Samsung SM-N900VZKEVZW User Manual

ANDROID SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

device and keep it for future reference.

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Some software components of this product, including but not limited to 'PowerTOP' and 'e2fsprogs', incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit:

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Modification of Software

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USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

SAFE™ (Samsung For Enterprise)

SAFE™: "SAFE™" (Samsung for Enterprise) is a mark for a Samsung device which has been tested against Samsung's own internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN. The testing includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as described by the third party security solution providers. The testing, for example, includes field testing with local network connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device. For more information about Samsung's SAFE™ program, please refer to

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www.samsung.com/us/safe

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Nuance

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Online Legal Information

The online version of the Health/Safety and Warranty guide for your device can be found at:

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide

English: Spanish:

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone_HSGuide_SP

The online version of the End User Licensing Agreement for your device can be found:

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/SamsungLegal-EULA3

Online at:

Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 4

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Turning the Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 13

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Multi Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

S Pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........37

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Section 4: Calling ......................................50

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Multi-party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Section 5: Messaging ................................63

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Google Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Section 6: Applications .............................74

Accessing the Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Amazon folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Google folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Samsung folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Tools folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Verizon folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Isis Mobile Wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

S Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Section 7: Connections ...........................155

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155

Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160

VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

NFC and Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Section 8: Settings .................................169

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Wireless and network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

Default Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Personal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Index ........................................................ 222

Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your device. A robust index for features begins on page 222.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation steps may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume that you are starting from the Home screen. To get to the Home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For more information, see “Securing Your Device” on page 11.

Note:

Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your device, depending on the software version on your device, and any changes to the device’s Settings.

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.

Special Text

In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

• Notes: Presents alternative options for the current feature

or menu.

• Tips: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful

shortcuts.

• Important: Points out important information about the

current feature that could affect performance.

• Warning: Brings to your attention important information to

prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your device.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your device. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps:

➔ Arrows are used to represent the sequence of

selecting successive options in procedures. For example:

“From the Home screen, touch

Settings ➔ Wi-Fi.”

Many settings use an On/Off switch. Touch the On/Off switch to turn a setting On or Off. This graphic is used to represent the On/Off switch.

Apps ➔

Getting Started 5

Setting Up Your device

If not already installed, install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card, battery, and optional memory card, and then charge the battery to begin using your device.

Back Cover

The battery, SIM card, and optional memory card are installed under a removable cover on the back of the device.

Removing the battery cover

 Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover

off the device.

Installing the battery cover

 Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making

sure it snaps into place.

Note: The battery cover is flexible. Take care to avoid bending

or twisting the cover when removing and installing, to prevent damage to the cover.

SIM Card

Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless service, and other information such as messages.

If you purchased your device at a Verizon Wireless store, the SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new device, the card may need to be activated before you can use it. For more information about activating the SIM card, visit:

www.verizonwireless.com/4GSIM

Caution! Turn the device off before installing or removing the

SIM card. Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take care when handling, installing, or removing the SIM card, and avoid exposing the SIM card to static electricity, water, or dirt. Keep the SIM card out of reach of small children.

Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card (if not already installed)

 With the Verizon Wireless logo facing up, carefully slide

the 4G LTE SIM Card into the slot until it reaches the stop.

Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card

1. Turn off the device, and then remove the back cover.

2. Carefully slide the 4G LTE SIM Card out of the slot.

Getting Started 7

Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the device, for charging the battery.

The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.

Installing and Removing the Battery

Warning! Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and

batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Battery Indicator

The battery icon in the Status bar shows battery power level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the battery icon flashes and a tone plays. If you continue using the device without charging, the device will power off.

Tip: Task Manager provides helpful information about

extending battery life. For more information, see “Task Manager” on page 74.

Installing the battery

 Insert the battery into the device, aligning the gold

contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the device.

Removing the Battery

 Lift the battery up and out of the device, using the slot

provided.

Charging the Battery

Your device comes with a Wall/USB Charger (charging head and USB cable) to charge your device from any 110/220 VAC outlet.

Note: The battery comes partially charged. You must fully

charge the battery before using your device for the first time. A fully discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time. After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, and then

plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.

3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head

from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

Turning the Device On and Off

Turning the Device On

 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until

the device vibrates and starts up.

