Samsung SCH-L710MBBXAR User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 4
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Turning the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ..... 16
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Customizing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Section 3: Memory Card ............................35
Mounting the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Unmounting the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
SD Card Available Memory Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Erasing Files from a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Section 4: Accounts and Contacts ...........37
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Section 5: Calling ......................................48
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Multi-Party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Calls Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Section 6: Entering Text ............................59
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Entering Text Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . .59
Using the Google Voice Typing Feature . . . . . . . . . . .62
Samsung Keyboard Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Section 7: Messaging ................................64
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Section 8: Multimedia ...............................77
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Google Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Google Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Google Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Google Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
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Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Section 9: Applications and Widgets .......94
Accessing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Applications List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Accessing Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Section 10: Connections .........................115
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Wi-Fi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Section 11: Settings ................................ 128
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Settings Tabs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
My device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
More . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Index ........................................................ 165
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section allows you to quickly start using the Samsung
GALAXY S III phone by installing an optional microSD card
(not included), installing and charging the battery, activating
your service, and setting up your voicemail account.
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 165.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
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Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,
and may vary from your phone, depending on the
software version on your phone, and any changes to the
phone’s Settings.
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 phone or keypad. For more information, refer
to "Securing Your Phone” on page 15..
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary, depending on the software version of
your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.
Special Text
In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest.
This special text is intended to point out important
information, to 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, menu,
or sub-menu.
•
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
•
Example
: Provides an example of the feature or procedure.
•
Important
: Provides important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
•
Caution
: Provides information to avoid possible damage.
•
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to
prevent loss of data or functionality or even to prevent damage to
your phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your phone. 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.
Example:
“Press
Settings
➔
Home
, then touch Menu
Connections ➔ Wi-Fi
Getting Started 5
➔
.”
Setting Up Your Phone
Before using your phone, install an optional microSD memory
card (not included) and the battery into their respective
internal slots and compartments.
Important!
Before removing or replacing the battery cover,
make sure the phone is switched off.
Removing the Battery Cover
1. Locate the cover removal opening.
2. Place your fingernail in the opening and pry the cover
away from the device.
Caution!
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively.
Doing so may damage the cover.
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Installing a Memory Card
This phone lets you install an optional microSD (SD) or
microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand
available memory to store images, videos, music,
applications, and data.
1. Remove the battery cover. For more information, refer
to "Removing the Battery Cover” on page 6..
2. Locate the microSD card slot on the bottom inside of
the phone.
3. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the
memory card into the slot (as shown), pushing gently
until the memory card clicks into place.
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
Unmount the memory card before removing it from
the phone to prevent damage to information stored
on the optional memory card (not included). For
more information, refer to "Unmounting the
Memory Card” on page 35..
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Firmly press the optional memory card (not included)
into the slot and carefully release it. The card should
pop partially out of the slot.
3. Remove the card from the slot.
4. Replace the battery cover. For more information, refer
to "Replacing the Battery Cover” on page 9..
Important!
Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the
memory card with the phone’s contacts.
Getting Started 7
Battery
This phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
is included with the phone for charging the battery.
Note:
This phone is shipped with the battery partially charged.
Please charge the battery fully before using the phone
for the first time.
After the first charge, you can use the phone while
charging.
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover. See “Removing the Battery
Cover” on page 6..
2. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the
tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the
phone. Ensure that the connectors align.
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3. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Replacing the Battery Cover
Align the cover (1) and press it firmly into place (2),
ensuring that the cover snaps into place at the corners.
Charging the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A
battery charger is included with your device. Use only
Samsung approved batteries and chargers.
Note:
Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the
battery, can cause damage to the phone.
Important!
Important!
You must fully charge the battery before using your
phone for the first time. A discharged battery
recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.
Although you can use the phone while the battery is
charging, doing so will require additional charging time.
Verify that the battery is installed prior to
connection. If the battery is not properly installed
and the wall charger is connected, the handset
may power off and on continuously, preventing
proper operation.
Getting Started 9
1. Insert the USB cable into the phone’s Charger/
Accessory jack.
