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Samsung SM-G900P (Virgin Mobile) User Guide

User Guide
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Table of Contents

Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................... 1
Activation and Service .......................................................................................................................... 3
Complete the Setup .............................................................................................................................. 5
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................................... 6
Phone Basics ................................................................................................................................................ 8
Your Phone’s Layout ............................................................................................................................. 8
Turn Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................................................ 9
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................. 10
Features .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................................... 12
Your Home Screen.............................................................................................................................. 16
Status Bar and Notification Panel ....................................................................................................... 20
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 23
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Phone Calls ................................................................................................................................................. 27
Make Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 27
Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................... 29
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................................. 29
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................................. 34
Logs .................................................................................................................................................... 36
Call Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 39
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................... 40
Get Started With Contacts .................................................................................................................. 40
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Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................................ 42
Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 42
Save a Business Card as a Contact ................................................................................................... 44
Merge Contacts ................................................................................................................................... 44
Speed Dials ......................................................................................................................................... 44
Favorites ............................................................................................................................................. 45
Groups ................................................................................................................................................ 46
Share Contacts ................................................................................................................................... 47
Export and Import Contacts ................................................................................................................ 48
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 50
Google Account ................................................................................................................................... 50
Samsung Account ............................................................................................................................... 52
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 52
Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 56
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Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 60
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................................. 63
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 63
Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 64
Samsung Apps .................................................................................................................................... 65
Music Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 65
Audio File ............................................................................................................................................ 68
Google Play Movies & TV ................................................................................................................... 68
Google Play Books.............................................................................................................................. 69
Google Play Games ............................................................................................................................ 69
Google Play Newsstand ...................................................................................................................... 69
My Account ......................................................................................................................................... 69
eBay .................................................................................................................................................... 70
Virgin Mobile Feed .............................................................................................................................. 70
Web and Data ............................................................................................................................................. 71
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 71
Internet ................................................................................................................................................ 72
Chrome ............................................................................................................................................... 73
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Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) ........................................................ 73
Virtual Privat e Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................................... 74
Pictures and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 78
Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 78
Gallery ................................................................................................................................................. 83
Photos ................................................................................................................................................. 88
Video ................................................................................................................................................... 88
Tools and Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 90
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 90
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 93
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Calculator ............................................................................................................................................ 97
Clock ................................................................................................................................................... 97
Drive .................................................................................................................................................... 98
Dropbox ............................................................................................................................................... 99
Flipboard ........................................................................................................................................... 100
Google Now ...................................................................................................................................... 100
Google Search .................................................................................................................................. 100
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 100
Lumen Toolbar .................................................................................................................................. 100
Memo ................................................................................................................................................ 101
My Files ............................................................................................................................................. 101
My Magazine ..................................................................................................................................... 101
Polaris Office 5 .................................................................................................................................. 102
S Health ............................................................................................................................................ 102
S Voice .............................................................................................................................................. 104
Smart Remote ................................................................................................................................... 104
Voice Recorder ................................................................................................................................. 106
Voice Search ..................................................................................................................................... 108
microSD Card .................................................................................................................................... 109
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ...................................................................... 110
Update Your Phone........................................................................................................................... 111
Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 113
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Using Settings ................................................................................................................................... 113
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................................... 114
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................................. 116
Tethering Settings ............................................................................................................................. 116
Airplane Mode ................................................................................................................................... 117
Data Usage Settings ......................................................................................................................... 117
Location Settings ............................................................................................................................... 118
More Networks Settings .................................................................................................................... 119
NFC Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 121
Nearby Devices Settings ................................................................................................................... 122
Printing Settings ................................................................................................................................ 123
Screen Mirroring Settings ................................................................................................................. 125
Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................. 125
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Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 131
Wallpaper Settings ............................................................................................................................ 134
Lock Screen Settings ........................................................................................................................ 135
Multi Window Settings ....................................................................................................................... 139
Notification Panel Settings ................................................................................................................ 139
Toolbox ............................................................................................................................................. 140
One-handed Operation Settings ....................................................................................................... 140
Easy Mode Settings .......................................................................................................................... 141
Accessibility Settings ......................................................................................................................... 141
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Blocking Mode Settings .................................................................................................................... 145
Private Mode Settings ....................................................................................................................... 146
Finger Scanner .................................................................................................................................. 146
Motions and Gestures Settings ......................................................................................................... 147
Air View Settings ............................................................................................................................... 148
Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................................. 148
Cloud Settings ................................................................................................................................... 149
Backup and Reset Settings ............................................................................................................... 149
Language And Input Settings ............................................................................................................ 150
Date and Time Settings .................................................................................................................... 156
Safety Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 156
Accessories Settings ......................................................................................................................... 157
Battery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 158
Power Saving Settings ...................................................................................................................... 158
Storage Settings ................................................................................................................................ 159
Security Settings ............................................................................................................................... 159
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 161
Activate This Device.......................................................................................................................... 161
System Update Settings ................................................................................................................... 162
About Device Settings ....................................................................................................................... 162
Application Manager Settings ........................................................................................................... 163
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Default Applications Settings ............................................................................................................ 163
Calendar Settings .............................................................................................................................. 164
Call Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 164
Contacts Settings .............................................................................................................................. 169
Email Settings ................................................................................................................................... 170
Gallery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 173
Internet Settings ................................................................................................................................ 174
Messages Settings ............................................................................................................................ 176
S Voice Settings ................................................................................................................................ 178
Copyright Information ................................................................................................................................ 180
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 181
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Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Virgin service the first time.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features.

