Turn the screw anti-clockwise with a coin or other object

to unlock the back cover, and then remove the cover.

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Do not use your fingernails to unscrew.

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

Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured

contacts facing down.

] and select Power

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Insert the battery.

Replace the back cover and turn the screw clockwise to

lock the cover.

Ensure that the screw is unlocked when you replace the back cover.

Ensure that the cover is completely closed and the screw is tightly fastened to avoid water damage.

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Charge the battery

Before using the device for the first time, you must charge the battery.

You can charge the device with a travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable.

Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can 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 display a low battery message. The battery icon becomes too low, the device will automatically power off. 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 travel adapter connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for a few minutes before you try to turn on the device.

will also be empty. If the battery level

Charge with a travel adapter

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Open the cover of the multifunction jack.

Plug the small end of the travel adapter into the

multifunction jack.

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

Plug the large end of the travel adapter into a power

outlet.

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You can use the device while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the battery.

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While the device is charging, the touch screen may not function due to an unstable power supply. If this happens, unplug the travel adapter from the device.

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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance.

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If your device is not charging properly, bring 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 power outlet.

Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to 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 outlet to interrupt the power supply. The travel adapter should remain close to the socket when in use.

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Charge with a USB cable

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Before charging, ensure that your PC is turned on.

Open the cover of the multifunction jack.

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

multifunction jack.

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

PC.

Depending on the type of 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 PC.

Insert a memory card (optional)

To store additional multimedia files, you must insert a memory card. Your device accepts microSD microSDHC 32 GB (depending on memory card manufacturer and type).

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 and can corrupt data stored on the card.

memory cards with maximum capacities of

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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for memory cards. If you insert a 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 memory cards.

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When you insert a memory card in your device, the file directory of the memory card will appear in the sdcard folder.

Remove the battery and the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts

facing down.

Lock the memory card in place.

Replace the battery and the back cover.

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Remove the memory card

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Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.

In Idle mode, select

Unmount SD card

Remove the battery and the back cover.

Remove the memory card.

Replace the battery and the back cover.

Format the memory card

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

In Idle mode, select

→

SD card Erase everything.

OK → Format SD card → Format SD card

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

→ Settings → Storage →

→

OK.

→ Settings → Storage → Unmount

→

Getting started

Turn your device on and off

To turn on your device, press and hold [ ]. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

To turn off your device, press and hold [

→

Power off

●

OK.

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

To use your device's non-network services only, switch to Flight mode. Press and hold [ ] and select Flight mode.

] and then select

Getting started

Get to know your device

Device layout

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Proximity sensor

Volume key

Home key

Menu key

Mouthpiece

Headset jack

Flashbulb

Power/Reset/

Lock key

Earpiece

Touch screen

Back key

Multifunction jack

Speaker

Camera lens

Internal antenna

Back cover

Getting started

Maintain your water and dust resistant feature

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Your phone offers limited protection against accidental exposure to water in some conditions, but you should never intentionally immerse the phone in water.

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Do not expose your phone to high water pressures or any other liquids, such as salt water, ionized water or dirty water.

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If the phone gets wet, dry it thoroughly with a clean soft cloth.

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Ensure that all covers are properly aligned and tightly closed.

The back, headset, and multifunction jack covers may be loosened slightly if the device is dropped or receives an impact. Ensure that all the covers are properly aligned and tightly closed. Otherwise, they may not provide protection from water.

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Always keep the back cover, headset jack cover, multifunction jack cover, and the area around them clean and be careful to avoid damaging them. If these areas become contaminated, they may not provide protection from dust and water.

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Any service performed on the phone may reduce the water and dust protection. Avoid exposing the phone to dust and water if any service has been performed on it.

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Exposing the phone to extreme temperatures may reduce the water and dust protection. Use your phone at -20 °C to 50 °C.

Getting started

Keys

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Key Function

Power/ Reset Lock

Home

Back Return to the previous screen.

Volume

1. If your device has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes, you may need to reset the device to regain functionality.

Indicator icons

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Turn on the device (press and hold); Access the quick menus (press and

hold); Reset the device (press and hold for 8-10 seconds); Lock the touch screen.

Open a list of options available on the current screen; Open the quick search bar (press and hold).

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

Adjust the device’s volume; When the idle screen is locked, turn the torch light on (press and hold up) or off (press down).

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

Icon Definition

No signal

Signal strength

GPRS network connected

Getting started

Icon Definition

EDGE network connected

UMTS network connected

Open WLANs available

WLAN connected

Bluetooth activated

Bluetooth headset connected

GPS activated

Call in progress

Call on hold

Speakerphone activated

Missed call

Synchronised with the web

Uploading data

Downloading data

Call diverting activated

Connected to PC

USB tethering activated

Getting started

Icon Definition

Wi-Fi tethering activated

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

New email message

New voice mail message

New Google Mail

Alarm activated

Event notification

Roaming (outside of normal service area)

Silent mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Music playback in progress

10:00

Music playback paused

FM radio turned on in the background

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Current time

Getting started

Use the touch screen

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

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To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools.