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2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
Warning!
While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply,
unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
3. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s
power plug from the AC wall outlet, and then
disconnect the USB cable connector from the device.
Low Battery Indicator
My device
My device
When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of talk time
remain, the battery icon blinks and the device sounds a
warning tone at regular intervals. In this condition, your
phone conserves its remaining battery power, not by turning
off the backlight, but by entering the dimming mode. For a
quick check of your battery level, glance at the battery
charge indicator located in the upper-right corner of your
device’s display. Solid color indicates a full charge. When
the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically
turns off.
You can also choose to display a percentage value. Having a
percentage value onscreen can provide a better idea of the
remaining charge on the battery.
From the Home screen, touch
My device ➔ Display
➔
Show battery percentage
Menu ➔
Settings
Turning the Phone On or Off
Press and hold the
upper right side of the phone) for three seconds. While
powering on, the phone connects with the network,
then displays the Locked screen and any active
Notification alerts.
➔
.
Note:
The phone’s internal antenna is located along the
bottom back of the phone. Blocking the antenna may
affect call quality or cause the phone to operate at a
higher power level than necessary.
Power/Lock
key (on the
Getting Started 11
Unlocking the Phone
1. If needed, press
Home
to wake
the screen.
2. Swipe the screen to
unlock it.
The Home screen displays.
Note:
If you purchased your phone online, the first time you
power your phone on and unlock the screen, the
Activation Wizard
Follow the prompts to activate and set up your phone.
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Welcome
screen displays.
Restarting the Phone
1. Press and hold the
Device options screen displays.
2. Tou ch
Important!
Restart ➔ OK
Please note that a touch screen responds best to a
light touch from the pad of your finger or a nonmetallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic
object when pressing on the touch screen may
damage the tempered glass surface and void the
warranty.
Power/Lock
.
Turning the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the
seconds until the Device options screen displays.
2. At the prompt, touch
Power/Lock
Power off
➔ OK.
until the
for two
Setting Up Your Phone
When you first turn on the phone, you are asked to set up a
few things. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up email
accounts, import contacts, set wallpaper, configure Wi-Fi,
and more.
Some screens can be skipped (touch
(touch
Back
). Screens vary depending on the options you
choose.
Note:
If your screen dims or turns off, press the Power/Lock
key to continue.
Skip
) or re-displayed
Displaying Your Phone Number
Press
Settings
Your phone number displays in the
field.
Home
, then touch Menu
➔
More ➔ About device ➔ Status
➔
.
My phone number
Voicemail
All unanswered calls to the phone are sent to voicemail, even
if the phone is turned off. Set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as you activate the phone.
Setting Up Voicemail
1. Press
and hold .
2. Follow the automated instructions to set up your
password and record a greeting.
Checking Voicemail
1. Press
and hold .
2. Follow the automated instructions to manage
voicemail.
Tip:
You can also access
number from any touch-tone phone.
Home
Home
Voicemail
, touch
, touch
by dialing your phone
Getting Started 13
Phone
, and then touch
Phone
, and then touch
Your Google Account
Your new phone uses your Google Account to fully utilize its
Android features, including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Play,
and so on. When you turn on the phone for the first time, you
should set up a connection with your existing Google Account
or create a new Google Account.
1. Press
The
2. Touch
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign in, if you
already have a Google Account, or to create a Google
Account.
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Home
, then touch
Add a Google Account
Existing
or
New
to continue.
Apps
screen displays.
➔
Gmail
Roaming
When you travel outside your home network’s coverage area,
your phone can roam to acquire service on other compatible
digital networks. When Roaming is active, the Roaming icon
displays in the Notification Bar.
Tip:
.
You can set your phone’s roaming behavior. For more
information, refer to "Mobile Networks” on page 134..
During roaming, some services may not be available.
Depending on your coverage area and service plan, extra
charges may apply when you make or receive calls.
Note:
Contact your wireless provider for more information
about your coverage area and service plan.
Securing Your Phone
By default, the phone locks automatically when the screen
times out, or you can lock the phone manually. You can
unlock the phone using one of the default Unlock screens.
