Samsung SM-G710 User Guide
User Manual
SM-G710
www.samsung.com
About this manual
This device provides high quality mobile communication and entertainment using Samsung’s
high standards and technological expertise. This user manual is specially designed to detail
the device’s functions and features.
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Please read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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Descriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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Images and screenshots may differ in appearance from the actual product.
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Content may differ from the final product, or from software provided by service providers
or carriers, and is subject to change without prior notice. For the latest version of the
manual, refer to the Samsung website,
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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the
overall performance of the device. Applications related to the content may not work
properly depending on the device’s specifications and the environment that it is used in.
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Available features and additional services may vary by device, software, or service
provider.
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Applications and their functions may vary by country, region, or hardware specifications.
Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by applications from any provider
other than Samsung.
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Samsung is not liable for performance issues or incompatibilities caused by edited
registry settings or modified operating system software. Attempting to customise the
operating system may cause the device or applications to work improperly.
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Software, sound sources, wallpapers, images, and other media provided with this device
are licensed for limited use. Extracting and using these materials for commercial or other
purposes is an infringement of copyright laws. Users are entirely responsible for illegal
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use of media.
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You may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services. To avoid additional charges, select
an appropriate data tariff plan. For details, contact your service provider.
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About this manual
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Default applications that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer
be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an application provided
with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed applications,
contact service providers.
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Modifying the device’s operating system or installing softwares from unofficial sources
may result in device malfunctions and data corruption or loss. These actions are violations
of your Samsung licence agreement and will void your warranty.
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Warning: situations that could cause injury to yourself or others
Caution: situations that could cause damage to your device or other equipment
Note: notes, usage tips, or additional information
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 Samsung Electronics
This guide is protected under international copyright laws.
No part of this guide may be reproduced, distributed, translated, or transmitted in any form or
by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or storing in any
information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of Samsung
Electronics.
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About this manual
Trademarks
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SAMSUNG and the SAMSUNG logo are registered trademarks of Samsung Electronics.
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Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
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Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, Wi-Fi Direct™, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, and the Wi-Fi logo are
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
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All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
Getting started
7 Device layout
8 Buttons
9 Package contents
10 Installing the SIM or USIM card and
battery
13 Charging the battery
15 Inserting a memory card
17 Turning the device on and off
18 Holding the device
18 Locking and unlocking the device
18 Adjusting the volume
19 Switching to silent mode
36 One-handed operation
37 Entering text
39 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
40 Setting up accounts
41 Transferring files
43 Securing the device
44 Upgrading the device
Communication
46 Phone
52 Contacts
56 Messages
57 Email
59 Google Mail
Basics
20 Indicator icons
21 Using the touch screen
25 Control motions
26 Palm motions
27 Activating Multi Window
29 Notifications
30 Home screen
32 Locked screen
34 Applications screen
35 Using applications
36 Help
61 Hangouts
61 Google+
61 G+ Photos
62 ChatON
Web & network
63 Internet
65 Chrome
66 Bluetooth
67 Samsung Link
68 Group Play
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Table of Contents
Media
70 Music
72 Camera
78 Gallery
81 Story Album
82 Video
83 YouTube
84 Radio
85 My Magazine
86 Flipboard
Application & media stores
87 Play Store
88 Samsung Apps
88 Play Music
89 Play Games
89 Play Newsstand
100 Google
100 Voice Search
101 My Files
102 Downloads
102 TripAdvisor
Travel & local
103 Maps
Settings
104 About Settings
104 Connections
108 Device
115 Controls
119 General
122 Google Settings
89 Samsung Sinema
Utilities
90 S Planner
92 Dropbox
92 Cloud
93 Clock
95 Calculator
95 S Translator
96 Voice Recorder
98 S Voice
Troubleshooting
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Getting started
Proximity/Light sensor
Headset jack
Device layout
Earpiece
Front camera
Touch screen
Home button
Menu button
Multipurpose jack
Flash
Rear camera
Power button
Back button
Microphone
GPS antenna
Volume button
Back cover
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Speaker
Main antenna
Getting started
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Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions.
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Do not allow water to contact the touch screen. The touch screen may malfunction
in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
Buttons
Button Function
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.
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Press and hold for more than 7 seconds to reset the device if
Power
Menu
Home
Back
Volume
it has fatal errors or hang-ups, or freezes.
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Press to lock or unlock the device. The device goes into lock
mode when the touch screen turns off.
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Tap to open a list of options available for the current screen.
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Tap and hold on the Home screen to launch Google search.
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Press to return to the Home screen.
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Press and hold to open the list of recent applications.
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Tap to return to the previous screen.
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Press to adjust the device volume.
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Getting started
Package contents
Check the product box for the following items:
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Device
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Battery
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Quick start guide
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The items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
depending on the region or service provider.
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The supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
with other devices.
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Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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You can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.
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Other accessories may not be compatible with your device.
