Samsung SM-N910VMKEVZW User Manual

User Guide

SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your device

and keep it for future reference.

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Warning: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity. For more information, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864).

Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as deﬁned below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG Phone, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “Phone System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or

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ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Open Source Software

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:

http://opensource.samsung.com

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT “AS IS”, AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

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WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Modiﬁcation of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

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.

IF YOUR CARRIER PROHIBITS THIS, IF YOU ATTEMPT TO DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE ONTO THE DEVICE WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED ON THE SCREEN THAT THE PHONE WILL NO LONGER OPERATE AND BE INSTRUCTED TO POWER DOWN THE DEVICE. YOU MUST THEN CONTACT YOUR CARRIER TO RESTORE THE DEVICE TO THE CARRIER AUTHORIZED SETTINGS.

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Samsung KNOX™

Samsung Knox™ is Samsung’s security platform and is a mark for a Samsung device tested for security with enterprise use in mind. Additional licensing fee may be required. For more information about Knox, please refer to:

www.samsung.com/us/knox. [030115]

Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Inc

Address:

85 Challenger Road Ridgeﬁeld Park, New Jersey 07660

Phone: 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

Internet Address:

www.samsung.com

Do you have questions about your Samsung Mobile Device?

For 24 hour information and assistance, we oﬀer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: www.samsung.com/us/support

The actual available capacity of the internal memory is less than the speciﬁed capacity because the operating system and default applications occupy part of the memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade the device.

Nuance are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc., or its aﬃliates in the United States and/or other countries.

, VSuite™, T9® Text Input, and the Nuance logo

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The Bluetooth

word mark, ﬁgure mark (stylized “B Design”) , and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

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microSD

and the microSD logo are Trademarks of the

SD Card Association.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Music, Google Hangouts, Picasa, Play Newsstand, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the WirelessFidelity Alliance, Inc.

Swype and the Swype logos are trademarks of Swype, Inc.

Online Legal Information

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

English

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide

Spanish

www.samsung.com/us/Legal/Phone-HSGuide-SP

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

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

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Table of Contents

Getting Started ............................................................1

Front View ........................................................................2

Back View ........................................................................4

Assemble Your Device ..................................................6

Set Up Your Device .....................................................10

Set Up Accounts on Your Device .............................12

Know Your Device ...................................................13

Home Screen ................................................................14

Status Bar ......................................................................18

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures ..........................20

Notiﬁcation Panel .........................................................22

S Pen ..............................................................................24

Multi Window .................................................................30

Entering Text .................................................................34

Calling .............................................................................37

Make and Answer Calls ..............................................38

Applications .................................................................45

Apps Screen .................................................................46

Google Applications ....................................................49

Verizon Applications ....................................................53

Other Applications .......................................................55

Accounts and Contacts ..............................................58

Calculator ......................................................................64

Calendar ........................................................................65

Camera and Video .......................................................67

Chrome ..........................................................................72

Clock ..............................................................................73

Email ...............................................................................75

Gallery ............................................................................77

Internet ...........................................................................80

Message+ ......................................................................82

Messages ......................................................................85

Music Player .................................................................89

My Files ..........................................................................92

S Health .........................................................................95

S Note ............................................................................97

S Voice ........................................................................ 100

Scrapbook .................................................................. 101

Smart Remote ............................................................ 103

Video Player ............................................................... 104

Voice Recorder .......................................................... 105

Table of Contents

Settings ....................................................................... 107

About Settings ........................................................... 108

Airplane Mode ........................................................... 109

Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct .............................................. 110

Bluetooth .................................................................... 114

Data Usage ................................................................. 118

Advanced Calling ...................................................... 119

More Networks .......................................................... 120

Sound Settings .......................................................... 129

Display Settings ........................................................ 134

Wallpaper .................................................................... 138

Lock Screen .............................................................. 139

Multi Window Settings ............................................. 143

Notiﬁcation Panel ...................................................... 144

One-Handed Operation ........................................... 145

Storage and Memory Card ..................................... 146

Battery ......................................................................... 149

Power Saving Mode ................................................. 150

Application Manager and Default Applications ... 151

Easy Mode ................................................................. 155

Private Mode .............................................................. 156

Location Services ..................................................... 157

Security ....................................................................... 159

Finger Scanner .......................................................... 164

Language and Input Devices .................................. 166

Backup and Reset .................................................... 171

Motions and Gestures .............................................. 173

S Pen ........................................................................... 174

Accounts ..................................................................... 176

Date and Time Settings ........................................... 178

Accessibility ............................................................... 179

Safety Assistance ..................................................... 182

Accessories ............................................................... 184

Printing ........................................................................ 185

Help ............................................................................. 186

About Your Phone ..................................................... 187

System Updates ........................................................ 188

Getting Started

Learn about your mobile device hardware, assembly procedures, and how to get started using your new device.

Getting Started

Front View

Headset jack

Status light

Volume

Recent apps Back

Earpiece

Home key/Finger Scanner

Proximity and gesture sensors

Front camera

Power/Lock key

Front View

Getting Started

Back: Tap to return to the previous screen, or to

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close a dialog box, menu, or keyboard. Touch and hold see the Multi window apps tray.