For increased security, use a personal screen unlock pattern,
a personal identification number (PIN), or a password.
For more information, refer to "Lock Screen” on page 138..
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
TTY Mode
This phone is fully TTY-compatible, allowing you to connect a
TTY device to the phone’s headset jack. Before you can use
this phone with a TTY device, enable TTY Mode.
For more information, refer to "Other call settings” on
page 58..
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Features
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4.8-inch 1280x720 Super AMOLED HD touch screen
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CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A Technology
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1.5 gigahertz dual-core processor
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Android® 4.3 platform
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Google Play™ Store, plus pre-loaded applications
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SAFE™ Certified
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Connections
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Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
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Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
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Bluetooth 4.0
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Tet he rin g
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VPN
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NFC
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Android Beam
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S Beam
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Wi-Fi Direct
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Group Cast
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USB 3.0
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Galaxy Gear™ compliant. For more information, please visit:
www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport
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Messaging Services
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Text Messaging
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Picture Messaging
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Video Messaging
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Voice Messaging
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Email
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Mobile Instant Messenger (IM)
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Chat
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8 Megapixel Camera/Camcorder with LED flash + 1.9 Megapixel
Front camera
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Picture Gallery
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Video Player (720p — MP4 and 3GP)
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DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including
premium content
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Music Player (AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, and WMA)
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Speakerphone
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Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory Cards up to
64GB capacity
Front View
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
8
1.
Earpiece:
Use during calls to listen to callers.
LED Indicator
2.
: Flashes or glows to alert you to alert
notifications or phone status.
Menu Key
3.
4.
: Touch to display options for the current
screen.
Home Key
: Press to display the Home screen or, if the
phone is locked, the Lock screen. Press and hold to
display recent applications or to launch Task Manager.
Microphone
5.
: Use when recording and during calls, to
allow callers to hear your voice.
Back Key
6.
: Touch to return to the previous screen or
option.
1.9 Megapixel Front Camera
7.
: Use for taking pictures and
recording video.
Proximity and Light Sensors
8.
: Detects the presence of
nearby objects to control phone functions or blank the
screen display, such as when you hold the phone to
your ear during a phone call. Detects ambient light to
determine screen brightness when
Automatic brightness
(see “Display” on page 140), and
Brightness
is set to
when you take pictures with the Front camera.
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Side Views
1
3
2
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1.
Volume Key
Master Volume. During calls or music playback, press
to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an
incoming call.
USB Power/Accessory Port
2.
charging or to sync music and files.
Power/Lock Key
3.
off. Press to lock the phone or to wake the screen for
unlocking.
: From the Home screen, press to adjust
: Connect a USB cable for
: Press and hold to turn the phone on or
Back View
1
2
3
4
5
1.
Noise Cancelation Microphone
: Captures background
noise that the phone uses to produce a quiet
background during calls and video chats.
Camera Flash
2.
8 Megapixel Camera Lens
3.
: Use when taking photos.
: Use when taking photos or
recording videos.
External Speaker
4.
Speakerphone mode, media sounds (music and video),
: Play ringtones, call audio when in
and other sounds.
3.5mm Headset Jack
5.
: Plug in an optional headset or
TTY equipment.
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Navigation
Navigate your phone’s features using the command keys and
the touch screen.
Warning!
A touch screen responds best to a light touch from
the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when pressing
on the touch screen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty.
Command Keys
Menu Key
Touch Menu
options for the current screen or feature.
Home Key
Press
Press and hold
launch a menu of recent applications.
Back Key
Touch Back
step.
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to display a context sensitive menu of
Home
to display the Home screen.
Home
to launch Task Manager or to
to return to the previous screen, option, or
Touch Screen
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For example:
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Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or text.
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Touch an item to select it.
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Touch an application icon to launch it.
Touch and Hold
Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture. For
example:
•
Touch and hold a widget or icon on the Home screen to move it.
•
Touch and hold a field to display a pop-up menu of options.
Swipe
Swipe your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
For example:
•
Unlock the screen.
