Samsung SM-G900W8 User Manual

SM-G900W8

User Manual

English (LTN). 04/2014. Rev.1.0

www.samsung.com

Table of Contents

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Getting started

8 Device layout

10 Buttons

11 Package contents

12 Installing the SIM or USIM card and

battery

15 Charging the battery

18 Inserting a memory card

20 Turning the device on and off

20 Holding the device

21 Locking and unlocking the device

Personalising

42 Switching to easy mode

42 Managing the Home and Apps screens

45 Changing the screen lock method

46 Setting wallpaper

46 Changing ringtones

47 Setting up accounts

47 Moving contacts from other devices to

your device

Network connectivity

49 Connecting to a mobile network

49 Connecting to a Wi-Fi network

51 Using Download booster

Basics

22 Using the touch screen

25 Indicator icons

26 Notifications and quick setting panels

30 Home and Apps screens

34 Opening apps

34 Installing or uninstalling apps

36 Entering text

39 Using the power saving feature

41 Accessing help information

51 Using Smart network switch

52 Tethering devices and using mobile

hotspots

Motions & usability features

54 Control motions

58 Air view

58 Multi window

63 Toolbox

64 One-handed operation

65 Increasing touch screen sensitivity

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Phone

66 Making calls

69 Receiving calls

70 During a call

Contacts

72 Adding contacts

73 Managing contacts

Messages & email

76 Messages

79 Email

Gallery

98 Viewing content on the device

100 Modifying content on the device

102 Accessing additional options

102 Tagging faces

103 Using Tag buddy

Internet & SNS

104 Internet

105 Chrome

106 Hangouts

106 ChatON

81 Google Mail

Camera

83 Taking photos or videos

85 Using the HDR (Rich tone) effect

85 Using selective focus mode

87 Launching Camera on the locked

screen

87 Using the shooting mode

88 Using shot & more mode

90 Using dual camera mode

91 Using virtual tour mode

93 Applying filter effects

93 Using the zoom feature

94 Using remote viewfinder mode

95 Changing Camera settings

S Health

108 About S Health

109 Starting S Health

110 Customising the S Health main screen

111 Using S Health menus

112 Measuring steps taken

114 Using the Exercise mate

117 Recording food intake

119 Using the additional menus

120 Configuring settings for S Health

Voice features

122 S Voice

124 Voice Recorder

126 Voice Search

127 Car mode

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Multimedia

135 Music

138 Video

140 YouTube

141 Flipboard

141 Google+

141 Photos

142 Play Games

142 Play Music

142 Play Newsstand

Security

143 Finger Scanner

147 Private mode

165 Magnifier

166 Maps

166 Memo

167 My Files

169 Torch

Connecting with other devices

170 NFC

172 Bluetooth

175 S Beam

176 Quick connect

180 Smart Remote

183 Screen Mirroring

185 Using the mobile printing feature

Safety

149 Emergency mode

151 Sending help messages

152 Severe weather notification (Geo

News)

Utilities

154 S Finder

155 S Planner

158 Calculator

158 Clock

160 Drive

160 Dropbox

161 Google

162 Kids Mode

Device & data manager

186 Upgrading the device

187 Transferring files between the device

and a computer

188 Backing up and restoring data

189 Performing a data reset

Settings

190 About Settings

190 QUICK SETTINGS

190 NETWORK CONNECTIONS

195 CONNECT AND SHARE

196 SOUND AND DISPLAY

200 PERSONALISATION

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202 MOTION

203 USER AND BACKUP

204 SYSTEM

211 APPLICATIONS

218 Google Settings

Accessibility

219 Accessibility

220 Using the Home button to open

accessibility menus

220 TalkBack

232 Changing the font size

232 Magnifying the screen

232 Setting notification reminders

Troubleshooting

233 Reversing the display colours

233 Colour adjustment

234 Setting flash notification

234 Turning off all sounds

234 Customising caption settings

235 Adjusting the sound balance

235 Using mono audio

235 Using baby crying detector

236 Using auto haptic

236 Using the assistive menus

238 Turning on the screen with the air

gesture feature

238 Using the smart scroll feature

239 Setting tap and hold delay options

239 Using interaction control mode

240 Answering or ending calls

240 Using single tap mode

240 Configuring accessibility settings

242 Using other useful features

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This device provides mobile communication and media services using Samsung’s latest standards and technological expertise. This user manual and the information available at

www.samsung.com contain details about 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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Some content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, or device’s software.

