Samsung SCH-I705PWAVZW, SCH-I705MKAVZW User Manual

User Manual

ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.
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.
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USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS. IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE TO THE CARRIER-AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.
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www.samsung.com/us/safe
, available on the web and where Samsung
smartphone and Galaxy Tab™ devices are sold.
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®
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®
®
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www.divx.com
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®
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................5
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Guided Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Section 2: Understanding Your Device .....13
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Top and Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
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Action Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
System Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Editing Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...........31
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Section 4: Messaging ...............................42
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Section 5: Apps ......................................... 46
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
AllShare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Guided Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Let’s Golf 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Monopoly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Music player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
My Verizon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Netflix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
UpNext Maps HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
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Video Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
World Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Section 6: Connections .............................64
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Section 7: Settings ....................................72
Wireless and networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
More Wireless and Network Settings . . . . . . . . 78
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Power saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Application manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Accounts and sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Backup Assistant Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Location services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Language and input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Back up and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Developer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
About device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Section 8: Health and Safety
Information ..............................................112
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .112 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . .119
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 125
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 134
Section 9: Warranty Information ............ 136
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
End User License Agreement for Software . . 141
Index ........................................................ 147
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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 147.
Also included is important safety information beginning on page 112, that you should know before using your device.
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 the Home screen. To get to the Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, see “Securing Your Device” on page 11.
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Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your device, depending on the software version on your device, and any changes to the device’s Settings.
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.
Special Text
In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature or
menu.
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even damage to your device.
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:
Apps
“From the Home screen, touch
Settings
.”
Many settings use an On/Off toggle. Touch the On/Off toggle to turn a setting On or Off. This graphic is used to represent the On/Off toggle.
Getting Started 6

SIM Card

Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your device number, information about your wireless service, and may contain other information such as messages and contacts.
The SIM card is installed in a slot on the side of your device. If you purchased your device at a Verizon Wireless store, the
SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new device, the card may need to be activated before you can use it. For more information about activating the SIM card, visit:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GSIM
Caution!
Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take care when handling, installing, or removing the SIM card, and avoid exposing the SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. Keep the SIM card out of reach of small children.
Important!
Turn the device off before installing or removing the SIM card. To turn the device off, press and hold the
Power/Lock Key
7
.
.
Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card
1. Open the SIM card slot and carefully insert the 4G LTE
SIM Card into the slot, with the Verizon Wireless logo facing up.
2. Push the SIM card in gently until it locks into place.
Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card
1. Turn off the device, then open the SIM card slot.
2. Push the 4G LTE SIM Card in gently to release the lock.
3. Carefully slide the 4G LTE SIM Card out of the slot.

Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Charging Head and USB cable are included with the device, for charging the battery.
Note:
The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. A fully discharged battery can requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.
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.
Battery Indicator
The battery icon in the System bar shows battery power level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the empty battery icon will flash and a tone will sound. If you continue to operate the device without charging, the device will shut down.
Charging the Battery
Your device comes with a Charging Head and USB cable to charge your device from any standard outlet.
Note:
When you connect your device to a computer via USB cable, the data connection takes precedence over charging, and the device will only charge when it is turned off.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB port on the device.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head
from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.
.
Getting Started 8

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turning Your Device On
Press and hold the
Key
. While powering on, the
Lock
device connects with the network, then displays the Home screen and active alerts.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the Key
.
Lock
2. Follow the prompts to confirm
the shut-down.
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Power/
Power/

Setup Wizard

The first time you turn on your device, the Setup Wizard will prompt you to set up the basics on your device.
1. Turn on the device by pressing the Key
. You may need to swipe the screen with your finger
to unlock it.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your new device.
You can also use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your device at any time.
From the Home screen, touch
Setup Wizard
.
Apps
Power/Lock

Guided Tours

Get information about using your device, including videos, useful tips, and other information.
From the Home screen, touch
Guided Tours
.
Apps