Earpiece: Listen to a call.

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Front camera: Take self-portraits and record

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videos of yourself.

Headset jack: Connect an optional headset

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(notincluded).

Home key/Finger Scanner: Tap to return to the

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Home screen. Activate the Fingerprint security feature.

Proximity and gesture sensors: Detects the

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presence of objects near the device.

Recent apps: Tap to display recent apps, or touch

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and hold for home screen options.

Power/Lock key: Press and hold to turn the device

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on or oﬀ. Press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and hold to turn the device oﬀ or restart it, or for quick access to Airplane Mode, Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.

Status light: Displays red when charging or the

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battery is low, blue when a notiﬁcation has arrived or you are voice recording, and green when fully charged.

Volume: Press to adjust the volume of your device’s

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sounds and audio.

Front View

Getting Started

Back View

Infrared transmitter

Microphone

Back camera

Flash Heart rate sensor

Speaker

SPen

USB charger/Accessory port

Microphone

Back View

Getting Started

Back camera: Take pictures and record videos.

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Flash: Illuminate subjects in low-light environments

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when taking a photo or recording video.

Heart Rate Sensor: When using the SHealth

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app, this sensor measures your heart rate via your ﬁngertip.

Infrared transmitter: Controls external devices

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using infrared light.

Microphone: Records audio and detects voice

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commands.

S Pen: Holder for the SPen stylus.

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Speaker: Plays music and other sounds.

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USB charger/Accessory port: Connect the

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Charger/USB cable (included) , and other optional accessories (not included) .

Back View

Getting Started

Assemble Your Device

This section helps you to assemble your device.

Remove the Back Cover

1. Remove the back cover using the slot near the top of your phone.

2. Lift the cover up and to the right of the phone.

Warning: Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively. Doing so may damage the cover.

Install the SIM Card

When you subscribe to a cellular network, you are provided with a plug-in SIM card. During activation, your SIM card will be loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and other features.

Warning: Please be careful when handling the SIM card to avoid damaging it. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.

Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Install a Memory Card

You can install an optional microSD or microSDHC memory card (not included) to expand available memory space.

Note: A memory card can be installed at any time; it is not necessary to install it prior to using the device.

For more information on installing a memory card, see

“Install a Memory Card” on page 146.

► Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot.

Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the device and that the angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.

Caution: If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not detect the SIM card. Re-orient the card and place it back into the slot if the SIM is notdetected.

Install the Battery

1. Insert the battery into the opening on the back of the phone, making sure the connectors align.

2. Gently press down to secure the battery.

Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Replace the Back Cover

1. Place the back cover onto the back of the phone and press down.

2. Press along the edge of the back cover until you have a secure seal.

Charge the 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 from any standard outlet.

The battery comes partially charged. You can use the device while charging.

Note: For fastest charging times, use the Adaptive Fast Charging charger that came with your phone. This charger provides faster charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.

Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

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 outlet.

3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head from the outlet and remove the USB cable from the device.

Caution: Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause damage to the device.

When to Charge the Battery

When the battery is weak and only a few minutes of operation remain, the battery icon blinks and the device sounds a warning tone at regular intervals.

In this condition, your device conserves its remaining battery power by dimming the screen.

When the battery level becomes too low, the device automatically turns oﬀ.

► For a quick check of your battery level, view the

battery charge indicator located in the Status Bar of your device’s display. A solid color a full charge.

You can also choose to display a percentage value. Viewing a percentage value can provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery. For more information, see

“Battery” on page 149.

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Assemble Your Device

Getting Started

Set Up Your Device

Turn Your Device On and Oﬀ

Turn the Device On

► Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the

device vibrates and starts up.

Turn the Device Oﬀ

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key until the device vibrates and the Device options menu displays.

2. Tap Power oﬀ.

Setup Wizard

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

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, connect to a Wi-Fi network, set up accounts, choose location services, learn about your device’s features, and more.

Secure Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.

Lock the Device

By default, the device locks automatically when the screen times out.

► To lock the device, press the Power/Lock key.

Set Up Your Device

Getting Started

Unlock the Device

The default screen lock on your device is Swipe. ► To unlock your device, press the Power/Lock key

or Home key, and then touch and drag your ﬁnger across the screen.

Set Up a Secure Screen Lock

The default screen lock is Swipe, which oﬀers no security. To choose a more secure screen lock, see

“Lock Screen” on page 139.

Set Up Your Device

Getting Started

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Google Account

Your new device uses your Google Account to fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail, Hangouts, and the PlayStore.

When you turn on your device for the ﬁrst time, set up your existing Google Account, or create a new GoogleAccount.

– or –

To create a new Google Account or set up your Google Account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see

“Accounts” on page 176.



► From a Home screen, tap

Accounts > Add account > Google.

Apps > Settings>

Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung content and apps on your device.

When you turn on your device for the ﬁrst time, set up your existing Samsung account, or create a new Samsung account.

– or –

To create a new Samsung account or set up your Samsung account on your device at any time, use Accounts settings. Formore information, see

“Accounts” on page 176.