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Content (high quality content) that requires high CPU and RAM usage will affect the overall performance of the device. Apps 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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Samsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers 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 apps 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 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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Default apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be supported without prior notice. If you have questions about an app provided with the device, contact a Samsung Service Centre. For user-installed apps, 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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Instructional icons

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

Getting started

Infrared LED

Headset jack

Device layout

Notification light

Proximity/Light/Gesture sensor

Earpiece

Touch screen

Home button

Recent apps button

Microphone

GPS antenna

Front camera

Power button

Back button

Multipurpose jack

Microphone

Rear camera

Flash

Back cover

Speaker

Volume button

NFC antenna (on the battery)

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.

Maintaining water and dust resistance

The device may be damaged if water or dust enters the device. Follow these tips carefully to prevent damage to the device and to maintain the water- and dust-resistant performance of the device.

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Do not immerse the device in water deeper than 1 m and keep it submerged for more than 30 minutes.

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Ensure that the back and multipurpose jack covers are tightly closed. Otherwise, they may not provide protection from water and dust.

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Do not immerse the device in water for extended periods.

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Do not expose the device to water moving with force, such as water running from a tap, ocean waves, or waterfalls.

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Do not open the device’s covers when the device is in water or in very humid places, such as swimming pools or bathrooms.

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Do not open the back cover using wet hands or when the device is wet.

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If the device is exposed to freshwater, dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. If the device is exposed to any liquid other than freshwater, rinse the device with freshwater immediately and dry it thoroughly with a clean, soft cloth. Failure to rinse the device in freshwater and dry it as instructed may cause the device to suffer from operability or cosmetic issues.

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Do not detach or remove the multipurpose jack cover from the device.

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Do not expose the device to salt water, ionised water, or soapy water.

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The back and multipurpose jack covers may be loosened if the device is dropped or receives an impact. Ensure that all the covers are properly aligned and tightly closed.

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If the device has been immersed in water or the microphone or the speaker is wet, sound may not be heard clearly during a call. Ensure that the microphone or the speaker is clean and dry by wiping it with a dry cloth.

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The water-resistant design of the device causes it to vibrate slightly in certain conditions. Vibrations in these conditions, such as when the volume level is high are normal and do not affect the device’s performance.

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The touch screen and other features may not work properly if the device is used in water or in other liquids.

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Your device has been tested in a controlled environment and certified to be waterand dust-resistant in specific situations (meets requirements of classification IP67 as described by the international standard IEC 60529 - Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures [IP Code]; test conditions: 15 - 35 °C, 86 - 106 kPa, 1 metre, 30 minutes). Despite this classification, your device is not impervious to water damage in any situation.

Buttons

Button Function

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Press and hold to turn the device on or off.

Power

Recent apps

Home

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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 the list of recent apps.

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Tap and hold to access additional options for the current screen.

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Press to unlock the device. The device goes into lock mode when the touch screen turns off.

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Press to return to the Home screen.

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Press twice to launch

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Press and hold to launch

S Voice

Google

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Button Function

Back

Volume

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Tap to return to the previous screen.

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Press to adjust the device volume.

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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Use only Samsung-approved accessories. Some accessories, such as docking devices, may not have the same water- and dust-resistance certification.

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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.

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.

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Only microSIM cards work with the device.

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Some LTE services may not be available depending on the service provider. For details about service availability, contact your service provider.

Remove the back cover.

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.

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Insert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

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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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Replace the back cover.

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Ensure that the back cover is closed tightly.

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Use only Samsung-approved back covers and accessories with the device.

Press

Align

Removing the SIM or USIM card and battery

Remove the back cover.

Pull out the battery.

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Press the SIM or USIM card with your finger, and then pull it out.

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 apps at once, network apps, or apps 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 apps after fully charging the battery.

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Connect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor.

Open the multipurpose jack cover.

When using a USB cable, plug the USB cable into the right side of the multipurpose jack

as shown in the image below.

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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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Ensure that the back cover and the multipurpose jack cover are closed tightly to prevent water and dust entering the device. Open or loose covers may allow water and dust to enter the device and cause damage.

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Be careful not to damage or detach the multipurpose jack cover. A damaged or missing cover can result in water damage to the device.

Plug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.

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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.

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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.

Close the multipurpose jack cover.

Ensure that the multipurpose jack cover is closed tightly.

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 apps 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 apps.

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Decrease the backlight time.

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Decrease the brightness of the display.

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Inserting a memory card

Your device accepts memory cards with maximum capacities of 128 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

Remove the back cover.

Insert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.

My Files

→

SD card

folder.

Replace the 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.

Pull out the memory card.

Replace the back cover.

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.

→

Storage

→

Unmount SD card

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

→

card

Delete all

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.

Apps

→

Settings

→

Storage

→

Format SD card

→

Format SD

Getting started

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.

To turn off the device, press and hold the Power button, and then tap

Follow all posted warnings and directions from authorised personnel in areas where the use of wireless devices is restricted, such as aeroplanes and hospitals.

Holding the device

Power off

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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Locking and unlocking the device

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.