Set Up Your Phone

Before using your new phone, you must install and charge the battery.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, complete the setup wizard, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
Install the Battery
1. Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
2. Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, and gently press the battery into place.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
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Important: Before closing the cover, check to see if there is any foreign substance such as dust or sand between the rubber on the back of the cover and the sealing area.
Note: Water-resistant and dustproof based on IP67 rating, which tests submersion up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes. Not shockproof. Covers must be tightly closed.
Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance
This device is rated IP67 using the Ingress Protection rating system. The dust rating is 6 (highest level of protection) and the water resistance rating is 7 (water resistant up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation. It is important that all compartments are closed tightly.
Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device.
● Whenever your device gets wet, dr y it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth.
● Do not expose the device to salt water or ionized water, or to water over 1 meter deep for more
than 30 minutes. If your device is exposed to salt water, wash the device with fresh water then dry thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Otherwise, when it dries, salt may accumulate and block the microphone, earpiece, and speaker.
● When drying off your device, be sure to pat the earpiece (top front of phone), microphone (bottom
of phone), and speaker (rear of phone) with a clean, soft cloth to remove as much water as possible.
● When making a call immediately after your device is wet, the microphone may have water in it
which may lower the volume that the other person will hear. After drying off the device, allow the device to air-dry before making a call.
● The back and USB/Accessory Port covers may be loosened slightly if the device is dropped or
receives an impact. Ensure that all the covers are properly aligned and tightly closed. Otherwise, they may not provide protection from water and dust.
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● Always keep the USB/Accessory Port cover clean and be careful to avoid damaging it.
Note: The touch screen may not be active in water.
Charge the Battery
1. On the bottom of the phone, gently lift the multipurpose jack cover to reveal the USB Charger/Accessory Port.
2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Port on the bottom of the phone.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.
Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer speeds when connected to another USB 3.0 de vice. You can also us e USB 2.0 cabl es (not incl ude d) to charge and connect your phone.
Caution: Be careful not to damage or detach the USB cover. A damaged or missing cover can result in water damage to the device.

Activation and Service

Before using your device, you must set up your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.

Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan

Set up your Virgin Mobile account.
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1. From your computer, visit virginmobileusa.com and click Activate.
2. Choose an activation option and click Next. Then enter your zip code and click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID) printed on the sticker located on the back of your phone in the battery compartment. This number can also be found on the bottom panel of the phone’s package.
4. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
5. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll be able to start using your phone.