Turning the Device Off

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until

the device vibrates and the Device Options menu displays.

2. At the prompt, tap Power off.

Getting Started 9

Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will guide you through the basics of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up accounts, choose location services, and learn more about your device.

You can also use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your device at any time.

 From any unlocked screen, press the

Home Key, and then touch Apps ➔

Verizon ➔ Setup Wizard.

Memory Card

Your device supports optional, removable, microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 64GB capacity (not included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files.

For more information about using memory cards, see “Memory Card” on page 167.

Installing a Memory Card

1. Remove the back cover.

2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory

card into the slot, pushing gently until it locks into place.

3. Replace the back cover.

Removing a Memory Card

Important! To prevent damage to data stored on the memory

card, unmount the card before removing it from the device.

1. From any unlocked screen, press the Home Key, and then touch

Settings ➔ Storage ➔ Unmount SD card.

2. At the prompt, read the warning and select OK to

continue. Wait for SD card safe to remove to appear in the Status bar and Notification panel.

3. Remove the back cover.

4. Gently press on the memory card to release the lock,

and then carefully pull the card out.

5. Replace the back cover.

Menu ➔

Securing Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device. To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option

under Security settings. For more information, see “Screen lock” on page 198.

For other settings related to securing your device, see “Security” on page 201.

Locking the Device

 By default, the device locks automatically when the

screen times out. – or – Press the Power/Lock Key.

Tip: When the device is locked, the Emergency call feature is

available on the lock screen, allowing you to make emergency calls even while the device is locked.

Unlocking the Device

Unlock the device using one of the default unlock screens, or use Screen lock options for increased security.

Getting Started 11

 Press the Power/Lock Key, and then touch

and drag your finger across the screen.

Tip: Special notification icons display for missed calls or new

messages. Drag a missed call or message icon to view the message or call log.

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Features

• Touch screen with virtual (onscreen) QWERTY keyboard

• Brilliant 5.7” HD Super AMOLED

• 2.3 gigahertz quad-core processor

• Delivering data speeds faster than the current 3G network

technology by using 4G LTE and High Speed Packet Access Plus (HSPA+).

• Android 4.4, KitKat Platform

• USB 3.0 connector for fast transfer speeds

• Smart Switch

see www.samsungsmartswitch.com

• Support for Air View

™

compliant. For more information,

and Air Gestures®.

• S Pen functionality

• Wi-Fi

Capability

• WatchON

– Rich TV experience with Infrared (IR) remote

• Apps available to download from the Google Play™ Store

and Samsung Apps

screen (1920 x 1080)

• Access Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, and Books with

Samsung Hub

• Samsung Link

connected devices. Cloud connectivity is achieved using an external Web storage service

• Compliant with Samsung Link

™

to share your media content across

• 13 Megapixel Camera and Camcorder with auto focus and

digital zoom 10X

• 2 Megapixel Front Facing camera for Video Chat

• Share Shot picture sharing functionality, Camera sharing

over multi-connect Wi-Fi Direct connection

• S-Beam file transfer technology

• Bluetooth enabled

• NFC-compatible

• Galaxy Gear

visit: www.samsung.com/us/galaxygearsupport

• Full Integration of Google Mobile

YouTube, Google Maps, Google Voice Search)

™

compliant. For more information, please

™

Services (Gmail,

Understanding Your Device 13

• Multiple Messaging Options: Text/Picture/Video Messaging

Home

Back

LED indicator

Light/Proximity

sensores

Earpiece

Camera

Display

and Google Hangouts

™

• Corporate and Personal Email

• Music Player with multitasking features

• Pre-loaded e-reader applications such as Play Books

• Assisted GPS (Google Navigation)

• Webkit-based browser

• Expandable memory slot— supports up to 64GB microSD

• Mobile HotSpot and USB Tethering-capability

• Video Chat using Google Hangouts

• Google Play

• Wi-Fi

™

Music

Calling using a micro SIM card

• HD Video Player 1080p

– Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, WMV7/8, VP8, MP43 – Format: 3GP (MP4), WMV (ASF), and AVI

• Video Player support for PIP (Picture in Picture) viewing

Front View

™

1. LED indicator illuminates with a series of distinct

colors and flashing patterns to indicate different notifications and statuses. Events include Charging, Low battery, and Missed event:

• Powering on: blue blinks/animates

• Battery Charging: red remains on

• Battery Fully Charged: green remains on

• Low Battery or Charging Error: red blinks/animates

• Missed Notification (Call or Messaging): blue

blinks/animates

2. Earpiece allows you to hear ringers, music, and other

sounds offered by your device.