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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Malfunctions caused by using
unapproved accessories are not covered by the warranty service.
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Availability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
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Getting started
Installing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Insert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider, and the
included battery.
Only microSIM cards work with the device.
Remove the back cover.
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Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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Getting started
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Do not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to
be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to
remove the memory card.
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Use caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
Insert the battery.
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2
Replace the back cover.
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Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery
Remove the back cover.
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Pull out the battery.
2
Pull out the SIM or USIM card.
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Getting started
Charging the battery
Use the charger to charge the battery before using it for the first time. A computer can be also
used to charge the device by connecting them via the USB cable.
Use only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
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When the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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If the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on
immediately when the charger is connected. Allow a depleted battery to charge for
a few minutes before turning on the device.
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If you use multiple applications at once, network applications, or applications
that need a connection to another device, the battery will drain quickly. To avoid
disconnecting from the network or losing power during a data transfer, always use
these applications after fully charging the battery.
Charging with the charger
Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable into
the multipurpose jack.
Connecting the charger improperly may cause serious damage to the device. Any
damage caused by misuse is not covered by the warranty.
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Getting started
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The device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge
the battery.
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If the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touch screen
may not function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
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While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect the
device’s lifespan or performance. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger
may stop charging.
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If the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a
Samsung Service Centre.
After fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger from the
device, and then unplug it from the electric socket.
Do not remove the battery before removing the charger. This may damage the
device.
To save energy, unplug the charger when not in use. The charger does not have a
power switch, so you must unplug the charger from the electric socket when not in
use to avoid wasting power. The charger should remain close to the electric socket
and easily accessible while charging.
Checking the battery charge status
When you charge the battery while the device is off, the following icons will show the current
battery charge status:
Charging Fully charged
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Getting started
Reducing the battery consumption
Your device provides options that help you save battery power. By customising these options
and deactivating features in the background, you can use the device longer between charges:
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When you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power button.
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Close unnecessary applications with the task manager.
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Deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
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Deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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Deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
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Decrease the backlight time.
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Decrease the brightness of the display.
Inserting a memory card
Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 64 GB. Depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type, some memory cards may not be compatible with your
device.
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Some memory cards may not be fully compatible with the device. Using an
incompatible card may damage the device or the memory card, or corrupt the data
stored in it.
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Use caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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The device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.
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Frequent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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When inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
appears in the
SD memory card
folder.
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Getting started
Remove the back cover and battery.
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Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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Push the memory card into the slot.
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Replace the battery and back cover.
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Removing the memory card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
Remove the back cover and battery.
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Pull out the memory card.
2
Replace the battery and back cover.
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Do not remove the memory card while the device is transferring or accessing
information. Doing so can cause data to be lost or corrupted or damage to the
memory card or device. Samsung is not responsible for losses that result from the
misuse of damaged memory cards, including the loss of data.
→
General
→
Storage
→
Unmount SD card
.
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Getting started
Formatting the memory card
A memory card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
memory card on the device.
On the Home screen, tap
Format SD card
Before formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored on the device. The manufacturer’s warranty does not cover loss
of data resulting from user actions.
→
Erase everything
Apps
→
Settings
→
General
.
→
Storage
→
Format SD card
→
Turning the device on and off
When turning on the device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your
device.
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds to turn on the device.
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Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas
where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.
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Press and hold the Power button and tap
features.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap
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Flight mode
to disable the wireless
Power off
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Holding the device
Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.
Locking and unlocking the device
When not in use, lock the device to prevent unwanted operation. Pressing the Power button
turns off the screen and puts the device into lock mode. The device automatically gets locked
if it is not used for a specified period.
To unlock the device, press the Power button or the Home button and flick your finger in any
direction within the unlock screen area at the lower part of the screen.
Adjusting the volume
Press the Volume button up or down to adjust the ringtone volume, or to adjust the sound
volume when playing music or video.
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Getting started
Switching to silent mode
Use one of the following methods:
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Press and hold the Volume button down until it switches to silent mode.
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Press and hold the Power button, and then tap
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Open the notifications panel at the top of the screen, and then tap
Mute
or
Vibrate
.
Sound
or
Vibrate
.
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Basics
Indicator icons
The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the
device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.
Icon Meaning
No signal
Signal strength
Roaming (outside of normal service area)
GPRS network connected
EDGE network connected
UMTS network connected
HSDPA network connected
HSPA+ network connected
Wi-Fi connected
Bluetooth feature activated
GPS activated
Call in progress
Missed call
Smart screen feature activated
Synced with the web
Connected to computer
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Icon Meaning
No SIM or USIM card
New text or multimedia message
Alarm activated
Mute mode activated
Vibration mode activated
Flight mode activated
Error occurred or caution required
Battery power level
Using the touch screen
Use only fingers to use the touch screen.
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Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touch screen to malfunction.
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To avoid damaging the touch screen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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The device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
are outside of the touch input area.