Your Google Account

Your new device uses your Google account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Google Talk and Android Market.
When you turn on your device for the first time, follow the prompts to set up a connection with your existing Google account, or create a new Google account.
To create a Google account, or set up your Google account on your device at any time, use Accounts and sync settings at
Apps
Settings
information, see “Accounts and sync” on page 88.
Accounts and sync
. For more

Your Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on your device, including Media Hub.
Create a Samsung account, or set up your Samsung account on your device in Accounts and sync settings at
Settings
see “Accounts and sync” on page 135.
Accounts and sync
. For more information,
Apps

Roaming

When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area, your device can roam to acquire service on other compatible digital networks. Roaming during trips outside the USA may result in significantly higher charges. When Roaming is active, the Roaming icon appears in the System bar of the display.
Tip:
You can set your device’s roaming behavior at
Settings
More settings
more information, see “Mobile networks” on page 80.
During roaming, some services may not be available. Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra charges may apply when accessing data networks. Contact Verizon Wireless for more information about your coverage area and service plan.
Mobile networks
Getting Started 10
Apps
. For

Securing Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
For lock screen options, use the Configure lock screen setting under Location and security settings, at
Settings
Security
For more information, see
For other settings related to securing your device, see on page 91.
.
“Screen security”
Locking the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out. – or –
Lock the device by pressing the
.
Key
11
Apps
on page 91.
“Security”
Power/Lock
Unlocking the Device
Unlock the device using the default unlock, or for increased security, set and use a personal screen lock PIN, password, or pattern.
Press the finger across the screen.
Power/Lock Key
, then swipe your

Memory Card

Your device supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity, for storage of music, pictures, and other files.
For more information about using memory cards, see “Memory Card” on page 109.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the memory card slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory
card into the slot, pushing gently until it locks into place.
3. Close the memory card slot.
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
To prevent damage to data stored on the memory card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.
Apps
1. From the Home screen, touch Settings ➔ Storage
2. At the prompt, read the warning and select
continue. Wait for the to appear in the Status bar and Notification panel.
3. Open the memory card slot.
4. Gently press on the memory card to release the lock,
then carefully pull the card out.
5. Close the memory card slot.
➔ Unmount SD card
SD card safe to remove
.
OK
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Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Features

7-inch WSVGA (1024x600) touchscreen display
1.2 GHz dual-core processor
8 GB on-device storage (actual formatted capacity is less)
Support for microSDTM or microSDHCTM memory cards, up to 64GB capacity (not included)
CDMA 1X EV-DO Rev A /LTE Wireless Technology
SAFETM certified
Android® 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Samsung TouchWiz
Google PlayTM Store, plus pre-loaded Google applications
Connections
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, including Wi-Fi Direct
Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0
Tethering via USB or Bluetooth
VPN
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TM
Messaging applications
Gmail
Email
Google Talk
Google+ Messenger
3.2 MP Camera + VGA Front Camera
3.5 mm Headset/Accessory Jack
Built-in Infrared Blaster, for use with the pre-loaded Peel Smart Remote app

Front

VGA Front Camera
video.
Light Sensor
or Screen power saving mode is enabled, and when using the Front Camera.
: Use when taking pictures and recording
: Detects ambient light when Automatic brightness

Back

3.2MP Camera
: Use when taking pictures and recording video.
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Sides

Microphone
features.
3.5mm Headset Jack
included)
Speakers
: Play alert tones, music, audio, and sounds.
USB/Accessory Port
sync music and files.
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: Capture sound for voice input, recording, and other
: Plug in optional headset or earphones (not
: Connect a USB cable for charging or to

Top and Bottom

Power/Lock Key
access Silent mode, Airplane mode, or Restart your device when the device is turned on. Press to lock the device, or to wake the screen for unlocking.
Volume Key
Volume. During playback, press an alert notification.
Infrared Blaster
app to control other devices (not included).
Memory Card Slot
pictures, and other data.
4G LTE SIM Card Slot
: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, or to
: From the Home screen, press to adjust Master
to adjust volume. Press to mute
: Use with the pre-loaded Peel Smart Remote
: Install a microSD card, for storage of songs,
: Install the 4G LTE SIM card.