You can change the unlock code to unlock the device. Refer to Changing the screen lock

method for details.

Basics

Using 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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It is recommended to use fingers when you use the touch screen.

Tapping

To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the keyboard on the screen, tap it with a finger.

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Tapping and holding

Tap and hold an item for more than 2 seconds to access available options.

Dragging

To move an icon or thumbnail, 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 Apps screen to see another panel. Flick up or down to scroll through a webpage or a list, such as contacts.

Spreading and pinching

Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.

Basics

Indicator icons

The icons displayed on the status bar provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are most common.

The status bar may not appear at the top of the screen in some apps. To display the status bar, drag down from the top of the screen.

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

LTE network connected

Wi-Fi connected

Bluetooth feature activated

GPS activated

Call in progress

Missed call

Air browse feature activated

Smart stay or smart pause feature activated

Synced with the web

Connected to computer

No SIM or USIM card

New text or multimedia message

Alarm activated

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Icon Meaning

Mute mode activated

Vibration mode activated

Flight mode activated

Error occurred or caution required

Battery power level

Notifications and quick setting panels

Using the notifications panel

When you receive new notifications, such as messages or missed calls, indicator icons appear on the status bar. To see more information about the icons, open the notifications panel and view the details.

To open the notifications panel, drag the status bar downwards.

To close the notifications panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.

Basics

Launch Settings.

You can use the following functions on the notifications panel.

Activate or deactivate options.

Tap and hold options to view

more detailed settings.

View all quick setting buttons.

Launch S Finder.

Adjust the brightness.

Launch Quick connect.

Clear all notifications.

Tap a notification and perform various actions.

Adjusting the brightness

To set the device to adjust the brightness automatically, tick brightness from the automatic level, drag the brightness adjustment bar to the left or right.

When battery power is low, the brightness adjustment bar disappears from the notifications

Auto

. To manually adjust the

panel.

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Using the quick setting panel

A number of quick setting buttons are available on the notifications panel. To view or access more quick setting buttons, open the quick setting panel. When you open the quick setting panel, you can activate or deactivate various features or configure settings.

To open the quick setting panel, drag the status bar downwards with two fingers.

To close the quick setting panel, drag the bar from the bottom of the screen upwards.

To rearrange quick setting buttons on the notifications panel, tap and then drag the item to another location.

Use the following options:

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Wi-Fi

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature. Refer to Connecting to a Wi-Fi network for

details.

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Location

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Sound

: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

Vibrate

Mute

: Activate or deactivate sound mode and silent mode. You can set

, tap and hold an item,

the device to vibrate or mute all sound in silent mode.

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Screen rotation

Some apps do not allow screen rotation.

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Bluetooth

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Mobile data

: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

: Allow or prevent the interface from rotating when you rotate the device.

: Activate or deactivate the mobile data connection.

Basics

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Download booster

Download booster for details.

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U. power saving

power saving feature for details.

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Multi window

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Toolbox

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Mobile hotspot

devices and using mobile hotspots for details.

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Screen Mirroring

Mirroring for details.

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NFC

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Sync

: Hide or show the toolbox icon. Refer to Toolbox for details.

: Activate or deactivate the NFC feature. Refer to NFC for details.

: Activate or deactivate auto-syncing of apps.

: Activate or deactivate the download booster feature. Refer to Using

: Activate or deactivate ultra power-saving mode. Refer to Using the

: Set the device to use Multi window. Refer to Multi window for details.

: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi tethering feature. Refer to Tethering

: Activate or deactivate the screen mirroring feature. Refer to Screen

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Smart stay

the screen stays on as long as you look at it.

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Smart pause

feature, playback pauses when you look away from the screen.

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Power saving

saving feature for details.

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Blocking mode

will block notifications. To select which notifications will be blocked, tap

Blocking mode

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Airplane mode

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Car mode

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Private mode

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Touch sensitivity

touch screen sensitivity for details.

: Activate or deactivate the smart stay feature. When you activate this feature,

: Activate or deactivate the smart pause feature. When you activate this

: Activate or deactivate power-saving mode. Refer to Using the power

: Activate or deactivate blocking mode. In blocking mode, your device

: Activate or deactivate flight mode.

: Activate or deactivate car mode. Refer to Car mode for details.

: Activate or deactivate private mode. Refer to Private mode for details.

: Activate or deactivate the touch sensitivity feature. Refer to Increasing

Settings

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Basics

Home and Apps screens

Home screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all of the device’s features. It displays widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more. Widgets are small apps that launch specific app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.

The Home screen can have multiple panels. To view other panels, scroll left or right. To customise the Home screen, refer to Managing the Home and Apps screens for details.

A widget

An app

A folder

Screen indicators

Favourite apps

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