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Leaving the touch screen idle for extended periods may result in afterimages
(screen burn-in) or ghosting. Turn off the touch screen when you do not use the
device.
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Basics
Finger gestures
Tapping
To open an application, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a
character using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.
Tapping and holding
Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
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Basics
Dragging
To move an icon, thumbnail, or preview to a new location, tap and hold it and drag it to the
target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Double-tap again to return.
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Flicking
Flick left or right on the Home screen or the Applications screen to see another panel. Flick up
or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.
Pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Basics
Control motions
Simple motions allow easy control of the device.
Before using motions, make sure the motion feature is activated. On the Home screen, tap
Apps
→
Settings
Excessive shaking or impact to the device may result in unintended inputs. Control
motions properly.
Rotating the screen
Many applications allow display in either portrait or landscape orientation. Rotating the
device causes the display to automatically adjust to fit the new screen orientation.
→
Controls
→
Motions
, and then drag the
Motions
switch to the right.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the notifications panel and deselect
Screen rotation
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Some applications do not allow screen rotation.
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Some applications display a different screen depending on the orientation. The
calculator turns into a scientific calculator when rotated to landscape.
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Basics
Turning over
Turn over the device to mute ringtone, pause media playback, or mute the FM radio (when
using the speaker).
Palm motions
Use palm motions to control the device by touching the screen.
Before using motions, make sure the palm motion feature is activated. On the Home screen,
tap
Apps
→
Settings
to the right.
Sweeping
Sweep your hand across the screen to capture a screenshot. The image is saved in
Screenshots
. It is not possible to capture a screenshot while using some applications.
→
Controls
→
Palm motion
, and then drag the
Palm motion
Gallery
switch
→
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Basics
Covering
Cover the screen with a palm to pause media playback.
Activating Multi Window
Use this feature to run two applications on the screen at the same time.
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Only applications on the Multi Window panel can run.
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When launching applications that contain multimedia files, such as music or
videos, sound from both files will be played.
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This feature may not be available depending on the region or service provider.
To use Multi Window, on the Home screen, tap
window
, and then drag the
Multi window
Apps
→
Settings
switch to the right.
→
Device
→
Multi
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Basics
Using the Multi Window panel
To show the Multi Window panel, tap and hold . The Multi Window panel appears at the
left side of the screen. Select one application, and then drag another application to a new
location. You can launch the same application on the two windows at the same time. To hide
the Multi Window panel, tap and hold
Drag the circle between the application windows up or down to adjust the size of the
windows.
Tap the panel handle to open or close the panel. When the Multi Window panel is open, tap
and hold the panel handle and drag it to the left or right edge of the screen to move the
panel. To move the panel handle when the Multi Window panel is closed, tap and hold the
panel handle and drag it up or down.
again.
Using Multi Window applications
While using Multi Window applications, select an application window, tap the circle between
the application windows, and then use one of the following:
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•
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Creating a paired window
Use this feature to save the combination of current running Multi Window applications.
On the Multi Window panel, tap
: Open a list of recently-used applications in the selected window.
: Switch locations between Multi Window applications.
: Close the application.
→
Create
, enter a title, and then tap OK.
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Basics
Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new
messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open
the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel,
drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.
From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current settings. Drag down from the
status bar, and then tap
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Wi-Fi
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.
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GPS
: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.
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Sound
mode.
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Screen rotation
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Bluetooth
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Mobile data
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Blocking mode
block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap
→
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Power saving
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Multi window
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Wi-Fi hotspot
: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent
: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.
: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.
: Activate or deactivate the data connection.
: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, the device will
Blocking mode
: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode.
: Set the device to use Multi Window.
: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature.
to use the following options:
.
Settings
→
Device
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Hands-free mode
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Smart stay
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Sync
: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of applications.
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Flight mode
The available options may vary depending on the region or service provider.
To rearrange the options on the notifications panel, open the notifications panel, tap
tap and hold an item, and then drag the item to another location.
: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature.
: Activate or deactivate hands-free mode.
: Activate or deactivate flight mode.
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Home screen
The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays indicator
icons, widgets, shortcuts to applications, and others.
The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right.
Changing the Home screen mode
The Home screen has standard and easy modes. In easy mode, you can easily access your
favourite contacts, applications, and settings by adding shortcuts to the Home screen.
To switch to easy mode, on the Home screen, tap
and then drag the
Easy mode
switch to the right.
Apps
→
Settings
→
Device
→
Easy mode
Rearranging items
Adding an application icon
On the Home screen, tap
preview.
Adding an item
Customise the Home screen by adding widgets, folders, or panels.
Tap and hold the empty area on the Home screen, and then select one of the following
categories:
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Apps and widgets
Apps
, tap and hold an application icon, and then drag it into a panel
: Add widgets or applications to the Home screen.
,
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Folder
•
Page
: Create a new folder.
: Add a new panel to the Home screen.
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