Home Screen

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.
Action Bar
automatically to provide options, navigation, and other items for the current application or screen. For more information, see
“Action Bar”
Widgets
widgets are live panels, which can be resized on the Home screen. You can add widgets to the Home screen, see “Widgets” on page 23.
App Shortcuts
see “App Shortcuts” on page 23.
System Bar
notifications, system status, and soft keys for navigation. For more information, see
Status
Quick Settings and Notifications.
: Always available at the top of the screen. Updates
on page 19.
: Apps that run on the Home screen. These default
: Shortcuts to favorite apps. For more information,
: Always present at the bottom of the screen, to show
“System Bar”
: Displays status and notification icons. Touch to access
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on page 19.
Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home page, plus pages that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side pages. As you scroll, the indicator at the top of the page shows which page you’re on.
Customizing the Home Screen
Customize the Home screen to include your favorite widgets, shortcuts to applications, wallpaper and more.
Apps and widgets
screen. For more information, see
“Widgets”
or see
Folders
easy access. For more information, see
Page
: Add a page to the Home screen.
Wallpapers
still or live wallpapers. For more information, see on page 24.
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: Add shortcuts to apps, or widgets, to the
“App Shortcuts”
on page 23.
: Use folders to store information on the Home screen for
“Folders”
: Choose an image from Gallery, or select pre-loaded
on page 23,
on page 24.
“Wallpapers”
Adding and Removing Home Screen Pages
Your device comes with 5 Home screen pages, and you can add or remove pages up to the seven default pages.
1. Touch and hold on the Home screen to display the Home screen Page
– or – “Pinch” the Home screen.
2. Touch and drag pages to change their order, and use these controls to configure pages:
Tip:
The page with the Home
menu, then touch
.
Remove
: Touch and hold on a page, then drag it
Remove
to
Add
to a total of seven.
Home
.
: Touch a previously-removed page to add it,
in the System Bar.
Add to Home screen
icon displays when you touch
Navigation
Warning!
Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For more information, see “Warranty Information” on page 136.
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
Touch the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
Touch an item to select it.
Touch an application’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example:
Touch and hold a widget or app icon on the Home screen to
move it.
Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Swipe or drag
Swipe or slide your finger across the screen. For example:
Unlocking the screen
Scrolling the Home screen or a menu
Pinch
Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the screen. For example:
Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens.
Pinch out to zoom out on pictures or screens.
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Action Bar

Action Bar is always available at the top of the screen, and updates automatically to provide access to items related to the current application or screen.
Google Search
Touch to enter criteria to search the web. Touch to speak your criteria.
Apps
Touch applications.
For information about applications, see “Apps” on page 46.
Menu
In some cases, a context-sensitive Menu the right side of the Action bar. Touch for the current screen or feature.
Apps
to open the Apps screen to launch
is available at
Menu
to display options
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System Bar