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Scroll the Home screen or a menu.
Pinch
Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the screen.
For example:
•
Pinch outward to zoom in on pictures or screens.
•
Pinch inward to zoom out on pictures or screens.
Motion
Your phone recognizes motion to allow you to navigate and
access features by moving the phone in specific patterns.
To use motions to control your phone, enable the
Motion
settings. For more information, refer to "Motion” on
page 153..
Hand Motions
Use your hand to swipe across the screen, or cover the
screen.
•
Palm swipe to capture
hand (left to right, or right to left) captures a screen shot.
•
Palm touch to mute/pause
mutes or pauses media playback.
: Swipe the screen with the side of your
: Cover the screen with your hand
Multi Window
This feature allows you to run multiple applications on the
current screen at the same time.
Note:
When launching applications that contain multimedia
files (music/video), audio from both files will be played
simultaneously.
Enable Multi window on the Notification screen
1. In a single motion, touch the Status bar to reveal the
Notifications tab, and then drag it to the bottom of the
screen to open the Notifications screen.
2. Swipe the row of Quick Settings buttons to the left until
Multi window
the
3. Touc h
turns green when active.
icon appears.
Multi window
to enable the feature. The icon
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Show the Multi window tab
1. If the Multi window tab is not showing on
the current screen, touch and hold
Back
. The Multi window tray appears briefly
(by default) on the left side of the screen,
then closes, leaving only the Multi window
tab showing.
2. Touch the Multi window tab to open the
Multi window tray, showing some of the
available Multi window apps.
3. Swipe the tray upwards to show more Multi
window apps.
Tip:
You can use Multi window with your phone either upright
or rotated onto its side. You can also rotate your phone
with Multi window already running two applications.
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Hide the Multi window tab
With the Multi window tab showing, touch and hold
Back
. This action hides the Multi window tab
from view.
Any of the apps found within the Multi window panel can be
run at the same time as a current onscreen app.
Once multiple apps are running on the same screen, you can
then choose to either swap their positions or maximize a
desired app.
1. Launch an application, such as Internet.
•
From the Home screen, touch
2. Enable the Multi window feature. For more information,
refer to "Multi Window” on page 21..
3. Touch the Multi window tab to display the apps tray.
4. Touch and hold the desired app, such as
until it detaches from the tray.
5. In a single motion, drag the app over the current app
and drop the new Multi window app over either the top
or bottom half of the current onscreen app.
Internet
.
Maps
,
The device displays a split screen view containing both
App #1 Max
App #2
Border
Swap
apps
bar
Close
the initial app and the new Multi window app. Each
application is still independent of the other.
Swap the locations of the
applications
1. With the two
applications shown in a
split screen, touch the
Border bar to show the
onscreen icons.
2. Touch the desired
application area (top or
bottom).
3. Touch
The current apps swap
places.
Swap apps
Increase the size of a desired application window
With the two applications running in the Multi window
screen, touch and hold the Border bar, then drag it to
resize the desired window.
Separate the current applications
1. With the two applications running in the Multi window
screen, touch the Border bar to show the onscreen
icons.
2. Touch the desired application area (top or bottom).
3. Touc h
both maximized.
Close an application
.
1. With the two applications running in the Multi window
screen, touch the Border bar to show the onscreen
icons.
2. Touch the desired application area (top or bottom).
3. Touc h
Maximize apps
Close app
. The current apps are the
. The current apps swap places.
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Moving the Multi Window Tab and Tray
You can move the Multi window tab along any edge of the
screen (top, bottom, left, or right). This is a quick way to get
the tab out of the way if you can’t get to a button or option
behind it.
Move the tab
1. Enable the Multi window
feature. See “Multi
Window” on page 21..
2. In a single motion, touch
and hold the tab for a
second, then slowly
drag it to its new
location
along the
current
screen edge.
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Relocate the Multi window tray
1. Enable the Multi window feature.
2. Touch the tab to display the apps tray.
3. In a single motion, touch and hold the Multi window
tab to detach it from the screen (1), then drag it to its
new location
on the other
screen edge (2).
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