3. Light Sensor lets you use the ambient light level to

adjust the screen brightness/contrast. This sensor decreases screen brightness in dim light. Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.

• In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause

the device to increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing.

• In dim light conditions, the device decreases the screen

brightness to compensate.

4. Menu key displays a list of options available for the

current screen. From the Home screen it displays Add apps and widgets, Create folder, Set wallpaper, Edit page, Search, and Settings options.

5. Home key displays the Home screen when pressed.

Press and hold to display your recent apps, Task manager, and Remove all option. Double-press to activate S Voice.

6. Back key re-displays the previous screen or clears

entries.

7. Display shows all the information needed to operate

your phone, such as the connection status, received signal strength, phone battery level, and time.

8. Camera allows you to take pictures while facing the

screen and allows you to video conference.

Understanding Your Device 15

Side View

Volume key

Power/Lock

Charging/USB

port

Speaker

IR Blaster

1. Volume: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.

2. USB Power/Accessory connector allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/data cable.

3. IR Blaster: Emits infrared signals used for controlling external devices.

4. Power/Lock: Press and hold to turn the device on or off, and to access a device options menu. Press to lock the device, or to wake the screen for unlocking.

Back View

Camera

Flash

S Pen

3.5mm Headset/ headphone jack

Microphone

Speaker

1. Flash allows you to take photos in low-light conditions.

2. Camera allows you to take photos and record videos.

3. 3.5 mm Headset/headphone jack allows you to hear

ringers, music, and other sounds.

4. Microphones are used during phone calls and allow

other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. There are two microphones on the device:

• Bottom microphone: used during handset mode.

• Side microphone: used while an active call is in the

speakerphone mode and assists in noise cancellation (2 microphone solution).

5. Speaker allows you to hear ringers, music, and other

sounds.

6. S Pen allows you to select items in screens, handwrite

entries, and draw and edit images. S Pen also allows you to use S Pen only functions. For more information, refer to “S Pen” on page 25.

Understanding Your Device 17

Home Screen

Status bar

Widgets

Shortcuts

The Home screen is the starting point for using your device.

1. Status bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connection details. For a list of icons, see “Status Bar” on page 33.

2. Widgets: Apps that run on the Home screen. The widgets shown are found on the Home screen by default, and you can add your favorites. For more information, see “Add Widgets to the Home screen” on page 21.

3. Shortcuts: Shortcuts to apps.These shortcuts are found on the Home screen by default, and you can add more shortcuts to your favorite apps. For more information, see “Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen” on page 20.

Extended Home Screen

The Home screen consists of the Home panel, plus panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space for adding shortcuts, widgets and folders.

Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display shows your current position.

Adding and removing Home screen panels

Your device comes with six Home screen panels. You can customize the Home screen to include up to the seven default panels.

1. From the Home screen, touch

2. Slide your finger across the screen to scroll the panels,

and use these controls to configure panels:

Remove: Touch and hold on a panel, and then drag it to Remove.

Add: Touch a previously-removed panel to add it, up to the default total of seven.

Set as Home: The panel set as Home will display when you press the

Tip: You can also “pinch” the Home screen to display Edit

page options. For more information, refer to “Pinch” on page 30.

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Menu ➔ Edit page

Home Key.

Customizing the Home Screen

Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences. For information about changing your phone’s screen settings,

see “Display” on page 188.

Edit the Primary Shor tcuts

Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for Apps.

Add or remove shortcuts

 Touch and hold a shortcut, and then drag it from the

Primary Shortcuts to the Home screen, or from the Home screen to the Primary Shortcuts.

Remove shortcuts

 Touch and hold the shortcut until Remove appears,

and then drag the shortcut to the Remove icon.

Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen

Use App shortcuts for quick access to applications from the Home screen. Your device comes with app shortcuts already placed on the Home screen, and you can add your favorites.

Add shortcuts from the Home screen

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, and then touch and

hold on the screen to display the Add to Home screen menu.