Activate Your Phone

After setting up your account on virginmobileusa.com, simpl y turn your device on. Your de vice is designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Virgin Mobile device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically.
You can also start the activation process manually.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Activate this device.

Manage Your Account

Access information about your account. You can:
● Check your minutes.
● Add money (Top-Up).
● Changes plans.
● And more!
From Your Phone
Access your account from the special My Account app.
■ From home, tap My Account.
From Your Computer
■ Log in with your phone number and account PIN at virginmobileusa.com.

Top-Up Your Account

Sign up for Auto Pay to keep your service working month after month. Or, you can buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers and add m one y to your acc ount fr om your phone or by logging in at
virginmobileusa.com.
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Auto Pay
Auto Pay is the easiest way to keep your service working. Once you register your credit card, debit card or PayPal account, you can set it to automatically pay your monthly plan. Then you can keep emailing, IMing, Tweeting with Twitter, surfing, and talking with no interruptions. Set up Auto Pay anytime by logging into My Account at virginmobileusa.com, and adjusting your payment settings.
From Your Phone
■ From home, tap My Account. – or –
From home, tap Phone. Dial , and then tap .

Additional Information

For more information about your Virgin Mobile account, as well as other Virgin Mobile services, visit us at:
virginmobileusa.com.
Or, call us at 1-888-322-1122. We’re here to serve you.

Complete the Setup

After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. From the Welcome screen, follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your phone.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has been activated on your Virgin account.
1. At the Welcome screen, choose options, and then tap Start to begin setup:
Language: Choose the default language for your phone’s operation.  Accessibility: Configure settings to access settings to improve the accessibility of your
phone’s features if you are visually impaired or hard of hearing.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup for each topic. Tap Next, or the right arrow, to move through the steps. You can skip options to continue to the next one. During setup, you may see these options:
Wi-Fi: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi
a Wi-Fi access point to connect to it, or you can continue setup using your phone’s connection to the wireless network.
EULA & Diagnostic Data: Read the End User License Agreement (EULA) and then tap the
check box to confirm that you understand and agree to it terms and conditions. If you do not agree to the EULA, you cannot continue with setup. If you consent to provide diagnostic and usage data to Samsung, tap Yes, or tap No thanks.
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when accessing data services. Tap
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Got Google?: Your phone uses your Google™ account to provide access to many features
and apps. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google account, or sign up for a new Google account right from your phone. You can also skip signing in to your Google account, or sign in later.
Google services: Select Google service preferences, including Backup & Restore, Location
and Communication options.
Entertainment: You can set up Google Wallet™ with a credit card to use with Google Wallet
to purchase items from Google Play™.
This phone belongs to: Enter your First and Last name, to personalize Google features and
apps.
Samsung account: Some apps and features use your Samsung account. You can sign in to
your Samsung account, or follow the prompts to create a new account.
Dropbox: Dropbox provides Web-based “cloud” storage, so you can save your pictures and
videos to the web, and any computers you link to. If you create a Dropbox account during setup, you can get a 50GB Dropbox account for 2 years. You can create a new account here, or sign in to your existing Dropbox account.
Device name: Your device name is how you and other devices identify your phone, such as
when sharing via Bluetooth field and enter a name.
Easy mode: Easy mode offers a simpler home screen layout, with larger text and icons. Tap
the check box to turn on Easy mode. You can also choose Easy mode from Settings at any time.
3. Tap Finish to complete setup. You may see a series of informational or update screens. Follow the prompts to continue.
Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and then touch I Ag ree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including
Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home touch Apps > Settings >
More networks > Mobile networks > Connections optimizer and uncheck the box. See Mobile
Networks Settings for details.
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or Wi-Fi Direct™. If you want to use a different name, tap the

Set Up Voicemail

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
Note: Voicemail Password – Virgin strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
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1. From home, tap Phone. If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock Key to turn on the display and then swipe your
screen in any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off.
2. Touch and hold
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.  Record your name announcement.  Record your greeting.
Tip: You can also access and set up voicemail with the Visual Voicemail app. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail, and then tap Personalize now.
to dial your voicemail number.
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Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.