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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 water. The touch screen may malfunction in humid conditions or when exposed to water.

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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 of sharp tools, such as a stylus or pen.

Control your touch screen with the following actions:

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Tap: Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application.

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Tap and hold: Tap an item and hold it for more than 2 seconds to open a pop-up option list.

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Drag: Tap and drag your finger up, down, left, or right to move to items on lists.

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Drag and drop: Tap and hold your finger on an item, and then drag your finger to move the item.

Getting started

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Double-tap: Tap twice quickly with your finger to zoom in or out while viewing photos or web pages.

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Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them together.

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Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press [

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You can also adjust the backlight time. In Idle mode,

open the application list and select Settings →

→

Display

Screen timeout.

Lock or unlock the touch screen and keys

You can lock the touch screen and keys to prevent any unwanted device operations.

To lock, press [

] and then flick the window with your finger.

[

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

]. To unlock, turn on the screen by pressing

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Get to know the idle screen

When the device is in Idle mode, you will see the idle screen. From the idle screen, you can view indicator icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and other items.

The idle screen has multiple panels. Scroll left or right to a panel of the idle screen.

Getting started

Add items to the idle screen

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You can customise the idle screen by adding shortcuts to applications or items in applications, widgets, or folders. To add items to the idle screen,

Press [

idle screen.

Select the item category

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Widgets

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Shortcuts

bookmarks, and contacts.

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Folders

contacts.

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Wallpapers

Move items on the idle screen

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Tap and hold an item to move.

Drag the item to the location you want.

Remove items from the idle screen

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Tap and hold an item to remove.

The trash bin appears at the bottom of the idle screen.

Drag the item to the trash bin.

] → Add or tap and hold the empty area on the

→

an item:

: Add widgets to the idle screen.

: Add shortcuts to items, such as applications,

: Create a new folder or add folders for your

: Set a background image.

When the item turns red, release the item.

Getting started

Use the notifications panel

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In Idle mode or while using an application, tap the indicator icons area and drag your finger down to open the notifications panel. You can activate or deactivate wireless connection features and access a list of notifications, such as messages, calls, events or processing status. To hide the panel, drag the bottom of the list up.

From the notifications panel, you can use the following options:

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: Activate or deactivate the WLAN connection feature.

Wi-Fi

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: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth wireless

connection feature.

GPS

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Sound

/Vibration: Activate or deactivate Vibration mode.

Auto rotation

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: Activate or deactivate the auto rotation.

Available options may vary depending on your region or service provider.

Add or remove panels to the idle screen

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You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs.

In Idle mode, press [

] → Edit.

You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.

Add or remove panels by using the following features:

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To remove a panel, tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the trash bin at the bottom of the screen.

Getting started

To add a new panel, select ●.

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To change the order of the panels, tap and hold the thumbnail of a panel and drag it to the location you want.

When you are finished, press [

Access applications

To access your device’s applications,

In Idle mode, select

Scroll left or right to another screen.

You can also select a dot at the top of the screen to move directly to the corresponding screen.

Select an application.

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When you use applications provided by Google, you must have a Google account. If you do not have a Google account, sign up for a Google account.

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You can add a shortcut to an application by tapping and holding the application icon from the application list. You can move the icon to the location you want on the idle screen.

Press [

return to the idle screen.

] to return to the previous screen; Press [ ] to

to access the application list.

If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent the interface from rotating, open the notifications panel and select Auto rotation.

Getting started

Organise applications

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You can reorganise the applications in the application list by changing their order or grouping them into categories to suit your preferences and needs.

In the application list, press [

Tap and hold an application.

Drag the application icon to the location you want.

You can move an application icon to another screen. You can also move most-used applications next to

Press [

Access recent applications

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Press and hold [1 ] to view the applications you have accessed recently.

Select an application to access.

Use the task manager

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Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager.

] → Save.

] → Edit.

In Idle mode, open the application list and select

→

manager The list of all the applications currently running on your

device appears.

To close an application, select

To close all active applications, select End all.

Active applications.

End.

Task

Getting started

Customise your device

Get more from your device by customising it to match your preferences.

Set the current time and date

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select 1 Settings

→

Date and time.

Set the time and date and change other options.

Turn on or off the touch tone

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings →

→

Sound

Adjust the volume of the ringtones

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Press the Volume key up or down to adjust the ringtone volume.

Switch to Silent mode

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To mute or unmute your device, do one of the following:

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In Idle mode, open the application list and select Keypad and tap and hold

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Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen and select Sound.

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Press and hold [

Audible selection.

→

] and select Silent mode.

You can set the device to alert you to various events in Silent mode. In Idle mode, open the application list

→

and select Settings Only in Silent mode. When you switch to Silent mode,

will appear in place of .

Sound → Vibrate → Always or

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