lease read this manual before using the device to ensure safe and proper use.
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escriptions are based on the device’s default settings.
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ome content may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider,
model specifications, or device’s software.
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ontent (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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amsung is not liable for performance issues caused by apps supplied by providers other
than Samsung.
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amsung 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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oftware, 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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ou may incur additional charges for data services, such as messaging, uploading and
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downloading, auto-syncing, or using location services depending on your data plan. For
large data transfers, it is recommended to use the Wi-Fi feature.
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efault apps that come with the device are subject to updates and may no longer be
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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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odifying 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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the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty.
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manufacturing companies. For more information about available accessories, refer
to the Samsung website.
he items supplied with the device and any available accessories may vary
he supplied items are designed only for this device and may not be compatible
ou can purchase additional accessories from your local Samsung retailer. Make
se only Samsung-approved accessories. Using unapproved accessories may cause
vailability of all accessories is subject to change depending entirely on
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ultipurpose jack
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Touchscreen
Home key
Speaker
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Proximity sensor
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Recents key
Flash
Back cover
Back key
Headset jack
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ear camera
oud speaker
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Volume key
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connectivity problems or drain the battery.
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Using a Samsung-approved screen protector is recommended. Unapproved screen
protectors may cause the sensors to malfunction.
over the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause
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in humid conditions or when exposed to water.
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ess and hold to turn the device on or off.
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o open the list of recent apps.
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o return to the previous screen.
Tap t
Pr
ess to adjust the device volume.
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emove the back cover.
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e careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.
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o not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.
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nsert the battery with the battery’s gold-coloured contacts properly aligned with the
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device’s contacts.
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emove the back cover.
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ull out the battery.
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ge the battery before using it for the first time or when it has been unused for extended
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periods.
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se only Samsung-approved chargers, batteries, and cables. Unapproved chargers or
cables can cause the battery to explode or damage the device.
onnect the USB cable to the USB power adaptor and then plug the end of the USB cable
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1
into the multipurpose jack.
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onnecting 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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lug the USB power adaptor into an electric socket.
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fter fully charging, disconnect the device from the charger. First unplug the charger
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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.
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o 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.
Viewing the remaining charging time
While charging, open the Home screen and tap
he actual charging time may vary depending on the status of your device and the
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charging conditions. The remaining charging time may not be displayed when you
charge the device in very cold or very hot conditions.
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our device provides various options that help you conserve battery power.
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Optimise the devic
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hen you are not using the device, switch to sleep mode by pressing the Power key.
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ctivate power saving mode.
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Close unnecessary apps.
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eactivate the Bluetooth feature when not in use.
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eactivate the Wi-Fi feature when not in use.
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eactivate auto-syncing of apps.
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e using the Smart manager.
Apps
→
Settings
→
Battery
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ecrease the backlight time.
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attery charging tips and precautions
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hen the battery power is low, the battery icon appears empty.
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f the battery is completely discharged, the device cannot be turned on immediately
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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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sing a power source other than the charger, such as a computer, may result in a slower
charging speed due to a lower electric current.
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he device can be used while it is charging, but it may take longer to fully charge the
battery.
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f the device receives an unstable power supply while charging, the touchscreen may not
function. If this happens, unplug the charger from the device.
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While charging, the device and the charger 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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f the device is not charging properly, take the device and the charger to a Samsung
Service Centre.
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ower saving mode
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ave the battery power by limiting the device’s functions.
On the Home screen, tap
the switch to activate it.
To automatically activate power saving mode when the remaining battery power reaches the
preset level, tap
tart power saving
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and selec
→
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t an option.
→
ower saving mode
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, and then tap
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performs the following:
On the Home screen, tap
then tap the switch to activate it.
To deactivate ultra power saving mode, tap
a power saving mode
se this mode to extend the device’s battery power. In ultra power saving mode, the device
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estricts the available apps to essential and selected apps only.
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eactivates the mobile data connection when the screen turns off.
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eactivates the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features.
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he usage time left shows the time remaining before the battery power runs
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out. Usage time left may vary depending on your device settings and operating
conditions.
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nsert the SIM or USIM card provided by the mobile telephone service provider.
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the device than when one SIM card is inserted.
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more information about service availability, contact your service provider.
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nsert the SIM or USIM card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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Insert the primary SIM or USIM card into SIM card slot 1 (
) and the sec
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ondary SIM or
USIM card into SIM card slot 2 (
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o not insert a memory card into the SIM card slot. If a memory card happens to
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be lodged in the SIM card slot, take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to
remove the memory card.
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se caution not to lose or let others use the SIM or USIM card. Samsung is not
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responsible for any damages or inconveniences caused by lost or stolen cards.
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eplace the battery and back cover.
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emoving the SIM or USIM card
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emove the back cover and battery.
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ull out the SIM or USIM card.
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sing dual SIM or USIM cards
f you insert two SIM or USIM cards, you can have two phone numbers or service providers for
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a single device.
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ctivating SIM or USIM cards
On the Home scr
and tap the switch to activate it.
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f both cards are activated, you can receive calls and messages on each card. However,
if you are on a call using one card, the other card cannot be used to receive new
calls. These situations apply to voice calls only. Data calls or video calls may perform
differently.
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hanging the display name and icon of SIM or USIM cards
On the Home screen, tap
and tap
Name
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or
Icon. S
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et a display name and icon for each card.