The System Bar offers navigation tools, plus information about your device’s current status.
Home
Touch Home
Back
Touch
Recent apps
Touch launched. From Recent apps, touch an app to return to it. Or, touch and hold Recent apps to launch the Apps screen for access to all apps.
to display the Home screen.
Back
to return to the previous screen or step.
Recent apps
to display apps you recently
Quick launch / Screen capture
Quick launch
to allow you to quickly launch a favorite app or feature. By default, it is set to the current screen and save it to the clipboard.
You can select a function for the Quick launch in
“Quick launch” on page 84.
is a multifunctional soft key on the System Bar,
Settings
Screen Capture
Display
settings. For more information, see
, to take a picture of
Apps
Open and Close
Depending on the current screen or app, you can touch
Open
or
Close
between screens.
in the System Bar to move
Status
The Status area of the System Bar shows notifications, the current time, and icons that tell you about messages and device status.
Touch Status to display Quick Settings.
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Quick Settings
Quick Settings and Notifications display the current date and time, network and battery status, Wi-Fi status and notifications. Touch Status in the System bar to display Quick Settings.
X
Touch items to open them, or touch notification.
Slide your finger left and right across the settings to find available settings.
to dismiss the
Status & notification icons
Battery Level
Charging Indicator
Device Power Critical
charged, device will shut down.
USB Charging Indicator
cable. When connected to a PC, the battery only charges when the device is turned off.
: Shown fully charged.
: Battery is charging.
: Charge immediately. If not
: Connected to PC via USB
Settings
From Quick Settings, touch settings for your device. For information about all the Settings available on your device, see “Settings” on page 72.
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to access all
USB Connected
Updates Available
have downloaded are available.
Airplane Mode
many of your device’s features, but cannot access online information.
New Email Message
icon to view the notification, then touch a notification to view the email. Icons vary, depending on the provider.
: Connected to a PC using a USB cable.
: Updates to the applications you
: Airplane Mode is enabled. You can use
: You have new email. Touch the
New Gmail Message
icon for additional information.
Configure input methods
displayed, touch for a menu of quick keyboard settings.
Bluetooth Active
Bluetooth Available
devices are visible nearby.
Bluetooth Paired
device is paired with another Bluetooth device.
Music Player
or Status in the System Bar to see the song title and controls.
Wi-Fi Active
a Wireless Access Point (WAP). When dormant, the arrows are gray; when sending or receiving data, the arrows blink in color.
3G Service Available
wireless network.
: You have new Gmail. Touch the
: When the keyboard is
: Bluetooth is turned on.
: Bluetooth is turned on, Bluetooth
: Bluetooth is turned on, and the
: A song is playing. Touch the Music icon
: Wi-Fi service is active, and connected to
: The device is connected to the 3G
4G LTE Service Available
4G LTE wireless network.
1xRTT Service Available
1xRTT wireless network.
Signal Strength
equal stronger signal, and flashing arrows indicate activity.
GPS Active
: Device is searching for a GPS signal.
: The device is connected to the
: The device is connected to the
: 4G LTE wireless signal. More bars
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Widgets

Place widgets on the Home screen for quick access to your favorites.
Adding Widgets to the Home screen
1. Touch and hold on the Home screen, then choose to Home screen
2. Touch
widgets by sweeping your finger right and left.
3. Touch and hold on a widget, then drag it to any Home screen.
Removing Widgets
Touch and hold the widget until at the upper right corner of the screen, then drag the Widget to the
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Apps and widgets
Widgets
to display available widgets. Scroll the
Remove
icon.
.
Remove
appears
Add

App Shortcuts

Use App shortcuts to quickly access applications from the Home screen. For information about applications, see “Apps” on page 46.
Adding Shortcuts from the Home screen
1. Touch and hold on the Home screen, then choose
to Home screen
Apps
2. From
right and left.
3. Touch a shortcut to add it to the Home screen
Adding shortcuts from Apps
1. Tou ch
2. Touch and hold on an app, then drag it to a Home
screen.
Removing Shortcuts
Touch and hold the Shortcut until appears, then drag the Shortcut to the Remove icon.
Apps and widgets
, scroll the shortcuts by swiping your finger
Apps
.
.
Remove
Add

Wallpapers

Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home screen and Lock screen. You can choose from pre-loaded wallpapers, or select a picture you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded.
1. Touch and hold on the Home screen, then choose to Home screen
2. Under screen
3. Select a source, from Wallpapers
4. Select a photo or wallpaper, then follow the prompts to
update the screen.
Note:
You can also choose wallpapers in Settings. Touch
Apps
.
Set wallpaper for
, or
Home and lock screens
.
, select
Gallery, Live Wallpapers
Settings
Home screen, Lock
.
Wallpaper
, or
.
Add

Folders

Place Folders on the Home screen to organize items for easy access.
Adding Folders from the Home screen
Touch and hold on the Home screen, then choose
to Home screen
Removing Folders
Touch and hold the folder until then drag the folder to the Remove icon.
Folder
.
Remove
appears,
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