Samsung GT-I8262 user manual Notifications, Shaking

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Basics

Shaking

•Shake the device to search for Bluetooth devices, or computers in Kies via Wi-Fi.

•Shake the device to update the list of emails or information from Yahoo News, Yahoo Finance, or AccuWeather.

Updates will not work for widgets on the Home screen.

Notifications

Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status, and more. Drag down from the status bar to open the notifications panel. Scroll the list to see additional alerts. To close the notifications panel, drag up the bar that is at the bottom of the screen.

From the notifications panel, you can view your device’s current status and use the following options:

•Wi-Fi: Activate or deactivate the Wi-Fi feature.

•GPS: Activate or deactivate the GPS feature.

•Sound: Activate or deactivate silent mode. You can vibrate or mute your device in silent mode.

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

•Bluetooth: Activate or deactivate the Bluetooth feature.

•Mobile data: Activate or deactivate the data connection.

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Contents GT-I8262 About this manual Instructional icons Copyright About this manualTrademarks Table of Contents Maps Local Navigation Gallery Video Player YouTube FM RadioPlay Store Samsung Apps Game Hub Play Music Getting started Device layoutButtons Package contents Installing the SIM or Usim card and battery Insert the battery Replace the back cover Removing the SIM or Usim card and battery Pull out the SIM or Usim cardCharging the battery Charging with the chargerChecking the battery charge status Reducing the battery consumption Inserting a memory cardRemoving the memory card Turning the device on and off Formatting the memory cardHolding the device Adjusting the volumeSwitching to silent mode Locking and unlocking the deviceActivating SIM or Usim cards Switching between networksSwitching between networks Icon Meaning Indicator iconsBasics Tapping Using the touch screenFinger gestures Use only fingers to use the touch screenDragging Double-tapping Flicking PinchingSimple motions allow easy control of the device Control motionsRotating the screen Picking up Turning overNotifications ShakingAdding an application icon Home screenRearranging items Adding an itemSetting wallpaper Rearranging panelsUsing applications Applications screenOrganising with folders Installing applicationsUninstalling applications Sharing applicationsEntering text Using the Samsung keyboardHelp Changing the keyboard typeChanging language keyboards Entering text by voiceEntering uppercase HandwritingJoining Wi-Fi networks Connecting to a Wi-Fi networkTurning Wi-Fi on and off Adding Wi-Fi networksAdding accounts Setting up accountsForgetting Wi-Fi networks Removing accountsTransferring files Connecting with Samsung KiesConnecting with Windows Media Player Setting a face and voice unlock Connecting as a media deviceSetting a face unlock Securing the deviceSetting a password Setting a patternSetting a PIN Upgrading with Samsung Kies Upgrading the deviceUnlocking the device Upgrading over the airMaking calls CommunicationPhone During a call Finding contactsMaking an international call Receiving calls Ending a call During a video call Video callsMaking a video call Swapping images ContactsManaging contacts Creating a contactSearching for contacts Importing and exporting contactsImporting contacts Favourite contactsSyncing with Samsung Contacts Exporting contactsAdding contacts to a group Contact groupsBusiness card Managing groupsSending scheduled messages MessagingSending messages Listening to a voice message Setting up email accountsViewing incoming messages Reading messages Google Mail Adding friends TalkPublic profile Chatting with friendsMessenger Switching between chatsGoogle+ Deleting chat historyChatON Web & network InternetSaved pages ChromeHistory LinksBluetooth Syncing with other devicesPairing with other Bluetooth devices Sending and receiving dataMusic Player Setting a song as ringtoneMedia Playing musicPlaying music by mood CameraCreating playlists Camera etiquetteTaking photos Scene modeTap →Scene mode Taking a photoTap →Shooting mode →Panorama Shooting modeTap →Shooting mode Panoramic photosTaking a video Recording modeTaking videos Configuring settings for Camera Zooming in and outMedia Viewing images GalleryShortcuts Zooming in and outDeleting images Playing videosEditing images Sharing imagesSelect a video to play Setting as wallpaperVideo Player Sharing videos YouTubeDeleting videos Watching videosListening to the FM radio FM RadioUploading videos Scanning radio stations Adding stations to the favourites listApplication & media stores Play StoreTap Samsung Apps on the Applications screen Samsung AppsGame Hub Play Music Composing memos UtilitiesMemo Browsing memosViewing a memo PlannerCreating events or tasks Utilities Searching for events Syncing with Google CalendarChanging calendar type Deleting eventsClock AlarmSetting alarms Stopwatch TimerWorld clock Desk clockRecording voice memos CalculatorVoice Recorder Managing voice memos VoicePlaying voice memos Google Searching the deviceSearch scope Voice SearchMy Files Google NowAdding shortcuts to folders DownloadsViewing files Select a file to open it with an appropriate applicationSearching for locations Travel & localMaps Local Getting directions for a destinationNavigation Wi-Fi SettingsAbout Settings Setting Wi-Fi sleep policyData usage Setting Network notificationWi-Fi Direct Mobile networks More settingsFlight mode Tethering and portable hotspotKies via Wi-Fi Home screen modeBlocking mode SIM card managerDisplay Change the settings for the displaySound RingtoneView the amount of battery power consumed by your device Power saving modeBattery StorageLock screen Location servicesApplication manager View and manage the applications on your deviceAccount registration Add or view your Samsung account SecurityEncrypt external SD card Language and input DefaultSet up SIM card lock LanguageAdvanced Google voice typingSamsung keyboard Select a voice recognition engine Voice recogniserVoice search Text-to-speech output Pointer speedMotion Backup and resetAdd account Add email or SNS accountsAnswering/ending calls AccessibilityDate and time Developer options Text-to-speech outputAccess device information and update device software About deviceTroubleshooting Your device displays network or service error messagesYour device freezes or has fatal errors Device beeps and the battery icon is empty Error messages appear when launching the camera Ensure that your device supports the file typeAnother Bluetooth device is not located English EU /2013. 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