► From a Home screen, tap

Accounts > Add account > Samsung account.



Apps > Settings>

Set Up Accounts on Your Device

Know Your Device

Learn some of the key features of your mobile device, including the screens and icons, as well as how to navigate the device and enter text using the keyboard.

Warning: Please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your ﬁnger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.

Know Your Device

Home Screen

Notiﬁcation Icons

Widget

Home Screen Indicator

Status Icons

App Shortcuts

Status Bar

Apps Folder

Apps Screen

Home Screen

Know Your Device

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

Customize your Home screen by adding application shortcuts, widgets, folders, andusing wallpapers.

Manage Home Screens

Your device comes with multiple Home screens to hold apps and widgets. You can rearrange the Home screens in a diﬀerent order.

1. From a Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

Add a screen: Scroll to right to the last of the

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screens, and then tap Add.

Remove a screen: Touch and hold on a screen,

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and then drag it to the Remove.

Set a screen as the main Home screen: Tap

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Main Home screen at the top of a screen. This screen displays when you press the Home Key.

Change the order of screens: Touch and hold

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on a screen, and then drag to a new position.

Touch Home screen settings for options:

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Transition eﬀect: Change the visual eﬀect

used when you move between Home screens.

Flipboard Brieﬁng: View Flipboard Brieﬁng

updates on the Home screen.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

App Shortcuts

You can use app shortcuts to launch an app from any Home screen.

Add a Shortcut to a Home Screen

1. From a Home screen, tap Apps.

2. Touch and hold an app shortcut, drag it to a Home screen and release it.

Remove a Shortcut

1. Touch and hold a shortcut to releaseit.

2. Drag the icon to the Remove icon and release it.

Note: Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just removes the shortcut from the Home screen.

Widgets

Widgets are self-contained apps that run on a Homescreen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a speciﬁc contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email accounts, and manyothers.

Add a Widget to the Home Screen

1. Touch and hold an empty space on the screen, and then tap Widgets.

2. Touch and hold a widget, drag it to a Homescreen and release it.

Remove a Widget

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold a widget to release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 widget from the Home screen.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Folders

Place folders on the Home screen to organize items.

Adding Folders

1. From a Home screen, touch and hold an app shortcut.

2. Drag the shortcut onto Create folder and release.

Enter a folder name.

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Tap Add application to place additional apps

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A folder will be created with the shortcut(s) inside.

in the folder.

Tap Done on the keyboard.

Using Folders

Tap the folder to open it and access the shortcuts

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inside.

To add shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold

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the shortcut, and then drag it onto the folder and release.

To delete a folder, touch and hold the folder until

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it detaches, and then drag it to Remove and release.

Change the Wallpaper

Change the look of the Home and Lock screens with wallpaper. You can display a favorite picture, or choose from preloaded wallpapers.

1. From a Home screen, 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 screen.

3. Tap a wallpaper to see a sample, and then tap SETASWALLPAPER.

Home Screen

Know Your Device

Status Bar

The Status Bar at the top of the Home screen provides device information (such as network status, battery charge, and time) on the right side and notiﬁcation alerts on the left.

Status Icons

Battery is fully charged.

Battery is low.

Battery is charging.

Vibrate mode is enabled.

Status Icons

Mute mode is enabled.

The device is connected to a 4G LTE wireless network.

Signal strength.

Wi-Fi is active.

No wireless network is available.

NFC (Near Field Communication) is enabled.

Status Bar

Know Your Device

Notication Icons Notication Icons

Missed call. Location service (GPS) is active.

Call in progress.

Call is on hold.

Call is using speakerphone.

New email has arrived.

New Gmail has arrived.

New voicemail message has been received.

New text or multimedia message has arrived.

Download of a ﬁle or app is in progress.

File is being uploaded or sent.

App updates are available from the Google PlayStore.

App updates are complete.

Keyboard is in use.

Connected to a computer using a USBcable.

Status Bar

Know Your Device

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Touchscreen Navigation

Tap

Lightly tap items to select or launch them.

Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters

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ortext.

Tap an item to select it.

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Tap an app icon to launch the application.

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Touch and Hold

Activate onscreen items by a touch and hold gesture. For example:

Touch and hold a widget on the Home screen to

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move it.

Touch and hold a ﬁeld to display a pop-up menu of

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options.

Swipe or Slide

To swipe, lightly drag your ﬁnger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Unlock the screen.

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Scroll through the Home screen or a menu.

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Drag

To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a new location.

Add a shortcut to the Home screen.

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Move a widget on the Home screen.

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Pinch and Spread

Pinch the screen using your thumb and foreﬁnger, or spread by moving your ﬁngers apart.

Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a

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webpage.

Zoom in or out while taking a picture.

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Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Know Your Device

Motions and Gestures

Control your device by making speciﬁc gestures with your hand above the device’s screen.

For details, see

“Motions and Gestures” on page 173.

Navigation, Motions, and Gestures

Know Your Device

Notiﬁcation Panel

Quick settings

Adjust screen brightness

Tap notiﬁcation to launch

app or view detail

Settings

View additional Quick settings

Clear all notiﬁcations

Notiﬁcation Panel

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