2. Tou ch Apps and widgets.

3. Touch and hold an app to add it to the Home screen.

Add Shortcuts from Apps

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel.

2. Touch Apps.

3. Touch and hold an app to add it to the Home screen.

Remove Shortcuts

 Touch and hold the shortcut until Remove appears,

and then drag the shortcut to the Remove icon.

Add Widgets to the Home screen

Widgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screen for quick access.

Add widgets from the Home screen menu

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel.

2. Touch and hold on the screen to display the Home screen menu.

3. Touch Apps and widgets.

4. Touch the Widgets tab, and then touch and hold and

drag it to the Home screen.

Add Shortcuts from Widgets

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel.

2. Touch Apps, and then touch the Widgets tab.

3. Touch a widget, and then follow the prompts to

configure the widget and place it on the Home screen.

Remove Widgets

 Touch and hold the widget until Remove appears,

and then drag the widget to the Remove icon.

Add Folders to the Home screen

Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.

Add Folders

1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, and then touch and hold on the screen to display the Home screen menu

2. To uch Folder. The folder displays on the Home screen.

Touch the folder to name it.

Remove Folders

 Touch and hold the folder until Remove appears,

and then drag the folder to the Remove icon.

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Wallpaper

Choose a picture to display in the background of the Home screen. You can choose pre-loaded wallpaper images, or select a picture you’ve taken with the camera or downloaded.

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold on the screen to display the Home screen menu, and then select

Set wallpaper.

2. Choose Home screen, Lock screen, or Home and lock screens.

3. Choose a source:

• Gallery: Choose a picture stored on your device or on

an optional installed memory card. Touch a picture to select it, and then use the crop tool to resize the picture, if desired. Touch Done to set the picture as wallpaper.

• Live wallpapers: Choose from pre-loaded interactive

moving wallpapers. Touch a wallpaper, and then touch

Set wallpaper.

• Wallpaper: Choose from pre-loaded wallpaper images.

Touch a wallpaper, and then touch Set wallpaper.

Note: You can also set Wallpaper in Settings. For more

information, see “Wallpaper” on page 188.

Multi Window

Multi window allows you to use multiple apps on the same screen in multiple, re-sizable windows.

Enable Multi Window

Enable Multi window on the Notifications screen.

1. Sweep your finger down from the top of the screen to

display Notifications.

2. Touch Quick Settings at the top of Notifications.

3. Touch Multi window to enable it.

Display Multi Window

When Multi window is enabled, the tab appears on the left side of the screen by default. You can show or hide the tab.

 Touch and hold the Back Key.

Move the Multi Window Tab

When Multi window is enabled, its tab displays on the edge of the screen where it’s docked. You can move the Multi window tab up or down on the edge of the screen.

 Touch and hold on the tab, and then drag it up or down

along the edge of the screen.

Move Multi Window

By default, Multi window is docked on the left side of the screen. You can dock the Multi window at either side of the screen.

 Touch the tab to open Multi window (the tab turns

gray), and then drag Multi window to another edge of the screen.

Use Multi Window to Run Multiple Apps

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, or adjust the size of their display on the screen.

Launch Multiple Apps

When you drag an app from Multi window on top of an open app, both apps display in a split window.

1. While using one app, touch the tab to display Multi

window, and then touch and drag an app to the screen.

2. As you drag the app over the screen, a blue screen

displays. Release the app when the blue screen displays where you want to place the app.

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Adjust the Size of App Windows

You can adjust the size of the two apps on the screen.

 Touch and drag the border between the windows.

Window Controls

Select an application window and touch . Window controls display:

Open a recent app in Multi window.

Switch locations between Multi window applications.

Drag text or images between certain apps.

Maximize the application.

Close the application.

Apps

Apps holds all applications installed on your device. Applications that you download and install are also added to Apps.

The Apps screen is like the Home screen, it consists of panels that extend beyond the display width to provide more space. Slide your finger horizontally across the screen to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display shows your current position.

For more information about applications, see “Applications” on page 74.

You can place shortcuts to apps on the Home screen, for quick access to the app. For more information, see “Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen” on page 20.

1. From the Home screen, touch Apps.

2. Slide your finger left or right to scroll the Apps screens.

3. Touch an icon to launch the application.

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