Your Phone’s Layout

This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.

Features

The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
● LED indicator: Glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off.
The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low; blinks blue when there’s a new notification, or when you are recording voice with the screen turned off; and glows green when the battery is fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger.
● Earpiece: Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
● Proximity Sensor : Detects the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using air
gesture or motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects when it’s near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses.
● Light Sensor: Detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when
Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera.
● Front Camera: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
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● Power/Lock Key: Lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen.
Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
● Back Key: Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
● Home Key: Returns you to the Home screen.
● Recent Apps: Displays a list of apps you’ve used recently. Press and hold to configure the home
screen.
● Volume Key: Adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
● 3.5 mm Headset Jack: Allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
● Microphones: Allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and captures sound during recording.
● Infrared transmitter: Allows you to control other devices, such as a TV.
● Heart rate sensor: Measures your heart rate when you hold your finger over the sensor, for use
with apps like S Health
● USB Charger/Accessory Port: Allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable (included) and other optional accessories (not incl ude d).
● Speaker: Plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
● Flash: Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a photo or video.
● Camera: Lets you take pictures and record videos.
Note: Your phone supports USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, and includes a USB 3.0 cable for higher data transfer
speeds when connected to anot her USB 3.0 de vice. You can also us e USB 2.0 cabl es (not incl ude d) to charge and connect your phone.
CAUTION: Inserting an ac ces s ory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
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Turn Your Phone On and Off

Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on or off.
Turn the Phone On
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
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Turn the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to display the device options menu.
2. Tap Power off > OK to turn the phone off.
The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays a charging animation.

Turn Your Screen On and Off

Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Key. Pressing the Power/Lock Key again will turn on the screen and display the lock screen.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, pres s the Power/Lock Key.
2. Unlock the screen:
If you are using the default screen lock, swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.  If you have set up a screen lock, use your screen lock. See Screen lock.

Features

Your phone offers new features for using gestures to interact with your phone.

Motions and Gestures

Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the phon e’s s c reen.
● Air browse: When on, you can scroll through pages, or move to the previous or next item, by
moving your hand up and down, or left and right, over the screen.
● Direct call: When on, you can call the contact whose recent call log, message, or contact details
are displayed by lifting the phone to your ear.
● Smart alert: When on, your phone will vibrate to alert you to missed calls and notifications that
occurred since the last time you picked up your phone.
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● Mute/pause: When on, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone
screen-side down, or by covering the screen with your hand. You can also use Smart pause, to have the phone pause video playback when you look away from the screen.
● Screen capture: When the Palm swipe to capture gesture is turned on, you can create a copy of
the current screen by swiping the side of your hand across the screen, from left to right or right to left. The screen shot is saved to the clipboard, and to the Screenshots folder.
Enable Motions and Gestures
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Motions and gestures.

Air View

Air View allows you to hover your finger over items on the screen to display more information.
● Information preview: Hover over items to display information previews, extended text, or
enlarged images, depending on the type of item. For example, you can hover your finger over an event in Calendar to see event details, or hover over an album in Gallery to view the pictures in the album. You can also hover your finger over a progress bar when playing a video, to preview a scene and see elapsed time.
● Webpage magnifier: Hover over a webpage to magnify the content under your finger.
Configure Air View
Enable Air View features, and learn about using them.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Air View.