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→
Settings
ettings
→
SIM car
→
SIM card manager
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elect a SIM or USIM card
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. Select a SIM or USIM card,
Switching between cards
hen two SIM or USIM cards are activated, card selection icons appear on the dashboard of
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the notification panel. Open the notification panel and then select a card.
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emory card
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nstalling a memory card
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our 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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ome 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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se caution to insert the memory card right-side up.
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he device supports the FAT and the exFAT file systems for memory cards. When
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inserting a card formatted in a different file system, the device asks to reformat the
memory card.
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requent writing and erasing of data shortens the lifespan of memory cards.
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hen inserting a memory card into the device, the memory card’s file directory
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appears in the
emove the back cover.
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nsert a memory card with the gold-coloured contacts facing downwards.
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→
SD card f
older.
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eplace the back cover.
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emoving the memory card
efore removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.
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On the Home screen, tap
Remove the back cover.
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ull out the memory card.
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eplace the back cover.
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3
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.
ormatting the memory card
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A memor
memory card on the device.
y card formatted on a computer may not be compatible with the device. Format the
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→
S
ettings
→
S
torage
→
Unmoun
t SD card
.
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→
On the Home screen, tap
CARD
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When you turn on your device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the onscreen instructions to set up your device.
To turn off the device, press and hold the Power key, and then tap
→
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efore formatting the memory card, remember to make backup copies of all
important data stored in the memory card. The manufacturer’s warranty does not
cover loss of data resulting from user actions.
urning the device on and off
ress and hold the Power key for a few seconds to turn on the device.
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f your device is frozen and unresponsive, press and hold the Power key and the
Volume key down simultaneously for more than 7 seconds to restart it.
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.
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ettings
→
S
torage
→
F
ormat SD card
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ollow 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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o not allow the touchscreen to come into contact with other electrical devices.
Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
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o avoid damaging the touchscreen, do not tap it with anything sharp or apply
excessive pressure to it with your fingertips.
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he device may not recognise touch inputs close to the edges of the screen, which
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are outside of the touch input area.
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t is recommended to use fingers when you use the touchscreen.
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o 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 your finger.
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ap and hold an item or the screen for more than 2 seconds to access available options.
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ragging
o move an item, tap and hold it and drag it to the target position.
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Double
ouble-tap on a webpage or image to zoom in. Double-tap again to return.
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-tapping
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wiping
wipe to the left or right on the Home screen or the Apps screen to view other panels. Swipe
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upwards or downwards to scroll through a webpage or a list of items, such as contacts.
eading and pinching
Spr
ead two fingers apart on a webpage or image to zoom in a part. Pinch to zoom out.
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Home scr
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he Home screen is the starting point for accessing all of the device’s features. It displays
widgets, shortcuts to apps, and more.
To view other panels, swipe to the left or right.
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n app
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Screen indicators
Favourite apps
Home scr
On the Home scr
the available options. Customise the Home screen by adding, deleting, or rearranging Home
screen panels. You can also set the Home screen wallpaper, add widgets to the Home screen,
and more.
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app functions to provide information and convenient access on your Home screen.
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allpapers
idgets
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een, tap and hold an empty area, or pinch your fingers together to access
: Change the w
dd widgets to the Home screen. Widgets are small apps that launch specific
allpaper settings for the Home screen and the locked screen.
Apps screen icon
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hemes
and wallpapers, will change depending on the selected theme.
: Change the devic
e’s theme. Visual elements of interface, such as colours, icons,
Adding items
Tap and hold an app or a folder from the Apps screen, and then drag it to the Home screen.
To add widgets, tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen, tap
widget, and then drag it to the Home screen.
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ap and hold an item on the Home screen, and then drag it to a new location.
To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
You can also move frequently used apps to the shortcuts area at the bottom of the Home
screen.
To remove an item, tap and hold the item. Then, drag it to
emove at the top of the screen.
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idgets
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, tap and hold a
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On the Home scr
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op the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.
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A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.
een, tap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.
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ap Enter folder name
3
To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.
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anaging panels
On the Home scr
To add a panel, swipe to the left, and then tap
o move a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to a new location.
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To remove a panel, tap and hold a panel preview, and then drag it to
the screen.
To set a panel as the main Home screen, tap
een, tap and hold an empty area to add, move, or remove a panel.
and en
ter a folder name.
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emove at the top of
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pps screen
he Apps screen displays icons for all apps, including newly installed apps.
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On the Home screen, tap
left or right.
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oving items
On the Apps screen, tap
To move the item to another panel, drag it to the side of the screen.
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ap and hold an app, and then drag it over another app.
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op the app when a folder frame appears around the apps.
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A new folder containing the selected apps will be created.
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A
pps to open the Apps screen. To view other panels, swipe to the
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ap Enter folder name
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To add more apps to the folder, tap and hold another app, and then drag it to the folder.
and en
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ndicator icons
ndicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen. The icons listed in the table
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below are most common.
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he 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.
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GPRS net
EDGE net
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HSDPA network connected
HSP
LTE network connected (LTE-enabled models)
Wi-Fi connected
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GPS ac
nal
nal strength
urrently accessing SIM or USIM card
oaming (outside of normal service area)
work connected
work connected
TS network connected
A+ network connected
ooth feature activated
tivated
all in progress
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issed call
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New text or multimedia message
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larm activated
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ute mode activated
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ibration mode activated
light mode activated
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ror occurred or caution required
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ttery power level
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