Samsung SCH-I915SAAVZW User Manual
User Guide
ANDROID TABLET
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
device and keep it for future reference.
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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
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
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Action Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
System Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
App Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Wallpapers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Editing Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Section 3: Accounts and Contacts ...........31
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Section 4: Messaging ...............................41
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Section 5: Apps ......................................... 45
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
AllShare Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Game Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Music player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
My Verizon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
NFL Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Play Movies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Polaris Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
S Suggest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Video Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Video Maker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Viewdini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Power saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Application manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Accounts and sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Backup Assistant Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Location services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Language and input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Back up and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Developer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
About device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Section 8: Health and Safety
Information ..............................................109
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .109
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . .116
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .116
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 119
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 126
Section 9: Warranty Information ............ 128
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
End User License Agreement for Software . . 133
Index ........................................................ 141
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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 141.
Also included is important safety information beginning on
page 109, 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.
5
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 switch. Touch the
On/Off switch to turn a setting On or Off. This
graphic is used to represent the On/Off switch.
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.
.
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.
Important!
7
Turn the device off before installing or removing
the SIM card. To turn the device off, press and hold
the
Power/Lock Key
.
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
powering on, the device connects with the network,
then displays the Home screen and active alerts.
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the
2. Follow the prompts to confirm the shut-down.
9
Power/Lock Key
Power/Lock Key
. While
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
➔
Help
Get information about using your device, including videos,
useful tips, and other information.
.
From the Home screen, touch
Help
.
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 78.
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 Lock screen setting under
Location and security settings, at
➔
Security
.
•
For more information, see
•
For other settings related to securing your device, see
on page 92.
11
“Screen security”
Apps
➔
on page 92.
Settings
“Security”
Locking the Device
By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
– or –
Lock the device by pressing the
.
Key
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
Power/Lock
Memory Card
Your device supports optional, removable microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not
included), 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
•
10.1-inch WXGA (1280x800) touchscreen display
•
1.5 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
•
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
–
Nearby devices via DLNA
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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.
•
Speakers
: Use when taking pictures and recording
: Detects ambient light when Automatic brightness
: Play alert tones, music, audio, and sounds.
Back
•
3.2MP Camera
: Use when taking pictures and recording video.
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Top
15
•
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.
•
Memory Card Slot
pictures, and other data.
•
4G LTE SIM Card Slot
•
Infrared Blaster
app to control other devices (not included).
•
3.5mm Headset Jack
included)
: 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
: Install a microSD card, for storage of songs,
: Install the 4G LTE SIM card.
: Use with the pre-loaded Peel Smart Remote
: Plug in optional headset or earphones (not
Bottom
•
USB/Accessory Port
sync music and files.
•
Microphone
features.
: Capture sound for voice input, recording, and other
: Connect a USB cable for charging or to
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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.
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•
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 24.
•
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 20.
: 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
on page 20.
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.
: 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 24,
on page 25.
“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
2. Touch and drag pages to change their order, and use
these controls to configure pages:
Tip:
The page with the Home
menu, then
Delete
: Touch and hold on a page, then drag it
Delete
.
to
Add
: Touch a previously-removed page to add it,
to a total of seven.
Home
in the System Bar.
Page
.
icon displays when you touch
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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 128.
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.
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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.
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.
Apps
Touch
applications.
For information about applications, see “Apps” on page 45.
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
Menu
is available at
to display options
System Bar
The System Bar offers navigation tools, plus information
about your device’s current status.
Home
To uch Home
Back
Touc h
Recent apps
Touc h
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
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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.
➔
Touch items to open them, or touch
notification.
Slide your finger left and right across the settings to find
available settings.
From Quick Settings, touch
settings for your device. For information about all the
Settings available on your device, see “Settings” on page 72.
X
to dismiss the
Settings
to access all
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.
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.
: Shown fully charged.
: Battery is charging.
: Charge immediately. If not
: Connected to PC via USB
: 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
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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
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: 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
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
and widgets
2. Tou ch
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 trash can.
from the Home screen menu.
Widgets
to display available widgets. Scroll the
Remove
appears
Apps
App Shortcuts
Use App shortcuts to quickly access applications from the
Home screen. For information about applications, see “Apps”
on page 45.
Adding Shortcuts from the Home screen
1. Touch and hold on the Home screen, then choose
and widgets
2. From
right and left.
3. Touch and hold on an app, then drag it to the Home
screen.
Adding shortcuts from Apps
1. Touch
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 trash can.
from the Home screen menu.
Apps
, scroll the shortcuts by swiping your finger
Apps
.
Remove
Apps
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
wallpaper for
2. Choose
screens
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
.
Home screen, Lock screen
.
.
Apps
➔
Settings
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, or
Home and lock
Gallery, Live Wallpapers
➔
Wallpaper
.
, or
Set
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