Multi Window

Multi Window™ allows you to use two apps on the same screen, in separate, resizable windows.
Turn Multi Window On or Off
Turn Multi window on or off in Settings.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Multi window.
2. Tap the ON/OFF switch beside Multi window to enable or disable the option.
Display Multi Window
After you turn Multi window on in Settings, you can control whether the Multi win d ow tray displays on the screen, for easy access to its features.
By default, the Multi window tray tab displays on the left side of the screen. You can drag the tab along the side of the screen, or tap the tab to open Multi Window, and then drag Multi window to the right side of the screen, or the bottom.
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■ To display the Multi window tab, touch and hold Back.
Work with Multi Window
After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run two apps at the same time. You can launch apps from Multi window, or drag an app to the screen to run multiple apps at the same time.
The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the screen, and copy information from one app to the other.
1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray, and then drag apps to the windows.
2. You can also use these Multi window options: Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window: Drag the border between the windows to a new
position.
Tap the circle at the center of the border between the windows to display the Multi windo w
toolbar:
Switch window positions: Switches the position of the app windows on the screen.  Drag text or a screenshot: Enables drag and drop. In selected apps, you can you can touch
text in a window, or tap the window, and the n drag to copy content to the app in the other window.
Close a window: Closes the active window. The active windo w is the windo w you touche d
last.

Touchscreen Navigation

Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
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Tap
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or other items, simply tap them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
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Drag
To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
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Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
Note: You can control screen rotation with the Screen rotation setting. To make this selection, from home tap Apps > Settings > Display > Screen rotation. See Screen Rotation for more
information.
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Pinch and Spread
“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)
Tip: Pinching any home screen will show you options to customize home screens, or tap a thumbnail to go straight to another screen.

Your Home Screen

The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. The home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Note: The indicator near the bottom of the screen shows your current screen position.
Tip: Press Home to return to the main home screen from any other screen.
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Customize Your Home Screen

You can customize your home screen by adding shortcuts, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Create a Shortcut
Use shortcuts to launch an app from the home screen.
1. From home, tap Apps.
2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a home screen and release it.
Move a Shortcut
Move a shortcut to another home screen.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag the icon to a different location, and then release it.
Remove a Shortcut
Remove a shortcut from the home screen.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag the icon to the Remove icon and then release it.
Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the home screen.
Remove a Primary Shortcut
Primary shortcuts are the Phone, Contacts, Messages, Internet, a nd Ap ps shortcuts that appear at the bottom of the home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of your primary shortcuts, ex cept the Apps shortcut.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it.
2. Drag it to another screen, or to the Remove icon.
Create a Primary Shortcut
Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the home screen by default. You can remove or replace any of the primary shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut to undock it. – or –
Tap Apps, and then touch and hold an app icon.
2. Drag the shortcut to a new position in the primary shortcuts.
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Note: If there are already five primary shortcuts, the new shortcut will replace one of the existing shortcuts.
Add a Widget
Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Facebook status windows, Gmail™ and email accounts, and many others.
1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Widgets, and then scroll to find one.
3. Touch and hold the widget, and then drag it to a home screen and release it
Remove a Widget
1. From home, touch and hold on a widget to undock it.
2. Drag the widget to the Remove icon and release it.
Note: Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just removes the widge t from the home screen.
Choose Wallpapers
Change the look of the home and lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers.
1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Tap Wallpapers, and then choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.
3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap Set wallpaper. If you choose an image from Gallery or Dropbox, you can adjust the crop box to decide what’s displayed, and then touch Done to set it as the wallpaper.
Configure Home Screen Settings
Choose options for the home screen.
1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
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2. Tap Home screen settings, and then enable or disable these options: Transition effect: When enabled, a page-turning effect displays as you scroll through the
home screens.
My Magazine: When enabled, My Magazine displays on the far-left home screen. For more
information, see M y Maga zine.

Extended Home Screens

In addition to the main home screen, your phone has up to six extended home screens to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets, and more.
Note: You can have up to seven screens, including the main home screen. The indicator near the bottom of the screen shows your current screen position.
Add a Home Screen
You can have up to seven home screens.
1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Scroll the current screen, and then app on a screen to add it to home.
Delete a Home Screen
You can delete home screens, except for the default three screens.
1. From home, pinch the screen. – or – Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.
2. Scroll to the screen you want to delete, and then touch and hold it and drag it to the Remove icon.
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